Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 NLT: 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. The Spirit of the LORD is upon us right where we are. We have been ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I trust God for beauty.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 3:5 NLT: This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They trusted God and accepted the authority of their husbands. I love how God reveals His love, even out of context. God’s Word is forever true and His love is guaranteed even if we cannot see it. God brought me to 1 Peter 3 two days ago. It begins ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God has planted eternity in my heart.
Today’s Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT: Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end. No matter the season; no matter what is going on today; God has planted eternity in our hearts. Whether we are in a ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I seek after the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple. Do we seek after and pursue God? In those dark moments or our dark prayer closets at times we need to truly seek; to gaze with our hearts ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: It is time.
Today’s Scripture: For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1 ESV No matter where we are at this time may we remember that it is under heaven; under God’s domain. Some of us are in dark places. Some of us are basking in a glorious light yet wherever we are we are under God’s care. Whether we seek ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My life shouts joy.
Today’s Scripture: The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing. Psalm 65:13 KJV Disclaimer and reminder: these affirmations are statements of whom God called us to be and who we are affirming to be. Affirming His Word to become fully His so we live for Him; living for Him so ... Continue Reading »