Today’s Scripture: To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” Acts 10:43 ESV Acts 10 reminds us that we are remembered by God and He is with us; wherever we are. The Holy Spirit appeared to Cornelius and to Peter and brought them together. We are reminded in their ... 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 The Spirit of the LORD is upon us right where we are. We have been ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am being transformed.
Today’s Scripture: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 ESV Are you being changed from the outside or the inside? I “accidentally” went to Romans 2:15 this morning and was reminded that the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I offer to others the comfort God has given me.
Today’s Scripture: who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:4 ESV I thank God for the comfort He has given me. Paul makes this clear to us here that God is the God of ALL comfort. Why has God comforted ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I talk of God’s help all day long.
Today’s Scripture: And my tongue will talk of your righteous help all the day long, for they have been put to shame and disappointed who sought to do me hurt. Psalm 71:24 ESV Do you believe God is in all things? David’s commitment to talk about God all day long thousands of years ago still speaks loudly to me. The shouts of his soul bring shouts ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I do faith.
Today’s Scripture: So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone. James 2:24 NLT Do we act our faith, do we do it? Looking for action I came to James 2 this morning. Acting on our faith can be scary but it is also the place we find freedom. We are free to act on our faith. James 2:12 says we are judged under the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am telling how much Jesus has done for me.
Today’s Scripture: And he did not permit him but said to him, “Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” Mark 5:19 ESV What has Jesus done for you? How has He shown you mercy? That is all Jesus instructed Legion to do. I can not tell you how to lead your life; I can only tell you ... Continue Reading »