Today’s Scripture: Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven--for she loved much. But he, who is forgiven little, loves little." Luke 7:47 ESV How much do you love Jesus? Really, how much? “I LOVE MUCH” sounds awkward but in light of this story of the woman with Jesus it makes perfect sense. Can you relate? This woman who had ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: You are my God, and I will give You thanks; You are my God, and I will exalt You.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 118:28: You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. (NIV) Today we can begin and end our day as David does in Psalm 118, with thanksgiving. Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! (ESV) Let us remember that the LORD’s love endures forever. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Lord it is good for us to be here.
Where we meet God is a great place to be. Have you ever looked back and been able to say Lord it was good that I was there. Can we trust now, as long as He is with us that it is good to be right here? I am not saying circumstances are good; I am trying to grasp God’s presence in the circumstances. Can you find His voice within you? Sometimes ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful for God’s Spirit.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3 NASB) I am spiritually bankrupt LORD and am so very happy. It is no coincidence that right as Jesus sat down on the mountain to teach and opened His mouth the first words that came out were this verse. I am sure the disciples and crowds sitting there that day may ... Continue Reading »
Affirmations of God: I give thanks to God.
Did you do a search today looking for Thanksgiving Affirmations? Listed below are just a few of the Affirmations found in the word of God that we can be thankful for. I pray God has one here for you if you are searching. If you would like to know the chapter and verses where any are harvested just let me know. I give thanks to the God and Father ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Out of me will come songs of thanksgiving.
As I prayed this morning for my daily bread of whatever God knew I needed for nourishment I prayed He would feed me the affirmation He intended. I had one of those moments where a thought came from no where and I wondered why I can let my mind wander in such a time of reverence to my LORD. It just does. He wired me so I know he shakes His head ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give thanks to the LORD and praise His name.
What do we have to be thankful for? Let us count the ways. In the Celebrate Recovery Lesson 22 on Gratitude John Baker recommends we create a Gratitude List. First of all, what are we thankful to God for? Can we offer prayers of gratitude to the God who created us? This CR lesson on gratitude took me to Psalm 100. There are only five verses to ... Continue Reading »