Today’s Scripture: “Judge not, that you be not judged. Matthew 7:1 ESV This is a great time to remind you that these affirmations are NOT who I AM but who I desire to become. This is a rare Saturday post for me and way beyond my normal word count (sorry mom) yet I just had to share the way God spoke to me today. I absolutely love running with ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am recognized by my fruits.
Today’s Scripture: Thus you will recognize them by their fruits. Matthew 7:20 ESV What will you be known and remembered by? Matthew was issuing a warning to us here about recognizing false prophets. However, we do not want to be false prophets either. The Holy Spirit of God guides us even if we do not recognize where we are going or where we are. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am evil.
Today’s Scripture: If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him! Matthew 7:11 ESV Does this feel wrong for you to say or spark your curiosity about me? Is this a “positive” affirmation? YES. I am positively evil and I am positive this ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I do the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Today’s Scripture: "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Matthew 7:21 NIV Doing the will of God is the one thing that Jesus says we need to do to enter the kingdom of heaven, is there something more important on your plate today? Earlier in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I ask Jesus to know me.
Today’s Scripture: And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.' Matthew 7:24 ESV If you could ask for anything, what would it be? Just fifteen verses earlier in Matthew 7:8 Jesus said EVERYONE who asks receives. EVERYONE includes you and me, right? Jesus continues telling us God wants to give us ... Continue Reading »