Today’s Scripture: and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, Luke 1:47 ESV Man, I feel like a woman! This Shania Twain song popped into my head as I have been mesmerized by the first chapter of Luke. Can you personally feel what Mary and Elizabeth felt as God and the Holy Spirit worked His miracles in them? I apologize but I can not contain this ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Faith in Jesus is my strength.
Today’s Scripture: And his name--by faith in his name--has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all. Acts 3:15 ESV The story of the lame man at the gate called Beautiful in Acts 3 shows the power that lies in faith in Jesus. Since birth this ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I proclaim what I have actually seen and heard.
Today’s Scripture: 1 John 1:3 (God’s Word Translation) We proclaim to you what we ourselves have actually seen and heard so that you may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. How have you seen and heard Jesus personally? When John was writing this first letter of John he was showing his ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: You are my God, and I will give You thanks; You are my God, and I will exalt You.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 118:28: You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. (NIV) Today we can begin and end our day as David does in Psalm 118, with thanksgiving. Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! (ESV) Let us remember that the LORD’s love endures forever. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart.
This affirmation is a direct quote from David in Psalm 9:1 "...I WILL praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works."And what was the result of David’s praise and telling every one of the marvelous works of the LORD? David found gladness and joy. Today’s affirmation from Psalm 9 shows us the way to be glad and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I rejoice with inexpressible joy.
I can not explain it; can’t express it but the joy God puts in my heart replaces the dread and anguish that once resided there. I was reminded this morning of the damaging self talk that once consumed me and of those negative internal thoughts others have expressed. Several years ago sitting in AA meetings I realized that many people are there for ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I seek Jesus.
What kinds of chain of events become possible when we seek Jesus? As I read Matthew 28 this morning I witnessed some amazing things that happened as a result of Mary Magdalene and the other Mary seeking after Jesus at the tomb. The saw a mighty Angel. This Angel of God said to them "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was ... Continue Reading »