Today’s Scripture: That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 NLT If I must boast I would rather boast about the things that show how weak I am. Although these were Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 12:30 ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God makes me strong in Christ.
Today’s Scripture: But praise be to God who makes us strong to overcome in Christ, and makes clear through us in every place the value of the knowledge of him. (Bible in Basic English) Don’t you love it when the Word and God’s promises ring true in your life? Have you ever experienced this strength of Christ? Have you ever experienced this ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is with me.
Today’s Scripture: The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. Romans 16:20 NLT God is Holy. God is amazing. I can NOT begin to share what God has done in me today. This will not, can not, be shared in 200 words or less. This is a story of a life saved by grace. I can not write this story. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Lord is able.
Today’s Scripture: Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.Romans 14:4 NASB The Lord is able. The Lord is able. The Lord is able. How often must I remind myself of this fact? Do I live, do I think, do I trust, do I really believe that the Lord is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I must be faithful.
Today’s Scripture: Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. I Corinthians 4:2 NIV God really, today? You do have perfect timing and even seem to have a sense of humor. Ok, this Tyndale House Chronological NLT translation I have been in lately seems to take some liberties but today it was perfect. What about ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The power of the Holy Spirit is shown in my weakness.
Today’s Scripture: I came to you in weakness- timid and trembling. And my message and my preaching were very plain. I did not use wise and persuasive speeches, but the Holy Spirit was powerful among you.1 Corinthians 2:3-4 Do you want to do things “right”? Do you want to be holy? Great news, you can NOT do it! How is that great news? God created ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is the power.
Today’s Scripture: God gave Paul the power to perform unusual miracles. Acts 19:11 NLT By God’s power we can do unusual miracles. Here in Acts 19 we are told that items that had just touched Paul’s skin were laid on people that they were healed and evil spirits were expelled. Was Paul even aware of where others took these clothes and who were ... Continue Reading »