Thursday December 31, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We appreciate what a person does but we affirm who a person is-

2-You never get a second chance to make a good first impression-

3-Give more attention to what you are becoming than what you used to be-

4-If you keep your customers happy, they will keep you in business-

5-Before you say "I can't" say "I'll try"-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Mirrors don't lie, but fortunately they do not laugh either-

I'VE LEARNED-You can have results or excuses, but not both-

DID YOU KNOW-The amount of potato chips Americans eat each year weighs six times more than the Titanic-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Adam and Eve always remember their loss of Eden?

2-Did Adam and Eve ever repent of their disobedience?

3-Did Adam and Eve ever try to make their way back to Eden?

4-Did Eve argue with the serpent?

5-Did Eve not know the serpent was evil?

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"Make us gods to go before us, for as for this Moses, which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we know not what is become of him"?       Acts 7:40

Answer for today     Exodus 32:1

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 19:45-48

⁴⁵ Jesus went into the Temple and began to throw out the people who were selling things there. ⁴⁶ He said, “It is written in the Scriptures, ‘My Temple will be a house for prayer.’ But you have changed it into a ‘hideout for robbers’!”

⁴⁷ Jesus taught in the Temple every day. The leading priests, the experts on the law, and some of the leaders of the people wanted to kill Jesus. ⁴⁸ But they did not know how they could do it, because all the people were listening closely to him.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, in thanksgiving we lift our voices of praise from grateful hearts, as we sing songs of praise and adoration to You, our blessed King.  Whether in seasons of prosperity or in seasons of want we find Your grace sufficient to meet each one of our needs. You guide us, protect us, and You provide for us as we journey here below. Every good and perfect gift comes from Your hand.  Thank You, faithful Father! Amen.



-MAY YOU ALWAY HAVE LOVE TO SHARE, HEALTH TO SPARE AND FRIENDS THAT CARE-

Wednesday December 30, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Friends build bridges of encouragement and hope-

2-When the heart is right, the feet are swift-

3-Cursing at the darkness does not make it light-

4-If we want to see before we believe we will never see-

5-Don't let the urgent take the place of the important-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-There is nothing as powerful as the truth and often nothing as strange-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Suicide doesn't take away the pain, it just gives it to someone else-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The estimated number of M&Ms sold each day in the US is two hundred million-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-How old was Adam and Eve when they died and who died first.  What happened to their bodies?

2-Had Adam and Eve had intimate relations prior to their fall?

3-If Eden was in Iraq, how long did it take before it was barren land?

4-How far from Eden did Adam and Eve live with their families?

5-Was Eden totally destroyed covered up by layers of sand, did God make it vanish or did it just decay over thousands of years?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them"?      Acts 7.34

Answer for today   Exodus 3:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 19:41-44

⁴¹ As Jesus came near Jerusalem, he saw the city and cried for it, ⁴² saying, “I wish you knew today what would bring you peace. But now it is hidden from you. ⁴³ The time is coming when your enemies will build a wall around you and will hold you in on all sides. ⁴⁴ They will destroy you and all your people, and not one stone will be left on another. All this will happen because you did not recognize the time when God came to save you.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we want to praise You “from the first bright light of morning to the last warm glow of dusk” as the old hymn says. Every breath that we take is sacred, for it is Your gift to us. In the season of our plenty and in the season of our want we find Your grace sufficient, for we find Your love complete. Safe within Your hand You guide us, hiding us in Your healing wings. Day by day Your love provides us every good and perfect thing. We thank You for it all. Amen.


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

Tuesday December 29, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Without sacrifice there is no love-

2-The Bible is not just a book of words for us to read but truths to change our lives-

3-Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves-

4-God will give us the grace if we initiate the action-

5-All of the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A foolish person is a "know it all"-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Abraham was originally an idol worshipper-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The most popular restaurant food is french fries-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-Why was satan in Eden in the form of a snake?

2-Did God create the serpent evil or did satan enter and possess it?

3-Why didn't God warn Adam and Eve about the deceitful serpent?

4-When Adam and Eve were cast out of Eden for their disobedience, did all the animals leave also, including the serpent?

5-If God didn't create the evil serpent, how did it get into Eden?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"Put off thy shoes from thy feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground"?  Acts 7:33

Answer for today  Exodus 3:5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   LUKE 19:37-40

³⁷ As he was coming close to Jerusalem, on the way down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of followers began joyfully shouting praise to God for all the miracles they had seen. ³⁸ They said,

“God bless the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Psalm 118:26
There is peace in heaven and glory to God!”

³⁹ Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell your followers not to say these things.”

⁴⁰ But Jesus answered, “I tell you, if my followers didn’t say these things, then the stones would cry out.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, I pray for an attitude of thankfulness like Paul wrote about where I give thanks in everything. In doing so I deliberately look for the blessings right in the midst of a trial and see beauty where once there was ashes. You also help me to see the everyday blessings others bring to my life in ways that I would otherwise lack; the postman who delivers my mail; the garbage collector who picks up my trash; the employer who provides a paycheck; the medical team that responds to my critical need; the church family that provides loving support during a time of crisis; the faithful family member that keeps vigil until the loved one passes from here to glory. All of these and so much more make up the everyday events of life that make living more loving and memories more lasting. May we be grateful instead of grumbling, givers instead of takers, loving instead of indifferent, and thankful to those who make a positive contribution to our daily living. Amen.

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

Monday December 28, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Forgiveness is a willful choice not just a feeling-

2-Wrinkles are only an indiction of where smiles have been-

3-Be not afraid of moving slowly, be afraid only of standing still-

4-A real friend is a forever friend-

5-When it rains look for the rainbow-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Everyone is the age of their heart-

I'VE LEARNED-Live for your eulogy, not your resume-

DID YOU KNOW-The average American eats 19 pounds of cereal per year-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was the rest of the earth outside of Eden just as we have it now?

2-Were all species of animals, birds, insects, bugs, reptiles, etc in Eden?

3-Did Adam and Eve eat any living thing while in Eden?

4-How long in time was it from Adam and Eve's creation to their disobedience of God's command?

5-Had the Serpent been in Eden from the time all the animals were created?

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things"?   Acts 4:25

Answer for today   Psalm 2:1

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 19:28-36

²⁸ After Jesus said this, he went on toward Jerusalem. ²⁹ As Jesus came near Bethphage and Bethany, towns near the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent out two of his followers. ³⁰ He said, “Go to the town you can see there. When you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here to me. ³¹ If anyone asks you why you are untying it, say that the Master needs it.”

³² The two followers went into town and found the colt just as Jesus had told them. ³³ As they were untying it, its owners came out and asked the followers, “Why are you untying our colt?”
³⁴ The followers answered, “The Master needs it.” ³⁵ So they brought it to Jesus, threw their coats on the colt’s back, and put Jesus on it. ³⁶ As Jesus rode toward Jerusalem, others spread their coats on the road before him.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, too often my heart becomes hard, unpliable, and unmoved because of my stubborn will or due to my own ignorance. My pride convinces me that I know best and I become reckless along the way. I want to trust You as the Master Potter when You break my will to remove my imperfections. Though it is a painful, humbling and deliberate process I invite You to realign my heart’s desires and reshape my will according to Your purpose. As I go through this purifying process help me to stand firm during the testing periods of my life. I want to be a vessel of honor that brings glory to You. In Jesus’ Name I 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 December 27, 20145 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is understanding the cross that should motivate you to follow Jesus-

2-The Bible is a gift to you from the author-

3-Never ask for advice from a pessimist-

4-To be a leader you first must learn to be a servant-

5-Don't make a bridge where there is nothing to cross-

STRANGE THOUGHT-It is hard to go back to Kansas when you have been to Oz-

I'VE LEARNED-Everybody makes mistakes, but only fools repeat them-

DID YOU KNOW-The average American eats 135 pounds of sugar per year-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Adam and Eve understand the long term consequences of disobeying God's command-

2-Adam and Eve were driven out of Eden to another area.  Did they know such a place existed?

3-How large of an area was Eden?

4-How long of a time after Adam was created was Eve created?

5-Was Eden the only paradise on the planet earth?

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"This is the stone which was set at naught of you builders which is become the head of the corner"?       Acts 4:11

Answer for today      Psalm 118:22

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 19:24-27

²⁴ “The king said to the men who were standing by, ‘Take the coin away from this servant and give it to the servant who earned ten coins.’ ²⁵ They said, ‘But sir, that servant already has ten coins.’ ²⁶ The king said, ‘Those who have will be given more, but those who do not have anything will have everything taken away from them. ²⁷ Now where are my enemies who didn’t want me to be king? Bring them here and kill them before me.’”

PRAYER FOR THE DAY   

Father, we look forward with tremendous anticipation to the day You appear in the clouds with power and great glory; as You come to claim Your chosen Bride,  the redeemed and purified. The dead in Christ will arise and be caught up to meet You in the skies as we together exalt and glorify You, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Help us to be faithful and true and to live in glad and patient expectancy of Your appearing as signs of Your coming multiply revealing to the redeemed that the glorious event is drawing closer.

I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART-PEACE IN YOUR SOUL- JOY IN YOUR LIFE-ALWAYS-

Saturday December 26, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Too often we give up on the verge of a miracle-

2-I don't need to understand, I just need to hold his hand-

3-What you believe does make a difference-

4-You can't be friends with a rattle snake-

5-God's children don't deny darkness, they just chose not to live in it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes or for their fancy car but because they sing a song only you can hear-

 

I'VE LEARNED-It is hard to learn from a mistake you don't acknowledge making-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The average American drinks 800 gallons of water per year-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do we as Christians live as we say we believe?

2-Is there anything more detestable than a phony christian?

3-Did God give Adam and Eve wisdom to make the best choices?

4-God told Adam and Eve that if they disobeyed him and ate the fruit from the forbidden tree they would die.  Would they have known what that meant?

5-Prior to Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit, had they seen anything die?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you"?   Acts3:22

Answer for today-    Deuteronomy 18:15

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 19:15-23 

¹⁵ “But the man became king. When he returned home, he said, ‘Call those servants who have my money so I can know how much they earned with it.’
¹⁶ “The first servant came and said, ‘Sir, I earned ten coins with the one you gave me.’ ¹⁷ The king said to the servant, ‘Excellent! You are a good servant. Since I can trust you with small things, I will let you rule over ten of my cities.’
¹⁸ “The second servant said, ‘Sir, I earned five coins with your one.’ ¹⁹ The king said to this servant, ‘You can rule over five cities.’
²⁰ “Then another servant came in and said to the king, ‘Sir, here is your coin which I wrapped in a piece of cloth and hid. ²¹ I was afraid of you, because you are a hard man. You even take money that you didn’t earn and gather food that you didn’t plant.’ ²² Then the king said to the servant, ‘I will condemn you by your own words, you evil servant. You knew that I am a hard man, taking money that I didn’t earn and gathering food that I didn’t plant. ²³ Why then didn’t you put my money in the bank? Then when I came back, my money would have earned some interest.’

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, the angels’ announcement to the shepherds is the same announcement heralded in the hearts of men and women, boys and girls who choose to accept Christ as their Lord, “A Savior has been born to you.” We set Him apart in our hearts from the common, ordinary things of life, for He is the Master of not only the universe, but He chooses to reign in our lives. We’re so grateful for His completed mission on earth where He was rocked in a holy cradle, ridiculed on a hostile cross and restored to His Heavenly throne. “Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace!” dwell in our hearts we pray.  Amen.


TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND-

Friday December 25, 2015 thought for the day

2 At that time, Augustus Caesar sent an order that all people in the countries under Roman rule must list their names in a register. 2 This was the first registration it was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to their own towns to be registered. 4 So Joseph left Nazareth, a town in Galilee, and went to the town of Bethlehem in Judea, known as the town of David. Joseph went there because he was from the family of David. 5 Joseph registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was now pregnant. 6 While they were in Bethlehem, the time came for Mary to have the baby, 7 and she gave birth to her first son. Because there were no rooms left in the inn, she wrapped the baby with pieces of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough.   8 That night, some shepherds were in the fields nearby watching their sheep. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them. The glory of the Lord was shining around them, and they became very frightened. 10 The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a great joy to all the people. 11 Today your Savior was born in the town of David. He is Christ, the Lord. 12 This is how you will know him: You will find a baby wrapped in pieces of cloth and lying in a feeding box.” 13 Then a very large group of angels from heaven joined the first angel, praising God and saying: 14 “Give glory to God in heaven,     And on earth let there be peace among the people who please God.” 15 When the angels left them and went back to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem. Let’s see this thing that has happened which the Lord has told us about.” 16 So the shepherds went quickly and found Mary and Joseph and the baby, who was lying in a feeding trough. 17 When they had seen him, they told what the angels had said about this child. 18 Everyone was amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured these things and continued to think about them. 20 Then the shepherds went back to their sheep, praising God and thanking him for everything they had seen and heard. It had been just as the angel had told them.

Thursday December 24, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We must be tested before we can experience the fullness of god's power-

2-A shepherd will sometimes break a leg of a lamb to keep it close-

3-Strength is produced in private times of discipline-

4-Struggle in prayer or struggle with everything else-

5-The spirit of fear keeps us from going into the promised land-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If I never met you I wouldn't like you.  If I didn't like you, I wouldn't fall in love with you.  If I didn't fall in love with you, I wouldn't miss you.  But I did, I do and I will-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Death and evil are never satisfied-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The average American drinks 600 sodas per year-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is God still good even when your life isn't?

2-God promises to render beauty out of "all things".  Does this mean each and every thing?

3-Is God's definition of good the same as ours?

4-Why is it that so often prayer is like we are talking to thin air, a strange feeling of distance and isolation?

5-Does the word "sanctify" have more than one meaning in scripture?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"The Lord said to my Lord. Sit thou on my right hand"?   Acts 2:34

Answer for today     Psalm 110:1

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 19:11-14

¹¹ As the people were listening to this, Jesus told them a story because he was near Jerusalem and they thought God’s kingdom would appear immediately. ¹² He said: “A very important man went to a country far away to be made a king and then to return home. ¹³ So he called ten of his servants and gave a coin to each servant. He said, ‘Do business with this money until I get back.’ ¹⁴ But the people in the kingdom hated the man. So they sent a group to follow him and say, ‘We don’t want this man to be our king.’

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, the question in the old hymn asks, “What can wash away my sins?” The correct reply is “Nothing but the blood of Jesus.” Only You can take a heart that is bent toward sin and completely turn it toward godliness. Thank You for Your redemptive love, seen in the death and resurrection of Your Son, that forgives my heart of sin. You take away the sinful way of thinking that leads to sinful living and replace it with a spiritual way of thinking that leads to life through Your Spirit. Master, the touch of Your hand empowers me to be transformed into newness of life, for which I will be eternally grateful. Amen.


MAY YOU ALWAY HAVE LOVE TO SHARE, HEALTH TO SPARE AND FRIENDS THAT CARE-

Wednesday December 23, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus loves you for who you are, not what you did or where you come from or what you have-

2-You are never a prisoner of someone you love, only of someone you hate-

3-Jesus says, I want all of you for all of me-

4-If you pause to think you will have cause to thank-

5-God doesn't intervene in our lives to take sides, he does so to take over-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-(spoken by a mother)-I could be an ideal mother if it wasn't for my kids-

 

I'VE LEARNED-It is possible to work hard and still lose everything if the timing is wrong, or the resources to carry it out are not in place-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The average American chews 190 sticks of gum per year-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does God promise us about the pain we go through?

2-Does God always send help when we ask him for it?

3-Why did God call young David to be king and then return him to the sheep pasture?

4-Does the "high road" ever lead over the cliff?

5-At creation, God took a day of rest.  Does he still do that today?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"Thou will not leave my soul in hell, neither will thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption" ?   Acts 2:27

Answer for today     Psalm 16:10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 19:6-10

⁶ Zacchaeus came down quickly and welcomed him gladly. ⁷ All the people saw this and began to complain, “Jesus is staying with a sinner!”
⁸ But Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “I will give half of my possessions to the poor. And if I have cheated anyone, I will pay back four times more.”
⁹ Jesus said to him, “Salvation has come to this house today, because this man also belongs to the family of Abraham. ¹⁰ The Son of Man came to find lost people and save them.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, You have placed Your children in a world where people push and shove to be first. Because of their self-importance they clamor for recognition and will stop at nothing until they get what they want in life, good or bad. But You’ve called us to view life from a perspective that considers others as important as ourselves. We are to have a humble attitude that puts You first, others second and ourselves last in everything we do. In our humanity this is impossible, but as we are being transformed into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, we become more like Him. Our love and consideration for others grow and we apply the golden rule to our lives where we do to others as we would have them do to us. May this relationship rule guide us as we make decisions that affect others and us.  Help us to have the mind of Christ in all that we do.  Amen.


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

Tuesday December 22, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God often lets us experience our need before coming to our rescue-

2-Failure is an event not a person-

3-Yesterday ended with last night-

4-Yesterday's sins should not keep us from doing what God wants us to do today-

5-Don't be enslaved by something you have outgrown-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Ever notice how ignorance picks up confidence as it goes along-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The trouble you face today is training you to be strong for the more difficult situations you will face in the future-

 

DID YOU KNOW-During your lifetime, you will eat sixty thousand pounds of food-the weight of six elephants-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Mary ride a donkey to Bethlehem or did she really have to walk?

2-Can you be a christian without being a disciple?

3-Is pleasure all by itself a sign of God's approval or blessing?

4-Prior to building the ark, what kind of work did Noah do for a living?

5-When we are going through a storm in our life did Jesus promise to deliver us or to go through it with us?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved"   Acts 2:25

Answer for today     Psalm16:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 19:1-5

19 Jesus was going through the city of Jericho. ² A man was there named Zacchaeus, who was a very important tax collector, and he was wealthy. ³ He wanted to see who Jesus was, but he was not able because he was too short to see above the crowd. ⁴ He ran ahead to a place where Jesus would come, and he climbed a sycamore tree so he could see him. ⁵ When Jesus came to that place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down! I must stay at your house today.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we praise You and give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy and most especially the freedom to worship You. But we know that there are many regions in our world where Christians are persecuted and suffer martyrdom at the hands of those who are enemies of the cross.  We lift them up to You in prayer and ask that You will give them supernatural strength and unyielding resolve to stand up for You in the face of evil surroundings and conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel.  May they not return evil for evil, but rather good for evil.  Though wicked men may destroy the flesh, they cannot rob the soul of inner peace and the uncompromising determination to “stand firm unto the end.” Sustain those who have endured the painful loss of loved ones as well as those whose family members are being held captive and are presently enduring persecution.  May You be glorified in the midst of these horribly adverse circumstances and may souls be saved for the kingdom.  In the name of Jesus we pray.  Amen.

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

Monday December 21, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If what you are doing is not working, stop doing it-

2-What you need to receive give away-

3-Could it be that God permits his children to struggle in order to keep them strong-

4-The christian life was never intended to be a walk through a rose garden-

5-Bead has to be eaten to do any good-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Happiness is a direction, not a place-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Profession does not always mean possession-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Eating chocolate was once considered a temptation of the devil-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Jesus said "Love your enemies....pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute".  Is this a command from Jesus for us to follow or an ideal that can't actually be practiced in real life?

2-Does the Bible tell us to resist temptation?  We are told to resist the devil.

3-The key to overcoming temptation is not to push back.  It is to refocus on something else-

4-If faith moves mountains, does doubt create them?

5-What does it mean to hold God's blessings with an open hand?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord comes".    Acts 2:20

Answer for today     Joel 2:31

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY       Luke 18:40-43

⁴⁰ Jesus stopped and ordered the blind man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, ⁴¹ “What do you want me to do for you?”

He said, “Lord, I want to see.”
⁴² Jesus said to him, “Then see. You are healed because you believed.”
⁴³ At once the man was able to see, and he followed Jesus, thanking God. All the people who saw this praised God.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, when I’m distracted from my goal or tempted to withdraw from the spiritual race, impress the following truth upon my heart. It’s not the one who runs the swiftest nor the one who shines for a day, but the one who endures to the end, the same shall be saved. May I strive for the goal, pass the test of endurance, and be found faithful even as I draw my last breath. It is only by Your grace, through my surrendered will, that I can accomplish this. 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 December 20, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you don't deal with your failures, your failures will make fun of your successes-

2-People need to be most loved when they deserve it the least-

3-While pain is unavoidable misery is optional-

4-If God sends you a storm, he will also navigate your vessel-

5-The place to find what you lost is where you left it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Calories are tiny creatures that live inside your closet and sew your clothes a little bit tighter every night-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Cherubim are an order of powerful angelic beings created to glorify God-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Less than 3 percent of Nestle's sales are for chocolate-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What are "the things of the world"?  

 2-Can a christian have both the things of God and the things of the world-

3-The early Christians lived under a completely different set of principles and values than the rest of the people.  Is it still true today?

4-Why are Christians today often accused of being money hungry and hyper critical in their Christian living?

5-At no other time in the history of Christianity did love so characterize the church as it did in the first century.  How is it characterized today?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams"?      Acts 2:17

Answer for today    Joel 2:28

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 18:35-39

³⁵ As Jesus came near the city of Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging. ³⁶ When he heard the people coming down the road, he asked, “What is happening?”

³⁷ They told him, “Jesus, from Nazareth, is going by.”
³⁸ The blind man cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
³⁹ The people leading the group warned the blind man to be quiet. But the blind man shouted even more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Jesus, we want others to view the message of reconciliation as it is lived out in our lives and in our daily conversation. Because You reconciled us to the Father through Your sacrificial death on the cross we want to see others experience this wondrous reconciliation when we were snatched from the evil one and transported into the Kingdom of God. What great joy it is to share this message with others, see them respond to Your Spirit, and take them alongside us in this journey of grace.  Keep us faithful in proclaiming the Good News. Amen.


I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART-PEACE IN YOUR SOUL- JOY IN YOUR LIFE-ALWAYS-

Saturday December 19, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You become what you think and what you think becomes reality-

2-What you laugh at says who you are-

3-What you might have been is still possible-

4-No one ever learned to walk by instruction-

5-Only God can take what is wrong and make it right-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If life isn't worth living, what else can you do with it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Money has a strange power to lead people into sin-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Five jelly flavors that flopped-celery, coffee, cola, apple and chocolate-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is forgiveness fair?

2-is forgiveness a selfish thing to do in that you give forgiveness to keep you own heart free from the poison of bitterness?

3-Jesus asked his father to forgive the people who were crucifying him.  Did he?

4-Did God create humans with a natural inclination to do the wrong things? 

5-What is the number one question you have for God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein"?      Acts 1:20

Answer for today       Psalm 69:25

 

SCRIPT

³¹ Then Jesus took the twelve apostles aside and said to them, “We are going to Jerusalem. Everything the prophets wrote about the Son of Man will happen. ³² He will be turned over to those who are evil. They will laugh at him, insult him, spit on him, ³³ beat him with whips, and kill him. But on the third day, he will rise to life again.” ³⁴ The apostles did not understand this; the meaning was hidden from them, and they did not realize what was said.

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 18:31-34

³¹ Then Jesus took the twelve apostles aside and said to them, “We are going to Jerusalem. Everything the prophets wrote about the Son of Man will happen. ³² He will be turned over to those who are evil. They will laugh at him, insult him, spit on him, ³³ beat him with whips, and kill him. But on the third day, he will rise to life again.” ³⁴ The apostles did not understand this; the meaning was hidden from them, and they did not realize what was said.

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, You are the Master Pruner who is growing me into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus Christ. As I remain in the Vine You assure me that I will bear much fruit lasting far beyond one season. When I consider the fruit You want to grow in me I recognize that it is all based on character traits seen in the Son. Help me to respond in accordance to the pruning knife of the Word of God as it penetrates my soul, judging the very thoughts and attitudes of my heart. Cut out that which hinders my growth and submerge me in that which will make me flourish making me fruitful for the Kingdom of God here and for the eternal Kingdom of heaven.  Amen.


TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND-

 

Friday December 18, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Once fear is removed, peace quickly fills the vacuum-

2-Ministry is a believer's calling, not a name for religious activity-

3-We fall the way we lean-

4-You cannot get ahead while you're getting even-

5-Fear means you are trusting more in yourself than in God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The longer you wait to do something that you have decided to do, the less probability of you actually doing it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Empty threats backfire-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Ice cream was originally made without sugar and eggs-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would Jesus have attended synagogue with his disciples?

2-What does the Bible mean saying "For all have sinned and missed the glory of God"?

3-Did Jesus feel limited (time and space) when he lived on earth?

4-Did Jesus ever harm anyone?

5-What is the evidence of being a peace maker?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-:A bone of him shall not be broken" ?       John 19:36

Answer for today    Exodus 12:46

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 18:26-30

²⁶ When the people heard this, they asked, “Then who can be saved?”
²⁷ Jesus answered, “The things impossible for people are possible for God.”
²⁸ Peter said, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.”
²⁹ Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, all those who have left houses, wives, brothers, parents, or children for the kingdom of God ³⁰ will get much more in this life. And in the age that is coming, they will have life forever

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, I want to be Your hand extended to others in need. Help me not to turn the other way or to expect someone else to be Your messenger of compassion and care.  I want to seek out those who need a kind touch, an attentive ear, or just another person sitting beside them.  May I be sensitive to others in need and may I also be sensitive to Your leading. We also thank you for the blessedness of resting in Your everlasting arms.  Amen.


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

Thursday December 17, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Often, the more you get of what you want, the less you want of what you get-

2-No one finds a real deep communion with God until he has meet adversity and been forced to a point that he is broken, utterly helpless before God-

3-What we give to God is never lost and what we withhold is never gained-

4-For those who grieve, God gives beauty instead of ashes, gladness instead of mourning and praise instead of despair-

5-It is doubtful if the majority have ever been right-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The easiest way to find a lost item is to buy its replacement-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Don't let those who take advantage of your generosity stop you from being generous-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The most popular flavor of ice cream is vanilla-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-The Bible says "there is a sin that does not lead to death".  What is it?

2-The Bible says "anyone born of God does not continue to sin".  Does this mean the christian never sins?

3-Who is the "chosen lady and her children" that is referred to in II John?

4-What synagogue did Jesus normally attend?

5-Would Jesus have attended a synagogue every Saturday?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book- "They shall look on him whom they pierced"?  John 19:37

Answer for today    Zechariah 12:10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     LUKE 18:22-25

²² When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “There is still one more thing you need to do. Sell everything you have and give it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.” ²³ But when the man heard this, he became very sad, because he was very rich.

²⁴ Jesus looked at him and said, “It is very hard for rich people to enter the kingdom of God. ²⁵ It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we are challenged in Scripture to be filled with the Spirit speaking to ourselves with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.  This heavenly language brings Scripture to our hearts and makes us one with You even in the midst of our busy schedule.  It is from the abundance of being filled with Your spirit that we overflow with heavenly music and psalm, even in the midst of hard and unfair situations in our lives. May praise and thanksgiving be the resounding theme from our hearts on this day and everyday!  In Your name, Jesus, we pray.  Amen.


MAY YOU ALWAY HAVE LOVE TO SHARE, HEALTH TO SPARE AND FRIENDS THAT CARE-

Wednesday December 16, 2015 thught for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God does things for you in order to do things in you in order to do things with you-

2-You can't come from where you haven't been-

3-Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life-

4-People who are hurting don't need a tongue lashing, they need a tender touch-

5-Hurt people hurt people-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Life is short, smile while you still have teeth-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Three things in life are important-1-The first is to be kind, 2-The second is to be king, 3-The third is to be kind-

 

DID YOU KNOW-When honey is swallowed, it enters the blood stream within a period of twenty minutes-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is everything subject to Jesus?

2-The Bible says "on the seventh day God rested from all his work"  Was creation work for God?  I thought God spoke the universe into existence.

3-Should we boldly or with hesitancy approach God in prayer?

4-Is all talking to God, prayer?

5-What does the Bible mean saying "our God is a consuming fire"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"They hated me without a cause"     John 15:25

Answer for today       Psalm 35:19

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Luke 18:18-21

¹⁸ A certain leader asked Jesus, “Good Teacher, what must I do to have life forever?”

¹⁹ Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? Only God is good. ²⁰ You know the commands: ‘You must not be guilty of adultery. You must not murder anyone. You must not steal. You must not tell lies about your neighbor. Honor your father and mother.''
²¹ But the leader said, “I have obeyed all these commands since I was a boy.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Lord, You know the spiritual pulse of our heart. The allurement to go with the popular and trendy way of thinking is ever before us.  This is especially true since we’re barraged with these kinds of messages each day. Some of our readers are subjected daily to these same messages in their own families.  Help us to be intentional in taking a bold stand as we go against the waves of humanism and false religious systems.  May our love and devotion to You rise up and overtake any fear or intimidation that would otherwise paralyze our witness in settings where Your name is not revered. As believers we no longer belong to this world so we will never find a comfortable place here.  Give us grace and endurance to be a faithful witness in this world even when hated and maligned by others.  In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


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