Today’s Scripture: Psalm 145:1, NLT- “I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever.” King David’s words can be our words. We can repeat the words of the Bible over and over. On this morning my first affirmation from God’s Word was found in Psalm 145:21, the last verse of Psalm 145. I captured “My mouth is praising the ... Continue Reading »
I have seen the light of God, and it is good.
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:4, ESV- “And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness.” On my knees in the darkened room this morning I felt the warmth of God’s light upon my back and shoulders. As I looked heavenwards through my closed eyelids I could see the glow of God’s light. This glow warms my heart and ... Continue Reading »
I am thankful for God’s goodness
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 25:7 ESV: Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD! Are you thankful that it is God’s goodness and not our own that saves us? In spite of our transgressions and our fragile goodness, God is always good. Like David here ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I must constantly choose the Holy Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:17 NLT (Tyndale): The old sinful nature loves to do evil, which is just opposite from what the Holy Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are opposite from what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, and your choices are never free from this conflict. We have a ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is with me and He comforts me.
Today’s Scripture: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 ESVLife can be uncomfortable at times. There are seasons that make us catch a glimpse of the valley of the shadow of death. But when we know the LORD is with us, we fear no ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give thanks to Your name, O LORD, for it is good.
Today’s Scripture: With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you; I will give thanks to your name, O LORD, for it is good. Psalm 54:6 ESV I praise the LORD for His abundant goodness. As I knelt before Him this morning I came to grips with my lack of goodness. But praise be to God, I just “happened” to be going to a stretch of Psalms that in ... Continue Reading »