Today’s Scripture: John 13:1 ESV: Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. Jesus knew it was His Last Supper and He knows ours. Although you and I cannot see the end we can know Jesus will love us ... Continue Reading »
I judge not
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 7:1 ESV: “Judge not, that you be not judged. This is a great time to remind you that these affirmations are NOT who I AM but who I desire to become. This is way beyond my normal word count (sorry mom) yet I just had to share the way God spoke to me today. I absolutely love running with God through nearby nature ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give the words of encouragement I have.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 13:15 NLT: After the usual readings from the books of Moses and the prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: "Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, come and give it." Here in Acts Paul simply read the “usual” readings from scripture and then asked others to bring their ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: What I do I do to Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 25:40 ESV: And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.' What did you do to Jesus? We can go from great goodness to great evil in a split second, can’t we? One moment we feel the nobility of serving the King and the next feel the rottenness ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have been chosen by God.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 1:1 NLT: This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News. I have been chosen by God to preach His good news in the Holy Scriptures. I live by the power of the Holy Spirit. Through Christ I have the privilege to tell everyone what God has done for ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I choose God’s purpose.
Today’s Scripture: Job 42:2: "I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. 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 ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I use my gifts.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:6 ESV: Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; You have something right now that someone needs and I am encouraging you to use what you have. Most times we don’t think we have much and think we have to get to a certain point in our lives ... Continue Reading »