Friday june 29, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Prayer begins with an honest heartfelt "Oh, Daddy!"

2-Jesus invites us to approach God the way a child approaches his/her loving father-

3-We are only, at any point, a prayer away from help-

4-Before you face the world, talk to God the father-

5-God keeps his word, we just need to ask-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

In order to move something, you must use a greater force than the object being moved-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Where God is, hope is-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Boeing 737 jet is nicknamed "Fat Albert"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What did Jesus "empty himself" of?    

 2-When Jesus was human did he possess all the attributes of God?

3-Is sin first and foremost a defiance of God's laws?

4-Does God have human emotions-laughter, crying, anger, sadness, joy, etc?

5-If God is compassionate, how could he have a plan of pain and suffering for some of those who love him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What queen wrote to the leaders of Jezreel concerning Naboth?

Answer for today    Jezebel      1 Kings 21:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Ephesians 2:8-9   I mean that you have been saved by grace through believing. You did not save yourselves; it was a gift from God. ⁹ It was not the result of your own efforts, so you cannot brag about it.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for the free gift of salvation.  Thank you for Jesus. Thank you that he died for me and opened the way for me to be in relationship with you. Thank you for walking with me through life and for the promise of eternal life with you-

 

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

Thursday June 29, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus is the command center of the galaxies-

2-Prayer puts a handcuff on satan-

3-When we pray in the name of Jesus, we come to God on the basis of Jesus' accomplishment-

4-Prayer is not a privilege for the pious, nor the art of a chosen few.  It is simply a heartfelt conversation between God and his child-

5-We speak, he listens.  He speaks, we listen .  This is prayer in its purest form-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A good neighbor lets his grass grow as tall as yours-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Nothing disappoints worse than false hope-

 

DID YOU KNOW

American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first class-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus ever seek out gentiles to minister to while on earth?

2-If Jesus was God and God never dies, how could Jesus die?

3-Why wasn't Jesus more direct and explicit in telling others who he was?

4-Why wasn't a brother of Jesus a believer in who Jesus really was?

5-Did any of Jesus siblings believe he was the messiah?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What king received a letter from Elijah predicting judgement on his sinful reign?

Answer for today    Jehoram  2 Chronicles 21:12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 14:26   But the Helper will teach you everything and will cause you to remember all that I told you. This Helper is the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me to become a student of your Word.  Fill my mind and heart with truths that you can use in bringing others to know Jesus-

 

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

Wednesday June 28, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Christians should always be on the lookout for reasons to be grateful-

2-Look for love today-the intertwined hands of an elderly couple, the joyful face of a boy playing catch with his dad, the enthusiasm of friends meeting at the store, a mother swinging her young daughter, etc-

3-Appreciation becomes gratitude-

4-No mist of discouragement is so thick that the sunlight of appreciation cannot burn it away-

5-Don't be too quick in your assessment of God's gifts to you-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Courtship-a chartered cruise boat for a group of judges-

I'VE LEARNED

Growing requires risk and risk sometimes includes failure. Failure is often an opportunity to learn and grow-

DID YOU KNOW

The condensed water vapor left by jets in the sky is called a contrail-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Should a christian strive to be a "lamb" or "lion"?

2-Which is of greater significance, the fruit or the gifts of the Spirit?

3-Do Christians have all the fruits of the Spirit all of the time?

4-Can we be loving to everyone?

5-Why does the gospel of John refer to Jesus as the "Word"?

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

John 15:26   I will send you the Helper from the Father; he is the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father. When he comes, he will tell about me,

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, lead me today to a person whose heart in which you are already working-

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

Tuesday June 27, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-In scripture, the idea of giving thanks is not a suggestion or recommendation, it is a command-

2-Ingratitude is the original sin-

3-Discontent can become ungratefulness-

4-If you choose gratitude, your world will be different-

5-Discontent can lead to new and better inventions-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If we were to find life on other planets, what would happen to the miss universe pageant?

 

I'VE LEARNED

There is much more to life than increasing it's speed-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The tail section of an airplane gives the bumpiest ride-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the most important thing Jesus ever said?

2-If Jesus fits the Old Testament prophecies about the coming Messiah, why haven't the Jewish people come to the same conclusion?

3-Do all members of the "body of Christ" need to have identical beliefs?

4-What does "LIfe in all of it's fullness" mean?

5-What does it take for God to get our attention?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who wrote a letter granting permission to continue construction on the second temple?

Answer for today   King Darius     Ezra 6:6-12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Romans 8:10-11   Your body will always be dead because of sin. But if Christ is in you, then the Spirit gives you life, because Christ made you right with God. ¹¹ God raised Jesus from the dead, and if God’s Spirit is living in you, he will also give life to your bodies that die. God is the One who raised Christ from the dead, and he will give life through his Spirit that lives in you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for your spirit.  Make me aware of your presence within me today.  I am yours-

 

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

Monday June 26, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-Wisdom teaches us to control our emotions and guard our words-

2-Every word we say reveals who we are-

3-God, fill us with the Holy Spirit and empower us to say the right thing, at the right time in the right way-

4-To give thanks is to cross the tracks from have not to having much-

5-Gratitude flushes self pity out of our system-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Speculate-you are three weeks overdue with delivering my new pair of glasses-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Spend time with those you love, for one of these days you will say either "I wish I had" or "I'm glad I did"-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A Boeing 747's wingspan is longer than the distance of the Wright Brothers' first flight-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was the star of Bethlehem?

2-When was Jesus born?

3-Why doesn't the Bible say when Jesus was born?

4-Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25?

5-When did December 25 become the celebration date of Jesus birth?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who wrote a letter to Felix concerning the apostle Paul?

Answer for today     Claudius Lysias     Acts 23:25

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 Corinthians 2:11-12    Who knows the thoughts that another person has? Only a person’s spirit that lives within him knows his thoughts. It is the same with God. No one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. ¹² Now we did not receive the spirit of the world, but we received the Spirit that is from God so that we can know all that God has given us.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank you for sending your Spirit to help me to know you better. From your word, may he teach me what you want me to know about you for my good and especially for your glory-

 

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-

Tuesday June 20, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God has promised to hear the prayers of his people-

2-Death involves physical and spiritual separation, not annihilation-

3-Those who conceive of heaven as a place where the redeemed will do nothing but sit on golden stairs playing harps are grossly mistaken.  Life in the new heaven will be filled with beauty and variety-

4-In the new heaven we will know a love such as could never be experienced here-

5-In heaven, tears , the affects of sin, will be removed-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The future has a way of arriving whether you want it to or not-

I'VE LEARNED

It is not what you look at that matters, it is what you see-

DID YOU KNOW

An enneahedron is solid with nine faces-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-In scripture, when was polygamy no longer accepted?

2-Does God's forgiveness negate the consequences of the acts of sin?

3-Why does God allow innocent victims?

4-How old was David and Bathsheba's first son when he died?

5-Why did God bless David and Bathsheba with the son Solomon when their marriage was the result of an immoral act?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had enemies that wrote smear letters about him to the Persian king?

Answer for today    Zerubbabel   Ezra4:6-16

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Job 42:10    ¹⁰ After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord gave him success again. The Lord gave Job twice as much as he had owned before.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, thank you of forgiving me, freeing me, and bringing me into your family-

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

Friday June 23, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Friends stick together and never really say good by-

2-It is not enough to simply know something, we have to do something with what we know-

3-Everyday may not be good, but there is something good in every day-

4-Image is what people think we are, integrity is what we really are-

5-Words have power for they can be constructive or destructive-

STRANGE THOUGHT

I get up early in the morning so I can start my nap earlier in the day-

I'VE LEARNED

Grace doesn't remove the consequences of our sin, it eliminates the shame and guilt from our sin-

DID YOU KNOW

A jumbo jet uses four thousand gallons of fuel to take off-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was Jonah's final outcome?

2-What is the "old man" as mentioned in scripture?

3-How could Jesus be God and man at the same time?

4-What limitations did Jesus have as a human?

5-Did Jesus have all of God's attributes as a man?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who wrote a letter recommending Apollos to the Corinthian church?

Answer for today    The Ephesian church     acts  18:27

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Luke 12:10-12    “Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.¹¹ “When you are brought into the synagogues before the leaders and other powerful people, don’t worry about how to defend yourself or what to say. ¹² At that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you must say.”

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, thank you for forgiving all my sins.  Give me boldness to share my faith with others-

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

Thursday june 22, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Good friends are like stars, you don't always see them but you know they are always there-

2-No lapse of time or distance of place can lessen the friendship of those who are truly persuaded of each others worth-

3-The most beautiful discovery true friends can make is they can grow separately without growing apart-

4-There is no distance too great between friends for love gives wings to the heart-

5-True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but not in heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Somersault--a seasoning used during the warm months of the year-

 

I'VE LEARNED

No kindness is ever wasted or completely lost-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Rene' Descartes came up with the theory of coordinate geometry by looking at a fly walk across a tiled ceiling

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Solomon ever repent of his disobedience to God?

2-How many times in the Bible were a large group of people fed bread and yet have leftovers remaining?

3-Are supernatural events happening all around us that are invisible to the natural eye?

4-How is it possible we can do even more than what Jesus did?

5-Can you give thanks without a grateful heart?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who wrote to the people of Samaria regarding the fate of Ahab's seventy sons?

Answer for today     Jehu   2 kings 10:1-2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

John 14:16-18   I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper to be with you forever— ¹⁷ the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it does not see him or know him. But you know him, because he lives with you and he will be in you. ¹⁸ “I will not leave you all alone like orphans; I will come back to you.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, thank you for the gift of your spirit. May I walk with him today, comforted, guided and empowered by his presence with me-

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

Wednesday June 21, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-One nice thing about going the extra mile, it is never crowded-

2-A true friend is a gift of God, and only he who made hearts can unite them-

3-Friendship is being a strong hand in the dark to another in the time of need-

4-Friendship requires great communication between friends, other wise, it can neither be born or exist-

5-A friend is one who strengthens you with prayers, blesses you with love and encourages you with kindness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

You've really got to hand it to short people because they usually can't reach it anyway-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The Bible was not given to increase our knowledge but rather to change our lives-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The billionth digit of pi is nine-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was the name of David and Bathsheba's first son that died?

2-How many children did David have altogether?

3-How could one man (ex. David and Solomon) satisfy so many wives and concubines?

4-Where was the Queen of Sheba from?

5-How could Solomon be so wise and yet marry foreign women?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What mighty king wrote a letter to Hezekiah concerning surrender?

Answer for today     Sennacherib   2 Kings 19:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   

Psalm 121:1-2   I look up to the hills,
    But where does my help come from?
² My help comes from the Lord,
    Who made heaven and earth.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, you alone are my strength.  I want to trust you with my worries, doubts, and fears-

 

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

Monday June 19, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A minimum of 200 soldiers were dispatched to arrest Jesus .  In addition, there also were the temple police-

2-Truth doesn't need to scream-

3-God never enters a shouting match with Satan-

4-There is no greater depression than remorse-

5-God's presence is everywhere, but his dwelling place is in heaven-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A  lion never roars after a kill-

 

I'VE LEARNED

You have a lifetime to work, but children are only young once-

 

DID YOU KNOW

All snow crystals are hexagonal-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was it okay for Jonathan to lie about David to Saul?

2-Is it possible to contact the dead as Saul did?

3-What ultimately happened to the Philistine people?

4-Why was having multiple wives in the old Testament permitted?

5-Why did Men of God in  the Old Testament have concubines?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who, using John as a scribe, wrote to  the seven churches in Asia?

Answer for today     Jesus    Revelation 1-3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Proverbs  18:24   Some friends may ruin you,
    But a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, thank you for Jesus who celebrates the joys but never leaves me alone in the pains of life-

 

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-

Friday June 9, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus died on purpose-

2-There is a time to pour out your affections on the one you love, when the time comes, seize it, don't miss it-

3-Want to anger God, exploit people in the name of God or get in the way of people who want to find him-

4-Jesus throwing out of the temple the money changers was not a temper tantrum, but a deliberate act with in intentional message-

5-Jesus washed his disciples feet as an act of love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

You don't lose weight by eating a box of thin mints-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Children spell words differently than adults, for example "love" is spelled "time" by them-

 

DID YOU KNOW

When CBS broadcast the first television show in color, no one other than CBS owned a color television set-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you be so heavenly minded that you are no earthly good?

2-Can  man ever get God to change his mind?

3-How was it that young David was such a good marksman with a slingshot?

4-Was David's slingshot a shepherd boy's toy or a warriors weapon?

5-Why was Jonathan not upset that he wouldn't be the next king of Israel?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who wrote to  the churches concerning the Jerusalem council's decision on the issue of circumcision?

Answer for today       James     Acts 15:23

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Ecclesiastes  4:9-10   Two people are better than one,
    Because they get more done by working together.
¹⁰ If one falls down, the other can help him up.
But it is bad for the person who is alone and falls,
    Because no one is there to help.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for the community of your people that when I am weak they help me to be strong-

 

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

Thursday June 8, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-You cannot become what you want to be by remaining what you are-

2-Love is not led by logic-

3-As long as you hate your enemy, a jail door is closed and a prisoner is taken and it is you-

4-Jesus never had room for "almost", you are either for him or against him-

5-The cross was not a last ditch effort to salvage a dying mission-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The first 5 days after a weekend are always the hardest-

 

I'VE LEARNED

If you want your children to improve, let them overhear the nice things you say about them to others-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The first product Motorola started to develop was a record player for automobiles.  At that time, the most well known player on the market was the Victrola, so they called themselves Motorola-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is all adversity and hardship the result of God's actions or displeasure with us?

2-Is it ever too late to come to God?

3-Is God always merciful?

4-Why do children of "righteous" men so often reject their fathers ways?

5-Who was Samuel's wife?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who received a letter from David, telling him to put Uriah in the heat of battle?

Answer for today     Joab       2 Samuel 11:4, 15-

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

James 2:23-24     This shows the full meaning of the Scripture that says: “Abraham believed God, and God accepted Abraham’s faith, and that faith made him right with God.” And Abraham was called God’s friend. ²⁴ So you see that people are made right with God by what they do, not by faith only.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, in faith and with obedience I will follow the example of Abraham.  I will surrender everything to your will-

 

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

Wednesday june 7, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-To Jesus you have value simply because you are-

2-The Roman soldiers didn't have any idea of what they were doing to Jesus, nor the mob of people there nor the religious leaders.  He was just another criminal being killed-

3-If ever anyone ever deserved revenge, Jesus did-

4-Isn't it interesting that a tool of torture and an instrument of execution is a universal symbol of Christianity-

5-The Cross--the horizontal beam reaches out like God's love and the vertical beam reaches up like God's holiness does-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A dollar may not go as far as it used to, but what it lacks in distance, it makes up for in speed-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Children need models, not critics-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Toronto was the first city in the world with a computerized traffic system-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was cutting his hair the only Nazarite vow Samson broke?

2-What is a "Kinsman Redeemer"?

3-Was there plural marriages in old testament times?

4-Who was the Kinsman Redeemer who didn't marry Ruth?

5-What relation was Boaz to Naomi and Ruth?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What lost letter of Paul is mentioned in the letter to the Colossians?

Answer for today    The letter to the Laodiceans     Colossians 4:16

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 15:13-15   The greatest love a person can show is to die for his friends. ¹⁴ You are my friends if you do what I command you. ¹⁵ I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know what his master is doing. But I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I heard from my Father.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for the sacrifice of Jesus so that I can be called your friend-

 

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

Tuesday June 6, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The next time you are on a Jericho road, go into Jerusalem, put the promise of God on your lips-

2-There is a time to pour out your affection on one you love and when the time comes, seize it, don't miss it-

3-Remorse is the hardest emotion to endure-

4-Jesus not only chose the nails but also the spit as well-

5-Jesus love does not depend on what we do for him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

When I was young, I had to walk 9 feet through shag carpet to change the TV to one of 9 channels-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Don't worry that children don't listen to you, worry that they are always watching you-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Approximately 98 per cent of software in China is pirated-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How many Judges ruled Israel?

2-Was the conquest of the promised land ever completed.  If not, why not-

3-What were Gideon's torches made of?

4-What were the places called "high places"?

5-What was a Nazarite vow and how long did it last?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

To whom did Jesus say "Ye do err,not knowing the Scriptures" after they had posed a ridiculous riddle to him?

Answer for today     The sadducees    Mathew 22:29

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hebrews 5:8-9   Even though Jesus was the Son of God, he learned obedience by what he suffered. ⁹ And because his obedience was perfect, he was able to give eternal salvation to all who obey him. ¹⁰ In this way God made Jesus a high priest, a priest like Melchizedek.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for your great love

 

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

 

 

Monday June 5, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Thankfulness that flows from you to other people around you has a multiplying effect-

2-Biblical wisdom eventually involves skill in the art of Godly living-

3-Sorrow for sin brings hope for a better life-

4-Forgiveness is the key that releases you from the prison of anger and bitterness-

5-Wise living requires the ability to make sound decisions and right choices and thus the ability to choose between right and wring, important and unimportant, wise and foolish, etc-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What if we woke up one morning and only had the things and people in our lives that we thanked God for yesterday-

 

I'VE LEARNED

We learn from our children how much patience we have-

 

DID YOU KNOW

In 1949, forecasting the relentless march of science, Popular Mechanics said computers in the future may weigh no more than five tons-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was the promised land called a land of milk and honey?

2-How many times was water parted for the Israelites to safely cross to  the other side?

3-Why did the walls of Jericho fall outward?

4-What was the "water of impurity" and what was it used for?

5-What was the exact weight of a shekel?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

To whom did Peter and John attribute the words of David (Psalm 2)?

Answer for today     The Holy Spirit      Acts 4:25

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

1 Thessalonians 5:8-10   But we belong to the day, so we should control ourselves. We should wear faith and love to protect us, and the hope of salvation should be our helmet. ⁹ God did not choose us to suffer his anger but to have salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. ¹⁰ Jesus died for us so that we can live together with him, whether we are alive or dead when he comes.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you again for your promise of eternal life.  Help me to stand in the strength of that hope today-

 

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 June 4, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Security is not found in things or possessions.  Jesus warned us against investing in pleasure that wears out, that can erode away, that can be stolen, etc-

2-Any faith that must be supported by the evidence of the senses is not real faith-

3-The hardest fact in the world to accept is the inevitable mixture of evil with good in all things-

4-Serving the Lord with gladness is an outward demonstration of the joy of the Lord in your heart-

5-The key to serving God with gladness is having a thankful heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I will not sleep until I find a cure for insomnia-

 

 

I'VE LEARNED

Humility is knowing you desperately need forgiveness as the greatest of all your needs-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The first computer ever made was called ENIAC.  A silicon chip a quarter inch square has the capacity of the original 1949 ENIAC computer, which occupied a city block-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How long was Moses on Mt Sinai, getting Gods commandments?

2-Did Jesus do away with the system of offerings with which the old testament people used to worship God?

3-How was the old testament Tabernacle transferred to a new place?

4-What is the significance of the Table of Shew Bread?

5-How many loaves of bread were on the table in the Tabernacle and why?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what gospel does Jesus say that the Scripture cannot be broken?

Answer for today       John   John 10:35

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 10:9-10   If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you will be saved. ¹⁰ We believe with our hearts, and so we are made right with God. And we declare with our mouths that we believe, and so we are saved.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for the gift of Jesus and the promise of eternal life-

 

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

Saturday june 3, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Our "heart" and our "treasure" are inseparable-

2-Our values and our character are intertwined, the first influencing the second-

3-What you love most is where your heart is-

4-It is not wrong to possess things,  it is wrong for us to allow those things to possess our heart and therefore possess us-

5-We need to concentrate not on the things of this world but on the things of God that will last-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on the door forever-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Much of my spiritual progress does not come directly from God but through my ability to humble myself and hear him speak through imperfect people-

 

DID YOU KNOW

You are more likely to lose your hearing than any of the other senses if you are hit by lightning-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was "manna" like?

2-How could a desert oasis be large enough for nearly two million people and their animals?

3-How were the Israelites able to defend themselves during the 40 years in the wilderness?

4-At Mt Sinai, why did the Israelites chose a golden calf to worship rather than some other animal?

5-When the Hebrews left Egypt, why would they want to take the Egyptian gold, silver and jewelry?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

To what foreign official did Philip teach the predictions of Jesus contained in the old testament?

Answer for today       The Ethiopian eunuch    Acts

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 62:7-8   

My honor and salvation come from God.
    He is my mighty rock and my protection.

⁸ People, trust God all the time.
    Tell him all your problems,
    Because God is our protection.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for being my shelter in a time of storm-

 

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-