Today’s Scripture: Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy. Isaiah 61:7 ESV   God has given us a double portion. We have thanksgivings now and we have eternal thanksgivings. As ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: In that same hour, he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. Luke 10:21 ESV   These were the words of Jesus, “I thank you, ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2 ESV What a blessing it is to be able to give ourselves up and find God. When we face things that are beyond us isn’t it wonderful to give ourselves up to God and His will?   Ephesians 5 calls us ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 4:15 NIV   WOW! Have you ever thought about CAUSING thanksgiving? Can we get lost in our own thanksgivings so that we forget what we are to reflect and display to ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16 ESV Paul reminds us in his letter to the Colossians that when we live in Christ we find thankfulness in our hearts to ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture:  Sink your roots in him and build on him. Be strengthened by the faith that you were taught, and overflow with thanksgiving. Colossians 2:7 GWT   What is overflowing from you? Paul reminds us that because Jesus is IN us we are overflowing.   We all have hurts, regrets, fears and pain held with in us yet the ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Say to the forest of the Negeb, Hear the word of the LORD: Thus says the Lord GOD, Behold, I will kindle a fire in you, and it shall devour every green tree in you and every dry tree. The blazing flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from south to north shall be scorched by it. Ezekiel 20:47 ESV How do you hear God? Do ... Continue Reading »