Today’s Scripture: When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, Proverbs 23:1 ESV When you observe carefully do you see the desires of God or are you blinded by your own desires or fears? This 23rd Proverb of wisdom is a warning but today I am sharing an observation of how God speaks to me. Because this is an ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My inner self is being renewed day by day.
Today’s Scripture: So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 ESV This world is always looking for something new. In a business meeting this week I was asked if I had something new. I shocked the prospective clients and myself with my quick and emphatic NO. Just ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God will provide the way.
Today’s Scripture: No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV God’s Spirit is with us and provides His way. Are you aware that the same ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is with me and He comforts me.
Today’s Scripture: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 ESVLife can be uncomfortable at times. There are seasons that make us catch a glimpse of the valley of the shadow of death. But when we know the LORD is with us, we fear no ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I delight in wisdom every day.
Today’s Scripture: I was a skilled craftsman beside Him. I was His delight every day, always rejoicing before Him., Proverbs 8:30 Holman The LORD, we are told, set wisdom up before this earth was formed. He delighted in her daily; shouldn’t we? We have insight and strength as long as we grasp that WE don’t have it but that it is found in her. The ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I delight myself in abundant peace.
Today’s Scripture: But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. Psalm 37:11 ESV Psalm 37 is FULL for all times. The word “hard” brought me to this abundant peace. If you need delights and peace you can read how God responds to our ponderings and to the cries of our hardships in the Psalms. Today as I went back ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful God delights in me.
Today’s Scripture: You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate, but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the LORD delights in you, and your land shall be married. Isaiah 62:4 ESV God delights in us because of who He is. The Spirit of God came to Isaiah and comes to us. I am ... Continue Reading »