Why is it our nature to try and out think God? We can over think matters of the heart, can’t we? Do we have to understand things intellectually or just know them in our hearts? Today’s affirmation is derived from the famous scripture Matthew 22:21 in which Jesus said: And He said to them, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I accept the LORD's invitation.
I, the LORD, invite you to come and talk it over. Your sins are scarlet red, but they will be whiter than snow or wool. (Isaiah 1:18 Contemporary English Version) The Lord has invited us to come and talk with Him. Will we accept and go and talk this out? “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD… (Isaiah 1:18 ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live to please the Spirit.
Who will we live for today? Do you think there is a choice? Are we just living for “the man” so to speak? Who is “the man” that we seek to please most often? Is it us, others, our bosses, our friends, our family, society? Today’s Affirmation is from Galatians 6:8. Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful desires will harvest the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give all my anxieties to God because He cares for me.
1 Peter 5:7 is the source for this affirmation today. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (NIV) Don’t worry be happy. Those of my generation remember the song by Bobby McFerrin back in the late 80’s. Upbeat and light and believe it or not contributed to some Indian Mystic who used the slogan that Bobby McFerrin saw. It does not ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I will be what I was made to be.
Wow, God is so very awesome and overwhelming. Give Him the chance and He will blow your mind. God has truly humbled me today. Sometimes God gives us a lot more than we bargain for and makes us realize how very limited we really are. But, at the very same time He builds us up to show how important our little part is. Be all you have and give all ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: It is finished!
We know this, we claim this but we struggle to live or feel like it is. In John 19:30 we are told: So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. (NKJ) Jesus died for our sins. He said it is finished. Then He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. We find it hard to give up our ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I turn to the LORD with all of my heart.
Searching for affirmations this morning in Joel chapter 2 I feel much like Simon Peter must have felt in John 6: 68-69 But Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Day after day I am amazed and overwhelmed ... Continue Reading »