Friday December 30, 2011 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-There is no worship without obedience and no obedience without a respect for the object of worship-

2-Faith is not trying to make sure the bridge is there before you cross it-

3-Worship is our response to who we think God is-

4-Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments-

5-You must be the change you want to see in the world-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Statistically speaking, 6 out of 7 dwarfs are not happy-

I'VE LEARNED-The Bible lets us know that God can work his will even through people who have frail moral character-

DID YOU KNOW-It is against the law to stare at the mayor of Paris-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus ever do a miracle for his own benefit?

2-Jesus said "Take up your cross and follow me"-is this the Christ like life?

3-How many times did Jesus predict what his earthly future would be?

4-In Jewish society, why were Gentiles referred to as dogs?

5-Can we so live for Jesus that we are dead to ourselves?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What woman was called a prophetess by Luke?

Yesterday's answer-Leah Genesis 29:31

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

⁷ We have this treasure from God, but we are like clay jars that hold the treasure. This shows that the great power is from God, not from us.⁸ We have troubles all around us, but we are not defeated. We do not know what to do, but we do not give up the hope of living.⁹ We are persecuted, but God does not leave us. We are hurt sometimes, but we are not destroyed.¹⁰ We carry the death of Jesus in our own bodies so that the life of Jesus can also be seen in our bodies.¹¹ We are alive, but for Jesus we are always in danger of death so that the life of Jesus can be seen in our bodies that die.¹² So death is working in us, but life is working in you.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, help me to store up this vital Scripture today; “A righteous man will be remembered forever.” When I’m tempted to compromise my integrity in exchange for ungodly choices may this Scripture ring alarm bells in my heart and mind. Let its truth persuade me to say “no” to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live a self-controlled, upright and godly life in this present age. Your way is the best way and it is the lasting way. Amen.

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