Today’s Scripture: Matthew 1:23, NKJV- “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” During this time of the year, the celebration of the birth of Immanuel meaning God with us can get lost in all the Christmas activities. There are a lot of moving parts in all ... Continue Reading »
Thank You God for promising us eternal life.
Today’s Scripture: Titus 1:2, NKJV- “in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began,” Before I began this journey eighteen years ago, I knew about God, but I did not know Him. I began my affirmations of God journey in hopes of replacing my failed character traits with the character of God. The more I have come ... Continue Reading »
I am overflowing with thankulness.
Today’s Scripture: Colossians 2:7, NLT- Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” What is overflowing from you? Paul reminds us that because Jesus is in us, we are overflowing. I have found the goals of Paul in ... Continue Reading »
I am thankful the LORD is patient with me
Today’s Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9 NIV: The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. I am slow; therefore I am thankful God is not slow to keep His promises. We all know the disappointment of breaking our word ... Continue Reading »
I delight myself in abundant peace
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 37:11 ESV: But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. Psalm 37 is FULL for all times. The word “hard” brought me to this abundant peace. If you need delights and peace you can read how God responds to our ponderings and to the cries of our hardships in the Psalms. Today as I went ... Continue Reading »
I live faith
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 9:2 ESV : And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” Jesus saw “their” faith. Are you as thankful as I am that our walk with Jesus has been supported by others? When we have run low on ... Continue Reading »
I am persistent with God
Today’s Scripture: Luke 11:8 ISV: I tell you, even though that man doesn't want to get up and give him anything because he is his friend, he will get up and give him whatever he needs because of his persistence. This is Jesus’ instruction to us. WHEN we pray, God teaches us and gives to us “as we needeth.” God literally knocked me out of my ... Continue Reading »