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 »
Affirmation of God: I pray with loud cries and tears to Him who is able to save me.
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 bow my knees before the Father.
Today’s Scripture: For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, Ephesians 3:14 ESV No matter the reason, bowing our knees to the Father is the beginning. I am not speaking figuratively, hypothetically, rhetorically, or any otherally but am speaking of kneeling before the King of kings. I recall early in my new found relationship with God I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I ask for the LORD's direction.
Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 30:2 ESV who set out to go down to Egypt, without asking for my direction, to take refuge in the protection of Pharaoh and to seek shelter in the shadow of Egypt! (Emphasis added is mine) Funny how this chapter starts off "Ah, stubborn children,” we are aren’t we?! We just go off seeking without asking for the LORD’s ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I will 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. Our sinful nature can take us to some pretty dark places can’t it? I am amazed at my outright defiance at times to what I know is right. How do we protect ourselves from ... 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: 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 »