Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 NLT: To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. The Spirit of the LORD is upon us right where we are. We have been ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God lives here.
Today’s Scripture: Ezra 7:15 NLT Tyndale: We also commission you to take with you some silver and gold which we are freely presenting as an offering to the God of Israel who lives in Jerusalem. God lives here. King Artaxerxes of Persia wrote a decree that gave Ezra and all the people of God anything they needed to give to their God “who lives ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I use my gifts.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:6 ESV: Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; You have something right now that someone needs and I am encouraging you to use what you have. Most times we don’t think we have much and think we have to get to a certain point in our lives ... Continue Reading »
Affirmations of God: I am now going into the land God has given me.
My friends, I am going in. For some time now I have been preparing myself to go. To where I am not sure but surely I am going. I am praying to take you or encourage you to go too. I have new friends here and some of you who have been with me for almost five years. I have come to a point where I am led to not only share what God puts on my heart ... Continue Reading »
Affirmations of God: I am thankful for God’s love.
I am overwhelmed with thanksgiving for God’s love this morning. My heart, my mind and my soul cannot contain it. Just some of the affirmations and scripture references I have found. I am praying you find your own. Romans 8 38 NLT God's love is always with me. Colossians 3 14 ESV When I put on ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am equipped by Christ to do my part.
Today’s Scripture: from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. Ephesians 4:16 ESV We already have what it takes. We are equipped to do our part for the one body. Although this world and our flesh tries to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I tell my Jesus story.
Today’s Scripture: Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread. Luke 24:35 ESV Now what? Jesus has been crucified and raised from the dead. Re-reading all of the Gospels this morning there are varying endings to the four Gospels as to the different experiences and stories people ... Continue Reading »