Monday March 31, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-"Guard your heart for everything you do flows from it!"

2-Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud-

3-Be careful of your thoughts for they become words-

4-"Be still and know I am God!"

5-Do not bite at the bait of pleasure until you know there is no hook in it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-We open up a store in the morning and close it up at night-

 

I'VE LEARNED-We reap what we sow whether it is money, kindness, courtesy, attitude, anger, selfishness, etc-We reap what we sow even if we don't know what it is we are sowing!

 

DID YOU KNOW-The average person spends about two years on the phone in a lifetime-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How many years did a pot of manna survive in the Ark of the Covenant without spoiling?

2-Why did God never have Moses have the people give tithes but instead offerings from each person whose heart prompts them to give?

3-Where did all the gold come from that was used on the Ark of the Covenant, table and lamp stands?

4-What is the purpose of all the detailed instructions God gave Moses for all aspects of living?

5-Was there ever a point in time when the detailed instructions for living that God gave to Moses for the people, null and void?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Whom did God ask?-"How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel?

Answer for today   Samuel    1 Samuel16:1

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Proverbs 5:21

21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, the words written in 1707 by Isaac Watts come to mind especially as we focus on the cross, “Alas! And did my Savior bleed and did my Sov’reign die? Would He devote that sacred head for such a worm as I?” Watts wasn’t a wretched slave trader, murderer or a swindler. He grew up in church as a preacher’s son, yet he was well aware of his worthless worm-like state in contrast to Christ, the mighty Maker who died, for man the creature’s sin. Drops of grief can never repay the debt of love we owe for our complete forgiveness, abundant life and eternal inheritance provided for us through the blood sacrifice of Christ Jesus our Saviour. But we can respond by saying, “Here, Lord, I give myself away, ’tis all that I can do.” And, amazingly, You joyfully accept our humble response and equip us with all we need to navigate our journey here below that leads us onward to our eternal home. We thank You for Jesus in whose name we pray. Amen.

 

 

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

Sunday March 30, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Getting to know Jesus takes time and is a process-

2-The brighter the truth, the clearer you see-

3-The Bible is the only book which you can talk to the author while you read it-

4-"Whoever believes in him (Jesus) will not perish but have everlasting life"-

5-Yesterday is gone and tomorrow is uncertain.  Today is here so use it wisely-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A drain must be opened up because it is plugged up-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Abundance tends to flow back to those who give-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The average person speaks about 31,500 words per day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is Sunday legitimately the Sabbath of scripture? 

2-If God wanted Saturday to be the Sabbath, why didn't he have Jesus crucified on Thursday and resurrected on Saturday?

3-Moses was on Mount Sinai waiting for the ten commandments for 40 days and nights.  Is there significance in the number 40?

4-Did Moses eat or drink anything while on mount Sinai waiting on God for the ten commandments?

5-Why did the Ark of the Covenant contain only Aaron's rod, a pot of manna and the two tablets of the law?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Whom did God ask-“Why are you angry? Why do you look so unhappy? 7 If you do things well, I will accept you, but if you do not do them well, sin is ready to attack you. Sin wants you, but you must rule over it.”

Answer for today    Cain       Genesis 4:6-7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Proverbs 5:1-2

My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
    Listen to my words of understanding.
2 Be careful to use good sense,
    And watch what you say.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we are grateful for the boundaries You place throughout Scripture that are solely for our protection. Often it’s to protect us from the devil who lurks waiting for the opportunity to pounce and other times it’s to protect us from our own vain vices that can be equally destructive. Wise us up so that we don’t resent or rebel against that which is for our own eternal good. Rather help us to see that You are an all-wise, all-knowing God who looks after us and sets boundaries so that we don’t lose sight of our spiritual heritage here on earth which will pave the way for our eternal inheritance in heaven. 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 March 29, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-If we ever taste from the sweet spray of intimacy with God, we will never again be satisfied with lapping from earth's polluted waters-

2-An unhealthy body has difficulty receiving a healing and staying healed-

3-Your eternal destiny depends on how you answer the question-"Who is this Jesus who says he is God?"

4-Why is there no record of how the 500+ people reacted after seeing the resurrected Jesus?

5-You can't experience Easter with your life not being changed-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-People stir up trouble-line up for tickets-work up an appetite-think up excuses-dress up for something special-

 

I'VE LEARNED-You should give simply for the sake of giving-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The average person keeps old magazines for twenty nine weeks before they throw them out-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was the manna which God provided for the Israelites on their exodus journey?

2-Why does the bible say "house of Jacob and the people of Israel?"

3-In Exodus, God told Moses to tell the people "if you obey me fully and keep my commandments, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possessions.  Is the nation of Israel that today?

4-The commandment of keeping the Sabbath day holy-was this Saturday or Sunday?

5-The commandment of keeping the Sabbath holy says you should not do any work on that day.  Was there any kind of work that was permitted?  Is there any king of work today that is permissible today on the Sabbath?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Whom did God ask?-"Who told thee that thou wast naked?"

Answer for today      Adam  Genesis 3:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Proverbs 4:23-27

23 Be careful what you think,Because your thoughts run your life.

24 Don’t use your mouth to tell lies;don’t ever say things that are not true.

25 Keep your eyes focused on what is right,And look straight ahead to what is good.

26 Be careful what you do,And always do what is right.

27 Don’t turn off the road of goodness;Keep away from evil paths.

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PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we want to be a people whose hearts and minds are One with Yours. Through our diligent study and application of Your Living Word our thoughts and attitudes are formed. Keep us faithful to the Truth of Your knowledge. We stand in firm opposition to the world’s substitutes; the acceptance, condoning, and celebration of anything You describe as sin. The world may dress it up, commercialize it, make it appealing, and cover up the disastrous results it brings on the individual, his or her family and society at large.  Help us to read, retain, and regard Your knowledge as our pattern for life. In the name of Jesus. 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 March 28, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The same power that removed the rock from the tomb can also remove your problem-

2-God owns the key to every locked door in your life-

3-If God closes a door, it needs to be closed-

4-God uses "closed doors" to advance his plans-

5-Your "blocked door" doesn't mean God doesn't love you.  Just the opposite, it is a proof of his love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-We brighten up a room--polish up the silverware--warm up the left overs--clean up the kitchen--lock up the house--someone fixes up our car-

 

I'VE LEARNED-There really is more to life than money-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The average four year old child asks more than four hundred questions a day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Exodus says that when the Israelites left Egypt, many other people went with them.  Who were they and why did they go?

2-When Jesus returns and all will see him, will it be daylight all over the world?

3-God told Moses to "redeem every first born among your sons."  What did he mean?

4-In exodus chapter 13, God tells Moses why the first male offspring is to be sacrificed to the lord and that it will be like a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead:.  This is what the mark of the beast is to be in end times.  Any connection?

5-How could the Israelites leave Egypt armed for battle? 

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Whom did God ask?-Doest thou well to be angry?"

Answer for today   Jonah  4:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Proverbs 45-9

5 5-Get wisdom and understanding.
    Don’t forget or ignore my words.
6 6-Hold on to wisdom, and it will take care of you.
    Love it, and it will keep you safe.
7 7-Wisdom is the most important thing; so get wisdom.
    If it costs everything you have, get understanding.
8 8-Treasure wisdom, and it will make you great;
    Hold on to it, and it will bring you honor.
9 9-It will be like flowers in your hair
    And like a beautiful crown on your head.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we’re so glad for the revelation You have gave to the apostle John. As he was permitted to see worship circles in heaven he gave us a glimpse of the unending praise that surrounds Your throne. Though we continue to travail here on earth, we already join our spirits with those of every tribe, tongue and nation, who will be standing around the throne declaring with one voice, “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.”  Amen

 

 

 

 

 

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

Thursday March 27, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-We admire the Pentecost Peter, yet identify with the Passover Peter-

2-We can have God's spirit in us but not let the spirit of God have us, but he won't stay long-

3-To "walk in theSpirit," respond to the promptings God gives you-

4-God uses season of silence in his plan for us-

5-The "spirit led life" does not panic, it trusts-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Why do we call up our friends?

 

I'VE LEARNED-The best way to become financially free is to commit to the principal--do not buy what you can't afford-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The average adult spends about twelve minutes in the shower-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Scripture says that Joseph, son of Jacob, gave a bad report about his brothers to his father.  What was that all about?

2-Why was Joseph, Pharaoh's governor, willing to take an Egyptian wife from pharaoh?

3-What is the meaning of God telling Moses "I am who I am"?

4-Exodus chapter 4 says that God met Moses and was about to kill him.  What for?

5-How much time elapsed between each of the 10 plagues God brought against Egypt?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Whom did God ask?-"Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die?

Answer for today     Ezekiel   18:23

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Psalm 107:31-32

31 31-Let them give thanks to the Lord for his love
    And for the miracles he does for people.
32 32-Let them praise his greatness in the meeting of the people;
    Let them praise him in the meeting of the elders.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we choose to contend for the faith once for all entrusted to the saints throughout Scripture and to all generations that follow. We love You with our heart, soul, mind and strength so we choose to live according to Your pattern established in Scripture. We choose to align our desires with Your design for our lives and refuse to “exchange the truth of God for a lie”. Your truths bring light and life; Satan’s lies bring darkness and death. Those who follow the lie claim to be wise, yet they become fools as they exchange glory reserved only for You, the Creator, for that which You created. So we choose to give our full allegiance to You, our Creator and Father, who is forever praised. Amen.

 

 

 

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

Wednesday March 26, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-"Let us not be weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up"

2-When Jesus died on the cross, he fulfilled all the required sacrifices for sin, for all time-

3-Worship is first and foremost a heart attitude-

4-Jesus, the maker of the universe, the maker of time and breath was born in a family too humble to pay for a bed for a

  pregnant mom to be-

5-Death is not the final chapter in your story-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Why is it up to the secretary to write up a report?

 

I'VE LEARNED-No one can sincerely help another without helping themselves also-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Children between the ages of two and seven color, on average, for twenty eight minutes every day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jacob agree to sleep with Rachel's maid servant to have children?  Had he not remembered the troubles Abraham had by        doing the same thing?

2-Did Jacob actually see the face of God when he wrestled with an unknown man?

3-Did Esau return for his father's burial?

4-Why is there such a long listing of Esau's descendants given in scripture?

5-Could Joseph, son of Jacob, have had a feeling of superiority toward his brothers thereby antagonizing them?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Whom did God ask?-"Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?"

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Luke 12:35-38

35 “Be dressed, ready for service, and have your lamps shining.36 Be like servants who are waiting for their master to come home from a wedding party. When he comes and knocks, the servants immediately open the door for him. 37 They will be blessed when their master comes home, because he sees that they were watching for him. I tell you the truth, the master will dress himself to serve and tell the servants to sit at the table, and he will serve them. 38 Those servants will be blessed when he comes in and finds them still waiting, even if it is midnight or later.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we offer thanks to You that we do know and we have heard that the Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. Yet there are those who have never heard this message and there are still others who have exchanged the truth of God for the lie, choosing to worship and serve created things rather than the Creator which makes their thinking futile and their foolish hearts darkened. In ourselves we are nothing but as we walk in the light of Your inspired Holy Word we live in truth and walk in righteousness. So we give praise to You,the Creator, who is forever blessed. Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

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

Tuesday March 25, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The most valued revelation Jesus made about himself is "I am the way, the truth and the life.  No one comes to the father (God) except by me"-

2-God's realities rarely mesh with the world's realities-

3-God honors the prayers of those whose lives belong to him-

4-God will work through you as you allow him to, using the ordinary circumstances of your work to make extra ordinary impact in your workplace-

5-Satan can use large debts to compromise otherwise good people and place them in bondage to their creditors-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Why are the officers up for reelection?

 

I'VE LEARNED-Rest is not for the lazy, it is for those who want to maximize their productivity-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Most fatal car accidents happen on a Saturday-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Isaac ever learn of his wife's involvement in the trickery with Jacob?

2-Why did Rebekah lie again to Isaac about why Jacob should go to her brother's home to find a wife?

3-How could Jacob get angry with Laban for deceiving him about getting Rachael as a wife when he himself deceived his own father-

4-Why was there so much deception and lying with the old testament people of God?

5-How did Leah tolerate being married to Jacob when she knew he loved her sister more than her?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Whom did God ask?-"How long will this people provoke me?"

Answer for today    Moses   Numbers 14:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Psalm 37:3-6

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3 Trust the Lord and do good.
    Live in the land and feed on truth.
4 4 Enjoy serving the Lord,
    And he will give you what you want.
5 5 Depend on the Lord;
    Trust him, and he will take care of you.
6 6 Then your goodness will shine like the sun,
    And your fairness like the noonday sun.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, I pray for a discerning spirit to help me recognize truth from falsehood. Help me to know when others are lying and help me also to recognize the lies I tell myself. You always speak the truth and You declare that which is right from that which is wrong.  When the world describes a lifestyle or belief system to be good when You declare it to be evil, help me to stand firm upon Your holy truths as I faithfully read them in the Scriptures. Give me bold conviction to stand firm for truth even when it seems as though no one stands with me. The “truths” as purported by this world shift like the changing winds but Your Truth stands for all eternity!  I stand firm as I tighten the belt of truth about me. And I protect my heart and mind with the shield of righteousness through Christ Jesus my Lord in whose name I pray. Amen.

 

 

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

Monday March 24, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There are very few people in the Bible who demonstrated flawless character-

2-Revival is for God's people.  Non Christians cannot be revived but need a spiritual birth-

3-In the presence of light, darkness cannot maintain it's presence-

4-Spiritual truths often contradict what we accept as reality-

5-Jesus instructed his disciplines not only to forgive others but also to demonstrate a lifestyle of forgiveness to others-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Why do we speak up?

 

I'VE LEARNED-Repentance is about making a complete change-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Fifty five percent of motorcycles accidents happen on the weekend-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Jacob jealous of his bother Esau and coveted his brother's birthright?

2-Did Esau despise his birthright or was he just careless about it's importance?

3-What is it about Abraham and Isaac that they both lied about their wives being their sister?

4-In what respect is Esau and Jacob like Cain and Able?

5-What caused Rebekah to favor Jacob over Esau?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who asked God the question?-"Wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to destroy us?"

Answer for today     Joshua  7:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Proverbs 10:11-12

11 The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water,
    But the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.

12 Hatred stirs up trouble,
    But love forgives all wrongs.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we’re grateful for those throughout history who chose to be men and women of faith, whose hearts were fashioned in Your image, and who served Your purpose in their generation. We also want to serve Your purpose in our generation.  Help us to stay steadfast and strong as we run this race set before us. Thankfully, in this race, we’re not in competition to be the only prizewinner. Instead we take hold of the hands of those who run with us, those who’ve fallen and struggle to get up, and we invite others on the sidelines to join us in this great lifelong journey. As we cross the finish line we will receive the grand prize of life eternal with You. And it’s only possible because of Jesus’ shed blood on our behalf. We thank You for it. Amen.

 

 

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

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There are very few people in the Bible who demonstrated flawless character-

2-Revival is for God's people.  Non Christians cannot be revived but need a spiritual birth-

3-In the presence of light, darkness cannot maintain it's presence-

4-Spiritual truths often contradict what we accept as reality-

5-Jesus instructed his disciplines not only to forgive others but also to demonstrate a lifestyle of forgiveness to others-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Why do we speak up?

 

I'VE LEARNED-Repentance is about making a complete change-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Fifty five percent of motorcycles accidents happen on the weekend-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Jacob jealous of his bother Esau and coveted his brother's birthright?

2-Did Esau despise his birthright or was he just careless about it's importance?

3-What is it about Abraham and Isaac that they both lied about their wives being their sister?

4-In what respect is Esau and Jacob like Cain and Able?

5-What caused Rebekah to favor Jacob over Esau?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who asked God the question?-"Wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to destroy us?"

Answer for today     Joshua  7:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Proverbs 10:11-12

11 The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water,
    But the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.

12 Hatred stirs up trouble,
    But love forgives all wrongs.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we’re grateful for those throughout history who chose to be men and women of faith, whose hearts were fashioned in Your image, and who served Your purpose in their generation. We also want to serve Your purpose in our generation.  Help us to stay steadfast and strong as we run this race set before us. Thankfully, in this race, we’re not in competition to be the only prizewinner. Instead we take hold of the hands of those who run with us, those who’ve fallen and struggle to get up, and we invite others on the sidelines to join us in this great lifelong journey. As we cross the finish line we will receive the grand prize of life eternal with You. And it’s only possible because of Jesus’ shed blood on our behalf. We thank You for it. Amen.

 

 

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

Sunday March 23, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The essence of becoming a Christian is releasing your life unconditionally to the Lordship of Jesus-

2-The essence of sin is refusing to acknowledge that Jesus has the right to be Lord-

3-All of God's giants were weak men, who did great things for God because they believed God was with them-

4-Success should not be measured in our accomplishments but in our obedience to God-

5-Christians in each generation are responsible for reaching their own generation-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-In a discussion, why does a topic come up?

 

I'VE LEARNED-The quality of our diet has a direct impact on our health-

 

DID YOU KNOW-More than 10 percent of all the salt produced annually in the world is used to de ice American roads-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Isaac and Ishmael ever have anything in common except for the same father?

2-Why did Esau, son of Isaac, find a wife for himself from the daughters of Ishmael?

3-Why didn't Isaac find a wife for his son Esau from his own people as his father Abraham had done for him?

4-Would Isaac and Ishmael both have attended their father's burial?

5-Why is there nothing in scripture about Ishmael as an adult?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who asked God the question?-"What shall I do unto this people?  They are almost ready to stone me"?

Answer for today     Moses  Exodus 17:3-4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Proverbs 3:27-31

27 Whenever you are able,
    Do good to people who need help.
28 If you have what your neighbor asks for,
    don’t say, “Come back later.
    I will give it to you tomorrow.”
29 Don’t make plans to hurt your neighbor
    Who lives nearby and trusts you.
30 Don’t accuse a person for no good reason;
    don’t accuse someone who has not harmed you.

31 Don’t be jealous of those who use violence,
    And don’t choose to be like them.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Daily prayer:Father, when we gave you our heart, we made the willful choice to no longer conform to the trends and philosophies of this world. Instead we ask You to daily renew our minds so that we see this world and its philosophies through the eyes of Christ. We are put to the test daily in deciding what is truth and what is error. May Your Holy Word be our reference point and Your Spirit be our Guide as we are exposed to countless philosophies based on human understanding and the basic principles of this world rather than Your eternal foundational truths. Sharpen our discernment and grant us courage so that we readily know truth from error and are fearless in saying so. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

 

 

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

Saturday March 22, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Reading scriptures can be a personal encounter with God-

2-You cannot experience God outside of doing his will-

3-Scripture is not a concept, it is a revelation about God to us-

4-If you feel no pain in disobedience to God, your relationship with him will soon self destruct-

5-God may not be predictable but he is consistent-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When we awaken in the morning, why do we wake up?

 

I'VE LEARNED-Never confuse understanding and doing-

 

DID YOU KNOW-It would take more than 150 years to drive a car to the sun-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How many children did Abraham produce-

2-How old was Keturah when she married Abraham?

3-Did Abraham have concubines?

4-Why did Abraham send all his sons away (except for Isaac) from their home?

5-Did Isaac ever have any interaction with his half brother Ishmael?

 

BIBLE TYRIVIA-Who asked God the question?-"Why is this come to pass, that there should today be one tribe lacking in Israel?

Answer for today   The Israelites   Judges 21:2-3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Proverbs 3:13-15

13 Happy is the person who finds wisdom,
    The one who gets understanding.
14 Wisdom is worth more than silver;
    It brings more profit than gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
    Nothing you could want is equal to it.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Daily prayer:Father, when we gave you our heart, we made the willful choice to no longer conform to the trends and philosophies of this world. Instead we ask You to daily renew our minds so that we see this world and its philosophies through the eyes of Christ. We are put to the test daily in deciding what is truth and what is error. May Your Holy Word be our reference point and Your Spirit be our Guide as we are exposed to countless philosophies based on human understanding and the basic principles of this world rather than Your eternal foundational truths. Sharpen our discernment and grant us courage so that we readily know truth from error and are fearless in saying so. In Jesus’ name we 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 March 21, 2014 thought for the day

 

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-To whom much responsibility is given, much is accountable-

2-Even though forgiveness comes after repentance, the pain and responsibility for sin may remain a lifetime or longer-

3-What makes a person Godly is the presence and guidance of God in their life-

4-A person's relationship with God affects all their relationships-

5-A Godly person's hearing and obeying what God is saying to them could have consequences for generations to come-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-English is a crazy language-Why doesn't buick rhyme with quick?

 

I'VE LEARNED-When a behavior or attitude isn't working for us, we need to repent (to change our thinking)-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Less than 1 percent of all road accidents in Canada involve a moose-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If God had requested Ishmael to be sacrificed, would Abraham's reaction have been the same as it was with Isaac?

2-Why is Sarah the only  woman in scripture whose age is mentioned?

3-How old was Isaac when Abraham arranged a wife for him?

4-What kind of marriage ceremony did Israel and Rebekah have?

5-Did Abraham ever marry again after Sarah's death or did he have other wives also?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who asked God the question?-"Shall I pursue after this troop?

Answer for today  David  1 Samuel 30:3-8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Proverbs 3:3-4

3 Don’t ever forget kindness and truth.
    Wear them like a necklace.
    Write them on your heart as if on a tablet.
4 Then you will be respected
    And will please both God and people.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, Romans 1:21 indicates that those who knew You neither glorified nor gave thanks to You which led to their futile and foolish thinking.  It eventually caused the light of Your Word to be veiled and ineffective in their lives as darkness crept in and covered the radiant light of Your truth.  They sought honor for themselves and lived for self-glory.  Anything good in us is but a reflection of the Spirit of Christ who resides within, so we will glory only in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ though mocked and ridiculed by the world.  We are unashamedly children of God whose depth of wisdom comes not from the understanding of the world but the understanding of Your Word. May its truth always be our source of light in the darkened age in which we live.  In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

 

 

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