Today’s Scripture: No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV) This verse gives us a hope not only in our tough times but in all ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I rejoice with inexpressible joy.
I can not explain it; can’t express it but the joy God puts in my heart replaces the dread and anguish that once resided there. I was reminded this morning of the damaging self talk that once consumed me and of those negative internal thoughts others have expressed. Several years ago sitting in AA meetings I realized that many people are there for ... 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: I surrender all.
Can’t you just hear the song? Can’t you hear the heart and passion? “All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give, I will ever love and trust Him, in His is presence daily live. I surrender all.” Listening to several versions as I write and my heart cries out that I really do want to surrender all! Why am I so stubborn and weak? God took me ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD leads me in ways I have not known.
Do you believe that the LORD leads you today? Really, do you think the creator of all the universe could possibly take you somewhere today you do not even know? What is your initial reaction to that question? Do you think that God is or even could be that intimately involved with your life? The things you think about today the people who cross ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful for God’s Spirit.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3 NASB) I am spiritually bankrupt LORD and am so very happy. It is no coincidence that right as Jesus sat down on the mountain to teach and opened His mouth the first words that came out were this verse. I am sure the disciples and crowds sitting there that day may ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I can provide comfort to others because of the comfort I have received from God.
Don’t you love it when you find a scripture that says something you just can not verbalize? This weekend as I sat around a campfire I responded to a sincere question about my addictions. “Is it a daily struggle for you?” I have not thought about that time in my life where it was a minute to minute struggle in quite a while. God YOU are so good and ... Continue Reading »