Today’s Scripture: During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Hebrews 5:7 NIV Jesus cried out and passionately prayed to the Father while He was in the flesh, shouldn’t we? Fervent and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I wait patiently for the precious fruit of the Lord.
Today’s Scripture: Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. (James 5:7 ESV) Patience isn’t easy is it? However, in James 5:7 we are told of how the process and the results of patience bring ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: You are my God, and I will give You thanks; You are my God, and I will exalt You.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 118:28: You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. (NIV) Today we can begin and end our day as David does in Psalm 118, with thanksgiving. Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! (ESV) Let us remember that the LORD’s love endures forever. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart.
This affirmation is a direct quote from David in Psalm 9:1 "...I WILL praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works."And what was the result of David’s praise and telling every one of the marvelous works of the LORD? David found gladness and joy. Today’s affirmation from Psalm 9 shows us the way to be glad and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Lord it is good for us to be here.
Where we meet God is a great place to be. Have you ever looked back and been able to say Lord it was good that I was there. Can we trust now, as long as He is with us that it is good to be right here? I am not saying circumstances are good; I am trying to grasp God’s presence in the circumstances. Can you find His voice within you? Sometimes ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My soul prospers.
What does “My soul prospers” mean to you? Prosper, prosperity of the soul, hmmm I captured today’s affirmation from 3 John 1:2: Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. (NKJ) I am praying this for anyone who reads this. You are reading it so I have prayed for you to prosper “JUST AS YOUR ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is everything.
Really? Do you think I have taken this God thing too far? Is He everything or not? It’s really cool but he is! However, it can be against our nature at times. In the last chapter of Romans 10 Isaiah was quoted as saying "All day long I have stretched out My hands To a disobedient and contrary people." (NKJ) Why will some look at “God is ... Continue Reading »