Today’s Scripture: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 2 Timothy 4:7 NLT Tyndale As I read these words Paul wrote to Timothy I was reminded that to finish a race we must be in it. At what stage of the race are you? Over the past few weeks I have witnessed and even run with a friend who is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My aim is to be a friend of God.
Today’s Scripture: You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with this world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again, that if your aim is to enjoy this world, you can’t be a friend of God. James 4:4 NLT Tyndale James is laying down some tough love here. A wake up call we need to be reminded of constantly. Don’t you find it interesting ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God has answered.
Today’s Scripture: If you need wisdom- if you want to know what God wants you to do- ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. James 1:5 NLT Tyndale We have already asked haven’t we? God gladly answered. James makes an action altering statement in verse 6: “But when you ask him, be sure you really expect him to answer, ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am nourished by Christ.
Today’s Scripture: Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all he has done. Colossians 2:7 NLT Tyndale I am so thankful for Christ’s nourishment. I am also being taught that this wonderful ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live carefully.
Today’s Scripture: SO BE CAREFUL HOW YOU LIVE, not as fools but as those who are wise. Ephesians 5:15 NLT Tyndale This Tyndale translation does capitalize these first six words of Ephesians 5:15. This must be important, huh? I am learning that being careful also means being full of care. Full of care in how God wants me to love and live with ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am filled with thankfulness to God.
Today’s Scripture: Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. Ephesians 5:4 NLT Tyndale God has given each of us a special ministry. Paul told the Ephesians that they already knew that God had given him “this” special ministry of taking Jesus’ saving grace to the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: When I am weak, then I am strong.
Today’s Scripture: That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 NLT If I must boast I would rather boast about the things that show how weak I am. Although these were Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 12:30 ... Continue Reading »
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