Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 NLT: 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. The Spirit of the LORD is upon us right where we are. We have been ... 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: The Lord puts His Spirit upon me.
Today’s Scripture: Numbers 11:16 NKJ: “Then I will come down and talk with you there. I will take of the Spirit that is upon you and will put the same upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with you, that you may not bear it yourself alone. Both God and Moses had about all they could take from the whiners and complainers in the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmations of God: I know that God loves me.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4 NLT: We know, dear brothers and sisters, that God loves you and has chosen you to be his own people. Overwhelming love, that is who God is. How do I know? How can I not? I can only share some of the affirmations God has put on my heart just this morning from 1 Thessalonians. The promises of God’s Word make ... 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: I am called by the will of God.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1 ESV: Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, Just as Paul in 1 Corinthians 1:1, you and I are called by the will of God. We are called to be with all people in every place who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are called to be in fellowship with ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I proclaim what I have actually seen and heard.
Today’s Scripture: 1 John 1:3 NLT: We proclaim to you what we ourselves have actually seen and heard so that you may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. This one verse has freed me to invite all others to come and know the joy, peace and love I have actually experienced. John wrote these ... Continue Reading »