Tag: NIV Posts
Free from Comparison
Scripture “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10, NIV) Word Are you comfortable in your own skin? In other words, do you recognize yourself as the treasure God made you, or are you constantly looking for approval and […]
Anointed to Be You
Scripture “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” (Psalm 139:14, NIV) Word Did you know that when you compare yourself to others or wish you were like someone else, it’s like saying He just didn’t do a good job? It’s actually like saying, […]
You Are Priceless
Scripture “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” (Psalm 139:14, NIV) Word A few years ago, I was having dinner with some people in their home. I noticed some paintings on the wall. To me, they weren’t very impressive. In fact, some of them looked like they had been painted by a […]
By the Breath of God
Scripture “…Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty.” (Zechariah 4:6, NIV) Word In the original Hebrew, the word “spirit” in today’s verse literally means “breath.” This scripture is saying that the breakthroughs that are coming in our lives are not going to happen just by our talent, our […]
Unexpected Shifts
Scripture “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21, NIV) Word I know a man who […]
The Year of Acceleration
Scripture “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” (Psalm 84:11, NIV) Word I believe with all my heart that this year, God’s people are coming into a shift. For those who have been faithful and […]
Do This for Your Health!
Scripture “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” (Proverbs 14:30, NIV) Word It’s so easy to let the pressures and distractions of life pull our thoughts away from the Father. It doesn’t take long before we are so focused on earthly things that we feel overwhelmed and all […]
Your Ever-Present Help
Scripture “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1, NIV) Word God is always with you. That means He is present at all times, continually, perpetually, throughout all time. In your day of trouble, He promises to be a help to you. How is He your help? “Help” means something […]
Wise Men Continually Seek Him
Scripture “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” (Proverbs 9:10, NIV) Word After Jesus was born, the Bible tells us that Wise Men came from the East to bow before Him and worship Him. They went to great lengths just to get a glimpse […]
Look Straight Ahead
Scripture “Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you.” (Proverbs 4:25, NIV) Word What are you looking at today? Not in the natural, but with your spiritual eyes. In other words, what is in the forefront of your mind and in your heart? Are you constantly dwelling on your problems or […]
The New Has Come
Scripture “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV) Word As a believer in Jesus, you are a new creation. You have a new spirit and a new life! There may be “old” things in your life that you are […]
He Withholds No Good Thing
Scripture “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” (Psalm 84:11, NIV) Word What do you need from the Lord today? Do you need peace, provision or guidance? The Word of God promises that no good […]
