Today’s Scripture: But Jesus told him, "No! The Scriptures say, 'People need more than bread for their life; they must feed on every word of God.' “Matthew4:4 NLT Have you ever thought that God remains silent? Have you ever been where I was in being confused that God never speaks? I do recall the frustration of crying out to God and hearing ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I follow Him
Today’s Scripture: And immediately they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1:18 ESV Who else will we follow today? Jesus had just said to Simon and Andrew "Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men." Immediately, they did it. Are you ever like me and just wish Jesus would be this clear to us? Do you think Simon and Andrew had the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God makes it possible.
Today’s Scripture: But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God." Luke 18:27 ESV What is your “it”? What is it that you want? Do you have any problems asking God for what you want? Honestly, I have struggled with this one. I have no problems asking God to intervene or heal a friend or to forgive me and heal me. I love praising ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I pray.
Today’s Scripture: And he said to them, "When you pray, say: "Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Luke 11:2 ESV The disciples had just asked Jesus to teach them to pray. Jesus begins, “when you pray.” This is not an “if” you pray. Regretfully, I spent the majority of my former life praying little. Although, like the Pharisee’s I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I pray with loud cries and tears to Him who is able to save me.
Today’s Scripture: During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Hebrews 5:7 NIV Jesus cried out and passionately prayed to the Father while He was in the flesh, shouldn’t we? Fervent and ... Continue Reading »