Today’s Scripture: Colossians 2:6 NLT: And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Have you ever had just a taste of something and knew you just had to have more? What I have tasted and experienced in Christ Jesus I know I MUST have more and I MUST continue to follow Him! The mighty power of God is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I must prove faithful.
Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 4:2 NIV: Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. God’s timing in amazingly perfect. This Tyndale House Chronological NLT translation seems to take some liberties but it is perfect. 1 Corinthians 4:3: What about me? Have I been faithful? Well it matters very little what you ... Continue Reading »
Affirmations of God: I know that God loves me.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4 NLT: We know, dear brothers and sisters, that God loves you and has chosen you to be his own people. Overwhelming love, that is who God is. How do I know? How can I not? I can only share some of the affirmations God has put on my heart just this morning from 1 Thessalonians. The promises of God’s Word make ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful for the Lord’s amazing gifts.
Today’s Scripture: Luke 5:9 GWT: Simon and everyone who was with him was amazed to see the large number of fish they had caught. But Lord…Many times we hinder our walk with the Lord by saying but Lord…you fill in your own blank here __________________. But, we can also see that the “But do it anyway because He said so” can lead to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Scriptures are profitable to me.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16 ESV: All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, Paul instructs us that we can firmly believe that all scriptures were inspired by God and they will teach, rebuke, correct and train us in His righteousness. The world has made ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I cover myself with Jesus to protect me from myself.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 13:14 NIV: Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Throughout Romans Paul coaches us as to how to protect ourselves from ourselves. Paul says we should “clothe” ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ. This can mean to follow Jesus’ ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give praise and thanksgiving.
Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 12:24 NIV: And the leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua son of Kadmiel, and their associates, who stood opposite them to give praise and thanksgiving, one section responding to the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. Like these leaders here in Nehemiah, I stand and give praise and ... Continue Reading »