Today’s Scripture: As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as on us at the beginning. Acts 11:15 ESV The Holy Spirit gave Peter a message to save others and the Holy Spirit fell on those he was speaking to. This same Spirit leads you and me. As Peter began to speak the Holy Spirit fell on THEM. Did they even hear what Peter said or ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am praying.
Today’s Scripture: He said to them, "When you pray, say: "'Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Matthew 11:2 NIV When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, He said to them “When you pray”. Those words are odd to me. The disciples faced times of not praying just like us. We must not forget or get too distracted to pray. We ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am moved by the Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required Luke 2:27 NIV When we are moved by the Spirit we are in the right place. Following the Spirit and God's Law puts us in the perfect place. Holy Spirit I am asking You to move me. Have ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I act immediately for God.
Today’s Scripture: And immediately they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1:18 ESV Daily we seek God’s bread. Daily, immediately God desires for us to do His will. In the prayer Jesus gave to us we ask for God’s kingdom to come and His will to be done. Do we pray for this to happen immediately? God communicates clearly; more clearly than we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My prayers are an offering to God.
Today’s Scripture: Cornelius stared at him in terror. "What is it, sir?" he asked the angel. And the angel replied, "Your prayers and gifts to the poor have been received by God as an offering! Acts 10:4 NLT Most translations of Acts 10:4 state that Cornelius’s prayers and alms were a memorial to God. Do we get so caught up in what we want and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I choose what God delights in.
Today’s Scripture: will destine you to the sword, and all of you shall bow down to the slaughter, because, when I called, you did not answer; when I spoke, you did not listen, but you did what was evil in my eyes and chose what I did not delight in.” Isaiah 65:12 ESV Are you chasing after your dreams or the dreams of others? Have you considered ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The joy of the LORD is my strength!
Today’s Scripture: And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of choice foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10 NLT Tyndale Deep resounding joy, do you have it? Do you ... Continue Reading »