Today’s Scripture: Matthew 6:18, NIV- “so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” I love how the Spirit of God directs us. When we experience God, we realize how little control we have over our lives. However, we can ... Continue Reading »
The LORD is restoring me in my incurable afflictions.
Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 30:17, NIV- “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD, ‘because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.’ I LOVE how God’s Word speaks to us. I am careful not to add or subtract but I am also trusting God and His Spirit to feed and restore us. I have come to believe ... Continue Reading »
Thank You LORD for Your love that endures forever.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm107:1, NIV- “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Do we really give thanks to the LORD as often as we think we do? This morning Psalm 107 opened my eyes and heart. As I read the words to give thanks to the LORD for His love that endures forever, I simply turned to the LORD and said, “Thank ... Continue Reading »
LORD, I am putting my trust in You and know that You alone can help and save me.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 146:3, NIV- “Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.” I have proven over and over that I cannot trust myself so why would I put my trust in any other human being? The LORD alone can help and save us. When we turn to the LORD, we find the truth and power of praise. Step One of Celebrate ... Continue Reading »
I am living according to the Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:5, NKJV- “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” When we fight temptations, it is our nature to set our minds on not doing things which just creates more thinking about the things, which inevitably ... Continue Reading »
Thank You God for delivering us through Jesus Christ!
Today’s Scripture: Romans 7:25, NIV- “Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.” We must take our first step in anything. In Step One of Celebrate Recovery we first admit we are powerless over our addictions and ... Continue Reading »
I am holding on to the teachings of Jesus.
Today’s Scriptures: John 8:31, NIV- “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.” In this day and age why should we hold to the teachings of Jesus? Because the truth and power of God and His Son are the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. The first scripture I read this morning was ... Continue Reading »