Affirmations Of God

Explore the richness of God's Word and uncover the treasures of hope, promise and purpose that it holds. Allow yourself to be called to live from your true identity, the person you were created to be. Embrace the transformative power of the Word and live a life filled with meaning, purpose, and fulfillment.

affirmationsofgod

Affirmation of God: I have a joyful heart.

Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 17:22 ESV A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.  Joy takes me to a different place than being “happy”. “Joyful” takes me to a spiritual place even more than “cheerful” or “merry” that is used in other translations of this verse.  There is something about a deep abiding spiritual joy ... Continue Reading »

Affirmation of God: God continues to give.

Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 9:20 NLT Tyndale: You sent your good Spirit to instruct them, and you did not stop giving them bread from heaven or water for their thirst. Wow, God continues to give so much I can barely stand it. His Word is so full of power, glory and joy. The hearts of the people of Nehemiah show us that we too can turn back to God ... 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 »

Affirmation of God: My joy is in the LORD.

Today’s Scripture: The grapevines and the fig trees have all withered. The pomegranate trees, palm trees, and apple trees—yes, all the fruit trees—have dried up. All joy has dried up with them. Joel 1:12 NLT Tyndale  Wait Tom, this scripture doesn’t say “my joy is in the LORD”. No, but as I read Joel this morning and read about the devastation of ... Continue Reading »

Affirmation of God: My joy is made complete in the joy of others.

Today’s Scripture: We are writing these things so that our joy will be complete. 1 John 1:4 NLT Tyndale Many times over the past four years since this Affirmations of God journey began I have wondered what I am supposed to do with this joy God has given me. If I could only share the joy I find day after day. Taking His Word and affirming it as who ... Continue Reading »

Affirmation of God: I have the privilege of trusting in Christ.

Today’s Scripture: For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. Philippians 1:29  What a difference perspective makes. How do we approach life or more importantly how do we approach Christ? Coming to Christ with a thankful heart and thinking of others more than ourselves is such a ... Continue Reading »

Affirmation of God: God makes me strong in Christ.

Today’s Scripture: But praise be to God who makes us strong to overcome in Christ, and makes clear through us in every place the value of the knowledge of him. (Bible in Basic English)  Don’t you love it when the Word and God’s promises ring true in your life? Have you ever experienced this strength of Christ? Have you ever experienced this ... Continue Reading »