Affirmations Of God

Explore the richness of God's Word and uncover the treasures of hope, promise and purpose that it holds. Allow yourself to be called to live from your true identity, the person you were created to be. Embrace the transformative power of the Word and live a life filled with meaning, purpose, and fulfillment.

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Affirmation of God: I cover myself with Jesus to protect me from myself.

Today’s Scripture: Romans 13:14 NIV: Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Throughout Romans Paul coaches us as to how to protect ourselves from ourselves. Paul says we should “clothe” ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ.  This can mean to follow Jesus’ ... Continue Reading »

Affirmation of God: I have been chosen by God.

Today’s Scripture: Romans 1:1 NLT: This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News. I have been chosen by God to preach His good news in the Holy Scriptures. I live by the power of the Holy Spirit. Through Christ I have the privilege to tell everyone what God has done for ... Continue Reading »

Affirmation of God: I desire the Father’s will over my own.

Today’s Scripture: Mark 14:36 ESV: And he said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will." Our will, our flesh, can lead us contrary to God’s will can’t it? As Jesus said to the disciples just two verses later in Mark: 14:38 “The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is ... Continue Reading »

Affirmation of God: In Jesus I find rest for my soul.

Today’s Scripture: Matthew 11:29 ESV: Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. I learn from Jesus just as Matthew 11:29 promises and in the learning there is rest for my soul. Often as I walk to my prayer closet I think of how Jesus must have felt walking to meet with the ... Continue Reading »

My hope is fully set on the grace of Jesus Christ.

Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13 ESV: Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. What are you hoping for? Where do you turn for hope? We can choose to turn to the same places as yesterday or fully to the grace of Jesus ... Continue Reading »

Affirmation of God: My soul thirsts for the LORD.

Today’s Scripture: Psalm 143:6 ESV: I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah I feel David’s soul. I feel his pleas to the LORD. Do you NEED the Lord to hear your prayers? Read Psalm 143. This is one of my favorite chapters in God’s Word; heart wrenching, soul reaching words that awaken my spirit to reach ... Continue Reading »

A lesson in Affirmation: 2 Peter 1

My greatest desire for Affirmations of God is to share how God speaks to us in His Word so others come to know the joy, peace, power and love that I have found in this “process”. Today I came to 1 Peter to review a previously written blog where the affirmation “I keep my eyes on the qualities of God.” was taken from 1 Peter 1:9 which states “For ... Continue Reading »