Wednesday August 31, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-They who kneel to pray will not stumble-

2-Love that goes upward is worship, love that goes outward is affection, love that stoops is grace-

3-Romance is seeking perfection, love is forgiving faults-

4-Money doesn't change people it only unmasks them-

5-Courage is putting your fears aside and doing what needs to be done-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-After a certain age, if you say something outrageous everyone will think it is cute.  Take advantage of it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Love yourself wholeheartedly-

 

DID YOU KNOW-During WW2, America tried to train bats to drop bombs-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would you steal food to keep your children from going hungry?

2-Is the church looking for conformists rather than individual thinkers?

3-Why do we think someone is unbiblical when they do not agree with our theology?

4-Can we ever give ourselves completely to God?

5-How can we be assured the Bible is God's word to us?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-"Mordecai the Jew was second in importance to King Xerxes, and he was the most important man among the Jewish people. His fellow Jews respected him very much, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the safety of all the Jewish people" is the last verse of what book of the Bible?

Answer for today     Esther

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Isaiah 53:4-5

⁴ But he took our suffering on him
    And felt our pain for us.
    We saw his suffering
    And thought God was punishing him.
⁵ But he was wounded for the wrong we did;
    He was crushed for the evil we did.
   The punishment, which made us well, was given to him,
    And we are healed because of his wounds.

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I know you came primarily for our spiritual healing, but I also know that during your earthly ministry you brought physical healing.  So,  I want to affirm to you that I thank you for both.

 

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

Tuesday August 30, 2016 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When you are overcome with fear you are getting away from God's truth-

2-Only two things go into eternity-people and God's word-

3-All I want is a little more than I will ever get-

4-Man's impossibility is God's possibility-

5-My life may not be easy but I must go on-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you are lavishly praised, enjoy the taste but don't swallow it whole-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Trust yourself confidently-

 

DID YOU KNOW-During WW 2, the Navajo language was used successfully as a code by the United States-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can we criticize someone when we have not walked in their shoes?

2-Is it true the more we give ourselves to God, the more we have to give to others?

3-Is it possible to give too much tithe/offerings?

4-When we criticize others, are we judging them?

5-Should tithe always be paid first even if it means other things are left unpaid?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-"My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus" is the last verse in what book of the Bible?

Answer          1 Corinthians

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     James 5:16

¹⁶ Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so God can heal you. When a believing person prays, great things happen.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for bringing into my life people who have helped me heal.  Use me as an instrument of healing in  the lives of others.

 

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

Monday August 29, 2016 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Did it ever occur to you that nothing ever occurs to God?    

2-Born once to die twice, born twice to die once-

3-Sorrow is the price of love-

4-Try for perfection and be satisfied with  the best you can do-

5-Laughter is a noisy smile-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If evolution is true, why do mothers still only have one pair of hands?

 

I'VE LEARNED-Bless yourself abundantly-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Prior to WW 2, when guards were posted at the fence, anyone could wander right up to the front door of the white house.

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does God ever appear to not make sense?

2-How can we know Gods will and not read the Bible?

3-Can sin be defined aside from the Bible?

4-Can we spiritualize all of our problems?

5-Is the church more concerned with preserving the faith than saving the lost?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-"The Lord All-Powerful says, ‘On that day I will take you, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, my servant,’ says the Lord, ‘and I will make you important like my signet ring, because I have chosen you!’ says the Lord All-Powerful” is the last verse of what book of the Bible?

Answer for today    Haggai

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Isaiah 61:1-3

The Lord God has put his Spirit in me,
    Because the Lord has appointed me to tell the good news to the poor.
    He has sent me to comfort those whose hearts are broken,
To tell the captives they are free,
    And to tell the prisoners they are released.
² He has sent me to announce the time when the Lord will show his kindness
    And the time when our God will punish evil people.
He has sent me to comfort all those who are sad
³ and to help the sorrowing people of Jerusalem.
I will give them a crown to replace their ashes,
    And the oil of gladness to replace their sorrow,
    And clothes of praise to replace their spirit of sadness.
Then they will be called Trees of Goodness,
    Trees planted by the Lord to show his greatness.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you that your love is the cure for the brokenness in my life.  Thank you for the hope and comfort I find in that truth-

 

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 August 28, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Be careful of what you do with the best you have-

2-People may forget how fast you did a job but they will remember how well you did it-

3-The business of life is not business but living-

4-To become perfect, follow the advice you give to others-

5-All wise men share one thing in common, the ability to listen-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-It is hard to gain a toe hold if you are acting like a heel-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Balance yourself harmoniously-

 

DID YOU KNOW-During WW 1, cigarettes were handed out to soldiers along with their rations-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do we live like we would rather have Jesus?

2-Why do we rarely take a stand against social sins?

3-What have we accepted as truth that is not part of the Bible?

4-Are faith and trust the same?

5-If we don't read the Bible how will we know right from wrong?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-" The children of your chosen sister greet you" is the last verse of what book of the Bible?

Answer for the day    2 John

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Galatians 3:22-24

²² Instead, the Scriptures showed that the whole world is bound by sin. This was so the promise would be given through faith to people who believe in Jesus Christ.

²³ Before this faith came, we were all held prisoners by the law. We had no freedom until God showed us the way of faith that was coming. ²⁴ In other words, the law was our guardian leading us to Christ so that we could be made right with God through faith.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you that I am no longer a prisoner to sin and that my eternal inheritance is secure in you-

 

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

Saturday August 27, 2016 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Life is like taking a shower, one wrong turn and you wind up in hot water-

2-Even if you are on the right track you will get run over if you just sit there-

3-Love is  a game that two can play and both can win- 

4-People look intelligent when they wear glasses but for some it is only an optical illusion-

5-The chains of habit are usually too small to be felt until they are too strong to be broken-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Wealthy people miss out on one of life's greatest thrills----making the last car payment-

I'VE LEARNED-Treat yourself generously-

DID YOU KNOW-During world war 1, almost fourteen million people died in battle-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can agape love be shown by non Christians?

2-Are things right because the Bible says so or does the Bible say so because things are right-

3-Is what the Bible calls our "heart" really our mind?

4-Is there really power in the name of Jesus?

5-Does it matter what name we use in our prayers-Jesus-God-Savior-Lord-Father-?

BIBLE TRIVIA-"The Lord God is my strength.
    He makes me like a deer that does not stumble
    So I can walk on the steep mountains"

Is the last verse of what book of the "Bible?

Answer for today     Habakkuk

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY       Colossians 1:9-10

⁹ Because of this, since the day we heard about you, we have continued praying for you, asking God that you will know fully what he wants. We pray that you will also have great wisdom and understanding in spiritual things ¹⁰ so that you will live the kind of life that honors and pleases the Lord in every way. You will produce fruit in every good work and grow in the knowledge of God.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, thank you for the powerful gift of prayer-

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 August 26, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Back seat drivers and dinner table cooks are one in the same-

2-Most trees take 5 years to produce nuts, but not the family tree-

3-You know you are grown up when you no longer have things stored at your parents home-

4-It is not so much the load you carry as it is how you carry it-

5-Keep your words soft and sweet for you never know when you may have to eat them-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Complaining is accusing God of not doing it right-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Forgive yourself completely-

 

DID YOU KNOW-There is enough stone in the Great Wall of China to build an eight foot wall encircling the globe at the equator-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is it that the more we do for someone the more we like them?

2-How important is it to reach the "right" people with the gospel?

3-Why do we so soon forget what God has done for us?

4-Are we all "prodigal sons" in some way?

5-Can we be reconciled to God and not be reconciled to our brother?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-"He boldly preached about the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ, and no one stopped him"  is the last verse of what book of the Bible?

Answer for today      Acts

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Galatians 4:4-6

⁴ But when the right time came, God sent his Son who was born of a woman and lived under the law. ⁵ God did this so he could buy freedom for those who were under the law and so we could become his children.

⁶ Since you are God’s children, God sent the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, and the Spirit cries out, “Father.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you that I really do matter to you!

 

I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR STRUGGLE, PEACE IN YOUR PAIN, AND VICTORY IN YOUR VALLEY-

Thursday August 25, 2016 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Happiness makes up for in depth what it lacks in length-

2-The cost of living is as it has always been-25% more than you earn-

3-Parent is someone who has given a lecture on nutrition to a kid who has grown 6'4" by eating potato chips-

4-Hindsight is always 20/20-

5-Advice is more acceptable if it doesn't interfere with our plans-

STRANGE THOUGHT-The great thing about being in a small town is that when you don't know what you are doing, someone else does-

I'VE LEARNED-Value yourself joyfully-

DID YOU KNOW-The great wall of China, which is more than 4,000 miles long, took more than 1,700 years to build-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is it so many Christians are so critical?

2-Should we ever give out of duty rather than love?

3-Why does the "joy of our salvation" tend to fade out?

4-Does unwavering faith guarantee answers to our prayers?

5-How can we turn doubts into victory?

BIBLE TRIVIA-"¹¹ Then shouldn't I show concern for the great city Nineveh, which has more than one hundred twenty thousand people who do not know right from wrong, and many animals, too” is the last verse of what book of the bible?

Answer for today     Jonah

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Colossians 1:16

¹⁶ Through his power all things were made—things in heaven and on earth, things seen and unseen, all powers, authorities, lords, and rulers. All things were made through Christ and for Christ.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, thank you that you are ever present, regardless what the circumstances of my life, and that you are always working out your good plan for me.

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

Wednesday August 24, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Never run from God's guidance-

2-When in doubt, don't-

3-Truth doesn't hurt unless it ought to-

4-The choices we make in life depend on what attitudes we take toward Jesus-

5-Toot your own horn and people will avoid you-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I know that you believe that you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize what you heard is not what I meant-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Sometimes my age is very inappropriate for my behavior-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The Chinese ideogram for "trouble" depicts two women living under one roof-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do we deserve God's mercy or justice?

2-Do you find the gift when you find the giver or do you find the giver when you find the gift?

3-Is the lack of emphasis the same as de-emphasis?

4-Who are the best Christians?

5-What would happen to us if we looked at other people through the eyes of Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-"Moses had great power, and he did great and wonderful things for all the Israelites to see" is the last verse of what book of the Bible?

Answer for today    Deuteronomy

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Revelation 21:6-7

⁶ The One on the throne said to me, “It is finished. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give free water from the spring of the water of life to anyone who is thirsty. ⁷ Those who win the victory will receive this, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY-

Father, I am grateful your love and your faithfulness endure forever-

 

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

Tuesday August 23, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There is no force as strong as perseverance-

2-Opportunity is another word for crises-

3-Believe you can do it and you will-

4-Worship is giving to God the best he has given you-

5-Never run ahead of God's guidance-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Anytime you have a 50/50 chance of getting something right, there is a 90% chance you will get it wrong-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Accept yourself, gracefully-

 

DID YOU KNOW-All office holders in the Roman Empire were obliged to wear a certain white toga for a period of one year before the election-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is God only a prayer away?

2-Is our salvation free or does it cost us something?

3-Is freedom really free?

4-What is the greatest praise we can give to God?

5-What is more important-What we say to God or what he says to us?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-"A wise person will know these things,
    And an understanding person will take them to heart.
The Lord’s ways are right.
    Good people live by following them,
    But those who turn against God die because of them"

Is the last verse of what book of the Bible?

Answer for the day    Hosea

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Psalm 37:18-19

¹⁸ The Lord watches over the lives of the innocent,
    And their reward will last forever.
¹⁹ They will not be ashamed when trouble comes.
    They will be full in times of hunger.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you that you have the power to keep me secure regardless of the circumstances of my life-

 

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

Monday August 22, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-True faith in God sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible-

2-Fruit bearing is always the result of an intimate relationship with God-

3-When you  truly love God, guilt is released-

4-When you really understand the truth, fear is removed-

5-God, help us to be as sensitive to one another as you are to us-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Advice is like castor oil, easy to give but very hard to take-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Be yourself, truthfully-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In ancient Rome, it was considered  a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is prayer sometimes a quick fix?

2-Can we pray for God to deliver us from a problem that is of our own making?

3-When we pray, should we seek the gift or the giver?

4-Is God hard to find if you sincerely seek him?

5-How can you pray when you have no words to say?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-"Then Job died; he was old and had lived many years" is the last verse of  what book of the Bible?

Answer for today    Job

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Galatians 3:26-29

^26-27 You were all baptized into Christ, and so you were all clothed with Christ. This means that you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. ²⁸ In Christ, there is no difference between Jew and Greek, slave and free person, male and female. You are all the same in Christ Jesus. ²⁹ You belong to Christ, so you are Abraham’s descendants. You will inherit all of God’s blessings because of the promise God made to Abraham.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Thank you father that my heavenly inheritance is secure in Jesus-

 

Sunday August 21, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There is more to obedience than conforming to standards-

2-God's limitless resources meet our endless needs-

3-Faith is a requirement of prayer-

4-Faith must act if it is to work-

5-Faith is more than a noun, it is a verb-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you have a job without aggravation, you don't have a job-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Be firm less often and affirm more often-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The  Pantheon is the largest building from ancient Rome that survives intact-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it hard to show compassion?

2-What is mean by "praying through"?

3-Is tithing old testament (under law) or new testament (under grace)?

4-Does God ever say "okay, let's see if you really meant it when you said I love you Lord"?

5-What are we willing to do to see our prayers answered?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-"I will plant my people on their land, and they will not be pulled out again from the land which I have given them,” says the Lord your God" is the last verse of what book of the Bible?

Answer for today     Amos

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     2 Corinthians 5:17

¹⁷ If anyone belongs to Christ, there is a new creation. The old things have gone; everything is made new!

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Thank you Father for transforming me into a new creation-

 

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

Saturday August 20, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-I have no greater joy than to know my children walk with the Lord-

2-I love you not only for what you are but for what I am when I am with you-

3-When I count my blessings, your name always comes up-

4-Beware of anything that competes with loyalty to God-

5-To be righteous demands obedience from the heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The surest way to save face is to keep the lower part shut-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Do more hugging and less tugging-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In ancient Greece, women counted their age from the date they were were married-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does having wealth make you less sensitive to those in need?

2-Is it unchristian to become self sufficient?

3-Have we as a culture given up our responsibility to those in need to governmental agencies?

4-Do we see those in need as less fortunate rather than as brothers and sisters?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-"By saying they have that “knowledge,” some have missed the true faith. Grace be with you" is the last verse of what book of the Bible?

answer for today      1 Timothy

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY        Hebrews 6:17-18

¹⁷ God wanted to prove that his promise was true to those who would get what he promised. And he wanted them to understand clearly that his purposes never change, so he made an oath. ¹⁸ These two things cannot change: God cannot lie when he makes a promise, and he cannot lie when he makes an oath. These things encourage us who came to God for safety. They give us strength to hold on to the hope we have been given.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY-

 

Thank you father that you are holy, your word is unchanging and unchangeable and my status as your child is secure-

 

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 August 19, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Humility is such an elusive virtue for once you think you have it you've lost it-

2-Jesus doesn't give us hope by changing our situation, he gives us hope by giving us himself-

3-The gap between advice and help is very wide-

4-Live in the joy of being loved-

5-If your mind goes blank, please turn off the sound-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Everyone knows they are dying but no one thinks they are dying-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Run through more fields and gaze at more stars-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In 290 BC, Aristarchus was the first Greek astronomer to suggest the sun was the center of the solar system-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the way we treat others the way we treat Jesus?

2-Do we have to put ourselves down to magnify Jesus?

3-Can God change my will?

4-Why do bad things happen to good people?

5-How do we know when we have become materialistic minded?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-"My brothers and sisters, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen" is the last verse of what book of the Bible?

Answer for today         Galatians

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      2 Corinthians 1:20-22

²⁰ The yes to all of God’s promises is in Christ, and through Christ we say yes to the glory of God. ²¹ Remember, God is the One who makes you and us strong in Christ. God made us his chosen people. ²² He put his mark on us to show that we are his, and he put his Spirit in our hearts to be a guarantee for all he has promised.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Thank you father for your grace that never fails-

 

I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR STRUGGLE, PEACE IN YOUR PAIN, AND VICTORY IN YOUR VALLEY-

Wednesday August 17, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Your death never takes God by surprise for no one lives one day more or less than God intends-

2-Even though we don't understand God's actions we can trust his heart-

3-God knows the way to get you home and only God made a way for you to get there safely-

4-Every mountain has it's valley-

5-If humility precedes an event then confidence may follow-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I don't trip over things, I do random gravity checks-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Take more hikes and fly more kites-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Cleopatra married two of her brothers

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do we really believe that God loves our neighbor?

2-Do our friends know how to come to God?

3-Do we believe "Jesus never fails"?

4-What is the proof of your receiving salvation?

5-How do you know for sure you love God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-"This is what Cyrus king of Persia says:The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, and he has appointed me to build a Temple for him at Jerusalem in Judah. Now may the Lord your God be with all of you who are his people. You are free to go to Jerusalem"is the last verse of what book of the Bible?

Answer for today        2 Chronicles

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Jeremiah 29:11-13

¹¹ I say this because I know what I am planning for you,” says the Lord. “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future. ¹² Then you will call my name. You will come to me and pray to me, and I will listen to you. ¹³ You will search for me. And when you search for me with all your heart, you will find me!

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Thank you father for listening to my heart.

 

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

Tsuesday August 16, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The success of the christian life is not measured by the level of human effort applied-

2-We are not sent to battle for God but to be used of God in his battles-

3-Never ask the advice of another about anything God makes you decide before him-

4-We can't change the process of getting older but we can change our attitude about it-

5-On the days you don't feel close to God trust your faith not your feelings-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The things that come to those who wait will be the things left by those who got their first-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Care to know less and know to care more-

 

DID YOU KNOW- Egyptian hieroglyph for one hundred thousand is a tadpole-

 

FIVE THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-What is the ultimate test of faith?

2-Is prayer your speaking to God or God communicating to you?

3-Do you have to experience Christianity before you can understand it?

4-Will God tell you his plan for you before you stop doing our own?

5-If once we have been anointed for healing should we continue to pray for healing?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-" So, dear children, keep yourselves away from false gods" is the last verse of what book of the bible?

Answer for today   1 John

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Hebrews 13:20-21

 I pray that the God of peace will give you every good thing you need so you can do what he wants. God raised from the dead our Lord Jesus, the Great Shepherd of the sheep, because of the blood of his death. His blood began the eternal agreement that God made with his people. I pray that God will do in us what pleases him, through Jesus Christ, and to him be glory forever and ever. Amen

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, sometimes I've thought and acted like pleasing you is all up to me.  Thank  you for today's reminder that I am well pleasing in your sight because of Jesus and that you are doing the hard work of making me more like him.

 

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

Monday August 15, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Compassion is feeling the hurt of another-

2-Obedience is not agreeing with God's will, it is doing it-

3-Living by faith is not substituting for facts-

4-To live by faith is to focus on God-

5-Living the life of faith is not a mater of trying harder, it is a matter of focus-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you don't know where you are going you will probably end up somewhere else-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Do less correcting and more connecting-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The Egyptian city of Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would we recognize the voice of God if he chose to speak to us?

2-Are Christians slow to forgive the wrongs of others?

3-How do you know when you have peace?

4-How can a christian talk about the lost without tears in their eyes?

5-What does it take to turn an indifferent christian into one who cares?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-"There are many other things Jesus did. If every one of them were written down, I suppose the whole world would not be big enough for all the books that would be written" is the last verse of what book of the Bible?

Answer for today     John

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Matthew 26:27-29

²⁷ Then Jesus took a cup and thanked God for it and gave it to the followers. He said, “Every one of you drink this. ²⁸ This is my blood which is the new agreement that God makes with his people. This blood is poured out for many to forgive their sins. ²⁹ I tell you this: I will not drink of this fruit of the vine again until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”

 

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, life isn't always easy.  Sometimes I feel I have every right to be ungrateful for the hard times.  But you weren't.  So, on my dark days, when endurance is hard, teach me to, like you, look ahead and know that one day the pain will all be worth it-

 

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 August 14, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Where your treasure is there your heart is also-

2-Life in Christ is free but it is not cheap-

3-To witness is to "pass the salt"-

4-Get in the habit of saying "Speak Lord"-

5-Attitudes shape all the directions of our lives-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You can't hit a target you don't see-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Finger paint more and point the finger less-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Pharaoh Ramses II died in 1225 BC.  At the time of his death, he had fathered 111 sons and 67 daughters

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why do Christians need to be motivated?

2-Why do many Christians have to be begged to participate in a church program?

3-Can a group of people know God's will or is it just for individuals?

4-Why are we impatient with long prayers?

5-Do people want a Savior but not a Lord?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-"These are the commands the Lord gave to Moses at Mount Sinai for the people of Israel" is the last verse of what book of the Bible?

Answer for today       Leviticus

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Jeremiah 31:31,33

³¹ “Look, the time is coming,” says the Lord,
    “when I will make a new agreement
With the people of Israel
    And the people of Judah.
³³ “This is the agreement I will make
    With the people of Israel at that time,” says the Lord:
“I will put my teachings in their minds
    And write them on their hearts.
I will be their God,
    And they will be my people.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, sometimes it seems that the harder I try to obey, the more I fail.  Thank you that your faithfulness, not mine, makes me and keeps me your child.

 

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