Wednesday October 4, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God never asks us to give up something good unless he plans to replace it with something even better-  

2-Don't let anything keep you from forgiving others-

3-Our integrity often meets its match in money matters-

4-Heaven's riches are far more valuable than earthly wealth-

5-Don't let your integrity slip in small matters, and it will not fail you in crucial decisions-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Before giving a blood transfusion, find out if it is affirmative or negative-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The willingness to forgive is essential to keeping relationships strong-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A large swarm of locusts can eat eighty thousand tons of corn in a day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can we possible say the English Bible should be taken literally word for word?

2-Will those in heaven mourn for those not there?

3-Will those in hell be able to see heaven and vice versa?

4-Why did God allow such wicked leaders who had millions of innocent people killed to be born?

5-Is the word "faith" a verb or a noun?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In Matthew's genealogy of the Messiah, Jesus is descended from David's son Solomon.  What son of David  in Luke's account is Jesus' ancestor?

Answer for today     Nathan

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Jeremiah 9:23-24   This is what the Lord says:“The wise must not brag about their wisdom.
    The strong must not brag about their strength.
    The rich must not brag about their money.
²⁴ But if people want to brag, let them brag
    That they understand and know me.
Let them brag that I am the Lord,
    And that I am kind and fair,
    And that I do things that are right on earth.
This kind of bragging pleases me,” says the Lord.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

 

Father, let your Spirit work through me today so others may see and believe-

 

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