Today’s Scripture: O Israel, hope in the LORD! For with the LORD there is steadfast love, and with him is plentiful redemption. Psalm 130:7 ESV “With the LORD” is steadfast and faithful love; is that where you want to be? I want to be where the LORD is. In Psalm 124:1 it seemed odd to me that the Israelites realized that the LORD was “on their ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I find the finest in God.
Today’s Scripture: But he would feed you with the finest of the wheat, and with honey from the rock I would satisfy you." Psalm 81:16. ESV Why do we look for anything in this world for satisfaction? Obviously, we are wired by our nature to think this time will be different. Just as in my recovery and the recovery process of millions of others that ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I take what belongs to me and go.
Today’s Scripture: Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this last worker as I give to you. Matthew 20:14 ESV Why do we compare ourselves with others instead of trusting God for what He has prepared for us? Even the disciples here in Matthew 20 were confronted with comparison and position. Jesus told them that this wasn’t His call ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I surrender all.
Today’s Scripture: Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24 ESV The Word of God is amazing in what it says to each of us when we need to hear it. I found it interesting in revisiting this affirmation and scripture after two years that this scripture ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give up myself to God.
Today’s Scripture: And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice--the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Romans 12:1 NLT I give up. What thoughts and feelings come to mind when you reach the point of giving ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: To Him are all things.
Today’s Scripture: For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. Romans 11:36 NASB How many times have we heard this scripture quoted? From Him, through Him and to Him are ALL THINGS. Today I came to realize my runaway appetite and my failure to return all things TO HIM is where I experience ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with my God.
Today’s Scripture: He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 NIV “What does the LORD require of you?” In anticipation of the response do you only desire those things? Without knowing the answers do you know this is all you want? Micah ... Continue Reading »