Acts 28:3,5 - And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. But Paul shook the snake off into the fire without being harmed at all.
Affirmation
EVERY DISASTER THE DEVIL SENDS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE THE GOSPEL. BECAUSE I KEEP GOING AND NEVER GIVE IN OR GIVE UP, GOD'S SPIRIT IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO HELP ME IN EVERY SITUATION.
1 Corinthians 9:25,26 - Every athlete in training submits to strict discipline; he does so in order to be crowned with a wreath that will not last; but we do it for one that will last forever. That is why I run straight for the finish line; that is why I am like a boxer, who does not waste his punches.
Affirmations
I AM EXHORTED TO LIVE WITH PURPOSE.
I AM NOT JUST TO EXIST OR GET BY; NOR AM I TO MEASURE SUCCESS BY THE WORLD'S STANDARDS, BUT BY HEAVEN'S STANDARDS.
I AM ENTRUSTED AS A STEWARD WITH GOD-GIVEN GIFTS, ABILITIES, AND RESOURCES.
1 John 3:22 - And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.
Observation
OBEDIENCE IS THE ONLY THING GOD HAS EVER REQUIRED OF ME.
Isaiah 1:19 - If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.