Friday January 31, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Being a Christian is less about cautiously avoiding sin than about our courageously and actively doing God's will-

2-People won't remember how fast you did a job but they will remember how well you did it-

3-Friends make good times even better-

4-Most men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power-

5-Love one another and you will be happy.  It is as simple and as difficult as that-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The more knowledge you gain the less certain you are of it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-One way of receiving God's blessing in your life is to be merciful to others-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Giant tortoises can live to be 150 years old or older-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How could Job know with great certainty that he had not sinned and caused God's retribution-

2-Were the three men who came to Job really his real friends?

3-Why do we say "patient as Job" when he really wasn't patient for he complained bitterly to God?

4-Was God unfair in how he answered Job's complaint?

5-Are there any references in the Old Testament to life after death?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who confessed the building of the golden calf to God?

Answer for today    Moses    Exodus 32:31

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Mark 9:28-37

³³ Jesus and his followers went to Capernaum. When they went into a house there, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” ³⁴ But the followers did not answer, because their argument on the road was about which one of them was the greatest.

³⁵ Jesus sat down and called the twelve apostles to him. He said, “Whoever wants to be the most important must be last of all and servant of all.”
³⁶ Then Jesus took a small child and had him stand among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said, ³⁷ “Whoever accepts a child like this in my name accepts me. And whoever accepts me accepts the One who sent me.”

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we know that none of us are 100% humble, for we are clothed in these mortal, fallible bodies. But we do know that Jesus is the model of One completely humble in His humanity and divinity. He did not consider equality with You, our Father, something to be grasped but took on His personhood as a man and became obedient to death on the cross. We look to Him as the supreme example of humility and obedience. As we clothe ourselves in Your righteousness we can overcome the pride that is ever before us. We recognize that no good thing can come from us, but all that is good comes from You. Remind us daily that the attitude of gratitude is the antidote for feelings of pride. When we acknowledge that everything we have and all that we are is due to Your merciful blessings we are humbled and grateful to You, the Giver of every good and perfect gift. Amen.

SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday January 30, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

 

1-Sometimes God allows pain so we can be stronger-

2-Sometimes God sends us failure so we can be humble-

3-Sometimes God allows sickness so we will take better care of ourselves-

4-Sometimes God takes everything away from us so we can learn the value of everything he gave us-

5-It is not love that blinds but self love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A man with one watch is certain about the time-a man with two watches isn't sure-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Resentment is like drinking poison and hoping it is going to kill someone else-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The giant flying foxes that live in Indonesia have wingspans of nearly six feet-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-There appears to be another story of a good man suffering that comes from the same area as Job called "A good man and his God"  that took place in the area of southern Iraq.  Are they the same story?  If not, are they just a coincidence?

2-What does "skin for skin" mean?

3-What was the painful skin disease that Job was dealing with?

4-Were Job's three friends words additional torment from satan?

5-Did satan have to get God's permission to send the three harsh and critical friends to Job?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What young man confessed his riotous living to his forgiving father?

Answer for today   The prodigal son   Luke 15:18

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Mark 9:17-24

¹⁷ A man answered, “Teacher, I brought my son to you. He has an evil spirit in him that stops him from talking. ¹⁸ When the spirit attacks him, it throws him on the ground. Then my son foams at the mouth, grinds his teeth, and becomes very stiff. I asked your followers to force the evil spirit out, but they couldn’t.”
¹⁹ Jesus answered, “You people have no faith. How long must I stay with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”
²⁰ So the followers brought him to Jesus. As soon as the evil spirit saw Jesus, it made the boy lose control of himself, and he fell down and rolled on the ground, foaming at the mouth.
²¹ Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has this been happening?”
The father answered, “Since he was very young. ²² The spirit often throws him into a fire or into water to kill him. If you can do anything for him, please have pity on us and help us.”
²³ Jesus said to the father, “You said, ‘If you can!’ All things are possible for the one who believes.”
²⁴ Immediately the father cried out, “I do believe! Help me to believe more!

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, there is much that we don’t understand on this side; why some go through life seemingly with ease and little trouble and others seem to be born with trouble that never goes away. It is not for us to understand Your ways for You are a God of mystery with greater purpose than we can comprehend, and yet You have made clear to us through Scripture that which we are to understand. Some of the very trouble we seek to avoid is what brings us to faith and causes us to live a life that is honoring to You and purposeful to others. Keep our hearts sensitive and compassionate toward those who are undervalued by the world’s standards. When we put ourselves in their place, we identify with their struggles and feel the deep hurt they experience when looked down upon and rejected by others. May we be Your tender arm of compassion, Your gentle voice of acceptance and unconditional love. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

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

Wednesday January 29, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Love does not make the world go round, it is what makes the ride worthwhile-

2-It takes a lot of truths to gain trust, but only one lie to lose it-

3-Don't spend time with someone who doesn't care to spend time with you-

4-Sometimes, God breaks our spirit to save our souls-

5-Sometimes, God breaks our heart to make us whole-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-No matter how complete your research is there is always someone who knows more-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Everything we do is motivated by something-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The giant armadillo has as many as one hundred teeth, although they are small and fragile-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Could the Psalms have covered many centuries of time?

2-Who wrote the book of Job?

3-Is the book of Job about an actual person or just a story about a good man suffering?

4-Is the accuser in the book of Job, satan, the one who later tempts Jesus?

5-Is Job's story the only ancient story of a good man suffering?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What scribe bowed in front of the temple and confessed the sins of Israel while the people around him wept bitterly?

Answer for today-Ezra  10:1

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Acts 14:27-28

 When they arrived in Antioch, Paul and Barnabas gathered the church together. They told the church all about what God had done with them and how God had made it possible for those who were not Jewish to believe. ²⁸ And they stayed there a long time with the followers.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we look at Elijah who took a mighty stand for You during the plague of unbelief that spread throughout the land of Israel. And yet there were moments when he allowed the Mindset of the unbelievers, instead of the absolutes stated in Your Word, to weaken him, leading him to think that he was alone in standing true for You.  But You sent word to Elijah, that You have a remnant more interested in obeying You than bowing down to the ever-evolving philosophies of their generation. When we stand with You, Almighty God, we are a majority no matter the number of evil forces we oppose. Keep us looking upward as we walk onward in the truths of Your Holy Scripture. In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen.

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

Monday January 27, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-You only really lose when you stop trying-

2-You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus-

3-Your future is more important than your past-

4-To get where you are going, you need to know where you are-

5-The more you want to get something done, the less you'll consider it work-

STRANGE THOUGHT-The chance a copy machine will break down is proportional to the importance of the material that needs to be copied-

I'VE LEARNED-Nothing crushes your spirit more than abuse-

DID YOU KNOW-There are fewer than one thousand giant pandas left alive in the world-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-The last chapter of Proverbs was written by King Lemuel.  Who was he?

2-Can the tongue be tamed at all times?

3-What should our response be to the proverbs that seem to be in favor of spanking children as part of discipline?

4-What is a shepherd's staff used for?

5-Hard work seems to be praised in Proverbs.  Is strenuous physical labor being promoted?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who confessed his own sin and Israel's sin after seeing a vision of God on his throne?

Answer for today-Isaiah   9:5

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Acts 14:1-4

In Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went as usual to the synagogue. They spoke so well that a great many Jews and Greeks believed. ² But some people who did not believe excited the others and turned them against the believers. ³ Paul and Barnabas stayed in Iconium a long time and spoke bravely for the Lord. He showed that their message about his grace was true by giving them the power to work miracles and signs. ⁴ But the city was divided. Some of the people agreed with the Jews, and others believed the apostles.

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, Your patience and longsuffering toward a rebellious, hardhearted people is only possible because of Your loving compassion and tender mercies. You are slow to anger and abounding in love, full of forgiveness and healing. We are the undeserving recipients of Your remarkable redemption made available to all who call upon Your name. Thank You for bearing with us and loving us long before we responded to Your love. Help us to look intently into Your Holy Word and apply its teaching so that we enjoy freedom from sin, unceasing joy, and the promise of eternity spent with You.  With sincerity of heart we praise You and thank You for Jesus in whose name we pray. Amen.


GREATLY BLESSED, HIGHLY FAVORED, IMPERFECT BUT FORGIVEN CHILD OF GOD!

Tuesday January 28, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Failure is not the worst thing in the world-

2-Fear and anger can hold you prisoner-

3-You won't become what you need to be by remaining what you are-

4-A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be-

5-The time is always right to do the right thing-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If it works in theory, it doesn't work in practice-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Truth becomes treason in an empire of lies-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The giant African snail grows to a food long and reaches weights greater than a pound-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is wisdom promoted as a lady in the book of Proverbs?

2-Why are the Psalms so popular reading?

3-Why does Psalms have at least several writers?

4-Does God always show his children unfailing love?

5-What do you do when you pray and all you get is silence?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king confessed his adulterous affair after being confronted by the prophet Nathan?

Answer for today    David  2 Samuel 12:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Acts 14:15

 ¹⁵ “Friends, why are you doing these things? We are only human beings like you. We are bringing you the Good News and are telling you to turn away from these worthless things and turn to the living God. He is the One who made the sky, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, help us to remember that Your restraints are loving and holy, offered in the package of grace You extend to those who call on Your name. When we refrain from activities and attitudes that displease You we’re preventing erosion of Christian values and preserving Your Spirit of holiness. The Bible says there is none righteous, no not one, but the Holy Spirit who resides within us draws us to You and thereby sets us apart for holy service. Keep us separate and help us to say “no” to anything that would ensnare us to the enemy who seeks to devour and destroy us. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


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

Sunday January 26, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Well done is better than well said-

2-Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom-

3-Do not seek security in a job, seek opportunity-

4-Faith is taking the first step even when you cannot see the top step of the stairway-

5-Excellence is the gradual result of always trying to do better-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Any simple instruction will be worded in the most complicated way-

 

I'VE LEARNED-You can't be seen in places you don't go-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Camels will refuse to carry loads that are not properly balanced-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is much of the advice in the book of Proverbs simply grandfatherly advice?

2-Are the proverbs to be understood as promises from God or observations from grandfathers who've observed life's principles-

3-Is all the advice in the book of Proverbs always completely true or do you need wisdom to apply it?

4-Could the author of the book of Proverbs have borrowed some of the advice he gives from other people?

5-Could Solomon have used some of the advice from Egyptian writers of long before his time?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What sneaky Israelite confessed that he had stolen goods from fallen Jericho?

Answer for today       Achan  Joshua 7:20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Philippians 4:4-7

⁴ Be full of joy in the Lord always. I will say again, be full of joy.

⁵ Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind. The Lord is coming soon. ⁶ Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. ⁷ And God’s peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, help us to remember that Your restraints are loving and holy, offered in the package of grace You extend to those who call on Your name. When we refrain from activities and attitudes that displease You we’re preventing erosion of Christian values and preserving Your Spirit of holiness. The Bible says there is none righteous, no not one, but the Holy Spirit who resides within us draws us to You and thereby sets us apart for holy service. Keep us separate and help us to say “no” to anything that would ensnare us to the enemy who seeks to devour and destroy us. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART.....PEACE IN YOUR SOUL.....AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE.....ALWAYS!!!

Saturday January 25, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to make us like the Son of God-

2-Never be ashamed of the scars life has left you with, for a scar means the hurt is over, the wound is closed, you endured the pain and God has healed you-

3-Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced-

4-Failure prompts a person to rethink the status quo-

5-The truth is found when you are free to pursue it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If there is a possibility of several things going wrong, the one that will cause the most damage will be the one to go wrong-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Blaming is a form of judging-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Traveling at a rate of two to three miles per hour, camels can carry five hundred to one thousand pounds on their backs. They are able to keep up this pace for six or seven hours a day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the Bible book Song of Solomon to be understood as a human celebration of love or as a symbol of spiritual love between Jesus and the church?

2-What is the point of human life?

3-What are the ways in which people measure their worth?

4-Why did the writer of the book of Ecclesiastes come to the conclusion "everything is vanity"?

5-If the book of Ecclesiastes is written in Hebrew, why does it have a Greek title?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who confessed his denial of Jesus?

Answer for today    Peter   Matthew 26:75

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY      1 Peter 4:7-11

⁷ The time is near when all things will end. So think clearly and control yourselves so you will be able to pray. ⁸ Most importantly, love each other deeply, because love will cause people to forgive each other for many sins. ⁹ Open your homes to each other, without complaining. ¹⁰ Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good servants of God’s various gifts of grace. ¹¹ Anyone who speaks should speak words from God. Anyone who serves should serve with the strength God gives so that in everything God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Power and glory belong to him forever and ever. Amen.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, it’s my desire to have the same Mindset as William Featherston who, following his conversion at the young age of 18, penned these words of commitment both in life and in death: “I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death, And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath; And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow, If ever I loved thee, My Jesus ’tis now.” Whether I’m young or old, healthy or sick, wealthy or poor, I choose to prepare my heart for eternity here and now so that I will be assured of endless delight as I draw my first breath in heaven. I want to be prepared, persevering and prayerful while I take my long but brief hike here below. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.


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 January 24, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-There is a difference in a trial we endure and a temptation-

2-Two things are sure, the deceptive lure of sin and the forgiving grace of God-

3-What controls your mind eventually comes out in your life-

4-Act as if what you do makes a difference, for it does-

5-Hate cannot drive out hate only love can do that-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When you are trying to solve a problem, fix the problem not the blame-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Camels have three eyelids to protect their eyes from blowing sand-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is called the "fifth gospel" and why?

2-Was it God's original intent for Adam and Eve and descendants to never die?

3-What is a song about sex with no mention of God doing as a part of the Bible?

4-Is there a story line to the Song of Solomon?

5-Could it be possible that someone besides Solomon wrote the Song of Solomon, a woman perhaps?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who had confessed to God that he had done wrong in taking a census of Israel?

Answer for today    David  2 Samuel 24:10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY  1 Peter 2:11-12

¹¹ Dear friends, you are like foreigners and strangers in this world. I beg you to avoid the evil things your bodies want to do that fight against your soul. ¹² People who do not believe are living all around you and might say that you are doing wrong. Live such good lives that they will see the good things you do and will give glory to God on the day when Christ comes again.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, because You are the true, eternal and living God I can commit my past to You, and entrust my present needs to You.  I’m so glad the Word of God declares that You are the great “I AM”, not “I was.”  As my issues change and my needs grow You are present to meet every situation I bring before You. I place my confidence in You as I remain steadfast and faithful, abounding in my relationship with You, my true, living and eternally great God. Amen.


SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday Jnuary 23, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-When we accept tough jobs as the challenge to our ability and wade into them with joy and enthusiasm, miracles often happen-

2-There is no reason not to follow your heart-

3-Peace has its own victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them-

4-Nothing can take the place of persistence-

5-Never under estimate the power of sin and don't under estimate the power of God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Standard parts aren't-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Laughing faces do not mean there is absence of sorrow-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Camel's milk does not curdle-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does God set people apart for his service even before they are born?

2-What ever happened to Jeremiah when he is forced to flee to Egypt with other survivors of the destruction of Jerusalem?

3-Does God ever get tired of giving us another chance?

4-At what point does God's patience run out?

5-Could the book of Isaiah have had more than one writer since it covers such a long time span?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What wicked king of judah confessed his sins when he as taken into captive in Assyria?

Answer for today   Manasseh   2 Chronicles  33:11-13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Hebrews 9:1-5

 The first agreement^[a] had rules for worship and a place on earth for worship. ² The Holy Tent was set up for this. The first area in the Tent was called the Holy Place. In it were the lamp and the table with the bread that was made holy for God. ³ Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place. ⁴ In it was a golden altar for burning incense and the Ark covered with gold that held the old agreement. Inside this Ark was a golden jar of manna, Aaron’s rod that once grew leaves, and the stone tablets of the old agreement. ⁵ Above the Ark were the creatures that showed God’s glory, whose wings reached over the lid. But we cannot tell everything about these things now.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Jesus, when I chose to surrender my life to You it was not simply an emotional response that would last for a short season. I asked You to be my Lord and Master and to rule my heart forever. Though there have been trials galore that would test my faith and countless remarks that would attack the truths presented in the Scriptures I choose to walk in Your name forever and ever. In the good and bad of life You will always remain my only Lord and Master


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

Wednesday January 22, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Humans were never meant for this world alone-

2-All roads do not lead to heaven-

3-If you really love someone, you will show it by how you act toward that person-

4-You can't command an emotion-

5-We experience contentment when we properly distinguish between needs and wants-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When all else fails, read the instructions-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When your love is greater than your fear, you'll do things you are afraid to do-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A camel's backbone is just as straight as a horse's backbone-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did God remove his presence from the Jerusalem temple?

2-Is God forever and always faithful?

3-Is the anger of the Lord ever satisfied?

4-Is anyone so evil that they are abandoned by God forever?

5-On what basis were people in the old testament times chosen as prophets?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What book says that kings should not be cursed, for little birds will tell on the cursing person?

Answer for today     Ecclesiastes  10:20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   James 4:7-10

⁷ So give yourselves completely to God. Stand against the devil, and the devil will run from you. ⁸ Come near to God, and God will come near to you. You sinners, clean sin out of your lives. You who are trying to follow God and the world at the same time, make your thinking pure. ⁹ Be sad, cry, and weep! Change your laughter into crying and your joy into sadness. ¹⁰ Humble yourself in the Lord’s presence, and he will honor you.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, I pray for a spirit of cooperation and eagerness to contribute to the needs of the whole body, so that Your Church is built not just with sweat, bricks, and mortar but with  love, integrity, care, and cooperative teamwork. Therefore we go forth in unity and purpose as we do our part in building each other up as we encourage others to use their God-given talents and acquired skills, all the while striving for unity in the faith. In our service we desire to please You even as we serve and strengthen one another. In the name of Jesus we go forth in faithful service. Amen.


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

Tuesday january 21, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The Christian faith is more than a matter of personal openness or unfounded optimism-

2-The Bible is the constant rain that waters our root system of faith-

3-Learn God's promises, live by them and trust them-

4-It is never a question of how much we have of the Holy Spirit but of how much he has of us-

5-We never know at what stage of life or age we are living the last chapter of our life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If an experiment worked, something has gone wrong-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Only courageous people resolve conflict-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The longest recorded lifespan of a camel was thirty five years, five months-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who was the last political king the Jews had?

2-Since the book of Lamentations doesn't name its writer, do we know for sure who wrote it-

3-Why is the "wailing wall" sacred to the Jews when it is not a remnant of the Jerusalem Temple

 but a part of a retaining wall that holds up the hillside where the Temple once stood?

4-Why do we complain when we are punished for our sin?

5-Was Jerusalem the only middle east city that was completely destroyed to nothing?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who told God that Job would curse him to his face?

Answer for today   satan  Job 1:11, 2:5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Matthew 7:16-17

¹⁶ You will know these people by what they do. Grapes don’t come from thornbushes, and figs don’t come from thorny weeds. ¹⁷ In the same way, every good tree produces good fruit, but a bad tree produces bad fruit.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, the example of Hezekiah reminds us that doing our work diligently and honestly is pleasing in Your sight. We are to seek You wholeheartedly as we carry out our responsibilities, whether it is at work or at home. In our temporal earthy dwelling we want to apply eternal kingdom principles in all we do and say rather than possessing a complaining, discontent demeanor. As we are faithful in pursuing righteousness and spreading peace and joy You prosper us in our family relations, our places of employment, our relationships, and in our financial endeavors.  We thank You for Your blessings in the name of Jesus. Amen.


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

Monday January 20, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-No one escapes life without difficulties-

2-Our greatest impact on others often comes not from what we say but from what we do-

3-The fruit of the spirit takes time to grow and develop-

4-Anyone who stops learning is old-

5-A tree was not always a tree-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you can't understand it, it is intuitively obvious-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If "time healed everything" you wouldn't ever need to see a doctor-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The world camel population is approximately twenty million-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who are the Hasidic Jews and what is their faith?

2-When and why were synagogues first started?

3-Why did God address Ezekiel as "son of man"?

4-Why did Jesus use the term "son of man" for himself?

5-What is the saddest book in the Bible?

 

B IBLE TRIVIA-Who had enemies that bound themselves under a curse because they were so determined to kill him?

Answer for today   Paul   Acts 23:12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   James 2:`14-17

¹⁴ My brothers and sisters, if people say they have faith, but do nothing, their faith is worth nothing. Can faith like that save them? ¹⁵ A brother or sister in Christ might need clothes or food. ¹⁶ If you say to that person, “God be with you! I hope you stay warm and get plenty to eat,” but you do not give what that person needs, your words are worth nothing. ¹⁷ In the same way, faith by itself—that does nothing—is dead.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Daily prayer: Father, when the woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of Your garment she was made whole.  When Daniel came in contact with the heavenly being he was greatly strengthened.  As we experience Your touch we too are strengthened as we receive godly knowledge and spiritual understanding. Help us in tarrying as we await Your answers to our prayers.  Amen.



GREATLY BLESSED, HIGHLY FAVORED, IMPERFECT BUT FORGIVEN CHILD OF GOD!

Sunday January 19, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Even in times of loss there are lessons to learn-

2-The only thing that comes to us without effort is old age-

3-The choices we make in the prime of life will follow us in the twilight years-

4-God blesses people who bless others-

5-Wise counsel to the younger is the duty of the  older-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Any system that depends on human reliability is unreliable-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I have three sizes of clothes in my closet, two of which I will never wear-

 

DID YOU KNOW-There have been more than 1500 documented sightings of Bigfoot since 1958-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is the Ark described as the Lord's chariot complete with gold cherubim's whose wings are stretched out over the ark?

2-Did Ezekiel actually see God himself?

3-Why did God give Ezekiel a scroll eating experience?

4-Why did and how could Ezekiel lie on his left side for 390 days and on his right side for 40 days?

5-What was the new kind of faith called Kabbalh?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What epistle says that blessing and cursing should not come out of the same mouth?

Answer for today   James 3:10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Psalm 46:10

God says, “Be still and know that I am God.
    I will be praised in all the nations;
    I will be praised throughout the earth.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we want to be still and listen to Your still small voice, whether You’re speaking directly to our spirit or speaking to us through Your holy Word. At times You speak to us through song, through nature, through other believers and through the unfolding of  major and minor events in our lives. As You speak to us, we want to be careful and listen to Your voice so that we do not harden our hearts. Instead we want You to fulfill in us all Your purposes for our growth and for Your glory. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART.....PEACE IN YOUR SOUL.....AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE.....ALWAYS!!!

Friday Januaary 17, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-When you aim for perfection, you'll find it is a moving target-

2-Great ideas need landing wheels as well as wings-

3-Life is change, growth is optional, so choose wisely-

4-The gift of old age is remembrance-

5-Enjoy life, for it has an expiration date-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that works-

 

I'VE LEARNED-As I've gotten older I use more four letter words such as "what"?---"when"-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The smallest mammal is the bumblebee bat of Thailand, weighing less than a penny-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are there true prophets in today's time and day?

2-Some scenes of symbolic writing in Ezekiel are horrifying and beyond comprehension.  Should these have been made a part of Holy Scripture?

3-Should the Book "Song of Solomon" with it's exotic dialogue have been made a part of Holy Scripture?

4-Did Ezekiel see a UFO?

5-Did God speak to Ezekiel  in dreams and visions or was he in a trance like state of being?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What prophet ended his book with God's threat to come and strike the land with a curse?

Answer for today  Malachi  4:6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Mark 1:35-39

³⁵ Early the next morning, while it was still dark, Jesus woke and left the house. He went to a lonely place, where he prayed. ³⁶ Simon and his friends went to look for Jesus. ³⁷ When they found him, they said, “Everyone is looking for you!”
³⁸ Jesus answered, “We should go to other towns around here so I can preach there too. That is the reason I came.” ³⁹ So he went everywhere in Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and forcing out demons.
PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, in a world filled with broken promises resulting in broken lives, how comforted we are to know that You keep every promise You make. You heal the broken-hearted and bind up their wounds. You call us to Yourself, poor and needy, bruised and broken by the fall, and You stand ready to save us. We must doubt no more but fully trust You on the merit of the blood given for us through the death of Your Son, Jesus. We confess our brokenness and celebrate Your wholeness as we serve You and transfer our citizenship to Your kingdom that is eternal.

SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday January 16, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Put a smile in the path of a complaint-

2-Triumph is often nearest when defeat seems inescapable-

3-Look to your future for that is where you'll spend the rest of your life-

4-Don't let the best you've done so far be the standard for the rest of your life-

5-Take care of the minutes, the hours will take care of themselves-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-After all is said and done, more is said than done-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I miss the days when everything worked with just an "on" and "off" switch-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The only purple animal is the South African Blesbok-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-In the old testament book of Daniel, what do the "seventy sets of seven" refer to?

2-Why are Daniel's visions so confusing and unclear?

3-Does anyone today have true clarity to Daniel's confusing visions?

4-Could Daniel's prophecies have pointed to his future, a part of our past?

5-Why did God not want his people, past and present, to know what his plans are for the end of times period?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who was told by his wife to curse God and die?

Answer for today    Job  Job 2:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    1 Kings 19:11-13

¹¹ The Lord said to Elijah, “Go, stand in front of me on the mountain, and I will pass by you.” Then a very strong wind blew until it caused the mountains to fall apart and large rocks to break in front of the Lord . But the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind, there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. ¹² After the earthquake, there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. After the fire, there was a quiet, gentle sound. ¹³ When Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his coat and went out and stood at the entrance to the cave.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, You sustain all things by Your powerful Word and through Your sovereign control. The natural order of Your creation is the means by which we live day after day, year after year. Just as there are variables in the seasons there are variables in our lives as we walk this pilgrimage on earth. There are bright, clear days in which we feel on top of the world, and there are dark, cold days when we feel our world has come to a halt. But we are encouraged as we look to Your powerful Word that reminds us You are our loving God who sustains us in the variables of our daily circumstances. Because of that we can trust You even in the extremes of life. We thank You in the powerful name of Jesus who is Your exact representation on earth. Amen.

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

Tuesday January 14, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The reward for a thing well done is to have it done-

2-If your ship doesn't come in, you may have to swim out to it-

3-May you never rest until your good is better than your best-

4-Let us wipe out the past, trust in the future and rejoice in the now-

5-You'll never find a rainbow if you are always looking down-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-To pick the expert, pick the one who predicts the job will take the longest and cost the most-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I sleep better in my recliner with the TV blaring than I do in bed-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A geep is a cross between a goat and a sheep-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Gomer ever have any children with Hosea as the biological father-

2-Did Hosea love Gomer or was his actions toward her merely in response to God's command to him-

3-Who was Darius the Mede who had Daniel put in the lion's den?

4-In all of old testament times, why did the entire family often have to pay the price for the sins of the father?

5-Does Daniel's visions have anything to do with end times prophecies?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-According to the Law, what sort of handicapped people should we not curse?

Answer for today   The blind and the deaf      Leviticus  19:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Psalm 37:21-24

²¹ The wicked borrow and don’t pay back,
    But those who do right give freely to others.
²² Those whom the Lord blesses will inherit the land,
    But those he curses will be sent away.

²³ 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, the commandments that You give are to be impressed upon our hearts. When our acts of obedience come from the heart love motivates us to heed Your Word and align our desires with Your own. As we love You with all our heart and with all our soul and with all our strength we will never forget our miraculous deliverance. For You delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of Your beloved Son in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. May we ever be mindful and walk in humility as we realize Your great work in our lives!  Amen.


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

Sunday January 12, 2013 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail-

2-We all can do things we don't even know we can do-

3-Thinking is easy, acting is difficult-

4-The best way to cheer up yourself is to cheer up someone else-

5-One who cares is one who listens-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The primary function of the design engineer is to make things difficult for the manufacturer and impossible for the serviceman-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The things I used to care to do, I no longer care to do, but I really do care that I don't care to do them anymore-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A rhinoceros' horn is made of compacted hair-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Could Gomer have been one of the temple prostitutes?

2-Why would Hosea have been willing to marry Gomer?

3-Why are the prophetic books of the old testament called either major or minor prophets?

4-Why would Gomer have been willing to marry Hosea?

5-Was there any love in the Hosea/Gomer marriage?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-According to Paul, who was made a curse for our sins?

Answer for today   Christ  Galatians 3:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    2 Chronicles 30:18-19

“Lord, you are good. You are the Lord, the God of our ancestors. Please forgive all those who try to obey you.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

  Father, we kneel before You, in whom all heaven and earth derives its name and pray that out of Your glorious riches we, as the body of Christ, will be strengthened with power through Your Spirit in our inner being. Unite us in spirit and strengthen us in purpose as we walk together upholding, defending, and proclaiming the Gospel message of Jesus Christ who saves to the uttermost. We pray for our brothers and sisters who are undergoing persecution because of their uncompromising belief. Remind us often, since we can’t see them, so that we support them in prayer and thought. When we all get to heaven what a time of rejoicing that will be when we see Jesus, when we unite with our brothers and sisters from every generation,  from every tribe and nation, from every color and race, and from every tongue and dialect. It will be an experience beyond description so fill us with anticipation for later and anchor us through Jesus Christ for now as we await that blessed day of eternal hope. We pray in the precious name of Jesus.  Amen.

I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART.....PEACE IN YOUR SOUL.....AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE.....ALWAYS!!!