Today’s Scripture: Luke 11:8 ISV: I tell you, even though that man doesn't want to get up and give him anything because he is his friend, he will get up and give him whatever he needs because of his persistence. This is Jesus’ instruction to us. WHEN we pray, God teaches us and gives to us “as we needeth.” God literally knocked me out of my ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am living every moment with God.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 139:16 NLT: You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed I am not capable of understanding how God has laid out every moment for me but I can believe it. David acknowledges that this is too great for us to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I delight in the fear of the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 11:3 NASB: And He will delight in the fear of the LORD, And He will not judge by what His eyes see, Nor make a decision by what His ears hear; Fear of the LORD is most often defined by loving awe, reverence, deep respect, obedience, and recognition of who God truly is. Isaiah 11 is foretelling of Jesus and His ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Here I am Lord. Send me.
Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 ESV: And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” Are you willing to go and represent the Lord? I believe our first reaction is to say yes, here I am Lord, send me! Then we allow fear, doubt and the voices of others to drown out our ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I ask God for understanding.
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 2:3 AKJV: Yes, if you cry after knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding; What good is knowledge without understanding? God’s word is woven into a perfect design. These are not words on paper folks but an inspired message to speak to our souls. Knowing, understanding and doing are separate issues. God’s ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation: I tune my ear to Wisdom.
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 2:2 NLT: Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding Is it possible we can tune in and “hear” more from what is inside of us than outside? The “incline your ear” given in most translations of Proverbs 2 is required to hear Wisdom. We must be attentive and tuned in to listen closely to Wisdom. This is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I go in whatever direction the Spirit chooses.
Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 1:12 NLT: They went in whatever direction the spirit chose, and they moved straight forward in any direction without turning around. I have about as much ability to understand Ezekiel’s vision as I do the moves of the Holy Spirit. As I read Ezekiel this morning, I tried to visualize the creatures he saw in his vision ... Continue Reading »