Today’s Scripture: Philippians 1:4 ESV: always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, Paul’s heart was revealed in his honest introduction to those in the church at Philippi. What our hearts say is more important than our mouths. We can read between the heartbeats and the lines. “I thank MY God” in the previous verse ... Continue Reading »
I have the privilege of trusting in Christ
Today’s Scripture: Philippians 1:29 NLT: For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. Our perspective affects our relationship with Christ and others doesn’t it? When I sense anger and hostility from some regarding God and Christ my heart breaks for them. They are being ... Continue Reading »
I MUST continue to follow Jesus
Today’s Scripture: Colossians 2:6 NLT: And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Have you ever had just a taste of something and knew you just had to have more? What I have tasted and experienced in Christ Jesus I know I MUST have more and I MUST continue to follow Him! The mighty power of God ... Continue Reading »
I am searching Christ for all the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge in Him
Today’s Scripture: Colossians 2:3 GWT: God has hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge in Christ. On January 9th, 2008, I heard these: “Tom, every affirmation you will ever need is found in My Word.” I had little way of knowing where the Affirmations of God blog would take me as it began on April 7th, 2010. I did not even understand ... Continue Reading »
I live carefully
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 5:15 NLT Tyndale: SO BE CAREFUL HOW YOU LIVE, not as fools but as those who are wise. This Tyndale translation does capitalize these first six words of ... This must be important, huh? Have you ever been awakened to realize you haven’t been careful? I have. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but ... Continue Reading »
I imitate God in everything I do
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 5:1 NLT: Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Oh, I wish this were true. I pray to imitate God in everything I do. I affirm to imitate God in everything I do. To imitate God I must watch His every move. If I look to myself or to others I imitate things not of God. I ... Continue Reading »
I have received grace and peace
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 1:2 NLT: May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Paul knew it, we know it. We have looked in every crook and cranny only to realize God is our source of grace and peace. Do we live as if we have already received grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord ... Continue Reading »
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