Sunday July 16, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Many things are important but not all things are urgent-

2-Ultimately, our relationship with Jesus is the one thing we cannot do without-

3-Right priorities are not always between good and bad.  Often, they are a choice in the midst of  many good ones-

4-What goes into someone's mouth does not defile them, but it is what comes out of their mouth that defiles them-

5-When facing a difficult situation, remember how God cared for you in the past and trust him to work faithfully again-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I liked my job as a historian, but I realized there was no future in it-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Isn't it amazing that the more generous you are, the more God blesses your life-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Saguaro Cactus, found in the southwestern United States, doesn't grow branches until it is seventy five years old-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why are many Christians uncomfortable in explaining what they believe and why?

2-Was Jesus always loving?

3-What are the foolish things, weak things, lowly things, and despised things that God chose to shame the wise, strong, etc with-?

4-Is Babylon in the book of Revelations a city or a culture?

5-In what should Christians be liberal?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Ephesians 4:25   "So you must stop telling lies. Tell each other the truth, because we all belong to each other in the same body."  This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?

Answer for today    Zechariah  8:16

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

James 1:2-5      ^"My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, ³ because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience. ⁴ Let your patience show itself perfectly in what you do. Then you will be perfect and complete and will have everything you need. ⁵ But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous to everyone and will give you wisdom without criticizing you." 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for loving me even in my weaknesses-

 

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