Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 NLT: To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. The Spirit of the LORD is upon us right where we are. We have been ... Continue Reading »
I visit with God
Today’s Scripture: Luke 7:16 ESV: Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!” These people in Luke 7 had just witnessed Jesus raise a dead man. Because they were following Jesus they saw this miracle and realized God had visited them. They were filled with glory ... Continue Reading »
My soul knows the wonder of God
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 139:14 ESV: I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. What my mind cannot grasp, my soul knows. David stated in the sixth verse of this 139th chapter of Psalms that “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it.” We can try ... Continue Reading »
You are too wonderful for me
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 139:6 ESV: Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it. In Psalm 139:6 my soul feels that the LORD is too wonderful for me to understand. Psalm 139 is full of wonder. This morning I asked the LORD to search me and know me. Yet, here in Psalm 139 I am reminded that He has already searched me ... Continue Reading »
I judge not
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 7:1 ESV: “Judge not, that you be not judged. This is a great time to remind you that these affirmations are NOT who I AM but who I desire to become. This is way beyond my normal word count (sorry mom) yet I just had to share the way God spoke to me today. I absolutely love running with God through nearby nature ... Continue Reading »
O LORD my God, I give You thanks forever!
Today’s Scripture: that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever! Psalm 30:12 ESV I have been searching for thanksgiving affirmations captured from God’s Word and have silently wondered how long I would stay on thanksgivings. David answered this for me this morning; forever. Although ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am greatly loved.
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.” The angel Gabriel reminded Daniel how greatly loved he was saying “O Daniel, greatly loved of God, listen ... Continue Reading »