Today’s Scripture: When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, Proverbs 23:1 ESV When you observe carefully do you see the desires of God or are you blinded by your own desires or fears? This 23rd Proverb of wisdom is a warning but today I am sharing an observation of how God speaks to me. Because this is an ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God will provide the way.
Today’s Scripture: No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV God’s Spirit is with us and provides His way. Are you aware that the same ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I gaze upon the beauty of the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. Psalm 27:4 NIV The beauty of nature does move my spirit but as I dwelled in the house of the LORD this morning with David here in Psalm 27 I see ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am filled with hope and encouragement.
Today’s Scripture: For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 ESV I am filled with hope and encouragement through the Holy Scriptures. I wish I could describe the amazement, the joy, the love, the confidence and yes ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Today’s Scripture: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 GWT We love the hope and confidence of Phil. 4:13 don’t we? However do we sometimes turn away from Christ when we need Him the most? If we believe we can do all things through Christ do we need to turn to our own strength and resolve? I have witnessed an ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I find my way in the Word.
Today’s Scripture: for the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. Psalms 1:6 ESV Please hang with me on this affirmation as it is not a direct extraction from the Holy Scriptures. Rather, this is a confirmation and conclusion based on living these six short verses of Psalms 1. I fully intended to write on the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD Almighty is with me.
Today’s Scripture: The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah Psalms 46:7 NIV This Psalm is timeless and for all people of God. When natural and man made disasters and threats are upon us, all mentioned in this chapter, it is the LORD almighty and His host of powers that will protect us. He is our refuge when we realize ... Continue Reading »