Today’s Scripture: my eye grows dim through sorrow. Every day I call upon you, O LORD; I spread out my hands to you. Psalm 88:9 ESV Dark days and bright days we can call on the LORD. This 88th Psalm is dark, seemingly hopeless. Surely there would be a punch line by the end of this Psalm by the Sons of Korah of God’s redeeming glory. In this ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I exceedingly rejoice before God.
Today’s Scripture: But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. Psalm 68:3 KJV How do you approach God? Do you rejoice because you are happy or are you happy because you rejoice? Sadly, too many of us are looking for a new answer to happiness. It most likely is not how we approach our problems but ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God makes His way known to us.
Today’s Scripture: that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Psalm 67:2 ESV God is gracious to us, He blesses us and He does make His face shine upon us. David sang about this here in Psalm 67 and we can sing these same praises today. The Holy Spirit of God will move us and make God’s way known to us. Just this ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Jesus has prayed for me.
Today’s Scripture: but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers." Luke 22:32 ESV Can you imagine the prayers of Jesus? Can you imagine Him praying specifically for you? A praying Jesus draws us into a deeper heart of prayer. I often wonder as I make the short walk to my prayer ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I arise and call out to the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: So the captain came and said to him, “What do you mean, you sleeper? Arise, call out to your god! Perhaps the god will give a thought to us that we may not perish.” Jonah 1:6 ESV Do you need a wake up call? How could Jonah be asleep during such a storm as this? How can we? My good friend Julian sent me an obscure text early ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God's light fills my eyes and my body with light.
Today’s Scripture: "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, Matthew 6:22 ESV God just made me laugh out loud Experiencing God in such real and physical ways makes the Word of God come to life. As I looked to Him in my secret place this morning the Spirit of God revealed to me the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD hears my voice in the morning.
Today’s Scripture: My voice shall you hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto you, and will look up. Psalm 5:3 KJV No matter what may or may not transpire today the LORD has heard my voice and knows I have looked to Him. It is here I have found my refuge and left my worries with Him. Do you recognize the direction ... Continue Reading »