Today’s Affirmation: The Lord knows how to deliver me from my temptations. Can you see a way out? Can you turn away from those things that hold you captive? There is good news for us in 2 Peter 9: So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final ... Continue Reading »
Today’s Affirmation: I cry out to God in my troubles and He saves me.
Today’s Affirmation: I cry out to God in my troubles and He saves me. Sometimes, many times, I am overwhelmed by the word of God. I read scriptures and pray for these affirmations to be placed on my heart. I read a scripture that SCREAMS at me with a new wonder, only to go to enter into my list of affirmations and see that not only have I ... Continue Reading »
Today’s Affirmation: I stand at the crossroads and choose God's path. Here I find rest for my soul.
Today’s Affirmation: I stand at the crossroads and choose God's path. Here I find rest for my soul. Principal 1 in Celebrating Recovery states: “Realize I am not God. I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable.” This is the Step 1 in the 12 step program. We admitted we were ... Continue Reading »
Today’s Affirmation: It is God who gives me the desire and power to do what pleases Him.
Today’s Affirmation: It is God who gives me the desire and power to do what pleases Him. Philippians 2:13 is the basis for this affirmation. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. (NLT). In Celebrating Recovery, this verse is the basis of Step 2 in the 12 step process. “We came to believe that a ... Continue Reading »
Today’s Affirmation: I find comfort in God's embrace.
Today’s Affirmation: I find comfort in God's embrace. This week I am seeking reflection on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 as they relate to the recovery process. Most of us had heard Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. (KJV) I used to think this verse was only for those who lost a loved one. Surely God would comfort them but ... Continue Reading »
Today’s Affirmation: I find blessings at the end of the rope.
Today’s Affirmation: I find blessings at the end of the rope. Hanging on for dear life many times we feel like we are at the end of our rope. No where else to go, out of options, losing our grip. As my hands lose their grip I have to trust God with whatever comes next. I can not hold on any longer. In Matthew 5:3 the Message says: "You're ... Continue Reading »
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