Today’s Scripture: Our Redeemer—the LORD of hosts is his name—is the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 47:4 ESV This is our song of joy- the LORD is our redeemer. Many times when we have exhausted all other powers, ours included, we come to know the true redeemer. The LORD of hosts is His name. God’s purpose is fulfilled in our redemption stories. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am receiving the treasures of darkness.
Today’s Scripture: I will give you the treasures of darkness And hidden wealth of secret places, So that you may know that it is I, The LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name. Isaiah 45:3 NASB Almost five years ago when I began Affirmations of God I stated “Treasure seeker of affirmations and promises from the word of God” on my about ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My hope is in the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; Psalm 130:5 ESV My soul waits on the LORD and in His Word I hope. From the depths of my soul I cry out and wait. As I stop my mind from racing away I still my soul to wait for the LORD. My soul is on high alert like the watchmen David references in verse six; my soul ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I lack nothing in Christ.
Today’s Scripture: And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.” Luke 22:35 ESV God knows we need to be reminded that we have enough. In the context of Luke 22, Jesus is reminding the disciples of how they were sent out with “nothing” when Jesus sent them out in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: More will be given.
Today’s Scripture: For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. Matthew 13:12 ESV I have been feeling there is more to do. In reality there is more to give. I have found God’s abundance in this Affirmation of God journey and I must give it away. As I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am in secret.
Today’s Scripture: But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:6 ESV Our Father is in the secret places. We all have secret places and it is there we find the Father. Who we are in secret is who we are. May we not cringe and run away ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: O LORD my God, I give You thanks forever!
Today’s Scripture: that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever! Psalm 30:12 ESV I have been searching for thanksgivings through affirmations captured from God’s Word over the years and have silently wondered how long I would stay on thanksgivings. David answered this for me this morning; ... Continue Reading »