Do you ever see clear patterns? I have noticed a clear pattern recently from what “pops” into my head in prayer and what is being “spoken” to me again when I go to the Word. So, do I go looking for these things or is the Spirit of God preparing the way? I have a tendency to follow the model prayer that Jesus gave most mornings. It seems each day ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Imitate God.
Ephesians 5:1 the source of today’s affirmation states: Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. (NKJ) I struggle with that invisible switch. That switch that flips so quickly between imitating God and being a jerk. From holy to hellish in a flash. The switch that flips from complete darkness to light. Which side of the switch is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is with us.
He is here you know. Can you sense it? Do you know it? More importantly do you know Him? If we don’t know Him is it because He is not here? For two days it has been resounding in my head that God is with us. For today’s affirmation I wanted to personalize it and remind us to say that “God is with me”. Each day I want to remind myself that God is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful for God’s Spirit.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3 NASB) I am spiritually bankrupt LORD and am so very happy. It is no coincidence that right as Jesus sat down on the mountain to teach and opened His mouth the first words that came out were this verse. I am sure the disciples and crowds sitting there that day may ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live in the Spirit.
Romans 7:18: And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. (NLT) Most of us find comfort in Paul’s statement in Roman’s 7:18 don’t we? Hey if Paul struggled maybe I am not so bad! In Celebrate Recovery this is the biblical comparison for STEP 1. We have to admit we are powerless ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God gives me the spirit of wisdom and revelation so I may know Him better.
God opens our eyes to what He wants us to see. The eyes of our hearts are opened to hope. Today’s affirmation comes from Ephesians 1:17: I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. (NIV) Paul reminds us all of the power of God in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I can provide comfort to others because of the comfort I have received from God.
Don’t you love it when you find a scripture that says something you just can not verbalize? This weekend as I sat around a campfire I responded to a sincere question about my addictions. “Is it a daily struggle for you?” I have not thought about that time in my life where it was a minute to minute struggle in quite a while. God YOU are so good and ... Continue Reading »