Romans 7:18: And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. (NLT) Most of us find comfort in Paul’s statement in Roman’s 7:18 don’t we? Hey if Paul struggled maybe I am not so bad! In Celebrate Recovery this is the biblical comparison for STEP 1. We have to admit we are powerless ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I present myself to God as being alive from the dead.
Overwhelming, that is what this God thing is. Choose Him and you will not be disappointed. No not disappointed but blown away. This is one of those days where God is overwhelming me. He is in control and He will take you and me where He wants us to be. If we choose to listen, choose Him, He will show us things we have never seen or ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is with me.
When you say “God is with me” what do you think, feel or experience? Does your spirit spring forth with actual physical feelings? Are confidence, assurance, peace and encouragement with you when you know your God is with you? Today’s affirmation comes from Isaiah 41:10: Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God gives me the spirit of wisdom and revelation so I may know Him better.
God opens our eyes to what He wants us to see. The eyes of our hearts are opened to hope. Today’s affirmation comes from Ephesians 1:17: I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. (NIV) Paul reminds us all of the power of God in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I do what is right, love mercy, and live humbly with my God.
Sometimes I struggle with publishing an affirmation that says I do what is right because I don’t. I have to remind myself that these are Affirmations of who God is calling us to be and possibly not where I am this very moment. But, I will continue to affirm the character of God until it is deeply engraved on the tablets of my heart. Sitting in a ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I tell what great things God has done for me.
Ok God I get it. Sitting in the woods over the weekend I opened my bible to Mark 5. There Mark tells the story of Legion. The demon possessed man who lived among the tombs with his unclean spirit. We were told “no one could tame him.” “When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshiped Him.” Mark 5:6 NKJV. Here is a guy filled with many demons, ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I prepare my heart for God.
Ridiculous, that is what the word of God is some days. Today is one of them. God has a really good sense of humor and loves to remind us who is in control. I arose early to get in a “quick” affirmation so I could tackle a day filled with many past due activities that are making me nervous. From the Celebrate Recovery lesson 23 “Give” I was ... Continue Reading »
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