Sunday November 30, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Grace protects you from the exhaustion of bitterness-

2-Revealing your feelings is the beginning of healing-

3-By practicing the grace of sharing, a person is storing up treasure for themselves. 

4-Bold prayers honor God and God honors bold pryers-

5-God loves to keep his promises-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Be kind to your dentist,  he has fillings too-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Loving can cost a lot but not loving always costs more-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Elvis Presley had a twin brother named Garon who died at birth.  Elvis's middle name was spelled
Aron in honor of his brother-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus call the pharisees and the teachers of the law "Sons of hell"?

2-Was Jesus harshest on the pharisees than on sinners?

3-Is it any wonder the pharisees wanted to get rid of Jesus the way he talked to and about them?

4-What is meant by "The time of the Gentiles"?

5-Jesus said "In the last days the sun will be darkened".  How will this happen?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who did Elijah miraculously outrun on the way to Jezreel?

Answer for today    Ahab   1 Kings 18:46

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Mark 1:35-38

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.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we’re grateful for those throughout history who chose to be men and women of faith, whose hearts were fashioned in Your image, for those who served Your purpose in their generation. We also want to serve Your purpose in our generation. Help us to remain steadfast and strong as we press on in 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 and invite those on the sidelines to join us. We want to cross the finish line together so that we will all receive the grand prize of life eternal with You. May we never give up! Amen.

 

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

Saturday November 29, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Christians need to be willing to share what God has given to us-

2-Whatever you give to God he multiplies back to you-

3-The greatest hold up to the healing of your hang ups is you-

4-You will stop defeating yourself when you stop deceiving yourself-

5-Today is the oldest you have ever been and the youngest you will ever yet be-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I tried to catch some fog.  I mist-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning-

 

DID YOU KNOW-"Happy birthday" is the most popular song in America-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is there no recorded reaction in the Bible of the religious leaders of Jesus resurrection and appearance to a large number of people?

2-How many people saw the resurrected Jesus and why was there no reaction from them?

3-Did Jesus mean literally that with faith we could cause a mountain to throw itself into the sea?

4-Why did Jesus not want to tell the religious leaders by whose authority he did his miracles?

5-Were any of Jesus' disciples or apostles called Rabbi?

 

BIBLE TRIVA-How did Elisha purify the bitter water?

Answer for today     he threw a container of salt into it    2 Kings 2:19-22

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Mark 1:32-34

³² That evening, after the sun went down, the people brought to Jesus all who were sick and had demons in them. ³³ The whole town gathered at the door. ³⁴ Jesus healed many who had different kinds of sicknesses, and he forced many demons to leave people. But he would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who he was.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Merciful Father, we confess that we can be impatient and judgmental toward those who reject You time and again. We’ve come to realize that we can’t live without You but the unbeliever feels he or she has no need for You.  It seems we’re worlds apart in our outlook.  Use this passage from Jude to speak to our hearts about applying Your mercy to those who are not of the faith. They do not see through eyes of faith, but are blinded to spiritual truth. Jude also reminds us that while we must embrace the sinner in mercy and love, we must never embrace or endorse the sin. The allurement to sin is always before us, so we ask You to keep us safe, as we set up safeguards, while reaching out to those caught in sin’s entrapment. Father, we don’t want to be complacent but want to be spiritually burdened with the critical need of reaching those who doubt the Gospel message of salvation.  In the name of 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!

Wednesday November 26, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The greatest example of forgiving was by Jesus when he hung on a cross saying "Father forgive them for they know not what they do"-

2-God cannot give us peace and happiness apart from himself because there is no such thing-

3-Love is a commitment to put someone else's best interest over your own.  Anything other than that isn't love-

4-It is easier to act your way into a feeling than to feel your way into an action-

5-If you choose to act in a loving way, the feelings will come-

STRANGE THOUGHT-No one falls in love by choice for it is by chance and no one stays in love by chance for it is by work-

I'VE LEARNED-The only domestic animal not mentioned in the Bible is the cat-

DID YOU KNOW-Mozart's real name was Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart- (no wonder he shortened his name for no one could remember how to spell it)-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it easier for people who are poor to be followers of Jesus than those who are well to do?

2-Did God cloud the minds of the disciples about who Jesus really was and what would happen to him at the end of his earthly life-

3-Where was Jesus the most popular?

4-If James and John could not sit at Jesus' right and left in God's kingdom, who will do so?

5-How did salvation come to the house of Zacchaeus just because he told Jesus he would give half of his possessions to the poor?  Why no repentance or confession of sins?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What did Elisha do for the Syrian soldiers after leading them to Samaria?

Answer for today    prayed for the healing of their blindness    2 Kings 6:19-20 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Mark 1:21-28

²¹ Jesus and his followers went to Capernaum. On the Sabbath day He went to the synagogue and began to teach. ²² The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught like a person who had authority, not like their teachers of the law. ²³ Just then, a man was there in the synagogue who had an evil spirit in him. He shouted, ²⁴ “Jesus of Nazareth! What do you want with us? Did you come to destroy us? I know who you are—God’s Holy One!”

²⁵ Jesus commanded the evil spirit, “Be quiet! Come out of the man!” ²⁶ The evil spirit shook the man violently, gave a loud cry, and then came out of him.
²⁷ The people were so amazed they asked each other, “What is happening here? This man is teaching something new, and with authority. He even gives commands to evil spirits, and they obey him.”

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we pray that we will continue to mature in our Christian walk. Scripture, repeatedly, indicates that spiritual maturity is a result of enduring trials of various kinds. In the midst of these trials Your faithful promptings and guidance through Scripture, other believers, and the circumstances we face can be ignored or silenced when self gets in the way. Today we make every effort to add to our faith those characteristics that will sustain and grow us in our Christian walk. In doing so we will be effective and productive in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, during times of ease but even more so during times of difficulty. Keep us faithful and growing, and expressing thanks in everything, according to the Scripture, “In all things give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward You.” In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
LIVE SIMPLY! LOVE GENEROUSLY! CARE DEEPLY! SPEAK KINDLY! LEAVE THE REST WITH GOD!!

Tuesday November 25, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Sometimes the greatest gift you can give is sincerely giving your presence-

2-Day 3 changed everything-

3-Forgiveness is grace and mercy wrapped with love-

4-If our belief in God is rooted solely in the shallow soil of human emotions, this shallowness will be evident in the fruit that our faith produces-

5-If people are not on your heart, they will get on your nerves-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Running water does not flow backwards-

 

I'VE LEARNED-There is no future in any job, the future is in the person-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Every time Beethoven sat down to write music, he poured ice water over his head-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Where was Lazarus' soul the four days he was buried in the tomb?

2-Why did Jesus say "No one is good except God alone"?  Shouldn't he have included himself?

3-Why did Jesus not want to be called "good teacher"?

4-What did Jesus mean saying "How hard it is to enter the kingdom of God"?

5-Why is it hard for people of wealth to follow Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who fed Elijah after he prayed to the Lord to take his life?

Answer for today    an angel  1 king 19:4-8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Mark 1:14-20

¹⁴ After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, preaching the Good News from God. ¹⁵ He said, “The right time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Change your hearts and lives and believe the Good News!”

¹⁶ When Jesus was walking by Lake Galilee, he saw Simon^[a] and his brother Andrew throwing a net into the lake because they were fishermen. ¹⁷ Jesus said to them, “Come follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” ¹⁸ So Simon and Andrew immediately left their nets and followed him.
¹⁹ Going a little farther, Jesus saw two more brothers, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They were in a boat, mending their nets. ²⁰ Jesus immediately called them, and they left their father in the boat with the hired workers and followed Jesus.

Footnotes:

1. 1:16 Simon Simon’s other name was Peter.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we don’t want to merely listen to Your Word and so deceive ourselves thinking that we have fulfilled the law of Christ. Instead we want to listen and apply Your truths, thereby obeying Your commands and honoring You in all we think, say and do. Take Your truth, plant it deep in us; shape and fashion us in Your likeness so that the light of Christ will be seen in us through our acts of love, our deeds of faith, and our words of truth. Fulfill in us Your purposes for Your own glory and honor we pray. Amen.

 

 

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

Monday November 24, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Love isn't only a feeling, but it creates feelings-

2-Love is based on trust and trust is based on love.  If you don't tell the truth, I can't trust you.  If I can't trust you how can I love you?

3-God always gives his best to those who leave the choice with him-

4-Wanting everything to be perfect gets in the way of having time for the things you really care about-

5-While the things on your "to do" list might be necessary, it is important to make that which you love a priority-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If worry can cure your sickness, go ahead and worry-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The grace of God is greater than our decaying culture-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Beethoven's "fifth" was the first symphony to include trombones-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does the Bible mean when it says-"the last will be first and the first will be last"?

2-Besides Jesus and Lazarus, were there any other Biblical accounts of people being raised from a grave?

3-Why was Lazarus a friend of Jesus?

4-How many times is it recorded in scripture that Jesus died?

5-Did Jesus go into the tomb (grave site) of Lazarus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What took Elijah into heaven?

Answer for today    a whirlwind    2 Kings 2:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Mark 1:9-13

⁹ At that time Jesus came from the town of Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan River. ¹⁰ Immediately, as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven open. The Holy Spirit came down on him like a dove, ¹¹ and a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love, and I am very pleased with you.”

¹² Then the Spirit sent Jesus into the desert. ¹³ He was in the desert forty days and was tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels came and took care of him.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we know that Satan is a thief who “comes only to steal and kill and destroy” and millions fall victim to his enticements. Knowing our inclination to sin, help us to honor our bodies in such a way that we don’t purposefully arouse lust in others by our dress or behavior, nor do we feed on lust by gazing upon that which is dishonorable in Your sight. We desire purity and holiness as we daily pursue Your righteousness. Forgive us where we have resented, ignored, or disobeyed Your truths in this area of our lives. In Jesus’ name we pray. 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 November 23, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus can replace your insecure heart with his love-

2-If possible, it is more rewarding to resolve the conflict than to dissolve the relationship.  It is not easier but it is more rewarding-

3-Bravery cannot exist without fear-

4-Uncontrolled anger reveals deep insecurity and low self esteem-

5-The number one cause of conflict in marriage is selfishness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Whatever you resent you tend to resemble, because you are emotionally attached to it or them-

 

I'VE LEARNED-What we worship we are becoming-

 

DID YOU KNOW-When Beethoven was a child, he made such a poor impression on his music teachers that he was pronounced hopeless as a composer-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How does salt lose it's saltiness?

2-What did Jesus mean saying "He who has ears to hear, let him hear"?

3-In  the story of the lost sheep Jesus said "There is more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous person who do not need to repent. Aren't we all sinners? Don't we all need to repent?  What did Jesus mean?

4-What did Jesus mean saying "Where there is a dead body, there the vultures will gather"?

5-When Jesus returns, will He find faith on the earth?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-For whom did Elisha supply water miraculously?

Answer for today   The armies of the kings of Judah, Israel and Edom   2 Kings 3:14-20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Mark 1:1-8

1 This is the beginning of the Good News about Jesus Christ, the Son of God, ² as the prophet Isaiah wrote:

“I will send my messenger ahead of you,
    Who will prepare your way.” Malachi 3:1
³ “This is a voice of one
    Who calls out in the desert:
‘Prepare the way for the Lord.
    Make the road straight for him.’” Isaiah 40:3

⁴ John was baptizing people in the desert and preaching a baptism of changed hearts and lives for the forgiveness of sins. ⁵ All the people from Judea and Jerusalem were going out to him. They confessed their sins and were baptized by him in the Jordan River. ⁶ John wore clothes made from camel’s hair, had a leather belt around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey. ⁷ This is what John preached to the people: “There is one coming after me who is greater than I; I am not good enough even to kneel down and untie his sandals. ⁸ I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, Your commands do not come with a question mark nor are they intended to provoke debate as to whether we think it in our best interest to follow or reject. Your commands are for our good and your provisions are all that we have need of. Just as you supplied the Israelites manna for food, fire by night, and the cloud by day You lead and provide for us through every season of our life, during the plenty and during the barren times. You are enough for all that we have need of, the greatest need of all being met through Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, who died that we might live forever. Thank You! Amen.

 

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

Saturday November 22, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-An encouraging tongue reveals a happy heart-

2-A kind tongue reveals a loving heart-

3-A controlled tongue reveals a peaceful heart-

4-Jesus can heal your hurting heart with his love-

5-Jesus can replace your frustrated heart with his peace-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When a couple marry they become one.  The trouble starts when they try to decide which one-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Three things that cause anger-hurt--frustration--fear-

 

DID YOU KNOW-More than one hundred descendants of Johann Sebastian Bach have been cathedral organists-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What causes the excitement of accepting Jesus into your life to turn to disappointment?

2-Can you love your neighbor if you don't like yourself?

3-During the years of Jesus' ministry, how many people believed in him as the Messiah?

4-What did Jesus mean saying "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own life, he cannot be my disciple"?

5-What did Jesus mean saying "If anyone of you does not give up everything, you cannot be my disciple"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What did Elisha's servant see after Elisha prayed that his eyes would be opened?

Answer for today    An angelic army   2 Kings 6:15-17

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Psalm 11:7

7 The Lord does what is right, and he loves justice,
    So honest people will see his face.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we thank You for Jesus’ death on our behalf making it possible for us to be forgiven and walk in newness of life. Our sin nature no longer dominates, but our spiritual nature becomes the driving force behind our thoughts, our actions, and our conversation. In earnest we seek to bring forth abundantly good fruit which brings praise and glory to You, Father. Seeking personal attention, applause, or praise for our fruit would be gratifying the desires of our sin nature turning our good fruits into rotting, infested, and stench-filled fruit fit only for the waste pile.  Because we love righteousness and loathe sinfulness we never want to live the reverse order again. Help us when we do fall and uphold us so we can stand against the enemy and not lapse into doing things the “old familiar” way. In the name of 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 November 21, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-A boasting tongue reveals an insecure heart-

2-An overactive tongue reveals an unsettled heart-

3-A judgmental tongue reveals a guilty heart-

4-A critical tongue reveals a bitter heart-

5-A filthy tongue reveals an impure heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-People don't fall into temptation.  Thy stand at the edge of temptation and peer into the abyss-

 

I'VE LEARNED-A person will worship something-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Glass flutes do not expand with humidity, so their owners are spared the nuisance of tuning them-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus promise great punishment by God unless we are forgiving to others from our heart?

2-Jesus told the Pharisees "I pass judgement on no one".  Wasn't he very harsh on them in many places?

3-In John Jesus said "I am going away and you will look for me and you will not find me".  What did Jesus mean?

4-In John Jesus said "I have other sheep that are not of this fold".  What did he mean?

5-In John Jesus says " I pass judgment on no one".  In the next chapter  he says "For judgment I have come into the world".  Why the seeming contradiction?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-How did Elisha raise the Shunammite woman's son from the dead?

Answer for today   he stretched his body out on the boy's body   2 Kings 4:32-37

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Isaiah 41:10

¹⁰ So don’t worry, because I am with you.
    Don’t be afraid, because I am your God.
I will make you strong and will help you;
    I will support you with my right hand that saves you.

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, it seems in this pluralistic society that many people waver between two opinions, therefore dividing their loyalties. Elijah challenged the people of his day, “If the Lord is God, follow Him”. Help me to thirst and hunger for Your Living Word where I find convincing truths to assure me, “This is the way. Walk in it.” I want to keep my heart fixed upon You and my mind certain of Your truths in this age where false religions abound and the broad way continues to widen. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life and I gain entry to You, my Father, only through Jesus the Son. I’ve got a made up mind and I’m going to follow You during the good and the bad times, the lean and plentiful periods. Whether I stand with many or stand alone, I choose to wholeheartedly follow You. In the name of Jesus I pray.  Amen.

 

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

Thursday November 20, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The secret to success is to work on what you are good at and make it better-

2-A second rule to success is to team up with people who are good at what you are not good at-

3-The hard thing and the right thing to do are often the same thing-

4-A harsh tongue reveals an angry heart-

5-A negative tongue reveals a fearful heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The main reason women are crazy is because men are stupid

 

I'VE LEARNED-No amount of stuff equals contentment or fulfillment-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A single violin is made of seventy separate pieces of wood-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Were other people of Jesus' day also trying to cast out demons?

2-Matthew says "If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church...".  There was no established church yet at this time, so who was Jesus talking about?

3-Why were tax collectors always mentioned along with sinners in scripture?

4-What are the things that we as Christians can "bind and loose" on earth as is done so also in heaven?

5-Was Jesus recommending forgiveness to someone who sins against you?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-How many men did Elisha feed with twenty loaves of barley and some ears of corn?

Answer for today    a hundred   2 Kings 4:42-44

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY       Psalm 45:6

⁶ God, your throne will last forever and ever.
    You will rule your kingdom with fairness.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we thank You for the way You bless Your people. You richly provide for our needs and supply us with hope that is not diminished by the circumstances of this world. We want to share from our spiritual and material abundance so that we lay up treasure for ourselves in the eternal life that is promised to all believers. Make us aware of opportunities to enrich others with the blessings we receive from You every day. In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen.

 

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

Wednesday november 19, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts-

2-Your life is only as good as you perceive it to be-

3-Belief systems mean nothing if you don't have compassion in your heart-

4-We serve God out of our design, not out of duty-

5-Who you hang out with makes a difference in your life, you tend to become like them-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A sharp tongue can cut your own throat-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Be yourself, everyone else is taken-

 

DID YOU KNOW-There are more than thirty three thousand radio stations around the world-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What had caused the son to become demon possessed as a child (if in fact he was a child)?

2-When Jesus cast out a demon from a man's son he told the disciples that it could only be done by prayer and fasting.  When had he done that on behalf of the boy?

3-What did Jesus mean saying "Everything will be salted with fire"?

4-Talking about children Jesus said, "I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my father in heaven." What did he mean by that statement?

5-What did Jesus mean saying "....than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell where their worm does not die...."?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who was Elijah up against when fire from the Lord burned up a sacrifice and the water around the altar?

Answer for today    the prophets of Baal   1 Kings 18:17-38

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Job 16:20-21

²⁰ The one who speaks for me is my friend.
    My eyes pour out tears to God.
²¹ He begs God on behalf of a human
    As a person begs for his friend.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, You declare through the Psalmist that everything that has breath is to give You the praise, and so we respond by saying, “Praise the Lord!” Though we know in our spirit that You reign supreme and nothing misses Your attention, traveling here below in this sin-filled, troubled world we can easily lose sight of You, our Lord God omnipotent who reigns over the affairs of Your creation. Today we exalt Your name, give You the praise that is due, by rejoicing in who You are and giving You the glory due Your name. Be exalted, O Lord, among the heavens; let Your glory be over all the earth in the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

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

Tuesday November 18, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY-

1-You will never win if you never begin-

2-Take the time to say "I'm sorry", "please forgive me", "thank you",and "it's okay".  If tomorrow never comes, you will have no regrets about today-

3-Your fears reveal where you do not trust God-

4-The difference for those who believe in Jesus is not the absence of the shadow but the presence of the light-

5-If you want change in your life, you must surrender what you are for what you will become-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The more we have the more we waste-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Until you take your own personal pilgrimage through pain you cannot fully fathom that God is with you-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The harmonica is the world's most popular instrument-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When Jesus was with Peter, James and John a voice spoke from a cloud saying "This is my son, whom I love.  With him I am well pleased.  Listen to him".  They all fell to the ground terrified.  How would we handle hearing the voice of God today?

2-What does "transfigured" mean?

3-What happened at the transfiguration of Jesus?

4-Why could the disciples not cast out a demon from the man's son?

5-How old was the son from whom the disciples could not cast out a demon?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What did Elijah call on to destroy the soldiers sent to arrest him?

Answer for today     Fire from heaven   2 kings 1:10-12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Revelations 7:17

¹⁷ because the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to springs of water that give life. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we enter Your gates with thanksgiving in our heart and Your courts with praise, for You have made this day.  You satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Therefore, we will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love, for You have seen our affliction. You have known the distress within our soul, and You have made a way of escape through Your powerful presence, Your mighty intervention and through the companionship of Your Holy Spirit. We rejoice gratefully for who You are and all that You do on our behalf. Amen.

 

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

Monday November 17, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Freedom of choice means you must be willing to live with the consequences of your choices-

2-If you face the light, the shadows must fall behind you-

3-No one can make himself successful by obeying laws-

4-"When and then" thinking is a lie-(When I get what I want then I will be happy)-

5-When you worry you are acting like an atheist-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Some people develop eye strain looking for trouble-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Often we've exchanged the programs of men for the presence of God-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A penny whistle has six finger holes-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Jesus said "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel".  Had he not originally included the gentiles?

2-Why did Jesus have to touch the blind man twice before he was healed?

3-Jesus told so many people including his disciples to not tell anyone that he was the Christ.  Why?

4-When Jesus said to Peter "get behind me satan" did he  mean Peter was satan or that satan was speaking through Peter?

5-What did Jesus mean saying "if anyone would follow me, he must deny himself and take up his cross?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who conceived a son after Elisha predicted she would?

Answer for today     The Shunammite woman   2 Kings 4:14-17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Psalm 145:3

³ The Lord is great and worthy of our praise;
    No one can understand how great he is.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we are influenced by many forces that seek to weaken or destroy our relationship with You.  But we resolve that we will seek to draw ever nearer to the One who makes life worthwhile. Your lovingkindness is even better than life, therefore we praise You; we lift up our hands in Your name for You have been our help, our salvation. May my soul follow hard after You as Your right hand upholds me day in and day out through Christ Jesus our Lord in whose name we pray. 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 November 16, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Don't confuse a wish with a goal-

2-Don't gamble for gambling is a poverty habit-

3-It is doing the little things in life that makes the big difference-

4-Never advertise anyone else's sins anymore than you would advertise your own (gossip)-

5-Although the world is broken, God is still in control-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Your intelligence doesn't intimidate me.  You still put on your hat one leg at a time-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Earthly brokenness always leads to heavenly openness-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The bagpipe was originally made from the whole skin of  dead sheep-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Jesus said "My body is real food and my blood is real drink.  Whoever eats my body and drinks my blood remain in me and I in them".  Did Jesus have to use this wording when it sounds so cannibalistic and something evil people might do?

2-The book of John says "From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him".  Were these followers or part of the 12 disciples?

3-What do we know about Simon Iscariot, the father of Judas Iscariot?

4-Were most of the Pharisee's regulations just rules taught by men (traditions)?

5-When Jesus went to Tyre and Sidon did he do so as an act of withdrawal from the Jews or as a part of his plan for wider evangelism?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-How long was rain withheld after Elijah's prayer?

Answer for today    Three and a half years    1 Kings 17:1 

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY  Revelations 4:11

¹¹ “You are worthy, our Lord and God,
    To receive glory and honor and power,
Because you made all things.
    Everything existed and was made,
    Because you wanted it.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, You who created the heavens and the earth; You who created Jacob, and formed Israel have also chosen to redeem us. You even call us by Your name as we, Your redeemed, are children of the King. We are joint heirs with You through no goodness of our own, through no merits that we’ve earned, nor the lineage from which we were born, but only through the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus, who gave His life that we might have forgiveness of sins and become Your children. We are abundantly grateful for such mercy and grace. Amen.

 

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

                                             YES-BLACK CHERRY FLAVOR

Saturday November 15, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Your decisions determine you character, conduct and destiny-

2-If you want to be Godly and successful, spend time with Godly successful people-

3-Saying what is on your mind is a lack of self control-

4-Anger is a negative habit that opens the door to Satan-

5-Gratitude is the greatest deterrent to unhealthy personal pride-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I don't believe in holding grudges.  I do however remember the facts-forever-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The church needs to lead in living the life of repentance-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Bill Cosby was the first black man to win an Emmy for best actor-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO  KNOW

1-Why do so few Jews today acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah?

2-Did Jesus ever explain his miraculous birth by Mary to the people and his disciples and that Joseph was not his biological father?

3-Jesus said "No one comes to me unless the father who sent me draws them".  Does that mean that not everyone will be called to be a follower of Jesus?

4-Why didn't Jesus explain to the people what God was like?

5-Jesus said "I am the living bread that came down from heaven.  This bread is my body.  If anyone eats this bread, he will live forever".  Why did Jesus use the word eat and not the word receive?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What happened to the Syrian soldiers when Elisha prayed?

Answer for today    They were struck blind    2 Kings 6:18

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Psalm 96:9

⁹ Worship the Lord because he is holy.
    Tremble before him, everyone on earth.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Jesus, You are the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. I pledge my allegiance to You and desire to bring You glory, honor and praise through my thoughts, my words and my actions today. Keep the message from the song, “There is none like You” as the melody of my heart today. “No one else can touch my heart like You do. I could search through all eternity and find there is none like You!” And You are more than enough!

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!

November 14, 2014 thought for the day-from jasper

    HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We should always be content but not complacent-

2-Success and happiness are never an accident but the result of intentional living-

3-You reap the harvest in your future of the seeds you sow in your present-

4-Victory does not come in a day, it comes daily-

5-Don't be driven by your problems, be led by your dreams-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-a paradigm shift is when you move two dimes from one pocket to another-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Sometimes God will trust us with tragedy

 

 

DID YOU KNOW-Howdy Doody had a twin brother named Double Doody-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why were the apostles not to go to the Gentiles or Samaritans but to the Jews only?

2-Why are we so amazed that many believers are so severely persecuted when Jesus said "all men will hate you because of me"?

3-If Jesus is the Prince of Peace why did he say "Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth but a sword"?

4-After John the Baptist's head had been given to the two women who wanted it, what happened to it?

5-Did John the Baptist know what kind of death he would have?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What did Elisha do to make the poisoned pottage edible?

Answer for today     He poured meal into it   2 Kings 4:38-41

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THJE DAY    2 Corinthians 3:18

¹⁸ Our faces, then, are not covered. We all show the Lord’s glory, and we are being changed to be like him. This change in us brings ever greater glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we love to view the sunrise which is the instant at which the upper edge of the sun appears over the eastern horizon in the morning. Your order of the universe is ever dependable and precise, never reliant on the will nor power of the humans You created. The morning also brings us word of Your unfailing love, and especially so for those who put their trust in You. We seek to be unwavering in our faith and confident in Your plans for our life as we stand on Your unending promises. Even as we daily experience Your goodness and faithfulness we will be sustained by Your constant presence and guidance in our life since You promise never to leave nor forsake us. You are faithful and we are grateful that we can stand on the Solid Rock, firm and secure. It is in the name of Jesus that we come to You in prayer.  Amen.

 

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

Thursday November 13, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God's will for our life is not automatic, he allows us to chose it-

2-"A man's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses"-

3-Measure wealth not by the things you have but by the things you have that you wouldn't sell for money-

4-Real friends offer both hard truths and soft landings and realize that it sometimes is more important to be kind than to be honest-

5-No one should judge another person by what the other person's enemies says about him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-It is not who you are that holds you back.  It is who you think you are not-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Don't confuse resource with "the source"-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Howdy Doody had forty eight freckles-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What kind of faith did the woman with a long term bleeding issue have that just by touching the garment of Jesus she would be healed?

2-Why should Jairus believe his daughter would be healed to live again when a family member came and told him she had died?

3-Jesus told many whom he healed to leave and not tell anyone about the miracle he had done for them.  Did he really think they could go home and people not notice the change that occurred in them?

4-Why was it hard for home towners to believe in and accept Jesus for who he really was?

5-Did the twelve apostles who were sent out two by two by Jesus have the same power that Jesus had displayed?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What river did Elijah part by striking it with this mantle?

Answer for today    The Jordan    2 Kings 2:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Romans 12:2

² Do not be shaped by this world; instead be changed within by a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to decide what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, signs of the times are evident from virtually every point of the globe as we see flesh and blood battles raging. Scripture also indicates that there are spiritual forces of evil doing battle in the heavenly realms. Even as we see this inevitable consequence of mankind’s rebellion against God, even as the heavenly bodies are shaken, we will remain firm as we stand on Your promises trusting You to see us through the uncertainties of our times. Keep us ever watchful and prayerful so that we may be able to remain faithful through all that is happening as we keep our eyes on the future coronation day when we will stand before the Son of Man in all His glory. We especially pray for our Christian brothers and sisters being targeted specifically because of their faith. Until that day we remain joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.  Amen.

 

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

Wednesday November 12, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-"As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also"-

2-Just because my conscience lets me get away with something doesn't make it right-

3-Something's value is measured by how much another person will give for it.  Therefore, your value is out of this world for the creator of the universe gave his only son for you-

4-God considered you valuable enough to have his son die for -

5-God's will for our life is not automatic.  He allows us to choose it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Men who have pierced ears are better prepared for marriage-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Discipleship is all about being a servant-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Charlie Chaplin once won third prize in a Charlie Chaplin look alike contest-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When the pigs in whom the demons had entered rushed down the hill into the lake and were drowned, did the demons die also?

2-Do demons have an unending Lifespan?

3-Have the same demons been in existence since the beginning of time?

4-Are demons fallen angels as Satan is?

5-Are demons birthed or created, and if so by whom and when and where?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What birds fed Elijah in the wilderness?

Answer for today   Ravens    1 Kings 17:2-7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Psalm 143:10

10 Teach me to do what you want,
    Because you are my God.
Let your good Spirit
    Lead me on level ground.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we don’t always know where our present steps will take us on life’s journey, but we do know they lead us to heaven as we walk with You. Our steps here may lead to steep mountains or deep valleys.  Crooked paths and rough terrain may be part of the journey, but ultimately we will rest where the steps of Jesus end at heaven’s throne. There we will no longer have questions about our future, for we know that we will spend eternity forever worshiping You as we give You glory, honor, praise, and thanksgiving. Give us peace and joy for our journey here below and heavenward anticipation for our future inheritance.  In the name of Jesus we pray, amen.

 

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