What do we have to be thankful for? Let us count the ways. In the Celebrate Recovery Lesson 22 on Gratitude John Baker recommends we create a Gratitude List. First of all, what are we thankful to God for? Can we offer prayers of gratitude to the God who created us? This CR lesson on gratitude took me to Psalm 100. There are only five verses to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am glad in the LORD and rejoice.
Is there any other source of gladness that compares to the LORD? Have you found anything else where you can rejoice and feel the cares of the world lift from your shoulders? It is amazing how freeing and how burdens are lifted by praising the almighty LORD. Today’s Affirmation was harvested from Psalm 32:11. So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, ... Continue Reading »
Today’s Affirmation: In You, O LORD, I put my trust.
Today’s Affirmation: In You, O LORD, I put my trust. How I have come to love David’s heart. This affirmation comes directly from Psalm 71:1 where David says: IN You, O LORD, I put my trust; Let me never be put to shame. (NIV) There is such realness in his Psalms that seem to touch my soul. Here in the 71st Psalm I see that we can relate to ... Continue Reading »
Today’s Affirmation: I cry out to You God and You answer me; You make me bold with strength in my soul.
Today’s Affirmation: I cry out to You God and You answer me; You make me bold with strength in my soul. Man, I love how David cries out to God, don’t you? In Psalm 138:1 David says He praises God with his whole heart and sings praises to Him before all other gods. This daily affirmation comes from Psalm 138:3. After David praises God He ... Continue Reading »