Today’s Affirmation: My hope is in the Lord. He strengthens my heart. I am in trouble. My soul and body waste away in grief. I have been forgotten like a dead man. Have you ever been here? Are you here today? David, in Psalms 31 says all of this before completing Psalm 31:24 where this daily affirmation comes from with these words: “Be of ... Continue Reading »
Today’s Affirmation: The Lord gives me peace, rest and courage.
Today’s Affirmation: The Lord gives me peace, rest and courage. 'I will grant peace in the land, and you will lie down and no one will make you afraid. I will remove savage beasts from the land, and the sword will not pass through your country. This promise and the source of this Affirmation come from Leviticus 26:6 (NIV). Peace, rest and ... Continue Reading »
Today’s Affirmation: I delight in the fear of the Lord.
Today’s Affirmation: I delight in the fear of the Lord. How can I delight in fear? Is this fear as in trembling, being terrified or feeling dread? The God Almighty certainly is worthy of trembling honor of His awesome power. There is also a “fear” of awe, reverence, deep respect, obedience, and recognition of who God truly is. In Isaiah 11:3 ... Continue Reading »
Today’s Affirmation: I have been given an entrance into the everlasting kingdom.
Today’s Affirmation: I have been given an entrance into the everlasting kingdom. What a gift! Peter reminds us in 2 Peter 1:11 that this gift of the entrance into the kingdom will be abundantly given to us. Not just squeaking into the kingdom but a “very great welcome” (New Century Version). It is amazing to me the magnitude of the grace and ... Continue Reading »
Today’s Affirmation: My soul is His.
Today’s Affirmation: My soul is His. Ever feel disconnected from your soul? Have you ever been in touch with it? In Ezekiel 18:4 where this affirmation was drawn; God says to Ezekiel "Behold, all souls are Mine; The soul of the father As well as the soul of the son is Mine; The soul who sins shall die. “All souls are mine” says the Lord. I ... Continue Reading »
Today’s Affirmation: Lord, I give you my heart and my eyes delight in Your ways.
Today’s Affirmation: Lord, I give you my heart and my eyes delight in Your ways. A few words can say so much! Proverbs 23:26 states: “Give me your heart, my son, And let your eyes delight in my ways.” (NASV) I spent most of my life doing only a little of both. How did that work out? Can I give Him some of my heart and just be aware ... Continue Reading »
Today’s Affirmation: The Lord puts His Spirit upon me.
Today’s Affirmation: The Lord puts His Spirit upon me. His Spirit totally changes everything. This Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that God has given to His prophets of old. The same Spirit that was upon Moses and those needed to help speak to the people. The same Spirit upon Jesus and His disciples. This daily affirmation comes from Numbers 11:29 ... Continue Reading »