Today’s Scripture: "God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:4 NLT I realize I need God. Jesus tells us we are blessed when we realize our need for God. When we mourn our spiritual bankruptcy we are blessed. The human experience makes us desire to arrive at a place where we no ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I welcome the word that will save my soul.
Today’s Scripture: Therefore, rid yourselves of everything impure and every expression of wickedness, and with a gentle spirit welcome the word planted in you that can save your souls. James 1:21 ISV This first chapter of James works me over. There are only 27 verses yet I have over 100 affirmations that draw my heart to God. Is it because of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am one with God.
Today’s Scripture: But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:17 NIV We are free to join God today! We can run to unite with God and away from what may enslave us. Paul offers us so many great truths here in 1 Corinthians 6. He reminds us we can choose to be enslaved to a host of temptations or accept the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God restores me with His joy.
Today’s Scripture: Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. Psalm 51:12 ESV My spirit is broken and this brings me joy. This may be contrary to our nature but it is the very nature of God. Our brokenness offered to God is where we find and experience His unchangeable and everlasting love. We may feel guilty ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I look to God with my eyes and my heart for direction.
Today’s Scripture: My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways. Proverbs 23:26 ESV God’s ways are the ways to lasting delight. Proverbs 23 shares many of the dead end ways the world directs us. If we give our hearts and eyes to the ways of the world, we find temporary pleasures that rob us of lasting joy. I almost chuckle as ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful the LORD is patient with me.
Today’s Scripture: The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 NIV Blew it again! Do you ever react to others, think totally impure thoughts, or do things contrary to what you know is right? Where does that come ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I draw near to God.
Today’s Scripture: Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8 ESV God is our only peace. God is our only hope. Why do we continue to seek peace and hope elsewhere? Will it be different this time in the false promises of the world or in the relationships of ... Continue Reading »