Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:2 ESV: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Are you being changed from the outside or the inside? I “accidentally” went to Romans 2:15 this morning and was reminded that the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s perfection is in me.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 5:48 ESV: You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. As a young boy I found this verse in a moment of extreme nervousness for a church play. I reached for a bible because I needed relief. What I found was peace in God’s perfection and not mine. It took me years to find this verse again and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I ask God for understanding.
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 2:3 AKJV: Yes, if you cry after knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding; What good is knowledge without understanding? God’s word is woven into a perfect design. These are not words on paper folks but an inspired message to speak to our souls. Knowing, understanding and doing are separate issues. God’s ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s love is perfected in me.
Today’s Scripture: 1 John 4:12 ESV: No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. How is it that we can perfect God’s love? We perfect it by giving it to others. It is not always easy to love others, is it? We are not always loveable are we? 1 John 4 states we know the Spirit of truth and the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s perfection is in me.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 5:48 ESV: You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. As a young boy I found this verse in a moment of extreme nervousness before a church play. I reached for a bible because I needed relief. What I found was peace in God’s perfection and not mine. It took me years to find this verse again and ... Continue Reading »