Friday September 30, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-He who stuffeth-----puffeth-

2-You cannot build character and courage by taking away initiative and independence-

3-The highest reward for ones toil is not what one gets for it but what one becomes by it-

4-If you find a path with no obstacles it probably doesn't lead anywhere-

5-Take time to think--it is the source of power

   Take time to read--it is the fountain of wisdom

   Take time to pray--it is the greatest power on earth-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If swimming is so good for your figure, how do you explain whales?

 

I'VE LEARNED-Failure is not the opposite of success, it is a part of success-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In Ethiopia, both males and females of the Surma tribes shave their heads as a mark of beauty-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why are Christians critical of their brethren who have blind spots in their faith?

2-Can you be joyful christian and not be a giver?

3-Is praying enough?

4-What does it mean to "take up your cross and follow me"?

5-Is their such a thing as a "radical" or "fanatical" christian?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 11:4 "But what answer did God give Elijah? He said, “But I have left seven thousand people in Israel who have never bowed down before Baal".  This New testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today      1 Kings

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    1 John 4:16

¹⁶ And so we know the love that God has for us, and we trust that love. God is love. Those who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I want to abide in you.  I don't want to just squeeze you into my life, I want you to be my life.  Teach me to acknowledge you in all my ways.

 

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

Thursday September 29, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Hostility or conflict usually grows out of deep hurt-

2-There is no change without confrontation-

3-Bitterness grows out of self pity-

4-We talk about those things that meet our needs-

5-Taste makes waist-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When you look through plain glass you see people but if you cover it with silver you stop seeing others and see only yourself-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Become richer instantly, desire less-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Pirates thought having an earring would improve their eyesight-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can we ever have more of anything than what we are supposed to have?

2-What is the most important thing we can do for God?

3-Does God love me enough to let me choose to go to hell?

4-Why do Christians shoot their wounded?

5-What is true discipleship?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 11:3  “Lord,” he said, “they have killed your prophets, and they have destroyed your altars. I am the only prophet left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.  This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

answer for today   1 Kings

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Mark 12:29-30

Jesus answered, “The most important command is this: ‘Listen, people of Israel! The Lord our God is the only Lord. ³⁰ Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

  Father, help me to love you with my entire being, as you deserve.

 

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

Wednesday September 28, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The way to great faith is through great trials-

2-It is my responsibility to love my spouse, it is God's responsibility to make them good-

3-One great use of words is to hide our thoughts-

4-Grandchildren complete life's circle of love-

5-All the fine compliments and all the good wishes will never replace help with  the dishes-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-How can there be self help groups-

 

I'VE LEARNED-There is a place that you can fill-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Olive oil was used for washing the body in the ancient Mediterranean world-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What did Jesus have to say about the survival of the family?

2-How do you put on "the whole armor of God"?

3-Is faith a shield or a sword?

4-How do you give the intangible to God?

5-Are faith and hope based on the same thing?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 10:21 “All day long I stood ready to accept people who disobey and are stubborn.”   This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for the day    Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Psalm 68:19-20

¹⁹ Praise the Lord, God our Savior,
    Who helps us every day. Selah
²⁰ Our God is a God who saves us;
    The Lord God saves us from death.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, draw my heart into deep communion with you.  I want to stay close to you, knowing you better each day, and resting in your favor-

 

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

 

Tuesday September 27, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is around a dinner table that friends perceive best the warmth of being together-

2-Only God can count the apples in one seed-

3-Don't be afraid to hope-

4- A-person never comes in last when they put God first-

5-Faith is the souls intake, love is the souls outlet-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure-

 

I'VE LEARNED-There is someone who would miss you if you were gone-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In the marriage ceremony of the ancient Inca Indians of Peru, the couple was considered officially wed when they took off their sandals and handed them to each other-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are we educated beyond the level of our obedience?

2-How do you know when you have given something completely over to God?

3-Do we really believe God is in control of everything?

4-Does God desire our praise or service?

5-Does the traditional family structure need to survive for Christianity to survive?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 10:20 “I was found by those who were not asking me for help. I made myself known to people who were not looking for me.” 

 This verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today   Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Romans 14:1, 12-13

 1-Accept into your group someone who is weak in faith, and do not argue about opinions. ^12- So each of us will have to answer to God.^13- For that reason we should stop judging each other. We must make up our minds not to do anything that will make another Christian sin.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, guide my decisions that I may not be a stumbling block to others, that I am not conforming to this world, and that I am honoring you with my life-

 

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

Monday September 26, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-A person's happiness depends more on what they share than on what they get-

2-Love is a fruit in season at all times and within the reach of every hand-

3-Everyone is important and no one is indispensable-

4-Kindness is like snow, it beautifies everything it covers-

5-Forgiveness is the daily bread of married life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-My weight is perfect for my height, which varies-

 

I'VE LEARNED-There is some work that will never get done if you don't do it-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Children in he Chinook Indian tribe were strapped between boards from head to toe so they would have fashionably flat skulls-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does God hear our prayers because we are earnest and sincere?

2-Will God hear us better if we pray harder?

3-Why do we think God has to answer our prayers quickly?

4-Does the lack of "good works" affect our salvation?

5-How do we know we have God's power to do our task?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 10:19 “I will use those who are not a nation to make you jealous. I will use a nation that does not understand to make you angry.”  this new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today      Deuteronomy

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   1 Corinthians 6:19-20

¹⁹ You should know that your body is a temple for the Holy Spirit who is in you. You have received the Holy Spirit from God. So you do not belong to yourselves, ²⁰ because you were bought by God for a price. So honor God with your bodies.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for reminding me that my body is a temple for the holy Spirit.  Today, be my Savior and Lord.

 

MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG,ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-

Sunday September 25, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-When love is present no sacrifice is too great-

2-Christian-everything you do in life is for Jesus-

3-No matter how dark the "now" is there will be light enough in God's "after" to explain the darkness-

4-Loneliness and aloneness are not the same-

5-Reading your Bible prevents truth decay-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-One nice thing about egotists is they don't talk about other people-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Whoever you are, there is some younger person who thinks you are perfect-

 

DID YOU KNOW-During the time of Peter the Great, any man who wore a beard was required to pay a special tax-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does it costs you to be loving?

2-Why is it the more we love the more vulnerable we are?

3-Is there room for retribution in the christian vocabulary?

4-What is the difference in anger and indignation?

5-How much does our environment influence our behavior?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 10:16 “Lord, who believed what we told them."  This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?     

Answer for today     Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Romans 12:1-2

So brothers and sisters, since God has shown us great mercy, I beg you to offer your lives as a living sacrifice to him. Your offering must be only for God and pleasing to him, which is the spiritual way for you to worship. 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, renew my mind today.  Help me to live obediently to you rather than in conformity with  the world, that I might live a life that pleases you-

 

 

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

Saturday September 24, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Worry has never paid a  bill-

2-People are the only creatures who run faster when they lose their way-

3-Character is what you are on the third and fourth tries- 

 4-Patience of spirit is better than struggle of spirit-

5-Lord, speak to me in such a way that I don't have a struggle understanding-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Experience is what you have left when everything else is gone-

 

I'VE LEARNED-To get rich quick, count your blessings-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Before the 1800's, there were no separately designed shoes for right and left feet-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If Jesus left your life today would you notice his absence tomorrow?

2-Why is the word "ministry" primarily preaching-

3-Are we more concerned about leaving our children an inheritance or a heritage?

4-Would you rather be understood or understanding?

5-Can we be comfortable and also Christlike?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 10:11- “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disappointed."  This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today    Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Philippians 2:9-11

⁹ So God raised him to the highest place.
    God made his name greater than every other name
¹⁰ so that every knee will bow to the name of Jesus—
    Everyone in heaven, on earth, and under the earth.
¹¹ And everyone will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord
    And bring glory to God the Father.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, may my words and my actions today bring glory to your holy wonderful name-

 

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 September 23, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Don't worry about tomorrow, you did that yesterday    

2-If you must make a mistake, it will be to your credit if you make a new one each time-

3-Thank God for the work, thank God for the strength and health to do the work-

4-Do everything possible to reflect God's love to those around you-

5-God, how many miracles do you do that go unnoticed?

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Teach a child to be polite and courteous in the home and when he grows up he will never be able to merge his car onto the freeway-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If we don't control our thoughts our thoughts will control us-

 

DID YOU KNOW-If a family had two or fewer servants in the United States in 1900, census takers recorded the family as lower middle class-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When is it easier for Christians to give thanks?

2-Are sincere Christians automatically living their life according to God's plan for their life?

3-Do most Christians allow Jesus to be their Lord?

4-Is it difficult for Christians to completely trust God?

5-Do Christians seek ecstasy or transformation?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 9:33 "“I will put in Jerusalem a stone that causes people to stumble, a rock that makes them fall.
Anyone who trusts in him will never be disappointed.” This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today      Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   1 Timothy 4:8-10

⁸ Training your body helps you in some ways, but serving God helps you in every way by bringing you blessings in this life and in the future life, too. ⁹ What I say is true, and you should fully accept it. ¹⁰ This is why we work and struggle: We hope in the living God who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Jesus, as each day I learn more about living with you as my savior and Lord, keep me aware of who in my path needs to hear the life saving, life giving message of the salvation you offer-

 

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

Thursday September 22, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You are only as happy as you make up your mind to be-

2-Those who walk with God always reach their destination-

3-Over sleeping is a poor way of trying to make your dreams come true-

4-Mother nature giveth, father time taketh away-

5-Youth is a gift of nature but age is a work of art-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I was told I was gullible and I believed them-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The hardest thing in life to learn is which bridge to cross and which one to burn-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Banks first used Scotch tape to mend torn currency during the Depression-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What makes it possible to "turn the other cheek"?

2-Is "turning the other cheek" an act of forgiveness or indifference?

3-Should Christians try to be successful or just faithful?

4-Is the peace of avoidance better than the pain of dealing with reality?

5-Do we learn more through affliction or happiness?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 9:29 "The Lord All-Powerful allowed a few of our descendants to live.
Otherwise we would have been completely destroyed like the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.”

This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today            Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     John 6:47-51

⁴⁷ I tell you the truth, whoever believes has eternal life. ⁴⁸ I am the bread that gives life. ⁴⁹ Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but still they died. ⁵⁰ Here is the bread that comes down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will never die. ⁵¹ I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give up so that the world may have life.”

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

 

Father, enable me to be as concerned about what I feed my soul as I am about what I feed my body.  Even as you satisfy that soul hunger, I also ask you to keep me hungry to know you better-

 

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

Wednesday September 21, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A friend is one who knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when I forget the words-

2-There are two ways to spread light.  Be the candle or the mirror that reflects-

3-When you are ready to go over the edge remember that God in his infinite wisdom made the word round-

4-Anger is a wind that blows out the lamp of the mind-

5-The sales department is not the whole company but the whole company should be the sales department-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-What is a "free gift"?  Aren't all gifts free?

 

I'VE LEARNED-Everybody can help somebody-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Robert E. Lee wore size 4 1/2 shoe-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is loving the same as not hating?

2-Is fear the opposite of love?

3-Does to love mean to always forgive?

4-Is not to forgive not to love?

5-Can you have freedom from anger without forgiveness-

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-     Romans 9:27 “The people of Israel are many, like the grains of sand by the sea. But only a few of them will be saved."  This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today    Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    2 Timothy 1:8-9

⁸ So do not be ashamed to tell people about our Lord Jesus, and do not be ashamed of me, in prison for the Lord. But suffer with me for the Good News. God, who gives us the strength to do that, ⁹ saved us and made us his holy people. That was not because of anything we did ourselves but because of God’s purpose and grace. That grace was given to us through Christ Jesus before time began,

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, Jesus offered his life in obedience to you for my salvation.  In response I offer my life of obedience to you, a thanks offering made out of gratitude for your immeasurable grace-

 

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

Tuesday September 20, 2016 thought for the day

THE STORY OF LIFE IN ONE PICTURE

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-So often the more we know about Jesus the less we know him-

2-God took on the likeness of man in order for man to reach out from his mortality to God's immortality-

3-Jesus did not give us a plan of action, a code of ethics or a program of reforms but wonderful illuminating contradictions-

4-Christianity is an experience not a body of ideas or principles-

5-The best things in life cannot be kept, they must be shared-a smile, a hug, a kiss, love,etc-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If the world was a logical place, men would be the ones who ride horses sidesaddle-

 

I'VE LEARNED-A lie is a lie even of everyone believes it.  The truth is the truth even if no one believes it-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Robert E Lee, of the Confederate Army, remains the only person, to date, who graduated from West point military academy without a single demerit-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If we believe God is in control, why do we get stressed?

2-If we could see the world as God sees it would we live differently?

3-Is christian love a feeling or a set of behaviors?

4-Does "loving your enemies" mean liking them?

5-If we love the unlovable might we also start liking them?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-   Romans 9:25 "“I will say, ‘You are my people’ to those I had called ‘not my people.’
And I will show my love to those people I did not love.” This new testament verse  is a quotation from what book of the old testament?

Answer for today      Hosea

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    John 4:42

⁴² They said to the woman, “First we believed in Jesus because of what you said, but now we believe because we heard him ourselves. We know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, help me live in your grace, willing and able to share the good news with those who have yet to hear it-

 

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

Monday September 19, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When you leave grace you enter bondage-

2-Saying you are sorry is proved by not doing it again-

3-A man cannot be comfortable with his own approval-

4-Only with the perspective of faith does the true significance of Jesus become real-

5-Either Jesus never was or he still is-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-All I ask is for a chance to prove that money can't make me happy-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When you know where you are going, it doesn't matter where you have been-

 

DID YOU KNOW-When John Wilkes Booth leaped on the the stage after shooting President Lincoln, he tripped on the American flag-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there any relationship between our spiritual life and the amount of stress we experience?

2-What does it mean to be "salt of the earth" and "the light of the world"?

3-Why do we react with fear to situations that are unusual?

4-Is peace the absence of conflict or the absence of fear-

5-Do our beliefs determine our attitude?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 9:20 "You are only human, and human beings have no right to question God. An object should not ask the person who made it, “Why did you make me like this?” is a new testament verse that is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today     Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Romans 3:24-25

²⁴ and all need to be made right with God by his grace, which is a free gift. They need to be made free from sin through Jesus Christ. ²⁵ God sent him to die in our place to take away our sins. We receive forgiveness through faith in the blood of Jesus’ death. This showed that God always does what is right and fair, as in the past when he was patient and did not punish people for their sins.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, you sent Jesus to be my Savior and his Spirit to enable me to live the Christian life.  May my life testify to your grace and love-

 

MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG, ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-

Sunday September 18, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Every morning is a fresh beginning-

2-Religion is man trying to reach god, salvation is God trying to reach man-

3-Nothing lies beyond the reach of prayer except what is outside the will of God-

4-What you do speaks so loud that I can't hear what you are saying-

5-One reason sin flourishes is that it is treated like a cream puff instead of a rattlesnake-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Protons have mass.  I didn't even know they were Catholic-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Just because something is not happening to you right now doesn't mean that it will never happen-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The Civil War was the first war in which news from the front was published within hours of its occurrence-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do we have to be "good" to receive salvation?

2-Are Christians guilty of religious pride?

3-Do people go to hell for sin or unbelief in Jesus?

4-Should church services be designed toward stimulation and excitement or programmed meditation?

5-Is worship praising or meditation?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 9:17- "“I made you king for this reason: to show my power in you so that my name will be talked about in all the earth".

This New Testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today     Exodus

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Titus 3:4-6

⁴ But when the kindness and love of God our Savior was shown, ⁵ he saved us because of his mercy. It was not because of good deeds we did to be right with him. He saved us through the washing that made us new people through the Holy Spirit. ⁶ God poured out richly upon us that Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ our Savior.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I recognize my sin and ask for your forgiveness.  I deserve to be punished and I thank you for taking that punishment for my sins-

 

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

Saturday September 17, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When dreaming of the future don't forget a little bit arrives each day-

2-Every action of our lives touches some chord that will vibrate in eternity-

3-Lost time is never found again-

4-Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones-

5-Don't be afraid to take a big step when needed for you can't cross a chasm in small jumps-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I went to San Francisco and found someone's heart.  Now what?

 

I'VE LEARNED-If you love until it hurts, there is no more hurt, only more love-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The first aerial photograph was taken from a balloon during the Civil War.

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can we understand God as father if we don't have a good father figure?

2-Is peace of mind learned or imparted?

3-Are Christians predestined to be saved?

4-What does it mean to be "redeemed"?

5-Is our salvation free or is there a price for us to pay?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA    

Romans 9:15   “I will show kindness to anyone to whom I want to show kindness, and I will show mercy to anyone to whom I want to show mercy".  This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today      Exodus

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Matthew 18:3-4

³ Then he said, “I tell you the truth, you must change and become like little children. Otherwise, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. ⁴ The greatest person in the kingdom of heaven is the one who makes himself humble like this child.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, work in my heart childlike dependence on you, childlike trust in you and childlike innocence that honors you-

 

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 September 16, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Six essentials for success are sincerity, integrity,humility,courtesy, wisdom and charity-

2-Wisdom comes more from living than from studying-

3-There is a past which is gone forever, but there is a future which is still our own-

4-If you can't find happiness along the way you won't find it at the end of the road-

5-You must have the right to choose even to choose wrong if you are ever to learn to choose right-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I had amnesia once, maybe twice-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The antidote to failure is perseverance-

 

DID YOU KNOW-John Hancock was the only one of fifty signatures of the Declaration of Independence who actually signed it in July-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Where and how is happiness found?

2-Is it possible to never ever worry?

3-What separates worry and concern?

4-How do we find "childlike faith"?

5-Why do so few people have peace of mind?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 9:13 "As the Scripture says, “I loved Jacob, but I hated Esau" is a new testament verse of a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today     Malachi  1:2-3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Titus  2:11-13

¹¹ That is the way we should live, because God’s grace that can save everyone has come. ¹² It teaches us not to live against God nor to do the evil things the world wants to do. Instead, that grace teaches us to live in the present age in a wise and right way and in a way that shows we serve God. ¹³ We should live like that while we wait for our great hope and the coming of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, only with your help can I be evidence of your saving, life transforming grace.  Help me to live a pure life that honors you and a joyful life that draws others to you.

 

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

Thursday September 15, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The woman's work that is never done is most likely what she asked her husband to do-

2-Life is a flower of which love is the honey-      

3-Youth is like a flower, as it blooms it grows more beautiful-

4-A good woman inspires a man, a brilliant woman interests him, a beautiful woman fascinates him, a sympathetic woman gets him and a loving woman keeps him-

5-Competition doesn't create character, it exposes it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Once you are a pickle, you can never again be a cucumber-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Life is like a roller coaster, it has its ups and downs.  It is our choice to scream or enjoy the ride-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Morocco was the first country to recognize the United States in 1789-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you be tough and gentle at the same time?

2-Is it possible to not be anxious about anything?

3-Can only the strong be gentle?

4-Is the word "joy" strictly a christian term?

5-Is it possible to find words to express our feelings?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-  Romans 8:36 “For you we are in danger of death all the time.
    People think we are worth no more than sheep to be killed.”

This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today    Psalms

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Romans 8:5

⁵ Those who live following their sinful selves think only about things that their sinful selves want. But those who live following the Spirit are thinking about the things the Spirit wants them to do.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father-keep me sharply tuned to your spirit, that I will live a life that honors you-

 

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

Wednesday September 14, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything-

2-Love is caring enough not to hold on tightly-

3-If I chose to eat too much today I chose to weigh too much tomorrow-

4-It depends who you are following that determines where you are going-

5-Friend is someone who listens with their heart-

 

STRAINGE THOUGHT-Why is lemonade made from artificial flavors and furniture polish make from real lemons?

 

I'VE LEARNED-We try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about-

 

DID YOU KNOW-During the American Revolution, many brides used to wear the color red instead of white as a symbol of rebellion-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is "glorious freedom"?

2-Can we become desensitized to sin by our culture?

3-What does it take to get us to desire to walk as close to Jesus as possible?

4-What is meant by "living for God"?

5-How do you rejoice in the Lord?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 3:15 "“They are always ready to kill people" is a new testament verse from a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today     Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    John 6:40

"Those who see the Son and believe in him have eternal life, and I will raise them on the last day. This is what my Father wants.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY-

Father, you know this life is often very demanding and you know I get tired and then too easily disheartened.  Help me keep my eyes on Jesus, my hope for today and eternity-

 

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