Today’s Scripture: Colossians 3:17, NIV- “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Saying we are doing it “all” for Jesus can scare us into wondering if we really have what it takes to give Him our all. Paul and Timothy wrote Colossians to address false ... Continue Reading »
I always thank God when I pray.
Today’s Scripture: Colossians 1:3, NIV- “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,” Paul and Timothy wrote to let the people of Colossae to recognize their faithfulness in Christ Jesus and the love they had for all God’s people. In Colossians 1:5, the NIV version, mentions that these people had faith and ... Continue Reading »
I am telling others of the Spirit that gives me life.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6, BSB- “And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” The Spirit of God qualifies us to serve Him and others. The Spirit of God “pops” things into our consciousness and He responds to them in His Word. Over time I ... Continue Reading »
I am crying out to God with my whole heart.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 119:145, NKJV- “I cry out with my whole heart; Hear me, O LORD! I will keep Your statutes.” We all make mistakes and often this is where we find God or cry out to Him to help us. I made a mistake yesterday and it has brought me to a new perspective on crying out to God. We do learn from our mistakes though, don’t ... Continue Reading »
I have been set free.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:2, NIV- “because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.” I am a recovering co-dependent person who grew up overly concerned about what others thought of me. In Romans 8:1 we are promised that regardless of what others may think of say, “There is ... Continue Reading »
Thank You Jesus for calling me Your friend.
Today’s Scripture: John 15:15, NIV- “I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. Jesus not only calls us His friend, but He also teaches us how. Jesus told us in John 15:14 that “You are My friends ... Continue Reading »
I am serving the living and true God today.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9, BSB- “For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God.” We have a living God who we can live to serve. We can choose to serve the God of heaven over the gods of this world. There are many demands on us that can become ... Continue Reading »