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 am thankful for the grace of Jesus that has overflowed for me.
Today’s Scripture: I Timothy 1:14 ESV: and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. My argument with Paul this morning went something like this: “You can not be the worst of sinners because that is me.” There is a new “chief” in town. Seriously, do you sometimes wonder why and how God loves ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am doing exactly what the Father has commanded me to do
Today’s Scripture: John 14:31 GWT: However, I want the world to know that I love the Father and that I am doing exactly what the Father has commanded me to do. Get up! We have to leave." Words are not enough. We must DO what the Father has commanded us to do. John 14 convicts me of actions being more important than words. Jesus stated here in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have tasted the goodness of God.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3 ESV: if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. God was so good to send Jesus to us. If we long for feeding off the lessons of Jesus we get to taste the goodness of God. I have tasted enough to long for more. In 1 Peter 2 we are told to long for this pure spiritual milk like newborn infants. By this spiritual ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s love has been poured into my heart.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 5:5 ESV: and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. I rejoice in God and I pray the love and hope that has been poured into me can spill into others yet to know this love. I trust God to show His love. I have faith that the Holy ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I confess that Jesus is Lord.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 10:9 ESV: because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. I have a confession to make. That comment always gains a listener’s attention doesn’t it? I must confess to you that Jesus is Lord. Why? Because the Word shows us here in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I thank the LORD for His love.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 107:8 ESV: Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! God and His Word are amazing. Each time I return to His Word I find more affirmation and am astounded at the endless promises that fill my heart. Psalm 107 confirmed to me that I am qualified to tell others of God’s ... Continue Reading »