Today’s Scripture: For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. Philippians 1:29 What a difference perspective makes. How do we approach life or more importantly how do we approach Christ? Coming to Christ with a thankful heart and thinking of others more than ourselves is such a ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Holy Spirit prays for me.
Today’s Scripture: And the Holy Spirit helps us in our distress. For we don’t even know what we should pray for, nor how we should pray. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings what cannot be expressed in words. Romans 8:36 NLT Tyndale Freedom, do you feel it? Freedom from self and all others. Lord, help me shut up. Do you ever have that ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I keep on praying.
Today’s Scripture: Keep on praying. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT Tyndale 1996 What came first the chicken or the egg? As I read 1 Thessalonians 5:16 this morning “Always be joyful” I initially thought there is the affirmation for the day. “I am always joyful”. Even though I find that to be true I thought there are some that are in a place where ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I walk in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied. Acts 9:31 ESV Do you know the perfect formula, the perfect mix, the yin and yang so to speak? The early church found that it multiplied and grew as ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I keep alert and pray.
Today’s Scripture: Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak. Mark 14:28 NLT Something big is happening; can we stay alert and pray? Jesus made this statement to Simon Peter after returning from His passionate prayer in Gethsemane on the eve of His crucifixion. What an ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God makes everything beautiful in its time.
Today’s Scripture: He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 ESV Do you think God speaks to you? At times do you wonder if it is just in your head or that still small voice is yours? I experienced one ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I pray.
Today’s Scripture: And he said to them, "When you pray, say: "Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Luke 11:2 ESV The disciples had just asked Jesus to teach them to pray. Jesus begins, “when you pray.” This is not an “if” you pray. Regretfully, I spent the majority of my former life praying little. Although, like the Pharisee’s I ... Continue Reading »