Tuesday January 31, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Make friends with qualities you would like to develop in your own life-

2-Be very cautious to countersign a loan or to be liable for another person's debt-

3-The people most likely to gain knowledge are those who are willing to listen-

4-What you  think determines what you will do-

5-Times of trouble can be useful.. They can show who you really are, what kind of character you have developed-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

People my age are so much older than me-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Though the work of Jesus is finished for the sinner, it is not finished in the sinner-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Baseball games between college teams have been played since the Civil War-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Where was Mary at the trial of Jesus?

2-Why was Mary's feelings at Jesus crucifixion not mentioned in scripture?

3-Why was the disciple John given responsibility for Mary instead of her other sons?

4-Why is Mary not mentioned in the resurrection story?

5-Whatever happened to Mary after Pentecost?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found?   "I am dying like an evening shadow; I am shaken off like a locust."

Answer for the day    Psalms

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

2 Corinthians 5:17   If anyone belongs to Christ, there is a new creation. The old things have gone; everything is made new!

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you that my old self has passed away and that you make me new daily-

 

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

Monday, January 30, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Don't rationalize your laziness-

2-Wisdom and common sense are not transferred by just being a good example.  The wisdom a child learns must be consciously  taught-

3-Leadership through kindness is more effective and longer lasting than leadership by force-

4-"Do not make friends with a hot tempered person or you may learn their ways"-

5-"Do not wear yourself out to get rich"-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for whom I am not-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Where there is genuine acceptance of Jesus there is eternal salvation-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Babe Ruth wore a cabbage leaf under his hat to keep his head cool.  He changed it every two innings-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How many children did Mary have?

2-Why were Jesus' sisters nameless?

3-Why is Joseph not mentioned again in Scripture after the Jesus in the temple episode-

4-Why is Jesus' childhood not mentioned in Scripture?

5-Why was Jesus' first miracle the turning of water into wine?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found?-"You will eat it not for just one, two, five, ten, or even twenty days, ²⁰ but you will eat that meat for a whole month. You will eat it until it comes out your nose, and you will grow to hate it. This is because you have rejected the Lord, who is with you. You have cried to him, saying, “Why did we ever leave Egypt?”

Answer for the day      Numbers

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Colossians  3:12-13   God has chosen you and made you his holy people. He loves you. So you should always clothe yourselves with mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. ¹³ Bear with each other, and forgive each other. If someone does wrong to you, forgive that person because the Lord forgave you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, help me to forgive those who have wronged me.  Thank you for forgiving me when I have wronged you-

 

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 January 29, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A good name is better than great riches-

2-The kind of person we decide to be will affect every area of our lives-

3-A loan we can handle is enabling, a loan we cannot handle is enslaving-

4-The borrower must realize that until a loan is repaid they are a servant to  the individual or institution that made it-

5-It takes discipline, determination, and hard work to live God's way, but God protects and rewards those who make the commitment to follow him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

These days, about half the stuff in my grocery cart says-"for fast relief"-

 

I'VE LEARNED

If you think that you can do whatever you want because God wIll forgive you, you don't understand grace-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A baseball has exactly 108 stitches-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When were Joseph and Mary married?

2-Was Mary still considered a virgin after Jesus was born?

3-Why were the Gospels written so long after the events happened?

4-Why is there no information about the Holy Family while they were in Egypt?

5-Where did the Holy family live in Egypt?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found ?-"When anyone loses hair from his head and is bald, he is clean. "

Answer for today   Leviticus

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

1 John 1:9   " But if we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins, because we can trust God to do what is right. He will cleanse us from all the wrongs we have done."

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for your forgiveness.  Help me to forgive myself as you have forgiven me-

 

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

Saturday January 28, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-People can find an excuse for doing almost anything, but God looks beyond the excuses to the motives of the heart-

2-God is not pleased when we do good deeds only to receive something in return-

3-Offerings are not bribes to make God look over our character-

4-We can't exchange good behavior in one area for bad behavior in another-

5-It is usually better to learn from the mistakes of others than our own-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I totally agree with me-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Grace creates a resolve to do good, not permission to do bad (sin)-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Nearly 60 million people go to major league baseball games each year-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why do christian people possess so many material things?

2-Was Joseph (Mary's husband) a young man, an older man or a widower?

3-Did Joseph (Mary's husband) have any children from an earlier marriage?

4-Jesus had half brothers from Mary.  Did he have any half sisters?

5-To who does the Immaculate Conception apply to?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found? 

 "So shepherd your people with your stick;
    Tend the flock of people who belong to you.
That flock now lives alone in the forest
    In the middle of a garden land.
Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead
    As in days long ago."

Answer for today    Micah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Ephesians 1:7-9  "In Christ we are set free by the blood of his death, and so we have forgiveness of sins. How rich is God’s grace, ⁸ which he has given to us so fully and freely. God, with full wisdom and understanding, ⁹ let us know his secret purpose. This was what God wanted, and he planned to do it through Christ. "

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, help me to walk daily in the forgiveness and redemption you purchased for me-

 

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 January 27, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Dishonesty affects the very core of a person.  It makes them untrustworthy and untrusting-

2-The smallest portion of dishonesty contains enough of the poisons to kill your spiritual life-

3-It is better not to make promises than to make them and then later want to change them-

4-Doing what is right is more acceptable to God than making a sacrifice to him-

5-God despises all forms of dishonesty-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I really didn't mean to push all your buttons, I was just looking for a "Mute"-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God's grace fosters obedience-

 

DID YOU KNOW

In most advertisements, including newspapers, the time displayed on a watch is 10:10-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is false Christianity?

2-Did God think the descendents of Noah would be more willing to serve him than the first created people were?

3-How do you feel God's presence?

4-Does feeling always come with salvation?

5-Why do followers of false religions seem to be more zealous than Christians?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found-

 "But all of them are traitors.
    They are like an oven heated by a baker.
While he mixes the dough,
    He does not need to stir up the fire.

Answer for today     Hosea

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Mark 11:25-26  "When you are praying, if you are angry with someone, forgive him so that your Father in heaven will also forgive your sins.  ²⁶ But if you don’t forgive other people, then your Father in heaven will not forgive your sins.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for your forgiveness.  May your Holy Spirits work in me and help me forgive those who have sinned against me-

 

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

Thursday January 26, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We can all be thankful that God gives people time to turn to him-

2-We don't have to be afraid to ask questions of God?

3-God is doing right even when we don't understand why he works the way he does-

4-Money is not evil but God condemns the love of riches and the evil means of acquiring it-

5-Be careful not to hunger for wealth so much that you lose your appetite for God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I can't wait until I am old enough to pretend I can't hear-

 

I'VE LEARNED

We never outgrow our need for a father's love-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The largest employer in the world is the Indian railway system, employing more than a million people-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why do humans have a history of turning good into evil?

2-Why does the church seem to grow best under persecution?

3-When did Jesus know his destiny was the cross?

4-Why isn't the Bible in chronological order?

5-Did Jesus do away with all the old testament laws, regulations, and requirements?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found  "I will punish your descendants. I will smear your faces with the animal insides left from your feasts, and you will be thrown away with it."?

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Colossians 1:13-14  "God has freed us from the power of darkness, and he brought us into the kingdom of his dear Son. ¹⁴ The Son paid for our sins, and in him we have forgiveness."

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, help me know the fullness of your love and grace.  Help me to live daily in the victory, forgiveness and redemption you give-

 

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

Wednesday January 25, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If we only want God's comforting message, we may miss what he has for us-

2-All sin is bad, but the sin that leads others astray is the worst of all-

3-Forever begins right now-

4-We are to be honest because God is truth and we are to be like him-

5-Punishment does not mean rejection-

 

STRANGE TH0UGHT

Reading can seriously damage your ignorance-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God saves all who accepts his gift of salvation-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The average bank cashier loses $310 a year

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did God create mankind when he knew they would be so rebellious?

2-Who were the sons of God who married the daughters of men prior to the flood?

3-How could Noah in his day build something so large as the Ark?

4-What is the image of God man is created in?

5-Did God feel he had made a mistake by destroying the earth with  the great flood?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found "You should stop trusting in people to save you, because people are only human; they aren’t able to help you."?

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

 Isaiah 9:6-7  A child has been born to us;
    God has given a son to us.
    He will be responsible for leading the people.
His name will be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God,
    Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace.
⁷ Power and peace will be in his kingdom
    And will continue to grow forever.
He will rule as king on David’s throne
    And over David’s kingdom.
He will make it strong
    By ruling with justice and goodness
    From now on and forever.
The Lord All-Powerful will do this
    Because of his strong love for his people.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for bringing me into your kingdom of peace through your Son, the Prince of Peace-

 

 

Tuesday January 24, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-We must not forget, that in reality we do not deserve to be forgiven by God-

2-God's forgiveness extends to all peoples who repent and believe-

3-If we obey God's will, he will lead us-

4-Choosing to live a life apart from God is making a commitment to sin-

5-Evil thoughts lead to evil deeds-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If money didn't exist, would you still get up every morning and do what you do for a living?

 

I'VE LEARNED

God's grace is exceedingly abundant and indescribable-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Organized crime is estimated to account for 10 percent of the United States national income-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Where did Cain's wife come from?

2-How many children could Adam and Eve have had together?

3-God said "Adam has now become like us"-who is us?

4-Why was Cain's offering rejected by God?

5-Why are there large unexplained gaps in scripture?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Book of the Bible is this quotation found "The Lord will punish you with boils like those the Egyptians had. You will have bad growths, sores, and itches that can’t be cured."?

Answer for today    Deuteronomy    

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Ephesians 2:13-14   But now in Christ Jesus, you who were far away from God are brought near through the blood of Christ’s death. ¹⁴ Christ himself is our peace. He made both Jewish people and those who are not Jews one people. They were separated as if there were a wall between them, but Christ broke down that wall of hate by giving his own body.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

 

Father, help me to be a channel of peace to others-

 

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

Monday Januaary 23, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Even the most wicked will be saved, if they truly repent of their sins and turn to God-

2-Serving God is not an earned position for no one qualifies for God's service-

3-It is not our hearing God's Word that pleases him but our responding obediently to it-

4-The purpose of God's judgement is corrections, not revenge-

5-God is always ready to show compassion to anyone willing to seek him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I am not antisocial, I am selective social-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God is rich in kindness, patience and forgiveness-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Ted Turner owns 5% of New Mexico-(maybe it is different now)

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How long did Adam and Eve live in the Garden of Eden before their disobedience?

2-Didn't God know Adam and Eve would eat the forbidden fruit?

3-Why would Eve have been inclined to listen to the serpent instead of her husband?

4-Why did the serpent choose Eve to deceive rather than Adam?

5-Did Adam and Eve's children propagate with each other?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found "You uncovered your bow and commanded many arrows to be brought to you. You split the earth with rivers."?

Answer for today   Habakkuk

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

2 Corinthians 13:11  Now, brothers and sisters, I say good-bye. Live in harmony. Do what I have asked you to do. Agree with each other, and live in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, give me a heart that loves others and seeks to live in peace-

 

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 January 22, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You cannot seek God's love and run from him at the same time-

2-Before Jonah could return to God, he had to first stop going in the opposite direction-

3-You cannot say you love God if you don't do what he says-

4-God is able to use even our mistakes to help others come to know him-

5-Your sin is never too great and your predicament is never too difficult for God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I haven't lost my mind.  Half of it just wandered off and the other half went looking for it-

 

I'VE LEARNED

When grace happens, generosity and kindness happen-

 

DID YOU KNOW

John D. Rockefeller was the first billionaire in the United States-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does "living a life of holiness" mean?

2-Who was God talking to when he said "Let us make man in our image"?

3-Why did God rest after creation?

4-How could light be created on day one when heavenly bodies weren't created until day four?

5-Why was the "two becoming one" principal given to Adam and Eve when they never had a father and mother to leave?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found-- "My darling, you are like a mare among the king’s stallions."?

Answer for today   Song of Solomon

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY  

Romans 5:1-2  Since we have been made right with God by our faith, we have peace with God. This happened through our Lord Jesus Christ, ² who through our faith has brought us into that blessing of God’s grace that we now enjoy. And we are happy because of the hope we have of sharing God’s glory.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for the peace you have given me through Jesus-

 

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

Friday January 20, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You cannot measure your obedience by your feelings-

2-Sin includes not only what we do but also what we refuse to do-

3-Often, inspite of our defiance, God in his mercy will give us another chance to serve him when we return to him

4-Refusing to repent shows that we still love our sin--

5-The absence of guilt isn't always a barometer of whether we are doing right-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Coffee!  If you are not shaking, you need another cup-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Grace is not given because we have done good works but in order that we may be able to do them-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Japan's currency is the most difficult to counterfeit-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was the name Jesus given to Mary's child?

2-Why isn't more of Mary and Joseph included in scripture?

3-Why wasn't Jesus born earlier in history?

4-Why was Jesus born in a Jewish culture?

5-Does a sinner know he is a sinner if he has never heard the gospel?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found  "Wild donkeys stand on the bare hills and sniff the wind like wild dogs.
But their eyes go blind, because there is no food.”

Answer for today     Jeremiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

John 16:33   “I told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world you will have trouble, but be brave! I have defeated the world.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, thank you for the available, encouraging, and overcoming peace that Jesus has given me-

 

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

Thursday January 19, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We must never let material abundance hinder our spiritual readiness-

2-When God forgives, he restores our relationship with him but that does not guarantee individual wealth-

3-Possessions and people can disappear in a moment, but God doesn't change, only he can supply true security-

4-Pride is the surest way to self destruction-

5-If you have withheld your help from someone in a time of need, this is sin-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Unstoppable forces and immovable objects cannot coexist together-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Grace must find expression in life, otherwise it is not grace-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Nestle is the largest company in Switzerland, yet more than 98 percent of is revenue comes from outside the country-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why do Christians struggle with the principle of giving?

2-What is peace?

3-What is the christian definition of love?

4-What is the difference in being blameless and being not guilty?

5-If our bodies are the temple of God, where does God's Spirit abide in us?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found-"He makes the land of Lebanon dance like a calf and Mount Hermon jump like a baby bull"?

Answer for today      Psalms

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Romans 14:19    "So let us try to do what makes peace and helps one another.'

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, give me discernment that I may pursue the things of peace and not the things that satisfy my own desires-

 

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

 

 

Tuesday January 17, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-Your prayers may be challenged by evil forces, so pray fervently and earnestly-

2-Answers to our prayers may be hindered by unseen forces

3-Deliberately choosing to disobey God can sear the conscience, then each sin makes the next one easier to commit-

4-If you profess loyalty to God, back it up with your actions-

5-Never make a promise unless you are sure you can keep it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Everyone wants to save the earth, but nobody wants to help mom do the dishes-

 

I'VE LEARNED

"It is grace that has brought me safe this far and grace will lead me home"-

 

DID YOU KNOW

IBM's motto is "Think"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does being holy mean you are above sin?

2-What does "Be ye holy as I am holy" mean-?

3-Since Jesus was perfect, can we be perfect?

4-What did Jesus mean when he said "Follow me"?

5-Does disciple mean the same as follower?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found " That little horn grew until it reached to the sky. It even threw some of the army of heaven to the ground and walked on them"-

Answer for the day     Daniel

 

SCRIPTURE FOPR THE DAY 

John 13:34-35   "I give you a new command: Love each other. You must love each other as I have loved you. ³⁵ All people will know that you are my followers if you love each other.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, open my eyes to see you and open my heart to receive your love so I can share it with others-

 

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

Sunday January 16, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Prayer is our lifeline to God-

2-We do not make requests of God because we are righteous but because of God's great mercy-

3-God uses circumstances, other people and most importantly his word to bring people back to him-

4-It is a mistake to read the Bible as dry history and miss the deep personal instructions-

5-So often, our prayers are without passion and true compassion for others-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

1-Most people do not listen with the intent to understand, they listen with intent to reply-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Grace comes to us not occasionally but constantly and aggressively-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A single share of Coca-Cola stock purchased in 1919, when the company went public, would have been worth over $100,000 now-

 

4 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you stay close to God?

2-Why should someone who has never heard the gospel believe it?

3-Why doesn't the Bible define sin?

4-What is being happy?

5-What is the difference in joy and happiness

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Bible book is this quotation found-"The land by the Mediterranean Sea, in which you live, will become pastures, fields for shepherds, and pens for sheep."

Answer for the day       Zephaniah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

John 5:20-21   The Father loves the Son and shows the Son all the things he himself does. But the Father will show the Son even greater things than this so that you can all be amazed. ²¹ Just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to those he wants to.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, help me to stay aware of your presence with me every moment of the day.  Keep me attuned to what you want to show me about yourself-

 

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 

Sunday January 15, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-One of the most difficult things to learn is that God is sovereign-

2-Pride may be one of the most dangerous temptations you will face-

3-Don't let your accomplishments cause you to forget God-

4-A leaders greatness is affected by the quality of their advisors-

5-God is not going to change us until we acknowledge him as Lord-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you chase two rabbits you will lose both of them-

 

I'VE LEARNED

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Snow angels originated from medieval Jewish mystics who practiced rolling in the snow to purge themselves of evil urges-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does holiness apply to God or man?

2-What is "the world'?

3-How do you abide in Christ?

4-What is the difference in a passion and an obsession?

5-How do you keep filled with the Holy Spirit?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Bible book is this quotation from- "Israel will be destroyed;
    Its king will be like a chip of wood floating on the water."

Answer for today     Hosea

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

1 John 4:16  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 am confident in your promise never to leave me nor forsake me-

 

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

Friday January 13, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-God is love, but he also dispenses perfect justice-

2-While good deeds will not save us, our salvation must lead to righteous actions-

3-It is easy to say "I surrender all" to God when we don't have much.  It is when we start gaining some wealth that it becomes difficult to avoid wanting more-

4-God has a way of turning our treatment of others into a boomerang (we reap what we sow, what we give away comes back to us)-

5-Prayer is more effective than panic.  Panic confirms your hopelessness, prayer confirms your hope in God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

With 26 shapes arranged in various patterns, we can tell every story known to mankind as well as make new ones-

 

I'VE LEARNED

"If we say we have no sin, we are fooling ourselves and the truth is not in us"-

 

DID YOU KNOW

According to ceremonial customs of Orthodox Judaism, it is officially sundown when you cannot tell the difference between a black and a red thread-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is real joy?

2-If God is a Spirit, how can he also be Father?

3-Why do we have trouble forgiving ourselves?

4-Why didn't Jesus speak clearer meaning to the public?

5-Have we complicated the process and act of being "saved"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Bible book is this quotation found "Let the rivers clap their hands and let the mountains sing together for joy?"

Answer for today    Psalms

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 3:16   “God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life. "

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for revealing your love for me.  Show me how to show your love to others.  Teach me to express your love to them through my words and deeds-

 

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

Thursday January 12, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Nothing we do on our own can accomplish much for God-

2-The resources God gives us should be used to do his work and carry out his will, but too often we use them to satisfy our own desires-

3-God's perfect holiness demands judgement for sin-

4-"Secret sins" are never secret from God-

5-We must get our standards of right and wrong from God and not from the popular trends of society-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Everyone you ever meet knows something you don't-

 

I'VE LEARNED

People are attracted to honesty- 

 

DID YOU KNOW

St. Stephen is the patron saints of bricklayers-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it possible to exhibit all the fruits of the Spirit all of the time?

2-Can you do religious activity and not be in God's will?

3-What is a pure motive?

4-What is the most important commandment of the Bible?

5-What is the worst sin?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Bible book is this quotation found-"People weak from thirst went from town to town for water,
    But they could not get enough to drink.  Still you did not come back to me,” says the Lord."

Answer for the day    Amos

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Psalm 63:1-4  God, you are my God.
    I search for you.
I thirst for you
    Like someone in a dry, empty land
    Where there is no water.
² I have seen you in the Temple
    And have seen your strength and glory.
³ Because your love is better than life,
    I will praise you.
⁴ I will praise you as long as I live.
    I will lift up my hands in prayer to your name.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for your unfailing love.  You are deserving of all praise at all times.  I praise you today, not just for what you do, but for who you are as my faithful God.  I lift my voice and my hands and I praise your great name-

 

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