Tag Archives: Celebrating Recovery
Affirmation of God: I keep my eyes on the qualities of God.
Today’s Scripture: For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. 2 Peter 1:9 ESV How often is too often to be reminded of something? I am … Continue reading →
Affirmation of God: My need for God blesses me.
Today’s Scripture: “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:4 NLT I realize I need God. Jesus tells us we are blessed when we realize our need … Continue reading →
Affirmation of God: Lord, it is good to be here.
Today’s Scripture: And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” Matthew 17:4 ESV Ok, we … Continue reading →
Affirmation of God: My heart is in the hand of the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. Proverbs 21:1 NIV Does the LORD direct and examine your heart? I know He does mine. I prove daily … Continue reading →
Affirmation of God: I am alive with a new heart and a new spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed, and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? Ezekiel 18:31 ESV Unloading guilt, sins and habits that … Continue reading →
Affirmation of God: The LORD gives me new life.
Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 17:24 NLT Tyndale: And all the trees will know that it is I, the LORD, who cuts down the tall tree and helps the short tree to grow tall. It is I who makes the green tree … Continue reading →
Affirmation of God: I AM WHO I AM
In Exodus 3:14 we have all heard this humanity changing line as God responded to the not so confident Moses’ question. Moses, like us, was already looking ahead and putting words into other peoples mouths as to what they will … Continue reading →
Affirmation of God: Christ and His Spirit fill me so that there is only room for Him.
Is it enough to just stop a bad habit? Can you just clean house and be done with it forever? What happens in that void when you decide to free yourself of that character defect? Today’s affirmation is from Matthew … Continue reading →
Affirmation of God: I am ready to do whatever the Lord wills for me.
Are we ready? A couple of clichés come to mind. This is where the rubber meets the road. As John Baker with Celebrate Recovery says this is the step that separates the men from the boys and the women from … Continue reading →
Affirmation of God: I am glad in the LORD and rejoice.
Is there any other source of gladness that compares to the LORD? Have you found anything else where you can rejoice and feel the cares of the world lift from your shoulders? It is amazing how freeing and how burdens … Continue reading →