Today’s Scripture: I Chronicles 16:34 NIV: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Thanks “GIVING” feels differently than thank “FULL” doesn’t it? When I struggle to get to where I need to be in prayer I have found if I stop thinking of things to pray and simply give thanks and praise to God I am where I need to be. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I cry out to God for knowledge.
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 2:3 AKJV: Yes, if you cry after knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding; God wired us and knows the exact order of the steps we must follow and what it will take to prepare us to receive Him. We try and try to gain our own knowledge until we realize our knowledge is simply inadequate. With passion we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I use my heart to understand.
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 will plan with my heart and trust God for my steps.
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 16:9 NIV: In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. Some people are great planners but this is one of my major weaknesses. But it is time. Where will my plans come from, hmmmm? Am I going to wait for God to speak from the Holy Mountain or the clouds to direct me? Am I waiting on ... Continue Reading »
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