Today's Affirmation: I give you what I have. Expectations are huge. Do we expect God to use whatever we do have? It may not seem like much to us but do we have faith in the Almighty to use us for His glory? Today's affirmation comes from Acts 3:6 where Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you." Do you think the ... Continue Reading »
Today's Affirmation: The Lord goes before me and fights my battles.
Today's Affirmation: The Lord goes before me and fights my battles. Do we believe that? Why do we worry and stress? If we feel we are called by God to do something, why do we think we have to figure out all the details and spend so much time doing things that we think will get us ready? In 2 Samuel 5:24, David was assured that the Lord would go ... Continue Reading »
Today's Affirmation: I am energized by doing the will of God and finishing His work.
Today's Affirmation: I am energized by doing the will of God and finishing His work. After the disciples saw Jesus telling the woman at the well that He was the Messiah, they encouraged Jesus to eat something. In John 4:34 Jesus said: "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish his work." That's all the fuel He needed. He was ... Continue Reading »
Today's Affirmation: With purpose of heart I continue with the Lord.
Today's Affirmation: With purpose of heart I continue with the Lord. Just as Barnabas in Acts 11:23, I am glad and encouraged and seek the Lord's will with purpose of heart. Amazing how when we seek God's purpose we begin to see our own purpose. I spent years wondering what my purpose would be and just floating along life's currents without a ... Continue Reading »
Today's Affirmation: The Holy Spirit has been poured out on me.
Today's Affirmation: The Holy Spirit has been poured out on me. Thank God for His Holy Spirit. After Jesus arose from the dead He said He must leave us so that the Holy Spirit could be with us. I am so thankful for His Spirit. Although I may be inadequate in the flesh and doubt my own intellect and heart, there is a peace in knowing that the God ... Continue Reading »
Today's Affirmation: The Lord fixes my heart towards Himself.
Today's Affirmation: The Lord fixes my heart towards Himself. Does God Speak? Most certainly. Does He speak as I expected Him to? Certainly not. I grew up loving and listening to Bill Cosby and so remember his Noah routine. My entire life I expected to hear that booming Bill Cosby voice to come out of the sky calling my name. Didn't happen. I have ... Continue Reading »
Today's Affirmation: The Lord opens my eyes so I may see.
Today's Affirmation: The Lord opens my eyes so I may see. I praise God and know that He and His Holy Spirit know exactly what I need to see today. I pray the He gives me my daily bread to continue to complete the race He has given only me to run. He guides my eyes and my heart. Make my goals and plans clear to me today. I delight in you O Lord ... Continue Reading »