Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, NIV- “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” Anxieties can come upon us in a flash, can’t they? We can cast them away just as quickly. Like the old game hot potato, we do not have to accept and carry these anxieties and cares of this world. Instead of worrying about what may or may not happen, we ... Continue Reading »
I am casting all my anxieties upon You God.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, NIV- “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” Anxieties can come upon us in a flash, can’t they? We can cast them away just as quickly. Like the old game hot potato, we do not have to accept and carry these anxieties and cares of this world. Instead of worrying about what may or may not happen, we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God gives me whatever is needed.
Today’s Scripture: Ezra 6:9 NLT Tyndale: Give the priests in Jerusalem whatever is needed in the way of young bulls, rams and lambs for the burnt offerings presented to the God of heaven. And without fail, provide them with the wheat, salt, wine and olive oil that they need each day. God provides what we need each day. Throughout this time in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God lives here.
Today’s Scripture: Ezra 7:15 NLT Tyndale: We also commission you to take with you some silver and gold which we are freely presenting as an offering to the God of Israel who lives in Jerusalem. God lives here. King Artaxerxes of Persia wrote a decree that gave Ezra and all the people of God anything they needed to give to their God “who lives ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am doing exactly what the Father has commanded me to do
Today’s Scripture: John 14:31 GWT: However, I want the world to know that I love the Father and that I am doing exactly what the Father has commanded me to do. Get up! We have to leave." Words are not enough. We must DO what the Father has commanded us to do. John 14 convicts me of actions being more important than words. Jesus stated here in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live for Christ.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15 ESV: and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. The life God offers us is so much better than this life we so often cling to; not only for eternity but for today. So often we fret and worry about today yet when we live for ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: In God I trust.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 143:8 ESV; Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. In coming to know God and who He is I come to trust Him. As we mature in faith we learn how little we can trust ourselves but how abundantly we can trust God. I heard God’s ... Continue Reading »