Today’s Scripture: But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 ESV You and I only have so many hours and so many days left. If this is your last hour, your last day what would you seek? In Psalm 139:16 we are told that EVERY one of our days were formed for us by God. THIS day ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I will go with you.
Today’s Scripture: Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. John 21:3 ESV Does it seem odd to you that immediately after Peter had witnessed the risen Christ he said “I am going fishing.”? Is it equally amazing that none of the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am following Jesus now.
Today’s Scripture: (This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.” John 21:19 ESV In John 20:31 we are told we are given these words written in this book so we may believe that Jesus is the Christ. If we will be like Mary in 20:1 and go to Him early, while it is still dark, we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have freedom in Christ Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery—Galatians 2:4 ESV True freedom that is what I have in Christ Jesus; freedom from the cares of this present evil age and freedom from the opinions of man. Paul was doing ... 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: I gaze upon the beauty of the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. Psalm 27:4 NIV The beauty of nature does move my spirit but as I dwelled in the house of the LORD this morning with David here in Psalm 27 I see ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I put my trust in God.
Today’s Scripture: Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. Psalm 146:3 NIV I am giving up my trust in my feelings and in others. I have to get beyond where others put their trust and continue to trust in the God of forever. My feelings and human understanding will pass away yet the God who created heaven and earth will ... Continue Reading »