Today’s Scripture: Psalm 40:2, ESV- “He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.” Sometimes we do not know which way to go. We find ourselves at a crossroads. I read Jeremiah 6:16 this morning that states “This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask ... Continue Reading »
I am strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 6:10, NIV- “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” We do not need to feel strong to be strong. At times we may seem to have no power. Thankfully, our strength and power are not our own. Life can be exhausting. It is impossible to please everyone. Fortunately when we act on the will of God from our ... Continue Reading »
I am strong in Your mighty power Lord.
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 6:10 NIV- “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Our strength is in the mighty power of our Lord. Ephesians 6:12, NIV, puts it this way- “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is my God.
Today’s Scripture: Leviticus 25:38 ESV I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan, and to be your God. God has us where He wants us doesn’t he? I really thought I was going somewhere else this morning in Leviticus 26 where I felt God’s peace; however He has me here in Leviticus 25 as I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: It is good for me to be near God.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 73:28 ESV: But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all your works. Like us, Asaph, who wrote this psalm, witnessed the highs and lows of life. He served under David and Solomon and experienced the wonder of God and the wandering of man. Like us, he was tempted to fall ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD makes my steps secure.
Today’s Scripture: He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. Psalm 40:2 ESV I praise God for His deliverance and for making my current and my future steps secure. I praise the LORD for the wondrous deeds He has done. Because He has delivered me so many times I know He is my ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I fear the LORD.
Proverb 1:7 (ESV) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction Proverbs 3:7(ESV) Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. Proverbs 9:10 (ESV) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 14:2 (ESV) Whoever walks in ... Continue Reading »