Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 2:2 NKJ: So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; To “apply” can be defined “to make use” or “bring into action” one’s heart. We must make use of our hearts and bring them into action to find understanding. Just as we can “incline” our ear by leaning in and listening intently we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation: I tune my ear to Wisdom.
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 2:2 NLT: Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding Is it possible we can tune in and “hear” more from what is inside of us than outside? The “incline your ear” given in most translations of Proverbs 2 is required to hear Wisdom. We must be attentive and tuned in to listen closely to Wisdom. This is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I receive God’s Words into my heart.
Today’s Prayer: Proverbs 2:1 ESV: My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, I love the “steps” given to us in Proverbs 2:1-5. The how-to manual is complete. Let us consider the first step in this divine order to RECEIVE MY WORDS. How do you receive God’s Words? Is it a passing sermon, the reading of His Holy ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I go in whatever direction the Spirit chooses.
Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 1:12 NLT: They went in whatever direction the spirit chose, and they moved straight forward in any direction without turning around. I have about as much ability to understand Ezekiel’s vision as I do the moves of the Holy Spirit. As I read Ezekiel this morning, I tried to visualize the creatures he saw in his vision ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God wants me to know what is in my heart.
Today’s Scripture: Daniel 2:30 NLT: And it is not because I am wiser than anyone else that I know the secret of your dream, but because God wants you to understand what was in your heart. One thing I do love about this Affirmatic study of scripture is how different translations and different days bring certain scriptures to life. This particular ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Lord is my helper.
Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 13:6 NLT Tyndale: That is why we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” What do you fear? Where do you find help? Do you fear losing relationships, losing a paycheck, or just losing the comfort of the known? Do you know in your heart that change needs ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am filled with joy and wonder.
Today’s Scripture: Luke 24:41 NLT: Still they stood there in disbelief, filled with joy and wonder. Then he asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?" Jesus still fills us with joy and wonder, doesn’t He? I love how Jesus appears. Many times in this affirmation journey I have had Jesus appear and I have been filled with joy and wonder. My ... Continue Reading »
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