Sunday September 30, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you don't quit, you cannot lose-

2-Too many Christians focus on their failures instead of the victory that is theirs through a relationship with God-

3-The secret to success is always the same thing--not talent, luck, good timing, great personality--it is never giving up-

4-Everyone who got where he is had to start were he was-

5-Suffering for being a christian is a witness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

How come it takes so little time for a child who is afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Faith begins with believing God can be trusted-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Kansas City Railroad used to stop their trains to allow the passengers to shoot at passing buffalo-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can someone be a christian and do something we don't approve of?

2-Can you become a christian through confirmation?

3-As long as someone asks Jesus into their heart, says the sinners prayer, signs a decision card or follows the four spiritual laws, are they then part of Gods family?

4-Should we take someone's initial positive response to the Gospel as absolute assurance they are saved?

5-How much does raising your hand or walking down an aisle have to do with becoming saved?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Proverbs, what is an undeserved curse like?

Answer for today      a fluttering sparrow or swallow          Proverbs  26:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 15:7-8     Christ accepted you, so you should accept each other, which will bring glory to God. ⁸ I tell you that Christ became a servant of the Jews to show that God’s promises to the Jewish ancestors are true.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

  

Father, thank you for opening my eyes to both the truth of who you are and the truth that  I am a sinner in need of a Savior-

 

 I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART-PEACE IN YOUR SOUL- JOY IN YOUR LIFE-ALWAYS-

 

 

Saturday September 29, 2018 thought for the day-from jasper

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You will invest in the things which are important to you-

2-You can act your way into feelings-

3-Being grateful can solve a great deal of your problems-

4-Praise is a form of worship-

5-The purpose of praising God is to surrender our pride and thank him by bragging on him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you are in deep water-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God's work done in God's way will bring his success-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Woodpecker scalps, porpoise teeth, and giraffe tails have all been used as money-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the spiritual meaning of the word "heart"?

2-Is it possible the church is full of people who aren't christian and don't know it?

3-Should becoming a christian be made more difficult, to ensure people know what they are doing and not just making an emotional expression?

4-Should becoming a christian be made easier so more people would want to be included?

5-How can we determine whether another person is a christian?  Do we have the ability to judge that?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According it Psalm 104, what bird nests in the pine trees?

Answer for today        the stork       17

 

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-

 

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 28, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You don't know what you don't know-

2-Good words come from good thoughts-

3-Plan for your future for that is where you will spend the rest of your life-

4-Greed is not defined by what something costs.  It is measured by what it costs you-

5-Many a man will die for what he believes in but no one will die for what he knows to be a lie-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Seat belts are not as confining as a wheelchair-

 

I'VE LEARNED

True friends always think of the other person, not just themselves-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Each day, fishermen kill more than a hundred whales-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can we worship God through the daily routine of living?

2-Is the fruit of salvation actions or intentions?

3-Can you be a christian and be proud?

4-If we prophesy, cast out demons, do wonders all in the name of Jesus,  isn't that doing the will of God?

5-What is the criteria for being a christian?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prayer of an afflicted man compares him to an owl living among ruins?

Answer for today      Psalm         102:6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Acts 7:55-56     But Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit. He looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at God’s right side. ⁵⁶ He said, “Look! I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at God’s right side.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me to keep my eyes on you-

 

I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR STRUGGLE, PEACE IN YOUR PAIN, AND VICTORY IN YOUR VALLEY-

Thursday September 27, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The nail pierced hands of jesus revel the love filled heart of God-

2-It is impossible to go as high as you are capable of going if you are carrying the burden of hate, revenge and bitterness-

3-Grace reveals love, love produces joy-

4-You can tell the caliber of a person by the type of questions they ask-

5-You can't change your life until you change something you do every day-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you don't have a sense of humor, you probably don't have any sense at all-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Those who say they follow God but don't live like it waste their God given talents-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The only country in the world that has a Bill of Rights for cows is India-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is your relationship with God that of a friendship?

2-What was the Old Testament God to man relationship?

3-What does it mean that God wants to be your friend?

4-What was the relationship of Jesus and his disciples--friends,- master, servant,- God, man,- etc?

5-What does it mean to pray without ceasing? How do you do it?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What two birds did Abram sacrifice to God?

answer for today        a dove and a pigeon       Genesis 15:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 11:40-44     Then Jesus said to her, “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?”
⁴¹ So they moved the stone away from the entrance. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you heard me. ⁴² I know that you always hear me, but I said these things because of the people here around me. I want them to believe that you sent me.” ⁴³ After Jesus said this, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” ⁴⁴ The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with pieces of cloth, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, “Take the cloth off of him and let him go.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I choose to believe you in all that I do today-

 

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

Wednesday September 26, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-God enlightens you, satan confuses you-

2-Your life is not over, but your past is-

3-There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience-

4-The way to get what you want is to want less-

5-The simple message that changed the world forever was "He is not here, he is risen"-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Rebelling against God's leaders is rebelling against God-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Until they were imported into the country, Australia did not have any member of the cat family, hoofed animals, apes, or monkeys-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why do we sing "Onward Christian soldiers" and then go awol the next day?

2-Can you praise God and promote yourself at the same time?

3-How do you worship God with all your strength?

4-Can true worship sometimes be an act of your will?

5-Is there such a thing as passive worship?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to the law, what can be used in place of a lamb as  a sin offering?

Answer for today          two doves         Leviticus  5:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

1 Corinthians 10:31-33     The answer is, if you eat or drink, or if you do anything, do it all for the glory of God. ³² Never do anything that might hurt others—Jews, Greeks, or God’s church— ³³ just as I, also, try to please everybody in every way. I am not trying to do what is good for me but what is good for most people so they can be saved.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I choose to give glory to you at every opportunity-

 

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

Tuesday September 25, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Kindness is like a boomerang--what you send out comes back to you-

2-A negative mind will never give you a positive life-

3-The height of your relationship with God depends on the depth of your desire-

4-There is no such thing as chance, luck, accident in the Christian journey-

5-Don't ask God questions, just trust Cod-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The nicest thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Our goals control our actions-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The guinea pig originated in South America-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why are there so many different names for God in scripture?

2-Why are we instructed to praise God's name?

3-How do we offer to God our bodies as living sacrifices?

4-Why is its considered an act of worship to offer our bodies as living sacrifices?

5-Can our spirit be anyplace our bodies are not?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In John's vision of the four living creatures, what bird does one of the creatures resemble?

Answer for today         An eagle        Revelation 4:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 6:22-23      But now you are free from sin and have become slaves of God. This brings you a life that is only for God, and this gives you life forever. ²³ The payment for sin is death. But God gives us the free gift of life forever in Christ Jesus our Lord.   

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I am overwhelmed by your goodness and grace-

 

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

Monday September 24, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Being meek is having power under control-

2-Your identity is not what you do but who you are-

3-The consequences of today are determined by the actions of the past.  To change your future, change your decisions of today-

4-Habits if not resisted soon becomes necessity-

5-Prayer is where burdens change shoulders-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Acupuncture is a jab well done-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Mercy is not giving a person what they deserve-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The goose was the first domesticated animal-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What style of music is best for worshipping?

2-Does God expect all of his children to worship him in the same way?

3-Is there one best way to draw close to God?

4-How do we love God with "all our mind"?

5-What does "vain repetition" mean?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did Joseph and Mary sacrifice in the temple when they took the young Jesus there?

Answer for today      a pair of doves          Luke 2:24

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 5:16-17     After Adam sinned once, he was judged guilty. But the gift of God is different. God’s free gift came after many sins, and it makes people right with God. ¹⁷ One man sinned, and so death ruled all people because of that one man. But now those people who accept God’s full grace and the great gift of being made right with him will surely have true life and rule through the one man, Jesus Christ.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you that because of Jesus I will one day stand before you cleansed of my sin, welcomed by you, and not condemned-

 

MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG, ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-
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Sunday September 23, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Death is a horizon and a horizon is nothing but the limit of our sight-

2-A daughter may outgrow your lap but she will never outgrow your heart-

3-A man does not know the true meaning of love until he holds his first child-

4-There is no need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's love and protection-

5-There is no "if only" in Jesus' vocabulary-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

When she saw her first strands of grey hair she thought she would dye-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Canaan's greatest threat to Israel was not its army but its religion-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Armadillos can be house broken-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How does God want us to worship him?

2-Is sincerity enough in living the christian life?

3-Can we worship God and not be emotional?

4-Is it possible to pray for a lost family member and not be broken hearted?

5-Is it worship when you are emotionally moved by a piece of christian music?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What seed grows a plant so large that the bird can make ness in it?

Answer for today      the mustard seed       Luke 13:18-19

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 14:25-27     I have told you all these things while I am with you. ²⁶ But the Helper will teach you everything and will cause you to remember all that I told you. This Helper is the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name.²⁷ “I leave you peace; my peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world does. So don’t let your hearts be troubled or afraid.

 PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that I can come to you and trust in you-

 

I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART-PEACE IN YOUR SOUL- JOY IN YOUR LIFE-ALWAYS-

 

 

Saturday September 22, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is because we are created in the image of God that we desire to love and be loved-

2-Grandparents are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation-

3-Death is not extinguishing the light, it is putting out the lamp because dawn has come-

4-The bitterest tears shed over the graves are for words left unsaid and for deeds left undone-

5-In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

He had a photographic memory that never developed-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God often uses delays to test our obedience and patience-

 

DID YOU KNOW

According to animal experts, a soft blow to a person is the llamas's way of saying hello-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there a right and wrong way to worship?

2-What does it mean to "worship God in truth"?

3-How do we "worship in Spirit"?

4-What is our spirit what we must worship God with?

5-Should worship be from our emotions or intellect?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Jesus, what does not sow nor reap?

Answer for today        the birds of the air       Matthew 6:26

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 7:7-10     “Ask, and God will give to you. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will open for you. ⁸ Yes, everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.⁹ “If your children ask for bread, which of you would give them a stone? ¹⁰ Or if your children ask for a fish, would you give them a snake?

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that you don't tire of our prayers-

 

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, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Material things don't deliver the fulfillment we expect-

2-Guilt is the by product of not forgetting what is behind-

3-Hanging on to guilt is like staying in jail after you have been pardoned-

4-The spirit of fear is inferior to the spirit of God living in you-

5-The road from fear to confidence is called "taking a risk"-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine is now fully recovered-

I'VE LEARNED

Obedience always involves sacrifice, but sacrifice is not always obedience-

DID YOU KNOW

A llama greeting is marked by softly blowing on each other-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus call the people evil doers when they had done such miraculous deeds in his name?

2-Is communion a means of grace for forgiveness of sin?

3-Should communion be open to non members of your denomination?

4-Should the church tithe its income to other ministries?

5-Is it swearing when someone says "oh my God"?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet asked, "Does a bird fall into a trap on the ground where no snare has been set"?

Answer for today       Amos     3:5

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 5:23-24    “So when you offer your gift to God at the altar, and you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, ²⁴ leave your gift there at the altar. Go and make peace with that person, and then come and offer your gift.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for your unconditional love and ongoing forgiveness-

I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR STRUGGLE, PEACE IN YOUR PAIN, AND VICTORY IN YOUR VALLEY-

Thursday September 20, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You don't pay love back, you pay it forward-

2-No kind action ever stops with itself-

3-Never judge what you don't understand-

4-Easter is the demonstration of God that life is essentially spiritual and timeless-

5-We were created to find the greatest joy and fulfillment by serving God and others with what ever gift God has given us-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

1-When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Children need to learn that their parent's words and actions go together-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Llamas are reported to be inquisitive, friendly animals-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is a "conversion experience" necessary  to receive salvation?

2-Is an emotional response to the gospel dependable?

3-What role should self examination play in our spiritual lives?

4-How does God's spirit bear witness with our spirit?

5-How often is just right in having communion?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Jeremiah, what large bird knows it has appointed seasons?

Answer for today      Stork     Jeremiah 8:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

2 Corinthians 9:15        Thanks be to God for his gift that is too wonderful for words.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you for the gift of Jesus!

 

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

Wednesday September 19, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Forgiveness is an act not an emotion-

2-Wisdom cannot be stolen from you-

3-Hurting people need the comfort of a listening ear-

4-When you have taken your last breath, it is too late to change your destination-

5-In God's Garden of Grace, even a broken tree bears fruit-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A  bicycle can't stand alone, it is too tired-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Jealousy is not a good excuse for bad behavior-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The dog and the turkey were the only two domesticated animals in ancient Mexico-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why does persecution cause Christianity to grow and spread?

2-Are people moved to Jesus by conviction or emotion?

3-Is confirmation a conversion experience?

4-In the final analysis, what determines our eternal destiny?

5-Is there a formula for salvation?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Isaiah, what will those who hope in the Lord fly like?

Answer for today     Eagles       Isaiah 40:31

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Jeremiah 9:23-24    

“The wise must not brag about their wisdom. The strong must not brag about their strength.The rich must not brag about their money.
²⁴ But if people want to brag, let them bragThat they understand and know me.
Let them brag that I am the Lord, and that I am kind and fair, and that I do things that are right on earth.
This kind of bragging pleases me,” says the Lord.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, allow your Spirit to work through me today so others may see and believe-

 

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

Monday September 17, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Don't lose your life chasing after something God didn't intend for you to catch-

2-Forgiveness doesn't excuse someone's behavior.  It prevents their behavior from destroying your heart-

3-Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous-

4-Your outlook determines your outcome-

5-Humility is the true path to wisdom-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Did you hear about the man whose whole left side was cut of?  He is all right now-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Be careful of what you promise to God in prayer for he may take you at your word?

 

DID YOU KNOW

Victorian society rejected the notion  that pets were capable of feelings or expressing emotions-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did the disciples suddenly worry about who would be the greatest in Jesus' new kingdom?  Were they serving Jesus for the wrong reason?

2-What was "Jesus Kingdom"?

3-Why do people turn away so easily from God to follow false religions?

4-Who were the Samaritans and why were they hated so?

5-Why did Jesus mention a Levite and a priest in his parable of the Good Samaritan?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who compared Israel with a speckled bird of prey, surrounded and attacked by other birds of prey?

Answer for today           Jeremiah       12:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Micah 7:18-19      There is no God like you. You forgive those who are guilty of sin;
You don’t look at the sins of your people who are left alive.
You will not stay angry forever, because you enjoy being kind.
¹⁹ You will have mercy on us again; you will conquer our sins.
You will throw away all our sins into the deepest part of the sea.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, today I delight in you and thank you for your forgiveness-

 

MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG, ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-

Sunday September 16, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see-

2-Just because you can afford something doesn't  mean you should buy it-

3-Personal heart change is a necessary first step toward personal life change-

4-Your children will tend to love those who you love-

5-Home is the primary place where our faith is lived out-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Police were called to a daycare center where a three year old was resisting a rest-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God evaluates obedience, not potential-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Americans spend more than $5.4 billion  on their pets each year-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was there a transfiguration-for whose benefit?

2-In the Bible, how many times has the voice of God been heard speaking-

3-Will there be Christians found on the earth when Jesus returns?

4-Why did Jesus have Peter go fishing to catch a fish with a coin in its mouth in order to pay the temple tax.  Judas was the treasure.  Did he not have the money?

5-Why would the disciples have needed a treasurer.  Where would the money have come from?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who compared Assyria with a cedar of Lebanon that sheltered all the birds in its branches?

Answer for today       Ezekiel           31:6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Malachi 3:1      The Lord All-Powerful says, “I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way for me. Suddenly, the Lord you are looking for will come to his Temple; the messenger of the agreement, whom you want, will come.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 Father, I choose today to delight in your love for me-

 

I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART-PEACE IN YOUR SOUL- JOY IN YOUR LIFE-ALWAYS-

Saturday September 15, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There is more to generosity than simply giving something away-

2-Contentment is more valuable than the things you acquire because of your discontent-

3-If you feed an appetite, it grows.  Satisfying an appetite does not diminish it, it expands it.  To diminish an appetite you have to starve it-

4-If you first give yourself to the Lord, all other giving is easy-

5-Your success with regard to wealth is determined by your objective of wealth-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

When you've seen one shopping center, you've seen a mall-

 

I'VE LEARNED

A person's actions reflect their character-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Carnivorous animals will not eat another animal that has been struck by lightening-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was God not himself when Jesus was in a human body?

2-How was Jesus the bridge between God and man?

3-Why was God so slow in sending Jesus to earth?

4-What does it mean "Jesus was transfigured"?  What happened?

5-Is all the information we have about the Bible correct?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Isaiah, from what direction does God summon the birds of prey?

Answer for today          the east        Isaiah 46:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm  37:23-24     When people’s steps follow the Lord, God is pleased with their ways.
²⁴ If they stumble, they will not fall, because the Lord holds their hand.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, today may I cooperate with you so that your divine nature that resides in me will enable me to overcome my fleshly nature-

 

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 14, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-"God inhabits the praise of his people"-

2-Joy comes from the Lord, it has nothing to do with circumstances-

3-Thanksgiving is a way of life-

4-Whenever we have more than we need, our natural assumption is that it is for our own consumption-

5-Being generous does not mean taking a vow of poverty-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A boiled egg is hard to beat-

 

I'VE LEARNED

In any contest, the start is important, but the finish is crucial-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Mongooses were brought to Hawaii to kill rats.  This plan failed because rats are nocturnal while the mongoose hunts during the day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would it have appeared odd that Jesus never married?

2-Could Jesus have done any miracle that would have convinced the Pharisees that he was the Messiah?

3-What was Decapolis?       

4-Why did Jesus call himself "the son of man"?

5-How could God be contained in a human body?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who told the Moabites to live like doves nesting at the mouth of a cave?

Answer for today       Jeremiah     48:28

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 1:1-3     Happy are those who don’t listen to the wicked, who don’t go where sinners go, who don’t do what evil people do.
² They love the Lord’s teachings, and they think about those teachings day and night.
³ They are strong, like a tree planted by a river. The tree produces fruit in season, and its leaves don’t die.
Everything they do will succeed.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

 

Father, today I ask you to grow in me the desire to delight in your pathway-

 

I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR STRUGGLE, PEACE IN YOUR PAIN, AND VICTORY IN YOUR VALLEY-

Thursday September 13, 2018 thought for the day

Wednesday September 12, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The cross of Christ shows us God's love for us-

2-God says "whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved"-

3-The Bible tells you where you are and where you are going-

4-If you are deceived, you don't know it-

5-You are foolish if you are a hearer of the Word but not a doer of the Word-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A will is a dead giveaway-

 

I'VE LEARNED

As you go about your daily tasks, God is working in your life in ways you may not even notice-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There are more goats than cows in mountainous countries because goats can survive well by eating grass and other brush-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was the fellowship of God with himself not enough for him that he created man?

2-Why would God want to create mankind when he knew how desperately wicked he would be?

3-What does it mean "Jesus coming in his glory"?

4-After becoming a christian, are any acts of sin we do covered by the sacrifice Jesus paid for them?

5-Is it possible to live a sinless life after being saved?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What nations women did Isaiah compare to fluttering birds?

Answer for today         Moab's      Isaiah 16:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hebrews  6:13-15     God made a promise to Abraham. And as there is no one greater than God, he used himself when he swore to Abraham, ¹⁴ saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” ¹⁵ Abraham waited patiently for this to happen, and he received what God promised.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for sending your Son to die on the cross for my sins-

 

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