Today’s Scripture: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1 Peter 1:3 NIV Hope bound with faith brings our hope to life. Hope with faith that God is at work is a living hope. We know God’s promises are true; He ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Lord’s grace is sufficient for me.
Today’s Scripture: But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV I have all I need; more than enough. With God’s grace I am complete. So complete is God’s grace that I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s perfection is in me.
Today’s Scripture: You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 ESV As a nine or ten year old I recall coming across this verse sitting in a Sunday school classroom that was set up as a green room for my entry into a children’s play. My spirit was relieved and reassured at that moment I could be perfect just as ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My hope is in the love of the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; Lamentations 3:21-22 ESV What gives you hope? Lamentations seems to be an odd place to find hope. These people endured a hopelessness you and I will most likely never face. Starvation, death and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My soul thirsts for God.
Today’s Scripture: I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah Psalm 143:6 ESV I feel David’s soul. I feel his pleas to the LORD. Are you at the breaking point? Read Psalm 143. Today this is one of my favorite chapters in God’s Word. Heart wrenching, soul reaching words that awaken my spirit to reach out with ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I confess that Jesus is Lord.
Today’s Scripture: because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 ESV I have a confession to make. That comment always gains a listener’s attention doesn’t it? I must confess to you that Jesus is Lord. Why? Because the Word shows us here in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: It is good for me to be near God.
Today’s Scripture: But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all your works. Psalm 73:28 ESV Asaph wrote this Psalm. Like us, Asaph witnessed the highs and lows of life. He served under David and Solomon and experienced the wonder of God and the wandering of man. Like us, he was tempted to ... Continue Reading »
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