Sunday September 30, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-If you want to change your life you need to change what you are thinking about-

2-The root cause of stress is the way you choose to think-

3-What ever your past has been you can have a spotless future-

4-God's ways are behind the scenes and he moves all the scenes he is behind-

5-We cannot undo the past but we can leave the past behind-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Aim low, reach your goals, avoid disappointments-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The greatness of a man is not how much wealth he acquires but in his integrity and ability to affect positively those around him-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A wind with speed of 74 miles per hour or more is designated a hurricane-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When did the disciples become apostles?

2-Did Jesus ever get sick?

3-Jesus said "God has sent me to  the lost sheep of Israel".  Were the gentiles not to be included?

4-Did the disciples ever need physical healing from Jesus?

5-Did Jesus ever do a mass healing or were they all individual healing's?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What prophet warned the priest Amaziah that his wife would become a prostitute?

Yesterday's answer-1 Corinthians 6:15-16

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    John 1:35-39

³⁵ The next day John^[a] was there again with two of his followers.³⁶ When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!"^[b]

 ³⁷ The two followers heard John say this, so they followed Jesus. ³⁸ When Jesus turned and saw them following him, he asked, "What are you looking for?"

   They said, "Rabbi, where are you staying?" ("Rabbi" means "Teacher.")

 ³⁹ He answered, "Come and see." So the two men went with Jesus and saw where he was staying and stayed there with him that day. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon.

Footnotes:

1. John 1:35 John John the Baptist, who preached to people about Christ's coming (Matthew 3, Luke 3).
2. John 1:36 Lamb of God Name for Jesus. Jesus is like the lambs that were offered for a sacrifice to God.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, You have commissioned us, as believers, to reach the lost, inviting them to surrender their lives to Jesus and receive forgiveness of sins.  It is at their point of surrender that we witness the supernatural working of the Holy Spirit; cleansing, restoring, purging, and maturing the young believer toward good works in Christ. We thank You for the cleansing work of the Holy Spirit at work in each of us who come to faith, equipping us with the endurance and perseverance needed to walk our journey of faith in the midst of an increasingly hostile and unaccepting society. It is through Jesus that we come to You in prayer. Amen.

 

 

 

I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART.....PEACE IN YOUR SOUL.....AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE.....ALWAYS!!!

Saturday September 29, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Never hesitate to trust the unknown future to a known God-

2-Worry is stewing without doing-

3-Grateful people are happy people-

4-You must cultivate an attitude of gratitude-

5-The way you think determines how you feel which determines how you act-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A will is a dead give away-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When you decide to put on the brakes on temptation is when tension begins-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A down burst is a downward blowing wind that sometimes comes blasting out of a thunderstorm.  The damage looks like tornado damage, because the wind can be as strong as an F2 tornado, but the debris is blown straight away from a point on the ground, not lifted into the air and transported downwind-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When Jesus sent his disciples out 2 by 2, he stated they had great power and gave them specific instructions.  Did they do what he asked?

2-One of the things Jesus said in sending out his disciples was "Don't think the only reason I came to earth was to make everything peaceful and nice."  I thought he came to bring us peace.  What did he mean?

3-To put Jesus first in your life, do you have to forsake your family?

4-What is the longest time Jesus ever spent praying?

5-What miracle had the greatest impact on the disciples?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What epistle warns Christians against patronizing prostitutes?

Yesterday's answer-Samson    Judges 16:1-3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   John 1:32-34

 ^32-33 Then John said, "I saw the Spirit come down from heaven in the form of a dove and rest on him. Until then I did not know who the Christ was. But the God who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'You will see the Spirit come down and rest on a man; he is the One who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.' ³⁴ I have seen this happen, and I tell you the truth: This man is the Son of God."^[a]

Footnotes:

1. John 1:34 the Son of God Some Greek copies read "God's Chosen One."

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we are grateful for the many believers who invested in our lives at the beginning of our spiritual journey and for those who presently spur us on to faithfulness, good works, and spiritual growth. Just as King Joash needed the example and teaching of a godly priest, we too, need the exemplary guidance of those whose walk with the Lord is mature, consistent and inspiring. Speak to our hearts if we are to provide guidance to one who is struggling along the way, one whose life is complicated by factors that can easily lead him to stray from the right path.  We want to be useful in building and expanding Your kingdom. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

 

 

 

TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BLESSING. BE A FRIEND. ENCOURAGE SOMEONE. TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND.

Thursday September 27, 2012 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Today is the sure preparation for tomorrow and all the other tomorrows that follow-

2-Today is a most unusual day because we have never lived it before and will never live it again-

3-It is I, not events, that have the power to make me happy or unhappy today and I can choose which it will be-

4-Yesterday is gone and tomorrow hasn't arrived yet so I have just one day---today-

5-Never let yesterday use up too much of today-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The batteries were given out free of charge-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Something has to be the first thing on your list-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The first atomic bomb exploded at Trinity Site, New Mexico-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How should we come before God--boldly, fearfully, timidly, humbly,confidently,unworthy, etc?

2-Do we "fall into sin" or chose to sin?

3-What qualified Jesus to be a high priest?

4-Did Jesus really have a choice about his destiny?

5-Do you learn obedience from suffering?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who went on a killing spree when their sister Dinah was treated like a prostitute?

Yesterday's answer-Hosea   chapters 1-3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   John 1:24-28

²⁴ Some Pharisees who had been sent asked John:²⁵ "If you are not the Christ or Elijah or the Prophet, why do you baptize people?"

 ²⁶ John answered, "I baptize with water, but there is one here with you that you don't know about.²⁷ He is the One who comes after me. I am not good enough to untie the strings of his sandals."

 ²⁸ This all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan River, where John was baptizing people.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, it is because of Your wise and loving character that You teach us about the wiles of our adversary, the devil, and his cunning ways. We are not caught unaware but recognize his strategy as we regularly read Your Word and store it up in our hearts. Your precepts are right and because of that we hate every wrong path. Direct our footsteps according to Your Word so that we stay in pace with You, observing the yellow lights of caution, stopping at the red lights of danger, and staying within the confines of Your guardrails. As we do so we will not allow sin to dominate our lives or lead us astray. We pray for Your guidance in Jesus’ name. Amen.

MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE LOVE TO SHARE, HEALTH TO SPARE AND FRIENDS THAT CARE!

Wednesday September 26, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-How you exit one thing determines how you enter another-

2-The only limits to the possibilities in your life tomorrow are the excuses you use today-

3-Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow-

4-You are today where your thoughts have brought you, you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you-

5-What is not started today is never finished tomorrow-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The professor discovered that her theory of earthquakes was on shaky ground-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The less time I have to work with the more I get done-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb, was afraid of the dark-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it okay to question God's action or inactions?

2-Why do so many people find it hard to pray?

3-Do Christians still need a High Priest to go to God?

4-Is pastoring a church a "job" for a pastor?

5-Do we all have blind spots in our Christian faith?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who married a "faithless" woman named Gomer?

Yesterday's answer-Judah  Genesis 38:24

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    John 1:19-23

 ¹⁹ Here is the truth John^[a] told when the leaders in Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, "Who are you?"

 ²⁰ John spoke freely and did not refuse to answer. He said, "I am not the Christ."

 ²¹ So they asked him, "Then who are you? Are you Elijah?"^[b]

   He answered, "No, I am not."

   "Are you the Prophet?"^[c] they asked.

   He answered, "No."

 ²² Then they said, "Who are you? Give us an answer to tell those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?"

 ²³ John told them in the words of the prophet Isaiah:
    "I am the voice of one
       Calling out in the desert:
    'Make the road straight for the Lord.' " — Isaiah 40:3

Footnotes:

1. John 1:19 John John the Baptist, who preached to people about Christ's coming (Matthew 3, Luke 3).
2. John 1:21 Elijah A prophet who spoke for God. He lived hundreds of years before Christ and was expected to return before Christ (Malachi 4:5–6).
3. John 1:21 Prophet They probably meant the prophet that God told Moses he would send (Deuteronomy 18:15–19).

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, You who began a good work in me will carry it on to completion until You call me heavenward or until the day of Christ’s return. May I willingly submit and quickly obey Your voice so that I will bear much spiritual fruit. I pray that the Fruit of the Spirit will characterize my life as I faithfully yield to the work of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIVE SIMPLY! LOVE GENEROUSLY! CARE DEEPLY! SPEAK KINDLY! LEAVE THE REST WITH GOD!!

Tuesday September 25, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-There is no greater gift at Christmas than to have everything you want before you open your presents-

2-It is impossible to make another person feel good without doing the same to ourselves-

3-Discontentment wrapped in the proper perspective is one thing God uses to move us in a new healthy direction-

4-Discontentment is unhealthy when your desire to acquire becomes the focus of your life-

5-If wealth, good looks and things brought contentment, Hollywood would be filled with some of the most contented and happy people around-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-In the winter, why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in the summer when we complained about the heat?

 

I'VE LEARNED-Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all happiness and growth occurs while you are climbing it-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Leonardo DA Vinci invented the concept of the parachute, but his design was fatally flawed in that it did not allow air to pass through the top of the chute.

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is God up to in your life?

2-What does it mean to be "Christ like"?

3-What is involved in being a disciple?

4-Was Jesus a true rabbi?

5-Is it okay to ask God questions?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who ordered his daughter in law Tamar burned because she had acted like a prostitute?

Yesterday's answer-Jericho   Joshua 2:1-6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   John 1:16-18

 ¹⁶ Because he was full of grace and truth, from him we all received one gift after another.¹⁷ The law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. ¹⁸ No one has ever seen God. But God the only Son is very close to the Father,^[a] and he has shown us what God is like.

Footnotes:

1. John 1:18 But . . . Father This could be translated, "But the only God is very close to the Father." Also, some Greek copies read "But the only Son is very close to the Father."

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father Your truths do not fluctuate nor are they subject to reinterpretation by the “expert” philosophers of our day. Your truths are explained through the inspiration of Your Holy Word and understanding given to us by Your Holy Spirit.  May our ears be open and our eyes focused to see that Your truth is the same yesterday, today and forever.  Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-

Monday September 24, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Even one candle can be seen a mile away when it is dark-

2-Things that seem, are not necessarily so-

3-Darkness can never triumph over light-

4-The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own-

5-It is only when we have made peace with others that we can celebrate the true Christmas gift-the Christ-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When the smog lifts in Los Angeles U C L A

 

I'VE LEARNED-When your newborn grandchild holds your little finger in their little fist, you are hooked for life-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Construction worker's hard hats were first invented and used in the building of the Hoover Dam in 1933-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do we share "living water"?

2-In what ways does God communicate with us?

3-How does scripture pertain to us today?

4-To whom should we be generous?

5-When do you wait on God and when do you use the wisdom God has given you?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Where did the prostitute Rahab live?

Yesterday's answer- Ezekiel   23:1-21

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    John 1:14-15

 ¹⁴ The Word became a human and lived among us. We saw his glory—the glory that belongs to the only Son of the Father—and he was full of grace and truth.¹⁵ John tells the truth about him and cries out, saying, "This is the One I told you about: 'The One who comes after me is greater than I am, because he was living before me.' "

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, would You help us to be quick to recognize and respond to Your brake promptings. Often You speak to us through Scripture, daily prayer, and other believers. You also speak to us through the undesirable consequences that come from our acts of disobedience. We want to see Your cautions and “stops” as part of Your loving way of keeping us from danger and redirecting us to that which will be of blessing in our lives and to those whom we seek to influence. Amen.

 

 

 

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

Sunday September 23, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The Bible is a revelation of God's way with mankind, his guide for leading a life in keeping with his will and the way to salvation-

2-No man is a failure who has friends or is loved by his family-

3-You have two choices in life, you can pray or panic, worship or worry-

4-If you prayed as much as you worry you would have a lot less to worry about-

5-The Savior came not only to comfort the afflicted, but to also afflict the comfortable-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A thief who stole a calendar got 12 months-

 

I'VE LEARNED-A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A device invented as a primitive steam engine by the Greek engineer Hero, about the time of Christ, is used today as a rotating lawn sprinkler-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why would God "make me to lie down in green pastures"?

2-What does it mean to "dwell in the house of the Lord"?

3-Does God provide comfort for us in all things?

4-Does "I shall not want" apply to all things?

5-Can we as Christians get to the point where "even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil..."?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What prophet did the Lord tell about two prostitutes named Oholah and Oholibah?

Yesterday's answer-John the Baptist    Matthew 21:32

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   John 1:10-13

 ¹⁰ The Word was in the world, and the world was made by him, but the world did not know him.¹¹ He came to the world that was his own, but his own people did not accept him.¹² But to all who did accept him and believe in him he gave the right to become children of God.¹³They did not become his children in any human way—by any human parents or human desire. They were born of God.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we who once were outcasts from Your kingdom have entered through the door via the cross. Though we were unworthy like a beggar in bondage and alone; You made us worthy and now by Your grace, Your mercy has made us Your own. We will spend all of eternity thanking and praising You for Your infinite mercy and the undeserved favor we receive as Your redeemed children. We thank You for Christ who made it possible and it is in His name that we pray. Amen.

 

 

 

 

I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART.....PEACE IN YOUR SOUL.....AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE.....ALWAYS!!!

Saturday September 22, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The "heart" was made large enough to be filled with God-

2-Whatever you have, God can use it-

3-Be very careful of what you promise for you may have to deliver on it-

4-So often we seem to be more aware of what we don't have than of what we do have-

5-Don't be ashamed or hesitant to give God what little or much you have-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When fish are in schools they sometimes take debate-

 

I'VE LEARNED-You should keep your words both soft and tender, because tomorrow you may have to eat them-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Pole vault poles used to be rigid.  Now they bend, which allows the vaulter to go much higher-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you experience joy when your action is not appreciated?

2-What are the 5 most basic needs of life?

3-How is God  my "shepherd"?

4-Does God provide everything we need?

5-What does it mean "my cup runneth over"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-According to Jesus, what prophet had prostitutes and tax collectors as followers?

Yesterday's answer-The prodigal son  a  Luke 15:30

 

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     John 1:6-9

⁶ There was a man named John^[a] who was sent by God.⁷ He came to tell people the truth about the Light so that through him all people could hear about the Light and believe.⁸ John was not the Light, but he came to tell people the truth about the Light.⁹ The true Light that gives light to all was coming into the world!

Footnotes:

1. John 1:6  John the Baptist, who preached to people about Christ's coming (Matthew 3, Luke 3).

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

God, You are the only source of eternal life to whom I can cling. I am confident that You will be with me to the end of my life here on this earth. I am grateful for the many people who bring me support, encouragement and companionship from day to day. They are a source of joy as they enrich my life daily. But as I grow older I’m recognizing that nothing stays the same and much of what I came to rely on is no longer present. Losses of those people very dear to me and things once considered important mount up as I reflect upon the passing years. I find great comfort as I cling to the words of the 73rd Psalm, “Whom have I in heaven but Thee, and there is none that I desire on earth beside Thee. My flesh and my heart faileth but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Amen.

 

TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BLESSING. BE A FRIEND. ENCOURAGE SOMEONE. TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND.

Friday September 21, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Everybody can be great because everyone can serve-

2-God wants to change your life not just rearrange it-

3-God doesn't give you spiritual gifts for your benefit only-

4-Fear causes many people to bury the spiritual gifts they have-

5-God does not remove our capability to sin but he does remove our desire to live a sinful life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I wish I could have told my mom that I loved her one more time before she passed away-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A forfeited game in baseball is recorded as a 9-0 score.  In football, it is recorded as a 1-0 score-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do sinners and Christians alike go through the judgement?

2-Is the "Judgement" a one time event when all whoever lived stand before God or is it a continuous event happening as people die?

3-Are we too proud of the commandments we do keep?

4-Is something a gift without it being received?

5-Can you experience joy and not sadness?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What character in a parable wasted his money on prostitutes?

Yesterday's answer-John  Revelation 17:5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    John 1:1-5

  ¹ In the beginning there was the Word.^[a] The Word was with God, and the Word was God. ² He was with God in the beginning.³ All things were made by him, and nothing was made without him.⁴ In him there was life, and that life was the light of all people. ⁵ The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overpowered^[b] it.

Footnotes:

1. John 1:1 Word The Greek word is "logos," meaning any kind of communication; it could be translated "message." Here, it means Christ, because Christ was the way God told people about himself.
2. John 1:5 overpowered This can also be translated, "understood."

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we are “richly blessed” when we call upon You to save us from our sins. You desire to share riches of eternal value with the redeemed. Far too many play around with the idea of surrendering their hearts. They think about it in certain settings or when influenced by believing Christians or persuasive Scripture. We pray that they would not just stand outside the door of the kingdom, but take the necessary steps to step inside the kingdom of God by confessing with their mouths and believing in their hearts that Jesus Christ is raised from the dead. When we truly believe and boldly confess we are changed from within and our actions from without. That’s the mark of the true believer. May our lives give evidence of Your redemptive work and boundless blessings. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

 

 

SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday September 20, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Christians are to be salt seasoning that brings out the God flavors of this earth-

2-Fear can protect us from harm and danger and it can hinder us from fulfilling God's purposes-

3-Your Christian service can be great without being a great service-

4-True greatness is not found in the visible exercise of power but in the practice of humble service-

5-So many people would rather carry a grudge than carry a cross-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-People who speak more than they listen should consider how peculiar they would look if they had two mouths and one ear-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Sports Illustrated has the largest sports magazine circulation-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does your resurrected body and soul reunite?

2-Why did Jesus not want his disciples to touch his resurrected body?

3-What is the "second death"?

4-After death, when does the judgement occur?

5-If the soul goes directly to be with Jesus, does it bypass the "judgement"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who had a vision of a prostitute with a city's name engraved on her head?

Yesterday's answer-Solomon   1 Kings 3:16

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Matthew 28:16-20

¹⁶ The eleven followers went to Galilee to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.¹⁷ On the mountain they saw Jesus and worshiped him, but some of them did not believe it was really Jesus. ¹⁸ Then Jesus came to them and said, "All power in heaven and on earth is given to me. ¹⁹ So go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. ²⁰ Teach them to obey everything that I have taught you, and I will be with you always, even until the end of this age."

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, all that we have is a gift from You, including that which comes to us through the work of our hands. You provide for us as you see beforehand all that we have need of. We’re confident that You bless people who work by the sweat of their brow, responsibly caring for those in their charge. For some who have lost their jobs and fear that their home or life savings is in jeopardy we pray that You would open a door of gainful employment. Until then it is reassuring to know that Your daily provisions come in the most unexpected ways when it is not within our own ability to earn an income. Help us to remember that no matter what our circumstance we are entirely reliant on Your benevolent kindness to us. Amen.

 

 

MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE LOVE TO SHARE, HEALTH TO SPARE AND FRIENDS THAT CARE!

Wednesday September 19, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Be what you would make others to be-

2-The magic formula for successful businesses is to treat customers like guests and employees like people-

3-The deeper the sin the deeper the cleansing-

4-Everyday, seemingly insignificant things can become divine, life altering tools in the hands of compassionate followers of Jesus-

5-The relationships that already exist in your life can serve as fertile ground for God to do some serious seed sowing through you-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Mouse potato-the electronics generation to the couch potato-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Opportunities are never lost, someone will take the ones you miss-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The only bone not broken so far during any ski accident is the one located in the inner ear-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When do we no longer do what our parents want us to do?

2-Do children need to obey a parent's wrongful or sinful directive?

3-When we die do our bodies need to be resurrected?

4-What is a "Glorified body"?

5-When a Christian dies and the soul goes directly to be with Jesus, why do they need a resurrected body?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king served as a judge when two prostitutes fought over a child?

Yesterday's answer-James (2:25) and (Hebrews 11:31)

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY      Matthew 28:11-15

¹¹ While the women went to tell Jesus' followers, some of the soldiers who had been guarding the tomb went into the city to tell the leading priests everything that had happened. ¹² Then the priests met with the elders and made a plan. They paid the soldiers a large amount of money ¹³ and said to them, "Tell the people that Jesus' followers came during the night and stole the body while you were asleep.¹⁴ If the governor hears about this, we will satisfy him and save you from trouble."¹⁵ So the soldiers kept the money and did as they were told. And that story is still spread among the people even today.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, help us to labor wholeheartedly according to Your command. We want to bless You with a grateful attitude and bless our workplace in regard to our productivity and loyalty. We thank You for our daily provision and blessing that comes through the work of our hands. We also thank You for our employers who provide our paychecks to meet our monetary needs. We pray for those seeking employment that You will provide work but until that financial door opens we pray that You will provide through unexpected means and the generosity of others. As You bless us through the work of our hands we in turn bless You by faithfully giving back to You a generous portion to finance Your kingdom through the local church, Christian ministries, and other worthy endeavors. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

 

 

LIVE SIMPLY! LOVE GENEROUSLY! CARE DEEPLY! SPEAK KINDLY! LEAVE THE REST WITH GOD!!

Tuesday September 18, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Example is a lesson that all can read-

2-High tech has changed us from being pen pals to e mail friends-

3-One who cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which they themselves must pass for everyone has need to be forgiven-

4-Forgiveness is the fragrance the flower sheds on the heel that crushed it-

5-Childhood is like a mirror which reflects in later life the images presented on it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-To write with a broken pencil is pointless-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Life is tough but I am tougher-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Karate actually originated in India-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does it mean to "keep the Sabbath holy"?

2-How do you "keep the Sabbath holy"?

3-Do you keep the Sabbath holy by actions or attitudes?

4-Does it really matter for the Christian which day is their Sabbath as long as they have it one day a week?

5-Can we honor our parents and not obey them?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What two New Testament epistles speak of the righteousness of the prostitute Rahab?

Yesterday's answer-Jephthah   Judges 11:1

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Matthew 28:8-10

⁸ The women left the tomb quickly. They were afraid, but they were also very happy. They ran to tell Jesus' followers what had happened. ⁹ Suddenly, Jesus met them and said, "Greetings." The women came up to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. ¹⁰ Then Jesus said to them, "Don't be afraid. Go and tell my followers to go on to Galilee, and they will see me there."

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we who have received Your grace, place our faith in You. We choose to walk uprightly with integrity and conviction. Our words and actions declare the pure, unadulterated counsel of Your Holy Word to other faithful leaders, trusting them to pass on that which has been entrusted to us. In doing so we are faithful stewards of that which You commanded of us through the great commission: “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every nation…”. We do this through Christ Jesus our Lord in whose name we pray. Amen.

 

 

 

I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-

Monday September 17, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Priorities become most important when we much make a choice-

2-Trouble is inevitable, misery is optional-

3-Instead of using your tongue to tear people down, train it to lift up God's praises. 

 Then living at peace with others will come easily for you-

4-When you raise yourself above a servant, you have just ranked yourself about savior-

5-The other side of fear is courage-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You want to know a really, really hugely annoying bad habit--over exaggeration-

 

I'VE LEARNED-No one is perfect until you fall in love with them-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Australian Rules Football was originally designed to give cricketers something to play during the off season-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW 

1-Should communion be a part of every worship service for the Christian?

2-When did the day of worship get changed from Saturday to Sunday?

3-For what reason did Christians change the day of worship from Saturday to Sunday?

4-Did God ever change the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?

5-Does the commandment to keep the Sabbath holy apply to Sunday for the Christian?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What judge of Israel was a prostitute's son?

Yesterday's answer-Satan   2 Corinthians 11:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Matthew  28:1-7

¹ The day after the Sabbath day was the first day of the week. At dawn on the first day, Mary Magdalene and another woman named Mary went to look at the tomb.

 ² At that time there was a strong earthquake. An angel of the Lord came down from heaven, went to the tomb, and rolled the stone away from the entrance. Then he sat on the stone.³ He was shining as bright as lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.⁴ The soldiers guarding the tomb shook with fear because of the angel, and they became like dead men.

 ⁵ The angel said to the women, "Don't be afraid. I know that you are looking for Jesus, who has been crucified.⁶He is not here. He has risen from the dead as he said he would. Come and see the place where his body was.⁷And go quickly and tell his followers, 'Jesus has risen from the dead. He is going into Galilee ahead of you, and you will see him there.' " Then the angel said, "Now I have told you."

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we want to be set apart as a people who care about others, regularly expressing care to them as we follow the Biblical mandate that each of us should look not only to our own interests, but also to the interests of others. Paul charged his readers to have the same attitude as Christ Jesus who is the supreme example of putting other’s needs before His own. May we be more interested in giving energy to others than taking it for ourselves, for when we refresh others, we ourselves are refreshed. We are replenished as we give to others, for Your reservoir never runs dry and we thank You for it in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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