Today’s Scripture: And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2 ESV As my heart expressed gratitude and praise this morning I realized that I can only see God if I get myself out of the way. So contrary to our nature is the truth that as we give ourselves up we see God ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Jesus loves me to the end.
Today’s Scripture: Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. John 13:1 Jesus knew it was His Last Supper and He knows ours. Although you and I cannot see the end we can know Jesus will love us to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I turn to the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. 2 Corinthians 3:16 ESV We give clues to where we are turned don’t we? Just this weekend I made some ugly statements. As soon as the words came out of my mouth I knew they were wrong. I feel the regret of sounding like, well, sounding like Tom. When I turn to Tom some ugly ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I talk of God’s help all day long.
Today’s Scripture: And my tongue will talk of your righteous help all the day long, for they have been put to shame and disappointed who sought to do me hurt. Psalm 71:24 ESV Do you believe God is in all things? David’s commitment to talk about God all day long thousands of years ago still speaks loudly to me. The shouts of his soul bring shouts ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I love the LORD with all I have.
Today’s Scripture: And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Mark 12:30 ESV ALL; how can three letters encompass so much? Jesus is telling us the greatest commandment. Love our LORD with ALL of our hearts, ALL of our souls, ALL of our minds and ALL of our ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My heart stays with God.
Today’s Scripture: For forty years I loathed that generation and said, “They are a people who go astray in their heart, and they have not known my ways.” Psalm 95:10 ESV Over an hour, I pressed snooze; I had to stay. After arising and going to my knees I found it difficult to stay with God there too. I had to stay in “that” place. The word “stay” ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I need Christ Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, Philippians 2:5 ESV When I need encouragement and comfort Jesus shows up. When I truly need the Spirit of God He reveals Himself. I realize not everyone is as needy as I am. In fact in two different conversations this weekend I realized that not everyone feels the ... Continue Reading »
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