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 »
Affirmation of God: Celebrate and be glad.
Today’s Scripture: It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found. Luke 15:32 ESV Ah, wise words from a wise father. The prodigal son had returned and the father was throwing a celebration that was not pleasing to the other brother who was feeling sorry for himself. I have stayed ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I love much.
Today’s Scripture: Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven--for she loved much. But he, who is forgiven little, loves little." Luke 7:47 ESV How much do you love Jesus? Really, how much? “I LOVE MUCH” sounds awkward but in light of this story of the woman with Jesus it makes perfect sense. Can you relate? This woman who had ... Continue Reading »