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 »
I ask and receive the LORD’S bread today
Today’s Scripture: Give us each day our daily bread, Luke 11:3 ESV It is a new day and a new year filled with the joy and peace of knowing we can each ask and receive the daily bread the LORD has for us. Jesus came to show us the way. His disciples witnessed His way of praying and asked to be shown how. He instructed them and us to ask for ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give thanks to the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: I Chronicles 16:34 NIV: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Thanks “GIVING” feels differently than thank “FULL” doesn’t it? When I struggle to get to where I need to be in prayer I have found if I stop thinking of things to pray and simply give thanks and praise to God I am where I need to be. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: He is my God and I am His.
Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 8:10 NLT Tyndale: But this is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel on that day, says the Lord: I will put the laws in their minds so they will understand them, and I will write them on their hearts so they will obey them. I will be their God and they will be my people. Aren’t you thankful that this new ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God, be merciful to me, a sinner!
Today’s Scripture: Luke 18:13 ESV: But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ Humbling ourselves before God is cleansing and empowering. Crying out passionately to God in our sins justifies us. We can so easily be like the Pharisee in these ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Faith in Jesus is my strength.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 3:15 ESV: And his name--by faith in his name--has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all. The story of the lame man at the gate called Beautiful in Acts 3 shows the power of faith in Jesus. Peter and John did not have ... Continue Reading »