Today’s Scripture: Daniel 6:10 NLT Tyndale: But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God. We all remember the story of Daniel in the lion’s den we heard as ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I thank and praise God for what He has given me.
Today’s Scripture: Daniel 2:23 NLT Tyndale: I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors, for you have given me wisdom and strength. What has God given you? Do you believe God will give you what you need when you need it? In beginning the book of Daniel today, one thing that was impressed upon me was that the God of heaven will give us what we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have the privilege of trusting in Christ.
Today’s Scripture: For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. Philippians 1:29 What a difference perspective makes. How do we approach life or more importantly how do we approach Christ? Coming to Christ with a thankful heart and thinking of others more than ourselves is such a ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am filled with thankfulness to God.
Today’s Scripture: Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. Ephesians 5:4 NLT Tyndale God has given each of us a special ministry. Paul told the Ephesians that they already knew that God had given him “this” special ministry of taking Jesus’ saving grace to the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give honor to all who serve.
Today’s Scripture: They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must give proper honor to all who serve so well. 1 Corinthians 16:18 NLT Tyndale. Do you ever feel you disconnect from God? Is God still at work just because we don’t show up? Of course. Coming off a Memorial Day weekend filled with spending 20 plus ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Celebrate and be glad.
Today’s Scripture: It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found. Luke 15:32 ESV Ah, wise words from a wise father. The prodigal son had returned and the father was throwing a celebration that was not pleasing to the other brother who was feeling sorry for himself. I have stayed ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am astonished at the majesty of God.
Today’s Scripture: And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples, Luke 9:43 ESV The majesty of God is overwhelming. As I sought after affirmations from God this morning in Luke 9 I am blown away. I love treasure hunting and claiming God’s promises and hopes ... Continue Reading »