Today’s Scripture: I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 ESV How does I God define living by faith? What does it look like, feel like, taste like? If I am living by faith ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give myself up.
Today’s Scripture: And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2 ESV As my heart expressed gratitude and praise this morning I realized that I can only see God if I get myself out of the way. So contrary to our nature is the truth that as we give ourselves up we see God ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give God my heart.
Today’s Scripture: My sons, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways. Proverbs 23:26 ESV Who or what will we give our hearts to today? Not lip service but our very heart. Who and what will we chase after today? This seems to be where the rubber meets the road and where the conflict of life and God’s instruction intersect. When our ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I turn to the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. 2 Corinthians 3:16 ESV We give clues to where we are turned don’t we? Just this weekend I made some ugly statements. As soon as the words came out of my mouth I knew they were wrong. I feel the regret of sounding like, well, sounding like Tom. When I turn to Tom some ugly ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I talk of God’s help all day long.
Today’s Scripture: And my tongue will talk of your righteous help all the day long, for they have been put to shame and disappointed who sought to do me hurt. Psalm 71:24 ESV Do you believe God is in all things? David’s commitment to talk about God all day long thousands of years ago still speaks loudly to me. The shouts of his soul bring shouts ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God strengthens me.
Today’s Scripture: Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Isaiah 35:3 ESV Have you ever felt weak and feeble? Do you ever have anxiety? In 35:4 Isaiah says: Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.” Our God ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I run to Jesus and throw myself at His feet.
Today’s Scripture: And when he saw Jesus in the distance, he ran and threw himself at His feet, (Mark 5:6 Weymouth) Do you ever feel like Legion in Mark 5? I do. Do you have things in your life that keep you in bondage? I do. This Weymouth translation of Mark 5:6 states that Legion “threw himself” at Jesus’ feet. Have you ever been there? Just ... Continue Reading »
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