Today’s Scripture: “I am a God who is near. I am also a God who is far away," declares the LORD. Jeremiah 23:23 GWT Am I a God at hand, says the LORD, and not a God afar off? The LORD asked this question through Jeremiah and this is a verse that comes back to me over and over again. Do we understand the scope of our God? Do we allow those who ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Spirit of the LORD gives me rest.
Today’s Scripture: Like livestock that go down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. So you led your people, to make for yourself a glorious name. Isaiah 63:14 ESV The Spirit of the LORD is our only true source of rest. We can long for rest; long for a break. Do you have things in your life wearing you out? The Spirit of the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD planted me here.
Today’s Scripture: 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. Isaiah 61:3 NLT In Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah KNOWS that “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My heart follows after God.
Today’s Scripture: Listen, my son, and be wise, And direct your heart in the way. Proverbs 23:19 NASB God’s path is different than the path of man. He has taken me down a different path than I intended or expected this morning. My intention was to rewrite a two year old writing about Proverbs 23:7. As a man thinketh in His heart so is he. This ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: You are my God and I am yours.
Today’s Scripture: My dwelling place shall be with them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Ezekiel 37:27 ESV Do you need the reminder that you are God’s today? I heard myself speak out loud this morning on my knees, “You are my God and I am yours.” Then by chance (really?), I was then brought to Ezekiel 37 this morning and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am expecting God’s answer.
Today’s Scripture: But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. James 1:6 ESV I know God is answering. I love God and only fear Him. James 1 is so comforting and reassuring. Just ask and expect God to answer. Knowing God is answering and giving us the wisdom ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is my source of Joy.
Today’s Scripture: For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalms 30:5 ESV Joy will always follow our tears. How uplifting is the hope we feel knowing joy will come with the morning. Planning to update my first writing on this passage I enjoyed the ... Continue Reading »
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