Wednesday March 14, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The Christian ideal has not been found wanting, it has been found difficult and left untried-

2-Too often we conduct our lives cafeteria style-self service only-

3-Cheerfulness is the atmosphere in which all things thrive-

4-"A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones"

5-"Teach us to number our days and recognize how few they are, help us to spend them as we should"

STRANGE THOUGHT-How do you slam a revolving door?

I'VE LEARNED-Laughter is good exercise, it is like jogging on the inside-

DID YOU KNOW-The sinking of the German vessel Wilhelm Gustloff is the greatest sea disaster of all time. Approximately eight thousand people drowned-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the most astounding thing about forgiveness?

2-What is the primary fundamental of forgiveness?

3-Can Christians forgive any and everything done against them or their family?

4-When was the woman washing Jesus' feet forgiven of her sins?

5-What action of the woman washing Jesus' feet asked Jesus for forgiveness?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What Bible book features a dark Shulamite woman who sings to her loved one?

Yesterday's answer-Phoebe Romans 16:1-2

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY Matthew 3:1-6

¹ About that time John the Baptist began preaching in the desert area of Judea.² John said, "Change your hearts and lives because the kingdom of heaven is near." ³ John the Baptist is the one Isaiah the prophet was talking about when he said:
"This is a voice of one
Who calls out in the desert:
'Prepare the way for the Lord.
Make the road straight for him.' " — Isaiah 40:3

⁴ John's clothes were made from camel's hair, and he wore a leather belt around his waist. For food, he ate locusts and wild honey.⁵ Many people came from Jerusalem and Judea and all the area around the Jordan River to hear John.⁶ They confessed their sins, and he baptized them in the Jordan River.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, Your magnificence surrounds us from every direction. Your glory is revealed throughout Your creative design in nature, humanity, and all throughout the universe. Even as You rule over nature and the universe I am grateful that You are the Supreme Ruler of my life. Bring into conformity my thoughts and actions as You search my mind and know my heart. I am in awe of Your greatness and declare with the Psalmist today, “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!” Amen.

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