Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, NLT- “Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” Paul instructs us in Ephesians 6:18 to always pray in the Spirit. Just how do we do that? We must surrender our hearts, minds, and strength. The Spirit of God carries us ... Continue Reading »
My goal is to please God.
Scripture Reference: Galatians 1:10, NLT- “Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.” As a recovering people pleaser, this scripture hits home with me. For much of my life I lived as a chameleon and my goal was to be whoever I perceived the person in ... Continue Reading »
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
Scripture Reference: Hebrews 10:24, NLT- “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.” Prayer: Father God, give us Your thoughts and ways so we can motivate each other to do all kinds of good and lovely things. Thank You for Your promises to us. Bring us together LORD so we may encourage one another to keep our ... Continue Reading »
I am holding tightly to the hope I affirm in God.
Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 10:23, NLT- “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” Although I was introduced to positive affirmations in a selfish and secular way, God took my weaknesses and longings to prove that affirming constantly does change who we are. Many years after ... Continue Reading »
I am always full of joy in the Lord.
Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:4, NLT- “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!” Prayer: Father God, thank You for making it possible for us to always live and walk with You. Please protect us from our own ways and those who intend to do harm. Forgive us Lord and protect us and keep us in Your ways of joy. Always. In the ... Continue Reading »
I am sharing with you what I have seen and heard.
Today’s Scripture: 1 John 1:3, CEV- “We are telling you what we have seen and heard, so you may share in this life with us. And we share in it with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.” Sometimes we forget our “whys.” Why do we do what we do? 1 John 1:3 is why I continue to write and share. I write, so that others can experience what I ... Continue Reading »
I am running every step with purpose.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26, NLT- “So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing.” The Apostle Paul had a way of cutting through all the demands of life to focus on purpose. He gave us a sense of urgency to pursue our purposes in every step. In 1 Corinthians 9:16 Paul stated “For when I preach the gospel, I cannot ... Continue Reading »