Monday July 9, 2012 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-After a person's relationship with Jesus, there is nothing  more important than your moral and ethical integrity-

2-Most of us do not have a hearing problem, we have a listening problem-

3-Gentle gracious words are always preferable-

4-When you disagree with your spouse, do so with tenderness and kindness-

5-The best way to help people who are hurting is just to be with them, saying little or nothing and letting them know you care-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You can never be old and wise if you were never young and foolish-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Appreciation often leads to satisfaction, one of the key ingredients in the recipe for happiness-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The most dangerous job in the United States is that of sanitation worker,  fire fighters and police officers are a close second and third, followed by leather tanners in fourth-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-Did the wilderness experience leave Jesus emotionally, psychologically and spiritually vulnerable?

2-What was the hardest part for Jesus in the wilderness?

3-Could Jesus have survived the wilderness test without his being divine?

4-Is satan the evil arch rival of God?

5-Did satan continuously tempt Jesus in the wilderness or did he come and go?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who was turned into a leper for lying to the prophet Elisha?

Yesterday's answer-Pashur   Jeremiah 20:1-3,6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY-     Matthew 21:23-27

 ²³ Jesus went to the Temple, and while he was teaching there, the leading priests and the elders of the people came to him. They said, "What authority do you have to do these things? Who gave you this authority?"

 ²⁴ Jesus answered, "I also will ask you a question. If you answer me, then I will tell you what authority I have to do these things. ²⁵ Tell me: When John baptized people, did that come from God or just from other people?"

   They argued about Jesus' question, saying, "If we answer, 'John's baptism was from God,' Jesus will say, 'Then why didn't you believe him?' ²⁶ But if we say, 'It was from people,' we are afraid of what the crowd will do because they all believe that John was a prophet."

 ²⁷ So they answered Jesus, "We don't know."

   Jesus said to them, "Then I won't tell you what authority I have to do these things.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we want to live above the fray of this world as a people of righteousness set apart for Your purpose. We forsake the things of this world that bring disgrace to Your holy name and live for the purpose of bringing glory, honor and praise to You, our Father. We pray for our nation, for the turning away from our sins and turning toward the abundant life we find in Christ our Lord. You’ve called us to repentance and to share the good news of salvation to all who are lost. Help our pulpits to be aflame with righteousness. Help us to seek a fresh calling upon our lives to be obedient in this commission from Scripture. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

GREATLY BLESSED, HIGHLY FAVORED, IMPERFECT BUT FORGIVEN CHILD OF GOD-