Sunday September 30, 2007 thought for the day

HAS THIS BEEN A BLESSED AND HOLY DAY FOR YOU?-I HOPE YOU TOLD GOD HOW MUCH YOU LOVE HIM!-HE LONGS TO HEAR THAT FROM YOU, YOU KNOW!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-if you don't like the way you are now you can change yourself by making a change in your mind-
2-When faced with a difficult situation, ask yourself what is God trying to say to me in this
situation-
3-It is a great thing not to know you can't-
4-Find yourself, know yourself, be yourself-
5-If you try to be anyone but yourself you ruin your own personality-

Strange thought-how do you "draw a blank"?

I've learned-a person's posture says a lot about their self confidence-

Today's Scripture
“God earnestly longs to be gracious to you...to have mercy on you and show you His loving-kindness” (Isaiah 30:18).
I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Saturday September 29, 2007 thought for the day

MAY YOUR WEEKEND BE GREAT AND FILLED WITH ENJOYABLE STUFF!!!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Forgiveness is a decision to release, reconciliation is an effort to rejoin-
2-Forgiving generates love in its fullest form-
3-Few marriages can survive an emotional death-
4-A burden is not so heavy when the Lord carries it too-
5-A positive attitude is positive thinking in depth-

Strange thought-have you ever seen a toad on a toad stool?

I've learned-beyond a certain comfortable style of living, the more material things you have,the less freedom you have-

Today's Scripture
“...but he (Abraham) grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God” (Romans 4:20, AMP)

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Friday September 28, 2007 thought for the day

HAVE A BLESSED FRIDAY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Real love is willing to confront but also to listen or remain silent to avoid an unwise confrontation-
2-If you are unwilling to address your own sin, you have not right to attempt to help someone
address theirs-
3-You can't speak the truth in love unless you truly care-
4-Any confrontation should not be an enjoyable task-
5-Forgiveness paves the way for reconciliation but they are not the same-

Strange thought-can you imagine a world with no hypothetical situations?-

I've learned-some money costs too much!!

Today's Scripture
"Be bold, be strong, for the Lord is with you" (Joshua 1:9).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Thursday September 27, 2007 thought for the day

HOPE GOD WILL BLESS YOU WITH A GREAT DAY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-this life is a preview of eternity-
2-Life is much happier when you have something to live for-
3-When you stand before God in judgement you will have a perfect memory-
4-God can take something grim and make it great-
5-never be an enabler for bad behavior-

Strange thought-why do irons have a setting for "permanent press"?

I've learned-nothing is more soothing than the sun on your face-

Today's Scripture
“Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God” (Romans 10:17).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Wednesday September 26, 2007 thought for the day

Scripture says that Jesus is ever interceding to the father for his children-that includes you and me-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Obedience is the proof of faith-
2-You cannot lead others where you have not been-
3-You can't find your purpose in life by looking internally-
4-Hope is believing there is more than your current situation-
5-The older you get the shorter life is-

Strange thought-does the screwdriver belong to Phillips?

I've learned-if you give a pig and a boy everything they want, you'll get a good pig and a bad boy-

Today's Scripture
“Who will go up to the holy mountain? Who will see God? Those with clean hands and a pure heart…” (Psalm 24:3-4).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Tuesday September 25, 2007 thought for the day

DO YOU REMEMBER THESE DAYS OF LONG AGO HOLDING YOUR CHILD-WE ARE SECURE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS-here are my thoughts for today-
1-The closer you are to God, the more problems satan will give you-
2-God doesn't want you to survive but thrive-
3-Jesus was persecuted-shouldn't we be-
4-Reverence is an attitude not a response-
5-The Lamb died in the name of man so man could live in the name of the Lamb-

Strange thought-does killing time damage eternity?

I've learned-violence on TV is so graphic that it is numbing our children to pain and suffering in the real world-

Today's Scripture
“The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (I Samuel 16:7 NIV).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Monday September 24, 2007 thought for the day

WOULDN'T YOU LOVE TO HAVE JESUS COME ALONG SIDE OF YOU AND JUST HOLD YOU??-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You see shadows only when the sun is shining-
2-We serve God for who He is, not what He does for us-
3-We learn when we hear God's word and grow when we obey it-
4-Circumstances have beginnings and endings-
5-Don't confuse happiness with delight-

Strange thought-do steam rollers really roll steam?

I've learned-the secret of growing old gracefully is never to lose your enthusiasm for meeting
new people and seeing new places-

Today's Scripture
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. I will ease and relieve and refresh your soul.” (Matthew 11:28 AMP).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Sunday September 23, 2007 thought for the day

THE LION AND THE LAMB-ISN'T THIS AN AWESOME LOOKING PICTURE!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Trusting is the process of testing commitment-
2-Worry is putting tomorrows clouds over todays sunshine-
3-The Bible doesn't say "don't worry be happy', it says rest in the Lord-
4-Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what is inside-
5-Faith grows by being used-

Strange thought-do stars clean themselves with meteor showers?-

I've learned-if you are riding in a pickup with two other people, you should either drive or sit in the middle because the person sitting in the passenger seat has to get out and open and close all the gates!

Today's Scripture
“Be confident of this. He who began a good work in you will continue to perform it until it’s perfectly complete” (Philippians 1:6).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday September 22, 2007 thought for the day

ARE YOU CRYING OR CARRYING A BURDEN TODAY?-HAVE YOU TALKED TO THE LORD ABOUT IT?-HOLD ON, HE KNOWS WHAT YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH-SEE IF HE WON'T HELP YOU THROUGH IT!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You are healing emotionally when you want God's best for those who offend you-
2-Valuing others is the essence of love-
3-When you pray for a relationship expect God to work in it-
4-God uses our tough times to complete his work in us-
5-A hurt that has been healed becomes hope for another in need-

Strange thought-Do Scottish terriers get scotch tape worms?

I've learned-if your children feel safe, wanted and loved, you are a successful parent-

Today's Scripture
"Set your mind and heart to seek (inquire of and require as your vital necessity) the Lord your God.” (I Chronicles 22:19 AMP).
I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Thursday September 20, 2007 thought for the day

OUR GOOD SHEPARD-here are my thoughts for today-
1-What sin creates, forgiveness can cure-
2-Don't punish yourself for sin for which God has forgiven you-
3-After you forgive still guard your heart-
4-Forgiving another does not guarantee that wrong behavior will end-
5-What you think generates what you feel-

Strange thought-Do people in Australia call the rest of the world "up over"?

I've learned-the worst pain is watching someone else in pain-

Today's Scripture
“Do you want more and more of God's kindness and peace? Then learn to know him better. For as you know him better, he will give you, through his great power, everything you need for living a truly good life: He even shares his own glory and His own goodness with us” (2 Peter 1:2-3, TLB)!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Friday September 21, 2007 thought for the day

COULD YOU USE A CUP OF CHEER THIS MORNING ALONG WITH YOUR CUP OF COFFEE??-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Your thoughts ultimately determine your emotions-
2-Your feelings are not the barometer of your forgiving-
3-Even when we forgive, emotional healing takes time-
4-When you are suffering, don't try to go it alone-
5-People with problems tend to lash out at others and inflict pain on those around them-

Strange thoughts-do Roman paramedics refer to IV's as 4"s

I've learned-it pays to believe in miracles!!!

Today's Scripture
“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Wednesday September 19, 2007 thought for the day

ISN'T IT GREAT TO KNOW THE SAVIOR IS ALWAYS WITH YOU-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Love does not keep a record of wrong doing-
2-The failure to forgive yourself puts you in a torture chamber of your own making-
3-Don't buy into the world's view of what is important-
4-Self sufficiency of often really pride-
5-We can't forgive ourselves because we don't think God has forgiven us-

Strange thought-do jelly fish get gas from eating jelly beans?

I've learned-the size of your biceps has very little to do with your popularity and success after high school-

Today's Scripture
"For I know the plans I have for you,”declares the Lord”, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11).
I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Tuesday September 18, 2007 thought for the day

PEACE TO YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-A desire to retaliate reveals an unforgiving spirit-
2-You don't have to face the offender to forgive them-
3-Forgiving should never be done in a casual or flippant way-
4-Often the hardest person to forgive is yourself-
5-Forgiveness does not erase our memories of what happened-

Strange thought-do hungry crows have ravenous appetites?

I've learned-anger manages everything poorly-

Today's Scripture
Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy” (Psalm 126:5).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Thursday September 13, 2007 thought for the day

DO YOU REMEMBER THIS PICTURE AFTER 9-11-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Forgiveness opens the door to healing only when its is done for the right reason, to release
you from your bondage-
2-When you don't forgive, you only hurt yourself-
3-Unforgiveness leads to bitterness which leads to anger which leads to revenge-
4-You never have to forgive anyone, it is a choice-
5-Unforgiveness keeps you chained to the offender-

Strange thought-do blind Eskimos have seeing eye sled dogs?

I've learned-I wish my mother hadn't let me stop taking piano lessons-

Today's Scripture
“Do you want more and more of God's kindness and peace? Then learn to know him better. For as you know him better, he will give you, through his great power, everything you need for living a truly good life: He even shares his own glory and His own goodness with us” (2 Peter 1:2-3, TLB)!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Monday September 17, 2007 thought for the day

JESUS IS OUR LIGHTHOUSE TO GOD-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Forgiving is an expression of love-
2-Forgiving is not a process or journey, but it can be done in steps-
3-Forgiveness is not contingent on repentance, but should be given when the offender asks first-
4-For the Christian, forgiving someone is a sacred act done before God in response to his forgiveness of us and command to forgive others-
5-When you sin against someone you also sin against God-

Strange thought-do hummingbirds hum because they don't know the words?

I've learned-the best thing about growing older is that now I don't feel the need to impress anyone!

Today's Scripture
“My times are in Your hands...” (Psalm 31:15).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Sunday September 16, 2007 thought for the day

SORRY THIS IS SO LATE TODAY-WAS GONE OVERNIGHT AND DIDN'T GET BACK UNTIL AN HOUR AGO-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Forgiveness is God's perfect way for us to deal with and cancel the offenses of others-
2-Forgiveness is not limited by the offenders response-
3-Our forgiving others is not contingent on their admission of wrong doing-
4-Love does not keep a record of wrongs suffered-
5-The offender doesn't hold the key to your freedom-you do!!-

Strange thought-do files get embarrassed when they get unzipped-??

I've learned-when I drop a slice of bread with peanut butter on it, it always lands peanut butter side down-

Today's Scripture
“...but he (Abraham) grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God” (Romans 4:20, AMP)

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Saturday September 15, 2007 thought for the day

ISN'T THIS AN ANGELIC PICTURE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Forgiving others demonstrates our willingness to trust God for the results-
2-Forgiveness is not a matter of ability but of obedience-
3-The supreme example of forgiveness is Jesus-
4-Forgiveness-an exercise of mercy to yourself-
5-Forgiveness- releasing the person who hurt you from the obligation incurred when
you were wronged-

Strange thought-do clowns wear really big socks?

I've learned-life will sometimes give you a second chance!

Today's Scripture
“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you...” ( II Timothy 1:6 NKJ)

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Friday September 14, 2007 thought for the day

I LIKE RAINBOWS-HOPE YOU DO TOO-here are my thoughts for today-
1-un forgiveness keeps your pain active-
2-You cannot exhibit the fruits of the spirit with un forgiveness in your heart-
3-When you are un forgiving you open the door of your life to satan-
4-If you refuse to forgive others, you forfeit the fullness of your fellowship with God-
5-You cannot ask God to forgive you if you are not willing to forgive others-

Strange thought-do cemetery workers prefer the graveyard shift?

I've learned-when my parents were in a bad mood, it was best to agree with everything they said or things got nasty!
Today's Scripture
“Be confident of this. He who began a good work in you will continue to perform it until it’s perfectly complete” (Philippians 1:6).

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

Wednesday September 12, 2007 thought for the day

ANOTHER REMINDER OF YESTERDAY 9-11-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Forgiveness is not an analysis of the past, it is a letting go of the past-
2-You can't forgive what you don't recall-
3-You can't leave a place you have never been-
4-You can't give up what you don't have-
5-You can't heal from a wound you never acknowledged-

Strange thought-do blind dogs have seeing eye humans?

I've learned-it is very painful to see my negative personality traits alive in my children-

Today's Scripture
“If you will be a prisoner of hope, God will restore back to you double everything that was stolen” (Zechariah 9:12).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Tuesday September 11, 2007 thought for the day

9-11-01 A DAY WE WILL NEVER FORGET!!!-OR HAVE WE?-HAVE WE GONE BACK TO THE DAYS PRIOR TO THE ATTACK OF FEELING COMFORTABLE AND SMUG?-FOLLOWING THE ATTACK WE AS A NATION FELL TO OUR KNEES ASKING GOD TO HELP US AND TO SAVE US FROM EVIL-HOW SOON WAS THAT COLLECTIVE FEELING OVER AND ARE WE NOW BACK TO OUR OLD WAYS OF SINFUL LIVING?-WAS IT AN ATTACK ALLOWED BY GOD CALLING US TO REPENTANCE?-IF SO, WILL HE HAVE TO SEND A REMINDER CALL, AND IF SO, WILL WE LISTEN THEN?
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Forgiveness does not require you to face the offender-often you can't and sometime you
shouldn't-
2-Forgiveness does not okay the offense or endorse the offender-
3-Forgiveness is not an invitation to continue the wrong behavior-
4-Forgiving is not forgetting-(in spite of what you have been taught)-
5-Even when you have forgiven, complete or partial restoration is often impossible and unwise-

Strange thought-Did Noah keep his bees in an archive?

I've learned-it is a lot easier to react than to think!!!

Today's Scripture
“And Peter answered Him, ‘Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.’ He said, ‘Come!’ So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water, and he came toward Jesus” (Matthew 14:28-29 AMP
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING!-jasper

Monday September 10, 2007 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY-
1-God never said forgive if/when you feel like it-
2-Forgiveness allows you to gain ownership of your past-
3-It is easier to blame than to forgive-
4-Denial is not forgiveness and it is not healthy
5-You can't forgive half heartily-

Strange thought-daylight savings time-why are they saving it and where do they keep it?

I've learned-you need to let your children be children!

Today's Scripture
“God is with us; He is our leader” (2 Chronicles 13:12, TLB).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Sunday September 9, 2007 thought for the day

ANGELS WATCHING OVER US!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Tomorrows joy is fathered by todays acceptance-
2-Faith-the bird that sings while it is still dark-
3-You will never regret being kind-
4-Ultimate love-giving of yourself to someone who can't give back-
5-Forgiving is not the result of emotional healing, it is the first step toward it-

Strange thought-could crop circles be the work of a cereal killer?

I've learned-you can't tell how far a frog can jump just by looking at it-

Today's Scripture
“If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the Land” (Isaiah 1:19, NIV)
I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Saturday September 1, 2007 thought for the day

CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT IT IS SEPTEMBER ALREADY-WHERE DID THE SUMMER GO?-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Hypocrisy-acting as if you are what you are not-
2-A person's " heart " is attracted to the things that are most important to them-
3-If you were accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?-
4-Jesus has the ability to take what is inside someone and change it into something better-
5-No one can have Jesus as savior without submitting to this Lordship-

Strange thought-are part time band leaders called semi-conductors??

I've learned-it is best not to quit at quitting time!

Today's Scripture
“But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His Kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides” (Matthew 6:33 AMP).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Saturday September 8, 2007 thought for the day

THE BLOOD THAT JESUS ONCE SHED FOR ME AS MY REDEEMER UPON THE CROSS!!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Unforgiveness feeds your anger-
2-God can bring good things out of bad experiences-
3-Life is filled with things we do even when we don't really feel like it-
4-Forgiveness does not mean you will have "warm fuzzies" for the one you forgive-
5-You can forgive even when you don't feel like it, it is a choice not an emotion-

Strange thought-can you get cavities in your dentures if you use too much artificial sweetener?

I've learned-when someone tells you it's the principle of the thing and not the money, it's usually the money!

Today's Scripture
“For the vision is yet for an appointed time…though it tarry, wait for it” (Habakkuk 2:3 KJV).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving

Friday September 7, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Anger-the outward expression of frustration or despair within-
2-Denying your emotions does not bring you healing--
3-You cannot forgive what you have not fully faced-
4-The identifying characteristics of a true Christian is their ability to love even in the face
of opposition-
5-Bitterness-anger stretched over time-

Strange thought-can you buy an entire chess set in a pawn shop?

I've learned-if I eat donuts today I wear them tomorrow-

Today's Scripture
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who live and walk not after the dictates of the flesh, but after the dictates of the Spirit” (Romans 8:1 AMP).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday September 6, 2007 thought for the day

ISN'T THIS AN INTERESTING PICTURE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You can only see the stars when it is dark-
2-If no one is following, you are not leading-
3-Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door to our healing and ability to love again-
4-Forgiveness is the soil in which God nurtures our emotional healing and the ability to let go-
5-Emotions-symptoms that reveal the realities of the heart-

Strange thought-can fat people go skinny dipping?

I've learned-when you can be either brilliant or pleasant, be pleasant!-

Today's Scripture
“Do not say, "I'll do to him as he has done to me; I’ll pay that man back for what he did’ (Proverbs 24:29).
I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Wednesday September 5, 2007 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY-
1-God will never lead you anyplace he doesn't want you to be-
2-If you always do what you've always done, you'll always be what you've always been-
3-Peace-a calmness of the heart, not the absence of conflict or struggle-
4-I believe in the sun even when it is not shining, I believe in love even when I don't feel it,
I believe in God even when he is silent-
5-Being is more important than doing-

Strange thought-before drawing boards were invented, what did they go back to-

I've learned-my children's birthday makes me feel older than my own birthday does-

Today's Scripture
“And God said, 'Let there be light', and there was light” (Genesis 1:3).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Tuesday September 4, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Jesus looked at the goal not the going, he saw the prize not he process, the treasure not
the trial, the joy not the journey-
2-When presenting ideas, you can shoot them as bullets or plant them as seeds-
3-Tell me what you love, and I'll tell you what you are-
4-It is what you learn after you know it all that counts-
5-The best and most beautiful things in life cannot be seen or touched, they must be felt
with the heart-

Strange thought-are you telling the truth if you lie in bed?

I've learned-you shouldn't look back except to learn-

Today's Scripture-
“As a man thinks in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Monday September 3, 2007 thought for the day

HE WAS PRAYING FOR HIMSELF AND THE AGONY HE WAS TO FACE, BUT---HE WAS ALSO PRAYING FOR YOU AND ME-CAN WE UNDERSTAND SUCH LOVE?-WE LOVE HIM BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-A friend will strengthen you with their prayers, bless you with their love, and encourage you
with their heart-
2-Cheerfulness-an umbrella to cover you in the stormy days of your life-
3-Oh God of second chances and new beginnings, here I am again!-
4-We are most like God when we forgive-
5-The greatest way of impacting the future is to build into anothers life-

Strange thought-Are you breaking the law when you drive past those road signs that say "do not pass"?

I've learned-the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater their need to cast blame on others-

Today's Scripture
“Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:24, NIV).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday September 2, 2007 thought for the day

ISN'T THIS A MOVING PICTURE AND FULL OF EMOTIONAL MEANING-here are my thoughts for today-
1-When we face up to the glory of God we will fall face down in worship of God-
2-We love Jesus because he first loved us-
3-God's blessing is not to be equated to personal material gain or the absence of suffering
in our lives-
4-The significance of a persons giving is not measured by the amount given but by the true
generosity of the giver-
5-If you hate those who hate you, you become what they are-

Strange thought-are there any unguided missiles?

I've learned-more comfort does not mean more happiness!!!

Today's Scripture
"Rejoice in the Lord always. And again I say rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4, NIV).
I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-