Today’s Scripture: And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” Galatians 4:6 ESV It is the Spirit within me that cries out to the Father. This Spirit within me is how I know I am a child of God. In Jesus we witnessed this Spirit and in Jesus we received this Spirit. All around us we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give thanks to God.
Today’s Scripture: And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2:38 ESV Anna here in Luke 2 was dedicated to worshiping God. Day and night she worshiped. She was there for others at the very hour she was needed. Out of worship comes thanksgiving. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD planted me here.
Today’s Scripture: To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. Isaiah 61:3 NLT The Spirit of the LORD is upon us right where we are. We have been ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I visit with God.
Today’s Scripture: Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!” Luke 7:16 ESV These people in Luke 7 had just witnessed Jesus raise a dead man. Because they were following Jesus they saw this miracle and realized God had visited them. They were filled with glory and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I love from God’s love.
Today’s Scripture: Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11 NIV God’s love is perfected in us. I have come to recognize my love and God’s love. 1 John 4:16 describes my experience in my quiet time this morning. “So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My heart is full with God.
Today’s Scripture: You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Matthew 12:34 ESV Once again an odd verse for us to affirm what we desire. We are told in this twelfth chapter of Matthew that what is abundant in our heart is what we will speak. Don’t you want your heart to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am being transformed.
Today’s Scripture: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 ESV Are you being changed from the outside or the inside? I “accidentally” went to Romans 2:15 this morning and was reminded that the ... Continue Reading »
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