Today’s Scripture: Matthew 4:4 NLT: But Jesus told him, "No! The Scriptures say,'People need more than bread for their life; they must feed on every word of God.' Have you ever been confused, as I once was, by not “hearing” God? I do recall the frustration of crying out to God and hearing nothing in return. I actually cried out to God one ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Holy Spirit uses what I have.
Today’s Scripture: As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as on us at the beginning. Acts 11:15 ESV The Holy Spirit gave Peter a message to save others and the Holy Spirit fell on those he was speaking to. This same Spirit leads you and me. As Peter began to speak the Holy Spirit fell on THEM. Did they even hear what Peter said or ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I trust the prayers of the Holy Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26 ESV When you pray to God do you ask to know and do His will or do you ask Him to know and do your will? We do not always know what to pray, do we? ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD speaks to my soul.
Today’s Scripture: Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers! Say to my soul, "I am your salvation!" Psalm 35:3 ESV Not what we say to the LORD but what He says to us. David was dealing with contention here in Psalm 35. His words remind us to trust the LORD with conflicts. We must also ask the LORD to speak into our souls and be reminded ... Continue Reading »