Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 NLT: To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. The Spirit of the LORD is upon us right where we are. We have been ... Continue Reading »
I give God my heart
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 23:26 ESV: My sons, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways. Who or what will we give our hearts to today? Not lip service but our very heart. Who and what will we chase after today? This seems to be where the rubber meets the road and where the conflict of life and God’s instruction intersect. When ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s strength makes me complete.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:9 NASB: For we rejoice when we ourselves are weak but you are strong; this we also pray for, that you be made complete. In 2 Corinthians 13:9 Paul actually rejoices in his own weakness in hopes the people of Corinth would become stronger; that they may be “made” complete. What does it take for us to be ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: No one can rob me of this joy.
Today’s Scripture: John 16:22 NLT: So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy. Two days before Jesus was crucified He promised this joy to His disciples. His promise of the Spirit of truth that continues to reveal His messages to us gives us a joy this world hates. The ruler and this ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give praise and thanksgiving.
Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 12:24 NIV: And the leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua son of Kadmiel, and their associates, who stood opposite them to give praise and thanksgiving, one section responding to the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. Like these leaders here in Nehemiah, I stand and give praise and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s love has been poured into my heart.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 5:5 ESV: and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. I rejoice in God and I pray the love and hope that has been poured into me can spill into others yet to know this love. I trust God to show His love. I have faith that the Holy ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I return to the LORD with all of my heart.
Today’s scripture: Joel 2:12 ESV: “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; We all turn away from the LORD, don’t we? Just as in the time of Joel we are called to return to the LORD with all of our hearts. The great news, the very awesome news is that He is merciful and ... Continue Reading »