Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:2 ESV: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Are you being changed from the outside or the inside? I “accidentally” went to Romans 2:15 this morning and was reminded that the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Spirit of God renews me.
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 4:23 ESV: and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, New life is found in the Spirit of God. Paul tells us in Ephesians 4:24 that we are created in the likeness of God. God is spirit and Jesus ascended so we would know this Spirit. The Spirit is beyond our minds, have you experienced it? This dimension is the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD restores my soul.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 23:3 ESV: He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. The LORD ALWAYS restores my soul; no coincidence, no doubt. The LORD of Heaven and His Spirit are perfect in their timing and their restoration. As I knelt before the LORD’s light this morning I felt His restoration, His comfort and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live to please the Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 6:8 NLT Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. Does the Spirit of God sometimes blow you away? Do you believe God knows your tomorrow? I was first introduced to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My hope is in the love of the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-22 ESV: But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; What gives you hope? Lamentations seems to be an odd place to find hope. These people endured a hopelessness you and I will most likely never face. Starvation, death and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I affirm constantly the hope of God.
Today’s Scripture: Titus 3:8 NKJ: This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men. The book of Titus and Titus 3:8 in particular are the biblical basis for these affirmations of God. What are these ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God lives with me.
Today’s Scripture: Leviticus 26:11 NLT: I will live among you, and I will not despise you. God promises to live with us as we put Him and obedience to Him above all others. When we live with Him and for Him He blesses us with peace, rest and fruitfulness. Just as God spoke through Moses to the Israelites His promises stand today. His warnings ... Continue Reading »