Today’s Scripture: Daniel 10:19 ESV: And he said, “O man greatly loved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.” And as he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.” Ok, I know this angel of God is speaking to Daniel but I am reminded that God greatly loves us. Both when Gabriel ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am called to live in the love of God.
Today’s Scripture: This letter is from Jude, a slave to Jesus Christ and a brother of James. I am writing to all who are called to live in the love of God the Father and the care of Jesus Christ. Jude 1 NLT Tyndale Wow, Jude you pack a wallop. Just 25 verses long this book speaks loudly. Have you ever wondered what your “calling” is? You hear ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God loves me that much.
Today’s Scripture: Dear Friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. 1 John 4:11 NLT Tyndale Can’t you just see the outstretched hands of a little child saying I love you “thaaaat much”. It means more than we can really reach or say doesn’t it? In verses nine and ten of 1 John 4 we are told that God showed how much he ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am nourished by Christ.
Today’s Scripture: Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all he has done. Colossians 2:7 NLT Tyndale I am so thankful for Christ’s nourishment. I am also being taught that this wonderful ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live carefully.
Today’s Scripture: SO BE CAREFUL HOW YOU LIVE, not as fools but as those who are wise. Ephesians 5:15 NLT Tyndale This Tyndale translation does capitalize these first six words of Ephesians 5:15. This must be important, huh? I am learning that being careful also means being full of care. Full of care in how God wants me to love and live with ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I love God.
Today’s Scripture: But the person who loves God is the one God knows and cares for. 1 Corinthians 8:3 NLT Tyndale We have the capacity to love or be “in love” don’t we? Have you ever experienced this in your flesh? You love someone but you are not IN love with them? Are you IN LOVE with God? There were many years I knew I loved God but I was not ... Continue Reading »
Affirmations of God: I know that God loves me.
Today’s Scripture: We know, dear brothers and sisters, that God loves you and has chosen you to be his own people. 1 Thessalonians 1:4 NLT Overwhelming love, that is who God is. How do I know? How can I not? I can only share some of the affirmations God has put on my heart just this morning from 1 Thessalonians. The promises of God’s Word make my ... Continue Reading »