Today’s Scripture: We work hard and suffer much in order that people will believe the truth, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and particularly of those who believe. 1 Timothy 4:10 NLT Tyndale Thank God He is living and He is powerful. I feel exhausted, and maybe even suffer a bit, in reading 1 Timothy as if Paul ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God has given us grace and peace.
Today’s Scripture: May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Ephesians 2:1 NLT Paul knew it, we know it. We have looked in every crook and cranny only to realize God is our only source of grace and peace. Paul wrote these words in his introduction to the people of Ephesus while sitting in a Roman prison. When did you ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is with me.
Today’s Scripture: The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. Romans 16:20 NLT God is Holy. God is amazing. I can NOT begin to share what God has done in me today. This will not, can not, be shared in 200 words or less. This is a story of a life saved by grace. I can not write this story. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Everything works together for good.
Today’s Scripture: And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 NLT Everything works together for THE good. The evil one is tricky. He is here to rob, steal and destroy. I see evidence of that in my life do you? However God is great and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give the words of encouragement I have.
Today’s Scripture: After the usual readings from the books of Moses and the prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: "Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, come and give it." Acts 13:15 NLT Do you ever struggle to find words of encouragement? Do you ever have to battle your feelings and your weak ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I will run to Him.
Today’s Scripture: They ran to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. Luke 2:16 NLT Suddenly it can happen. What will we do when “it” happens? In Luke 2:9 we are told that “Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terribly ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God makes it possible.
Today’s Scripture: But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God." Luke 18:27 ESV What is your “it”? What is it that you want? Do you have any problems asking God for what you want? Honestly, I have struggled with this one. I have no problems asking God to intervene or heal a friend or to forgive me and heal me. I love praising ... Continue Reading »