Tuesday September 30, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Christianity is not the sacrifice we make but the sacrifice we trust-

2-To sin is to say "God, I don't want you to be my king, I want to be my own king"-

3-Sin is not a regrettable lapse or an accidental stumble, it is an insurrection of the highest order-

4-All ships that land at the port of Grace weigh anchor from the port of sin-

5-The finest summary of God's greatest accomplishment is "God in his gracious kindness declares us not guilty through the death and resurrection of Jesus his son"-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Once you get past my charm, great looks, super intelligence and my sense of humor, I think it will be my modesty that stands above all the rest-

 

I'VE LEARNED-God is not sometimes sovereign nor occasionally victorious-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Louis XIV bathed once a year.  He had forty personal wigmakers and almost one thousand wigs-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you know you have wisdom?

2-Is being wise and having wisdom the same thing?

3-How is wisdom obtained?

4-Is the book of Job to be taken as a literal event?

5-How is silence a part of wisdom?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What did Moses' staff turn into?

Answer for today   a serpent  Exodus 4:2-4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Matthew 5:9

⁹ They are blessed who work for peace,
    For they will be called God’s children.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Jesus, my friend who sticks closer than a brother, a mother or father, thank You for the many Scriptures reassuring us that we’re never alone, whether it’s during our mountain top experiences or in the valleys below.  You promise that Your Spirit will never leave us nor forsake us, but You will be with us always. We are encouraged and strengthened by Your abundant promises and Your abiding presence.  Amen.

 

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

Monday September 29, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Today could be the golden tomorrow you dreamed about yesterday-

2-The first cousin of grace of forgiveness-

3-A Christian is a person in whom Jesus is happening-

4-Grace is God as a skilled heart surgeon-

5-To be saved by grace is to be saved by Jesus himself-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Nothing ruins your Friday morning like realizing it is only Wednesday-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Do what pleases God, nothing more, nothing less, nothing else-

 

DID YOU KNOW-While at Harvard University, Edward Kennedy was suspended for cheating on a Spanish exam-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it possible for anyone to be as sinless as Jesus?

2-Does wisdom have two sides or only one?

3-Does truth have two sides or only one?

4-Does long life bring wisdom and understanding?

5-What is the ultimate test of wisdom?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What was the unique feature of the hailstorm that God sent upon the Egyptians?

Answer for today   It was accompanied by fire that ran along the ground   Exodus 9:22-26

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   2 Corinthians 13:11

¹¹ Now, brothers and sisters, I say good-bye. Live in harmony. Do what I have asked you to do. Agree with each other, and live in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, You bless those those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. The sweetness of Your Word is like sweet honey in our mouth that reminds us of Your faithfulness, Your goodness and Your mercy that overflows into our lives as You forgive us of our sins and provide us with an abundant life. Your Words are a sweet savor to our soul as we walk obediently according to Your Word. Amen.

May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough hope to make you happy-

Sunday September 28, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Spring is the best definition of the word optimist-

2-It is not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them.  That is the true measure of our thanksgiving-

3-Your yesterdays should be left with God and none of their disappointments should be dragged into this day-

4-"As thy day, so shall thy strength be"-

5-Today could be the golden day you dreamed about yesterday-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Years ago it was learned that if all the people who slept in church were laid out end to end, they would all be a lot more comfortable-

 

I'VE LEARNED-You will never go wrong by doing what is right-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Clinton was the first left handed US president to serve two terms-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why would God allow satan to present himself in God's presence?

2-Why was God so willing to accept satan's challenge to allow Job to be tested with so much sadness and suffering?

3-In God's testing of Job at satan's request, why did Job's innocent servants have to die along with all his own children and herds of cattle?

4-Why did Job's wife have no faith in him and think he must have incurred God's wrath for all the suffering they had endured?

5-In Job's suffering, why did his wife have to suffer also (the loss of her children)?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What miraculous thing happened to Moses' hand?

Answer for today    It became leprous, then became normal again   Exodus 4:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Psalm 86:2-4

² Protect me, because I worship you.
    My God, save me, your servant who trusts in you.
³ Lord, have mercy on me,
    Because I have called to you all day.
⁴ Give happiness to me, your servant,
    Because I give my life to you, Lord.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  Jesus, You know my tendency to worry and fret about circumstances and people dear to my heart.  Thank You for giving me Scriptural wisdom in how to deal with this ongoing weakness that robs me of Your joy and peace.  As I seek first Your kingdom I will look to Your Word rather than the unending problems that lead me to a worrisome state of mind.  As I read Scripture over and over that pertains to my needs, it replaces the time spent worrying over and over about the problems at hand.  Meditation on Your Word is similar to worry in that I turn Scriptural promises over and over in my mind.  You replace my worried thoughts with divine wisdom and peaceful reassurance as my heart is open to You when looking for answers to my problems.  Help me to seek You above all else and trust Your overflowing provision for all that concerns me today. It is in Your name that I pray. Amen.

 

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

Saturday September 27, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The more you want God's love in your life, the less the things of this world will appeal to you-

2-Happiness is not based on happenings-

3-Don't crave acceptance from people more than from God-

4-Don't compare your morality to others-

5-Take away your ability to fail and you would not know the meaning of success-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity and an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Sometimes, you have to give your feelings a good talking to-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Reagan was the only president to be head of a labor union-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is God always consistent in his punishment of the wicked?

2-Is it okay to ask God why we are suffering?

3-Is suffering used by God to teach us lessons and/or to strengthen us?

4-Was God angry at Job for his questioning of the ways of God?

5-Was Job the richest person in the world during his lifetime?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What animal came out of the Nile in droves?

Answer for today   Frogs   Exodus 8:5-7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Psalm 33:18

 But the Lord looks after those who fear him,
    Those who put their hope in his love.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we thank You for Jesus who released us from our shackles of sin and provided us the song of salvation. Our debt to sin was more than we could pay, and yet Jesus, who knew no sin, paid it for us. How grateful we are that we have been set free from sin and set apart unto righteousness resulting in sanctification. We set ourselves apart from being molded by the world and the evil influences of our arch enemy, Satan. We want to learn what pleases You so that we daily walk in our freedom provided through the cross of Calvary. 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 September 26, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Be careful you don't choose money and things over God-

2-Christians should be irrationally generous-

3-There is a difference between happy and blessed-

4-There is nothing new in this world that will make you happy-

5-The more you drift from God, the more appealing the things of this world become-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-It was so cold this morning that an Amish farmer bought an electric blanket-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Often our trouble starts when our mouth does-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Reagan was the only divorced president-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you show mercy?

2-Does forgiveness cost us anything?

3-Is much of America's Christian faith contingent on our economic well being?

4-If punishment is for the wicked, what sin has led to  the suffering of the righteous?

5-Is Job the only person who God has chosen to allow Satan to test their faith?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What did Moses do to bring forth water from the rock at Kadesh?

Answer for  the day    He struck it twice   Numbers 20:1-11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     1 Corinthians 10:12

¹² If you think you are strong, you should be careful not to fall.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Jesus, Prince of Peace, thank You for calming the raging storm in my soul when You took up residency within my heart, as You removed my sins and replaced them with Your righteousness.  This eternal exchange has brought me countless joy, abiding peace, and a home in heaven. It is once and for all established in the heavens and serves as an anchor to provide unwavering hope even while the torrential waves of world tragedies, wars, fears, strife, and personal difficulties attempt to shatter my peaceful state of mind.  You have promised to keep me in perfect peace when my mind and heart are fixed upon You rather than the besetting problems that confront me daily.  Help me to wholeheartedly seek You and rely on Your Holy Word so that I will experience perfect peace.  It is in this spiritual attitude that I will fully trust You to work out the problems that greatly concern me and it will help me not to take matters into my own hands which only leads to more trouble.  You have overcome the world and You will also help me to overcome my troubles.  Amen.

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

Thursday September 25, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Love is not just what God does, it is who he is-

2-God's love makes you significant-

3-We love God because he first loved us-

4-The number one competitor for our heart is money-

5-More money doesn't buy happiness although it might make life a little easier-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-It was so cold this morning that when I turned the shower on, I got hail-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If Satan can neutralize you, he can mute your influence-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Carter was the first US president born in a hospital

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Explain being "born again"-

2-Is there always confession and repentance of sin before receiving God's salvation?

3-Is there a difference in saying "I'm sorry" and saying "please forgive me"?

4-Can God cancel the consequences of your choices to sin?

5-If and when God is truly first in our lives, how would our lives be different?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What bird served as a miracle food for the Israelites?

Answer for today   Quail   Exodus 16:11-13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY       1 John 2:5-6

⁵ But if someone obeys God’s teaching, then in that person God’s love has truly reached its goal. This is how we can be sure we are living in God: ⁶ Whoever says that he lives in God must live as Jesus lived.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father God, we are a chosen generation, a people set apart to show forth the praises of Christ who has called us out of darkness into Your marvelous light. Since You have illumined our darkness we will not conceal it, but rather shine forth wherever we are; in the marketplace, in our homes, in the business place, in the neighborhood, in the voting booth, in church and wherever we have opportunity to bring forth light in this world of darkness. We can make a difference and want to do so. We want to witness faithfully of the light of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord in whose name we pray.  Amen.


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

Wednesday September 24, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Do not repay evil for evil but with blessing-

2-"The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer"-

3-"Cast all your anxiety on him for he cares for you"-

4-Good things do happen to bad people-

5-God is most often experienced in the midst of our pain-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-It was so cold this morning that when I opened my outlook I had frost on my windows-

 

I'VE LEARNED-We live in an entitlement society-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Carter is a speed reader (two thousand words per minute)

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Will people with a blind spot in their theology make it to heaven?

2-Is anyone's theology of God 100% accurate?

3-Did Jesus ever have a strategy meeting with his disciples?

4-Did God ever break any of the commandments, i.e.-(Thou shall not kill)?

5-How much of salvation is a changing of the mind?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What did Moses mount on a pole as a way for healing the ailing Israelites?

Answer for today   A brass serpent   Numbers 21:5-9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Proverbs 13:6

⁶ Doing what is right protects the honest person,
    But doing evil ruins the sinner.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, I am thankful for the sense of smell. Depending on what I am smelling it can bring about a pleasant response where I linger taking in more and more of the pleasing scent. Today, I pray that the spiritual fruit from my life would emit such an aroma.  First, I want to offer to You the sweet smelling sacrifice of a life fully surrendered to You. Secondly, I pray that those whom I see today would find my words and/or actions to be a very uplifting part of their day. May I bring encouragement through pleasant conversation and by taking a personal interest in others. Keep my mind and words from wandering in the cesspool of lies, jealousy, gossip, immorality and hatred. Instead I want to spread the aroma of the living Christ that others might seek Him. You will bring about divine appointments throughout my day if I make the most of every opportunity.  In Jesus’ name I pray.  Amen.

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

Tuesday September 23, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life God desires for us-

2-Mercy triumphs over judgement-

3-Faith by itself, not accompanied by deeds, is dead-

4-Where you have envy and selfish ambition you find disorder and every evil practice-

5-Anyone who knows to do good and does not do it, sins-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You are only as sick as your secrets-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Responsibility comes before rights-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Ford was once a male model-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you love God with all your "soul, mind, and strength"?

2-How much should we love ourselves?

3-Can a test of faith be other than a problem, i.e., a test of success?

4-Why does God need to test us if he knows the outcome before hand?

5-Have all people from the beginning of time needed a savior?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What man knew someone who had been caught up to the third heaven?

Answer for today   Paul     2 Corinthians 12:1-7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY      Proverbs 13:6

⁶ Doing what is right protects the honest person,
    But doing evil ruins the sinner.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

God, You’ve given the greatest treasure available to all people. We don’t have to fit into a particular segment of our population nor are we required to live during a certain time period to receive this unsurpassed gift. The gift of Your grace is available to every generation and exceeds any temporary material blessing that we’ll ever receive. Your grace not only brings reconciliation through Your Son, but it continues to pour into us grace upon grace, much like the waves of the ocean. Thank you that You gave in abundance so that we could be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God through the incarnation of your Son, Jesus Christ. How unlimited and ceaseless is your grace upon grace! We in turn offer you thanks upon thanks for Your overflowing goodness to us. Amen.


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

Monday September 22, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Greed is idolatry-

2-Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus"-

3-You can profess to believe in Jesus as the savior, but your actions and behavior will confirm or deny you-

4-Your faith in Jesus will be measured by your conduct-

5-The testing of your faith develops perseverance-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Thirty three % of the people say they won't have enough money to cover their holiday spending.  These people are called congress-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Truth matters-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Nixon was the first US president to visit Moscow-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is being "What God wants me to be" a life to be lived or a goal to achieve?

2-Was Moses blessed during the 80 years he was a fugitive?

3-What is a "perfect" day?

4-How do you live a Christ like life?

5-What does Jesus expect of us as his followers?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who was taken up into heaven in the sight of his followers?

Answer for today   Jesus   Acts 1:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Nehemiah 1:5-6

⁵ “Lord, God of heaven, you are the great God who is to be respected. You are loyal, and you keep your agreement with those who love you and obey your commands. ⁶ Look and listen carefully. Hear the prayer that I, your servant, am praying to you day and night

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, our lives are often tossed to and fro by the billows of heartache, loss, and uncertainty. We’re so grateful for caring friends who are like the islanders of Malta in Acts 28 who cheer us on and wave us in as we’re seeking steady, dry land. They welcome us with warmth like that of a sizzling campfire when we’re drenched with chilling water from the billowing sea. Rather than shake their finger at us and scolding us for getting caught in the storm, they provide shelter, food, and wise counsel so that we no longer feel alone or fear that we will perish in our troubles. Help us to kindle our friendship by acting as a lighthouse giving out Scriptural light to navigate our friends through the scourging rocks of sin and despair. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

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

Sunday September 21, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A lonely, loveless life cuts much deeper into your soul than any heartbreak ever will-

2-Start doing what is necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible-

3-The Christian life is more than giving up bad habits.  It is acquiring a newness of mind which comes from setting your heart and mind on Jesus-

4-"Be over flowing with thanksgiving"-

5-"Set your hearts on things above"-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Forget love,  I'd rather fall in chocolate-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Truth sounds like hate to those who hate the truth-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Lyndon B Johnson was the first president of the US to wear contact lenses-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What keeps us from getting as close to God as possible?

2-Do you know you have good character without being tested?

3-What is our life worth?

4-Is it possible to be completely "pure of heart"?

5-Can we "be perfect therefore as your heavenly father is perfect"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Ezekiel was lifted up by a spirit, which held him between earth and heaven.  What was the spirit holding on to?

Answer for today   a lock of Ezekiel's hair    Ezekiel 8:1-3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Hebrews 2:14-15

¹⁴ Since these children are people with physical bodies, Jesus himself became like them. He did this so that, by dying, he could destroy the one who has the power of death—the devil— ¹⁵ and free those who were like slaves all their lives because of their fear of death.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we hold onto the confidence we have in You, knowing that in Your appointed time we will receive the full range of rewards that comes to those who remain steadfast in their walk with You. We have already received the reward of peace that comes from knowing our sins are forgiven. We are rewarded with Your daily presence that guides us into all truth. But we only see in part the rewards in this life that You grant to the believer, for we know You have much stored up for us to enjoy in the future eternal setting of heaven. Help us to hold on, not give up, and to greatly anticipate our future reward of eternity with You, for the half has not yet been told. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen


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

Saturday september 20, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A job is not a right but a privilege-

2-Choosing to believe in God is just the first step in knowing him-

3-We cannot blame God for the outcome of our conscious decisions-

4-Death makes life more precious-

5-If we didn't have to think about dying, there would be no reason to appreciate life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Baby is sleeping.  Be quiet or baby sit!

 

I'VE LEARNED-You don't have to compromise convictions to be compassionate-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Kennedy's rocking chair was auctioned off for $442,000.

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you do a "spiritual checkup"?

2-Is there a difference in Christian character and non Christian good character?

3-How much is integrity worth?

4-Is integrity learned and if so how is it learned?

5-How close to God can you get?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who took Jesus to a pinnacle of the temple in Jerusalem?

Answer for today   Satan   Matthew 4:5-7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Hebrews 2:9

⁹ But we see Jesus, who for a short time was made lower than the angels. And now he is wearing a crown of glory and honor because he suffered and died. And by God’s grace, he died for everyone.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, You make our light shine brightest when we’re surrounded by darkness.  We don’t seek to blend into the darkness but want to shine Your light so that those walking in darkness can see the way to repentance. Even as we’re able to see God in the face of Christ, may the world see Christ in the face of Christian believers all over this dark planet.  In Your name, Jesus, 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 September 19, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A pessimist only sees the dark side of the clouds but an optimist doesn't see the clouds at all for he is walking on them-

2-Keep your thoughts positive for your thoughts become your words, your words become your behavior, your behavior become your habits, your habits become your values, and your values become your destiny-

3-The ethical person knows what is right to do, the moral person does what is right to do-

4-Actions or comments done in haste cannot be recalled-

5-A job is only as good as the satisfaction you get from doing it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I'd agree with you but then we would both be wrong-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If you believe only what you like in the Bible and reject what you don't like, it is not the Bible you believe, but yourself-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Kennedy could read four newspapers in 20 minutes-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does it mean "God is faithful"?

2-Is God with everyone at the same time-

3-Do we ever anger God?

4-Are there conditions to be met before God will use us?

5-When problems come our way, are we to be proactive or patient concerning a solution?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What two people walked on water in the midst of a storm?

Answer for today-Jesus and Peter   Matthew14:22-32

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY  Isaiah 25:1

Lord, you are my God.
    I honor you and praise you,
Because you have done amazing things.
    You have always done what you said you would do;
    You have done what you planned long ago.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, when we’re hurting, confused or emotionally paralyzed we’re unsure of the first step to take. But our fears diminish when we recall the words of Scripture,  “For I hold you by your right hand–I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.” The songwriter also reminds us, “Each step I take, I know that He will guide me; to higher ground He ever leads me on, until some day the last step will be taken. Each step I take just leads me closer home. At times I feel my faith begin to waver, when up ahead I see a chasm wide. It’s then I turn and look up to my Saviour, I am strong when He is by my side.” Since You promise never to leave us nor forsake us, help us to remember that we never walk this journey alone, but we take each step by faith with You at our side. How grateful we are to be Your children. Amen.


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

Thursday September 18, 2014 thought for the day

 HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You don't have a soul, you are a soul.  You have a body-

2-Everyone is born with a built in GPS-God's positioning System-

3-There is a difference in a can do attitude and a will do attitude-

4-Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all-

5-Don't be afraid of storms, learn how to sail your ship-

STRANGE THOUGHT-If the workers at a cucumber farm go on strike, does that put the owner in a pickle?

I'VE LEARNED-Often, good things in our lives crowd out the truth that God wants to plant in us-

DID YOU KNOW-Harry Truman's middle name was just S and was not short for anything.  His parents could not decide between two different names beginning with S-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When did it stop being Biblical for a father to sell his daughter to pay off his debts?

2-Is it possible for us today to follow the Bible literally in how we live?

3-What do we do with this scripture that says-"God hardened their heart-God closed their eyes so they could not see and their ears so that they could not hear-God gave the people a dull mind so they could not understand"?

4-Has God ever healed and regrew an amputee's limb?

5-Is anyone Christian more special than another one?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What carried Philip from Gaza to Azotus?

Answer for today  The spirit of the Lord     Acts8:39-40

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   1 Timothy 2:5

⁵ There is one God and one mediator so that human beings can reach God. That way is through Christ Jesus, who is himself human.

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, when Your tender Holy Spirit stirred the spiritual slumber of my heart strings, I awakened to my need for a Saviour who could save me from the mess I had made of my life. I invited Jesus to come into my heart, save me from my sins, and restore my broken relationship with You. It was then that I decided to follow Jesus all the days of my life. The cross before me and the world behind me became the theme of my life. Like the martyr who declared, “Though no one joins me, still I will follow” I want to be one hundred percent sold out to You. I choose not to fear man or the things he can do to me, but to fear You and hate all evil. I have decided to follow Jesus and there is no turning back for me all the days of my life. Because of Jesus’ amazing grace I come to You in prayer. Amen.

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

Wednesday September 17, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Traditions and rituals are often substituted for heartfelt worship- 

2-You have to have Christmas in your heart before you can find it under a tree-

3-Selfishness makes Christmas a burden, love makes it a delight-

4-Christmas began in the heart of God.  It is complete only when it reaches the heart of man-

5-Christmas is God's love in Jesus-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If there was a pessimist's award, I doubt if I would get it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-You don't just reap what you sow, you always reap more than you sow-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Herbert Hoover was the first US president to have a telephone in his office-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does God exist scientifically?

2-Does God exist philosophically?

3-Do all Christians consciously or unconsciously pick and choose the parts of the Bible that suit them?

4-Do all comments written in the Bible about how to live as a Christian apply to us today living in different cultures?

5-When did it stop being biblical for a man to take multiple wives?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Israel crossed the Red Sea on dry ground and also crossed a river on dry ground.  Which river?

Answer for today   The Jordan  Joshua 3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Luke 6:9

⁹ Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath day: to do good or to do evil, to save a life or to destroy it?”

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Merciful Father of the second chances, thank You for seeing our plight and sending Your Holy Spirit to awaken us from our stupor of laziness, indifference, hardness and outright rebellion. It seems we slip into such a stupor without realizing how we even got there, but when we earnestly seek You we can rekindle the embers of trust and faith, servanthood and obedience. Just as the Psalmist found himself in the literal dry and weary desert of Judah where there was no water, we too can feel parched within our spirit. Yet deep within we know that You are our help; You will rescue us from the dryness of our spirit and refresh us with the dewdrops of Your Holy Spirit causing us to sing in the shadow of Your wings. Our soul will cling to You, while Your right hand upholds us strengthening that which remains which was about to die. We cling to You through Christ Jesus our Lord in whose name we pray. Amen.

 

 

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

Tuesday September 16, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Sometimes the strongest people are the ones who live beyond faults, cry behind closed doors and fight battles no one knows about-

2-If you admire the rainbow after the rain, why not love again after the pain-

3-The nicest place to be--in someone's thoughts-

4-The safest place to be --in someone's prayers-

5-The best place to be--in God's hands-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I was so tired this morning I entered my password into the microwave-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When you get to the end of your runway you have two choices-crash at the end or throttle up and soar-

 

DID YOU KNOW-William Taft had a special, reinforced steel dining chair-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why didn't Elisha accept Naaman's freely offered gift after his healing?

2-What had caused Naaman 's assistant Gehazi to become so greedy and thereby sin to get what was not his?

3-Naaman's assistant Gehazi received leprosy for stealing from and lying to Naaman.  Why didn't Naaman punish him or dismiss him?

4-Did Uzziah ever repent of his foolish actions?

5-Why do we fold hands to pray?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-How was Elijah taken up into heaven?

Answer for today    In a whirlwind  2 Kings 2:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Romans 15:13

¹³ I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace while you trust in him. Then your hope will overflow by the power of the Holy Spirit.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father of all nations, we’re grateful that, as believers, our citizenship is primarily in heaven and we share this glorious citizenship with our brother and sisters all over the world.  We want to always remember You in the midst of our prosperity and seek to keep Your commandments. We pray for a massive worldwide revival where people will humble themselves, seek Your face, pray and turn from their wicked ways so that we will hear from Heaven and You will heal our sin sick land. Until that hour we will remain faithful and unwavering in our commitment to follow Your Word while we eagerly await our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.


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

Monday September 15, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-True spiritual maturity is all about learning to love like Jesus-

2-Anger grows tired but friendship never does-

3-You can't pray your way out of something you behaved your way into-

4-A tongue has no bones but it is strong enough to break a heart-

5-The more you give, the more you want to give-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When things go wrong, don't go with them-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Sometimes honesty and integrity will cost you-

 

DID YOU KNOW-William Taft got stuck in his bathtub on his inauguration day and had to be pried out by his attendants-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How could Solomon have been the wisest person who ever lived when he chose women over God and money over people?

2-How did Elisha learn that Naaman was looking for him-

3-Why did Elisha come to greet Naaman when Naaman came to Elisha's dwellng?

4-Why didn't Naaman want to follow Elisha's instruction to dip himself 7 times in the Jordan River for his physical healing?

5-Is there a spiritual significance that Naaman had to dip in the Jordan River 7 times?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Elijah outran a king's chariot, running all the way from Mount Carmel to Jezreel, almost ten miles.  Who was the king?

Answer for today   Ahab  1 Kings 18:41-46

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Psalm 34:8

⁸ Examine and see how good the Lord is.
    Happy is the person who trusts him.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, I have hope because I’ve anchored my faith in Your Holy Word and the unchanging character of who You are.  It is not the circumstances of my day that will determine my eternal future, but it is the hope I have in Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of my soul, that overrides the temporal and potentially discouraging matters that lie before me.  I have a hope that is firm and secure in Christ who speaks to You, Father, on my behalf. Thank You for hearing me and responding to all that concerns me this day.  Amen.


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

Sunday September 14, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is better to appreciate things I have than to have things I don't appreciate-

2-Restlessness and discontent are the first necessities of progress-

3-We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude-

4-Wherever there are people there are opportunities for kindness-

5-Your character is essentially the sum of your habits-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The speed of time is one second per second-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Happiness does not come from what you have but from who you are-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Theodore Roosevelt died from an infected tooth-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did God ever specifically prohibit polygamy?

2-Why didn't David have Amnon killed for raping his half sister?

3-Why did Absalom wait for two years to avenge his sister's rape?

4-Why didn't David seem to want to heal the rift between himself and Absalom?

5-Did David ever discipline any of his children?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Elijah and Elisha walked across the Jordan river on dry ground after Elijah struck the waters wit what?

Answer for today   His mantle  2 Kings 2:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Psalm 91:2

² I will say to the Lord, “You are my place of safety and protection.
    You are my God and I trust you.”

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, our faith rests in the finished work of Jesus at Calvary.  Because of His tremendous sacrifice our sins are forgiven and a place is reserved for us in heaven.  We also find rest from our unending troubles in this life as we respond to Jesus’ invitation:  “Come to Me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” Help us to look to You for needed strength and an overcoming spirit as we daily encounter challenges and ongoing burdens. Burdens are lifted at Calvary for that is where Jesus bore not only our sins but also our sorrows. Praise be to You, our Father in heaven, who daily bears our burdens.  Amen.


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

Saturday September 13, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The crucifixion of Jesus is actually a love story-

2-Salvation only happens at one time--now-

3-If you don't make a choice you already have-

4-Your convictions determine your conduct-

5-Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Velcro is nothing more than a rip off-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Forgive your enemies as a part of the price you pay for the privilege of being forgiven-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Theodore Roosevelt's mother and first wife died on the same day in 1884-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why didn't Saul take Samuel's rebuke at Gilgal?

2-Why did God say that he regretted making Saul King of Israel when he had foreknowledge of how things would be?

3-When Israel's army killed it's enemies, did they bury them or just let the corpses rot in the field?

4-When God commanded the Israelites to destroy its enemies and all their living things, did the commandment "thou shall not kill" not apply?

5-When scripture says that David was a "man after God's heart" did that mean he was perfect and without sin?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What prophet was able to travel for forty days on the strength from just a cake and some water?

Answer for today   Elijah    1 Kings 19:5-9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY  Matthew 5:7

7. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Jesus, the race You've marked out for us doesn't require nearly as much physical stamina as it does spiritual endurance. Those who are physically weak due to disease, illness, and aging are just as qualified to run as those who have young athletic bodies. It’s a spiritual race where You call us to perseverance as we discard those things that would trip us up, lead us on a disastrous detour or a total defeat. The great cloud of witnesses spur us on; those from the Biblical period, throughout history, and from our own generation. But above all we thank You, Jesus, that You endured the cross and all the suffering that accompanied it, being spurred on by the joy You knew that would be Yours afterward. You cheer us on by Your own example and by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit that sustains us in our struggle against sin. Keep us faithful to the finish line as it is an entry way into a life unentangled by any form of sin in the perfect world God created for us. 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!