Romans 7:18: And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. (NLT) Most of us find comfort in Paul’s statement in Roman’s 7:18 don’t we? Hey if Paul struggled maybe I am not so bad! In Celebrate Recovery this is the biblical comparison for STEP 1. We have to admit we are powerless ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My heart is strengthened by Grace
What is the best correct answer to a multiple choice question? Do you recall tests where you must select the BEST answer? All answers had a measure of truth to them. Have you been there? Life does that to us sometimes and we cry out to God for guidance. Sometimes, many times, there is silence. Or at least we think there is silence. Hebrews 13 ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is with me.
When you say “God is with me” what do you think, feel or experience? Does your spirit spring forth with actual physical feelings? Are confidence, assurance, peace and encouragement with you when you know your God is with you? Today’s affirmation comes from Isaiah 41:10: Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God gives me the spirit of wisdom and revelation so I may know Him better.
God opens our eyes to what He wants us to see. The eyes of our hearts are opened to hope. Today’s affirmation comes from Ephesians 1:17: I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. (NIV) Paul reminds us all of the power of God in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I do what is right, love mercy, and live humbly with my God.
Sometimes I struggle with publishing an affirmation that says I do what is right because I don’t. I have to remind myself that these are Affirmations of who God is calling us to be and possibly not where I am this very moment. But, I will continue to affirm the character of God until it is deeply engraved on the tablets of my heart. Sitting in a ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is my confidence.
Where does ALL of my strength and my confidence lie? In the LORD. I am confident that He is. All confidence I have is in Him. Today’s Affirmation was found in Proverbs 3:26: For the LORD will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught. (NKJ) I place my confidence that one of these affirmations found today in Proverbs 3 will ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The grace of our Lord is more than abundant.
Is it enough for you? Exceeding abundant, overflowing, poured out abundantly, very great and abounded exceedingly are all ways various translations of the bible describe this grace of our Lord. MORE than abundant. Today’s affirmation can be found in 1 Timothy 1:14: and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which ... Continue Reading »
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