Today’s Scripture: James 1:21 ISV: Therefore, rid yourselves of everything impure and every expression of wickedness, and with a gentle spirit welcome the word planted in you that can save your souls. This first chapter of James works me over. There are only 27 verses yet I have over 100 affirmations that draw my heart to God. Is it because of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God has done so much for me.
Today’s Scripture: Luke 8:39 NIV: "Return home and tell how much God has done for you." So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him. Have you ever felt like Legion? You had many demons that forced you into your own personal wilderness? Here in Luke 8 Jesus removed all of Legion’s demons and used him to spread the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I confess that Jesus is Lord.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 10:9 ESV: because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. I have a confession to make. That comment always gains a listener’s attention doesn’t it? I must confess to you that Jesus is Lord. Why? Because the Word shows us here in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I share God’s everlasting joy.
Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 61:7 ESV: Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy. Have you experienced God’s everlasting joy? Isaiah beautifully reminds us that we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give away what Christ has given me.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3 ESV For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, Paul shared here in 1 Corinthians 15 that he was giving away what he had received in Christ. Shouldn't we give away what we have received? Christ’s death and our story of ... Continue Reading »
God’s Treasure Hunt: I treasure these things in my heart.
Today’s Scripture: Luke 2:19 (ESV) “But Mary treasured up these things in her heart, pondering them in her heart.” Mary treasured up the shepherd’s message from the Lord they had received about Jesus. She pondered them in her heart. Do you have something you have been treasuring and pondering in your heart? Do you need to run and go share what ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am in the right place.
Today’s Scripture: Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required Luke 2:27 NIV Right here, right now you and I are where God wants us. Like Simeon, I have no doubt that the Spirit has moved me here. Like Mary and Joseph I also know that observing ... Continue Reading »