Today’s Scripture: "I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. Job 42:2 When we say that we know the LORD can do all things do we believe it? Do we say it and then go our own way? Seeking our purpose? The LORD had just spoken to Job in the preceding chapters about huge land and sea creatures that he could not ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am taking possession of the land the LORD has given me.
Today’s Scripture: "Pass through the midst of the camp and command the people, 'Prepare your provisions, for within three days you are to pass over this Jordan to go in to take possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.'" Joshua 1:11 ESV It is time to go. You are prepared to take possession of land the LORD has given ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God knows.
Today’s Scripture: "God understands the way to it, and he knows its place. Job 28:23 ESV God does know. Job and his friends remind us of plenty we don’t know, don’t they? Were we with God at creation? Do we understand the miracle and diversity of nature? Do we know our worth? Job says we won’t find it here in the land of the living. As ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD planted me here.
Today’s Scripture: To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. Isaiah 61:3 NLT In Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah KNOWS that “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is my strength and my courage.
Today’s Scripture: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV What or where is God calling you? Do you need encouragement and confidence? Be confident that the LORD is with you. An encouraging friend sent me the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I do daily what is my purpose.
Today’s Scripture: But He said to them, "Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth." Mark 1:38 NKJ Looking back twenty two months to this affirmation that was the seventh blog I had ever written. I am still drawn to Mark 1:35-38 as the life I want to live every day. Like Jesus, I want ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am in the right place.
Today’s Scripture: Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required Luke 2:27 NIV Right here, right now you and I are where God wants us. Like Simeon, I have no doubt that the Spirit has moved me here. Like Mary and Joseph I also know that trying to ... Continue Reading »