Today’s Scripture: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 GWT We love the hope and confidence of Phil. 4:13 don’t we? However do we sometimes turn away from Christ when we need Him the most? If we believe we can do all things through Christ do we need to turn to our own strength and resolve? I have witnessed an ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
Today’s Scripture: But he answered, "It is written, "'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" Matthew 4:4 ESV I have certainly found life in the Word of God but have quite a way to go to live on every word. The Spirit is helping me and leading me but I am yet to be up to the challenge of evil and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have confidence in Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 ESV Hebrews 4 shows us that God knows exactly who we are and what we need today. The writer of Hebrews goes from Moses to Jesus to reveal our hearts in this one chapter. God knows our ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: It is good for me to be near God.
Today’s Scripture: 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. Psalm 73:28 ESV Asaph wrote this Psalm. Like us, Asaph 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 ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God gives me His desires and His power.
Today’s Scripture: For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 KJV Do you have it in you to do what is right? Have you failed over and over? In Celebrating Recovery, this verse is the basis of Step 2 in the 12 step process. “We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My need for God blesses me.
Today’s Scripture: "God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:4 NLT I realize I need God. Jesus tells us we are blessed when we realize our need for God. When we mourn our spiritual bankruptcy we are blessed. The human experience makes us desire to arrive at a place where we no ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I welcome the word that will save my soul.
Today’s Scripture: Therefore, rid yourselves of everything impure and every expression of wickedness, and with a gentle spirit welcome the word planted in you that can save your souls. James 1:21 ISV This first chapter of James works me over. There are only 27 verses yet I have over 100 affirmations that draw my heart to God. Is it because of ... Continue Reading »