Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 2:4 NLT: Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Do you think God pays time and a half? What are you willing to work overtime for? What motivates us to work at all costs? We have all sacrificed sleep, family and routine to gain extra money. That’s only a few dollars and I am ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God has answered.
Today’s Scripture: If you need wisdom- if you want to know what God wants you to do- ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. James 1:5 NLT Tyndale We have already asked haven’t we? God gladly answered. James makes an action altering statement in verse 6: “But when you ask him, be sure you really expect him to answer, ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live carefully.
Today’s Scripture: SO BE CAREFUL HOW YOU LIVE, not as fools but as those who are wise. Ephesians 5:15 NLT Tyndale This Tyndale translation does capitalize these first six words of Ephesians 5:15. This must be important, huh? I am learning that being careful also means being full of care. Full of care in how God wants me to love and live with ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I ask God.
Today’s Scripture: If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 NIV God is funny. Really, have you ever wondered what a God sized chuckle would sound like? I awoke this morning thinking maybe something needs to change with this blog. Maybe I am too stale ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am called by the will of God.
Today’s Scripture: Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 1 Corinthians 1:1 ESV The specific words in the introductions of Paul’s and other letters to the early churches are intriguing. They hit the core of how we are to present ourselves. We are called by the will of God to do the will of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I will live as I speak.
Today’s Scripture: From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence. Proverbs 13:2 Name it and claim it has a bad wrap doesn’t it? Abused without a doubt and what was intended for our good can be distorted by the evil one and our evil desires. However, if we desire what God desires and speak ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I trust in the LORD with all my heart.
Today’s Scripture: Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 ESV Who else, besides the LORD can we trust? How has trusting in yourself or others worked out for you? Since I know I can not trust myself I know I must place all of my trust in the LORD. The second part of Proverbs 3:5 is tough ... Continue Reading »