This is an atypical blog post this morning due to travel and work schedule. I am so excited to explore God's Spirit as I seek His Spirit on Proverbs 2:4. The second half of that verse is about seeking understanding and Wisdom as hidden treasure. Who doesn't love a good treasure hunt? I awoke this morning with one thought: If you seek what God ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I commit my works to the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 16:3 NASB: Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established. Another affirmation from this same verse is: I succeed because I commit whatever I do to the LORD. We can expect success. His success and not success defined by the world. For example, the newer translations of Proverbs 16:3 say if we commit ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD has given me a promise.
Today’s Scripture: Haggai 2:19 NLT Tyndale: “I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn, before you have harvested your grain and before the grapevine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have produced their crops. From this day onward I will bless you.” I had to read that verse again. What strength, what ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give the LORD my best.
Today’s Scripture: “When you give blind animals as sacrifices, isn’t that wrong? And isn’t it wrong to offer animals that are crippled and diseased? Try giving gifts like that to your governor, and see how pleased he is!” says the LORD Almighty. Malachi 1:8 NLT Tyndale I will give the LORD my best today. To Him are the first of everything; my ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My life will speak better than my words.
Today’s Scripture: In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands, even those who refuse to accept the Good News. Your godly lives will speak to them better than any words. They will be won over by watching your pure, godly behavior. 1 Peter 3:1-2 NLT Tyndale Our lives will speak better than any words. Do you ever wonder ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I will keep doing God’s work.
Today’s Scripture: Happiness or sadness or wealth should not keep anyone from doing God’s work. NLT Tyndale 1996 Do you really think the evil one will attack you and steal your ability to do God’s work? Do you see your life’s story as a road block to doing what God is calling you to do? Is it possible that the evil one can use someone else to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have enough.
Today’s Scripture: For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Luke 14:28 ESV At first glance this affirmation seems to be about contentment with what we have. However, it appears to me, today, that this feels more like I have HAD enough. Like the parable Jesus ... Continue Reading »