Saturday October 14, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-The New Testament does not use the word "happiness", it uses the word "joy"-

2-Absolute goodness is a trait of God, belonging to God alone-

3-Love is not only a quality but also an action-  

4-The Bible teaches that humans are not born "good" but rather with evil intent in their heart-

5-Love is the supreme characteristic of God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Women who carry a little extra weight live longer than the men who mention it-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Repentance is about making a complete change-

 

DID YOU KNOW

More people are killed in Africa by crocodiles than lions-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does suffering and evil contain the potential for good?

2-Is it really possible to thank God for the pain we endure?

3-Are people ever motivated to seek God in the midst of their pleasure?

4-Are miracles a violation of natural law?

5-Are faith and reason contradictory?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Matthew 5:3 has Jesus saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit."  what does he say in Luke 6:20?

Answer for today      "Blessed are the poor"

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

ROMANS 4:20-22   He never doubted that God would keep his promise, and he never stopped believing. He grew stronger in his faith and gave praise to God. ²¹ Abraham felt sure that God was able to do what he had promised. ²² So, “God accepted Abraham’s faith, and that faith made him right with God.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

 

Father, you are a promise maker and a promise keeper with whom nothing is impossible.  I want to live my life totally trusting you-

 

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