Today’s Scripture: The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD is good; for his mercy endures for ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD. For I will cause to return the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have freedom in Christ Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery—Galatians 2:4 ESV True freedom that is what I have in Christ Jesus; freedom from the cares of this present evil age and freedom from the opinions of man. Paul was doing ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I hear the word of the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: Say to the forest of the Negeb, Hear the word of the LORD: Thus says the Lord GOD, Behold, I will kindle a fire in you, and it shall devour every green tree in you and every dry tree. The blazing flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from south to north shall be scorched by it. Ezekiel 20:47 ESV How do you hear God? Do you ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have found a new heart and a new spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Put all your rebellion behind you, and find yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O people of Israel? Ezekiel 18:31 NLT To find we must search, right? Most translations of this verse state to “make” yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. It takes action on our part to “make” something, doesn’t it? I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My heart is in the hand of the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. Proverbs 21:1 NIV Does the LORD direct and examine your heart? I know He does mine. I prove daily that my only hope in walking in the way of life is through Him. Yes, He weighs my heart and destroys my “self” confidence. As I walk ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live in thanksgiving.
Today’s Scripture: And the chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers who stood opposite them, to praise and to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, watch by watch Nehemiah 12:27 ESV In Nehemiah 12:8 we are given names of those “in charge of songs of thanksgiving”. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful the way of the LORD has been prepared for me.
Today’s Scripture: As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, Mark 1:2 ESV Have you ever felt “lucky”? Have you ever had experiences where you had very little to do with the outcome you have just experienced? There is plenty of evidence that the kingdom and the will of God ... Continue Reading »