Today’s Scripture: Keep on praying. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT Tyndale 1996 What came first the chicken or the egg? As I read 1 Thessalonians 5:16 this morning “Always be joyful” I initially thought there is the affirmation for the day. “I am always joyful”. Even though I find that to be true I thought there are some that are in a place where ... Continue Reading »
Affirmations of God: I know that God loves me.
Today’s Scripture: We know, dear brothers and sisters, that God loves you and has chosen you to be his own people. 1 Thessalonians 1:4 NLT 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 my ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Searching the Scriptures makes me believe.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 17:11 And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul's message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth. 12 As a result, many Jews believed, as did many of the prominent Greek women and men. What are the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My God is huge.
Today’s Scripture: "He is the God who made the world and everything in it. Since he is Lord of heaven and earth, he doesn't live in man-made temples, Acts 17:24 NLT Our temples, our minds and our boxes can not contain our God. As hard as we try to limit Him with our expectations and our understanding He is just busting lose; everywhere. My prayers ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I trust in the Lord’s care.
Today’s Scripture: Paul chose Silas and left after the believers entrusted him to the Lord's care. Acts 15:40 GWT We humans complicate things. This scripture stood out to me that the believers turned over this mission trip of Paul and Silas to the grace and care of the Lord. However reading all commentaries, this message was lost because of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I must constantly choose the Holy Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: The old sinful nature loves to do evil, which is just opposite from what the Holy Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are opposite from what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, and your choices are never free from this conflict. Galatians 5:17 NLT (Tyndale) Yes, I am a ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Good News is that I am freed from all guilt and declared right with God.
Today’s Scripture: Everyone who believes in him is freed from all guilt and declared right with God- something the Jewish law could never do. Acts 13:39 NLT (Tyndale 1996) Be careful! These are the next words after this verse. Just like when Paul was telling them back then we need to heed the warnings today. We continue to heap guilt and attach ... Continue Reading »
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