Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10 NLT: That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. I will boast only of my weaknesses. Although these were Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 12:5 they too are ... Continue Reading »
I live by the power of God
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:4 ESV: For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but in dealing with you we will live with him by the power of God. Do we live as if God’s power is with us? Our God is faithful and I love it when He stands at the intersection of life and His Promises. He ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s strength makes me complete.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:9 NASB: For we rejoice when we ourselves are weak but you are strong; this we also pray for, that you be made complete. In 2 Corinthians 13:9 Paul actually rejoices in his own weakness in hopes the people of Corinth would become stronger; that they may be “made” complete. What does it take for us to be ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I fall to my knees and lift my hands to the LORD my God.
Today’s Scripture: Ezra 9:5 NLT: At the time of the sacrifice, I stood up from where I had sat in mourning with my clothes torn. I fell to my knees and lifted my hands to the LORD my God. Do you have one experience that you can say has changed your life forever? If I had to give just one thing that has transformed my life, I could not give a ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The joy of the LORD is my strength!
Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10 NLT Tyndale: And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of choice foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” Deep resounding joy, do you have it? Do ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am strong in the Lord.
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 6:10 ESV: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Our strength WILL fail us but we DO have hope. The Good News is the LORD’s strength is MIGHTY. Our flesh cannot resist evil but we find strength in the Lord. We MUST put on the full armor of God. Our greatest battles are spiritual battles and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful for God’s goodness.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 25:7 ESV: Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD! Are you thankful that it is God’s goodness and not our own that saves us? In spite of our transgressions and our fragile goodness, God is always good. Like David here in ... Continue Reading »