Today’s Scripture: He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn't produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. John 15:2 NLT Our “to do” lists sure keep us busy, don’t they? Can we be too busy trying to produce results on our own efforts rather than including God? It is God who produces even more. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I study what Jesus said.
Today’s Scripture: I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. John 16:1 ESV I have been stuck for days on John 15. I have purposefully come to John 16 to revisit a scripture that speaks to me. However I CAN NOT get past verse ONE! When I see that Jesus Himself said “I have said all these things” I can’t help but to be ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live in the love of Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: I have loved you the same way the Father has loved me. So live in my love. John 15:9 GWT WOW was the only intelligible response to the thought of Jesus loving me as much as the Father loving Him. I know that isn’t a deep theological response and I also know I can not comprehend this love but Jesus tells me I can live there. I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I welcome the Spirit of truth from the Father.
Today’s Scripture: “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. John 15:26 ESV I was reminded once again in the early morning darkness of the gift of the Spirit from our Heavenly Father. Imagining Jesus on His knees before the Father in the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give God the possible and the impossible.
Today’s Scripture: Jesus replied, "The things that are impossible for people are possible for God." Luke 18:27 ISV Jesus told us that what is impossible for us is possible for God. Does that mean we should wait until something is impossible before turning to Him? In these same verses Jesus encourages us to leave all things to follow Him. He ... 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: I ask God.
Today’s Scripture: If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 NIV Do you ever wonder what you should do next? Do you wish to know the right answers? Do you ever ask God? Often times I wonder what God wants me to do and then I wander over into my cloudy ... Continue Reading »
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