Today’s Scripture: but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:42 NIV "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things,” Luke 10:41 ESV. Sound familiar? Do we get lost in our anxiety and troubles of trying to do too much? Like Martha, we even stress over doing what ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am astonished at the majesty of God.
Today’s Scripture: And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples, Luke 9:43 ESV The majesty of God is overwhelming. As I sought after affirmations from God this morning in Luke 9 I am blown away. I love treasure hunting and claiming God’s promises and hopes ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I stay with the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: They forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of Egypt. They followed and worshiped various gods of the peoples around them. They provoked the LORD to anger Judges 2:12 NIV The purpose of these affirmations is for us to continue to imprint the nature and the character of God into our hearts. We can ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I desire to walk with God.
Today’s Scripture: These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God. Genesis 6:9 Like Noah we can choose to walk with God. Can we hear Him like Adam and Eve heard Him walking in the Garden? Do we listen and look for Him as we walk along life’s way? As I visualize the Israelites ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The scriptures are profitable to me.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16 ESVAll Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, Paul instructs us that we can firmly believe that all scriptures were inspired by God and they will teach, rebuke, correct and train us in His righteousness. The world has made ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Jesus defines me.
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 1:1 (ESV): Paul, an apostle--not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— Paul made it clear who defined him as an apostle, didn’t he? Jesus and God the Father and not man define who we are. Paul asks a great question in Galatians 1:10: For am I now seeking ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: LORD increase our knowledge of You.
This changes everything. I have been stopped in my tracks and shaken by how wrong I have been; way wrong maybe polar opposite wrong. The only “change” is my perspective, my knowledge and my understanding. How did I get here? Have you ever heard that the teacher learns more than the student? I took a challenge from a man I have never met but feel ... Continue Reading »