Wednesday January 31, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We owed a debt we could not pay, Jesus paid a debt he did not owe-

2-There are no soloists in Gods orchestra-

3-We live out our faith through our good deeds-

4-Prayer is an acknowledgment of our need for God-

5-The gospel is too good not to share-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I never make the same mistake twice.  I make it 5 or 6 times just to be safe-

 

I'VE LEARNED

With God's help you can bounce back-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The loudest bird in the world is the male bell bird found in Central and South America.  To attract mates,  the male makes a clanging sound like a bell that can be heard from miles away.

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If you modify the message to make Christianity more attractive do you still have Christianity?

2-Are there teachings of Jesus that Christians avoid?

3-How do we know for sure we have interpreted  jesus teachings correctly?

4-Does having good self esteem play any part in our salvation?

5-Should Christians try to position themselves in positions of power within our culture?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What foreign prophet had a talking donkey to ride on?

Answer for today      Balaam of Moab     Numbers  22:28

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Deuteronomy 32:6    This is not the way to repay the Lord,  you foolish and unwise people.
He is your Father and Maker,  who made you and formed you.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to always remember that it is you who created me.  You gave me a place on this earth, you alone who truly satisfies the soul-

 

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

Tuesday January 30, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Never measure God's unlimited power by your limited expectations-

2-As the years add up, God's faithfulness keeps multiplying-

3-The christian's heart is the Holy Spirit's home-

4-Jesus has made true love possible-

5-Grace and forgiveness are unearned gifts-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Chocolate comes from cocoa which is a tree.  That makes it a plant, so chocolate  is a salad-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God never just sits and twiddles his thumbs-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The life expectancy of the average mocking bird is ten years-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is Christianity a "give up" religion?

2-Do we have the courage to ask God, are you pleased with me?

3-Are we blind to the workings of God?

4-What do we have to lose before we cry out to God?

5-Is all of what Jesus said important?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What two animals owned by the philistines carried the ark of the covenant back to Israel?

Answer for today       two cows   1 Samuel 6:7-12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Exodus 19:4    ‘Every one of you has seen what I did to the people of Egypt. You saw how I carried you out of Egypt, as if on eagle’s wings. And I brought you here to me.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you that you always walk with me-

 

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

Monday January 29, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Genuine faith is rooted in reason-

2-Most things worth doing are difficult-

3-Praise is the overflow of a joyful heart-

4-We can speak to God as a friend-

5-God uses present  circumstances to prepare us for our future-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Today I was as useless as the "G" in lasagna-

 

I'VE LEARNED

While you wait, God is at work-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The acorn woodpecker leaves its food sticking out of the holes it's drilled in oak trees, making it easy for squirrels and jays to help themselves-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-In the Lords's prayer, why is asking for our daily bread ahead of asking for forgiveness?

2-Can you be a secret disciple?

3-Did Mary ever try to convince anyone (especially her other children) that Jesus was the Messiah?

4-Did Joseph (Mary's husband) ever acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah?

5-Can you lose fellowship with God and still have a relationship with him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What croaking birds fed Elijah in his solitude by the brook  Cherith?

Answer for today    Ravens      1 King 2:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Deuteronomy 1:31     And in the desert you saw how the Lord your God carried you, like one carries a child. And he has brought you safely all the way to this place.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I choose to be carried by your love and your love alone.  I reject counterfeit affections and set my heart on yours alone-

 

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 28, 2018 thought for the day

 

TOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-To trust God in the dark is faith-

2-Be grateful to God for even the smallest gift-    

3-Fear can paralyze but faith propels us to follow God-

4-We can reap what others have sown-

5-Pray your way past the urge to do wrong-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If we weren't meant to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the fridge?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Rather than ask God to change your circumstances, ask him to use your circumstances to change you-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The heaviest flying bird in the world is the Kori bustard weighing around thirty one pounds on average-

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hosea 11:1-2    “When Israel was a child, I loved him,
    And I called my son out of Egypt.
² But when I called the people of Israel,
    They went away from me.
They offered sacrifices to the Baals
    And burned incense to the idols.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for giving us all another chance to know you as father.  Help me to be a faithful child and follow you alone-

 

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

Saturday January 27, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus' sacrifice pays our spiritual debt-

2-Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life-

3-Brokenness can lead to wholeness-

4-Gracious words are always the right words-

5-Caring for others honors Jesus' love for us-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

They say that money talks, but mine just waves bye bye-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Yours mess can become your message-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Wild turkeys are also fast on the ground, running at speeds of up to thirty miles per hour-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What kind of life does God bless?

2-How does God bless Christians and non believers?

3-Should we work for rewards in heaven?

4-Should a christian desire to get wealthy?

5-What are greedy persons and selfish ones?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did God send to destroy the vine that shaded the sulking prophet?

Answer for today      a worm  Jonah 4:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Numbers 6:24-26   “May the Lord bless you and keep you.²⁵ May the Lord show you his kindness and have mercy on you.
²⁶ May the Lord watch over you and give you peace.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you that you look upon me with delight.  Help me to revel in the blessing of your smiling face every day and night-

 

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 26, 2018 thught for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-By God's grace, we can have our best witness in the worst of times-

2-We were created to enjoy God forever-

3-When we serve others, we serve Jesus-

4-Put out the fire of anger before it blazes out of control-

5-God uses suffering to strengthen our faith-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

It is strange how drinking eight cups of water seems impossible but eight cups of coffee go down like a chubby kid on a see saw-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Your test can become your testimony-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Wild turkeys can fly for short distances at up to fifty five miles per hour-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What risks are involved in having faith?

2-When we pray, why do we say "Thy will be done"?

3-Are we to take literally what Jesus said "whatever you ask in my name I will do"?

4-Is the Bible basically a chronicle of events or a guidebook of principals and systematic theology?

5-Why do we call going to a church service a worship service?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did Peter find with a coin in its mouth?

Answer for today   a fish    Matthew 17:27

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Exodus  33:11    The Lord spoke to Moses face to face as a man speaks with his friend.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I long to be like Moses and enjoy a close friendship with you.  Help me to radiate your smile-

 

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

Thursday January 25, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Receive love, give love, repeat-

2-Gratitude is the memory of a glad heart-

3-Broken people are made whole by God's love-

4-Your next crisis is your next opportunity to trust our unfailing God-

5-An offering given in faithful obedience is just right-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Cupcakes are muffins that believed in miracles-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Today's prisoner may be tomorrows president-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Domesticated turkeys (farm raised) cannot fly-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why would the disciples argue amongst themselves who was the greatest?

2-What does the Bible mean when it says "God gave them over"?

3-What does the Bible mean when it uses the term "sinful desires"?

4-Is serving others serving God?

5-Can you love someone without feeling love for them?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where did Jesus send the legion of unclean spirits he had cast out of a man?

Answer for today     into a herd of swine

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

    Exodus 19:5-6     So now if you obey me and keep my agreement, you will be my own possession, chosen from all nations. Even though the whole earth is mine, ⁶ you will be my kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ You must tell the Israelites these words.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I want to be in a Kingdom of those who draw near to you.  Help me to cultivate a lifestyle of approaching you with love in Jesus' name-

 

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

Wednesday January 24, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus is more than a teacher to listen to, he is God to be worshipped-

2-God can do the most with what we think is least-

3-Hope in the heart puts a smile on the face-

4-God promises his people a good end to their story-

5-The most treasured gift we can give to God is our love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I think my i phone is broken.  I pressed the home button and  I'm still at work-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The reward of good work is greater work-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The kiwi, national bird of New Zealand, can't fly.  It lives in a hole in the ground, is almost blind, and lays only one egg each year-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you win an unwinnable battle?

2-Does God give you strength for the battle or strength in the battle?

3-If David was sure of success against Goliath, why did he choose five stones?

4-Could a woman divorce her husband in Jesus' day?

5-Why did Jesus choose 12 disciples -not more or not less?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did Jesus use to feed the five thousand?

Answer for today      two fish and five barley loaves

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Exodus 4:22     Then say to the king, "This is what the Lord says: Israel is my firstborn son."

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for adopting me into your family and giving me the privilege and honor of being your child-

 

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

Tuesday January 23, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Wise is the person who would rather give honor than receive it-

2-To love is to give-

3-Humility toward God will make us kind to others-

4-No one is too lost to be found and changed by Jesus-

5-Wonder leads to gratitude-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why are i phone chargers not called apple juice?

 

I'VE LEARNED

God is not sometimes sovereign nor occasionally victorious-

 

DID YOU KNOW

During a migration, geese are apt to take turns in the lead position-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the "lake of fire" in the book of Revelations?

2-How can death and Hades be cast into a lake of fire?  Is it symbolic or literal?

3-Is there "a shadow of death" for the christian?

4-Is the "fear of death" removed for the christian?

5-What is "dying grace"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What venomous creature bit Paul on the hand but did not harm him?

Answer for today        a viper    Acts  28:3-6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Deuteronomy  7:7-8   The Lord did not care for you and choose you because there were many of you—you are the smallest nation of all. ⁸ But the Lord chose you because he loved you, and he kept his promise to your ancestors. So he brought you out of Egypt by his great power and freed you from the land of slavery, from the power of the king of Egypt.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you for the "sheer love" you have shown me.  I choose to rest in this love-

 

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

Monday January 22, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Celebrate the baby and trust the Savior.  That is how to make Christmas complete-

2-The entire world is the object of God's love-

3-Faith relies on our almighty God's unchanging character-

4-A christian's life is a window through which others can see Jesus-

5-Our stories of failure can be God's stories of success-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What if April fools day really is on April 2nd-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Do what pleases God, nothing more, nothing less, nothing else-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A goose's wings churn the air and leave an air current behind.  In the flying wedge, each bird is in position to get a lift from the current left by the bird ahead.  It is easier going for all except the leader-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Will you always receive back more than you give away?

2-Do you always receive back in kind what you give away?

3-How did Adam and eve"s disobedience bring death for mankind?   

4-What did Jesus mean when he said "our God is a consuming fire"?

5-Could the word "fire" as used in connection with hell mean a thirst for God that is never quenched?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What four creatures did God send as plaques upon the Egyptians?

Answer for today        frogs, lice, flies, and locusts

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODA

Deuteronomy 7:6    "You are holy people who belong to the Lord your God. He has chosen you from all the people on earth to be his very own."

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you that you call me "cherished" and "your treasure".  Nothing else compares to that.  I worship 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 21, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When we cannot see God's hand, we can trust his heart-

2-Only Jesus can give us new life-

3-Let others see your testimony, as well as hear it-

4-God's will done in God's way will never lack God's supply-

5-We cannot change the past, but God is changing us for the future-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I am not weird, I am limited edition-

 

I'VE LEARNED

You will never go wrong by doing what is right-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Migrating geese fly in a V formation to conserve energy-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus offer forgiveness of sin to the man with palsy in Capernaum when he didn't ask for it?

2-Should we be embarrassed by our material blessings when so many have little or nothing?

3-What responsibility do Christians have toward the destitute in other areas of the world?

4-Has anyone other than Jesus kept the 10 commandments all their life?

5-What does it take for us to be free with our wealth and resources?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said     “But, Lord, why do you plan to show yourself to us and not to the rest of the world?”

Answer for today     Judas (not Iscariot)

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Genesis 22:13    Then Abraham looked up and saw a male sheep caught in a bush by its horns. So Abraham went and took the sheep and killed it. He offered it as a whole burnt offering to God, and his son was saved.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Thank you, Jesus, for being the Lamb of God the Father has provided so that we might not die in our sin but live in your righteousness-

 

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

Saturday January 20, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Everyone who does evil hates the light-

2-The best gift we can give to God is ourselves-

3-The wise men are those who fear God and worship him-

4-Prayers are the place where burdens change shoulders-

5-It is never too soon to be kind-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

All food is "fat free" if you don't eat it-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Sometimes you have to give your feelings a good talking to-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Everglades kite bird, in Florida, will only eat apple snails.  The kites are becoming rare because as the Everglades dry up, the apple snails are dying out-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did prehistoric man have a soul?

2-Does the Bible teach that we should be concerned about both the soul and body or the soul only?

3-Will the heavens and earth be totally destroyed by a cataclysmic event or by man made destructive capability?

4-Why doesn't Jesus bless the food today like he did the loaves and fishes and feed the world's hungry?

5-Are all things in Revelations to be taken literally or symbolically?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said    "The nations are like one small drop in a bucket; they are no more than the dust on his measuring scales.
To him the islands are no more than fine dust on his scales.

Answer for today       Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Genesis 22:16-17    The Lord says, ‘Because you did not keep back your son, your only son, from me, I make you this promise by my own name: ¹⁷ I will surely bless you and give you many descendants. They will be as many as the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore, and they will capture the cities of their enemies."

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that you are not just my affectionate father.  You are also my awesome king.  Teach me to be your subject as well as your son-

 

SATURDAY-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 19, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus who died as our substitute now lives as our advocate-

2-Jesus gave his all, he deserves our all-

3-Real doubt searches for the light, unbelief is content with  the darkness-

4-God knows the beginning to the end-

5-We have been saved by grace, now we enjoy the many blessings that come by grace-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The more you pedal against the wind, the stronger you will become-

I'VE LEARENED

Often, our trouble starts when our mouth does-

DID YOU KNOW

Roosters cannot crow if they can't extend their neck-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the "second death"?

2-What is the "sword of the Lord"?

3-Why do some think that the mother's right to choose is more important than the unborn's right to live?

4-Is the second coming of Jesus tied to  the success of world evangelization?

5-Will only a minority of humanity accept God's offer of salvation?

BIBLE TRIVIA

WHO SAID    "“Is it you—the biggest troublemaker in Israel?”

Answer for today        Ahab

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Genesis 22:2     Then God said, “Take your only son, Isaac, the son you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Kill him there and offer him as a whole burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.”

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for your outstanding love-

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

Thursday January 18, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-By God's grace we can be thankful in all things-

2-Faith testing times can be faith strengthening times-

3-A change in why we do things can bring a transformation in the way we feel about them-

4-A focus on the Lord is the beginning of joy-

5-Good friends don't abandon us when external circumstances change-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

We bought a new vacuum cleaner about six months ago and so far all it has been doing is gathering dust-

 

I'VE LEARNED

If satan can neutralize you, he can mute your influence-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The male argus pheasant of Asia has the longest feathers of all the flying birds.  Its tail feathers can reach a length of six feet-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there anything wrong or immoral in having wealth?

2-Why do Americans act like we have priority on the worlds resources-

3-Should Christians be leaders in social welfare programs?

4-Should Christians be leaders in preserving our environment?

5-Is hades and hell the same place?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said     "“The man I kiss is Jesus. Arrest him and guard him while you lead him away.”

Answer for today      Judas Iscariot

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Genesis 18:1-2    "Later, the Lord again appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre. Abraham was sitting at the entrance of his tent during the hottest part of the day. ² He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When Abraham saw them, he ran from his tent to meet them. He bowed face down on the ground before them"

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me to welcome you and to worship you as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit-

 

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

Wednesday January 17, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Forgiveness is not an occasional act but a permanent attitude-

2-Every breath you take as a gift of God's mercy-

3-One person with courage is a majority-

4-We are never out of God's sight and his loving care-

5-The God who made you wants you to make him the center of your life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out-

 

I'VE LEARNED

We live in an entitlement society-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The American woodcock, with its eyes placed toward the top of its head, can see backward and upward, and forward and upward, with binocular vision and, laterally, almost 180 degrees with each eye-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is yeast in scripture a symbol of evil?

2-How is it the righteous will scarcely be saved?

3-Why was spit used in healing the blind person?

4-Why didn't Jesus explain to the disciples what the yeast of the Pharisees was?

5-What is the "social gospel"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   " What wrong has he done? I can find no reason to kill him. So I will have him punished and set him free.”

Answer for today      Pilate

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

GENESIS 17:19   God said, “No, Sarah your wife will have a son, and you will name him Isaac. I will make my agreement with him to be an agreement that continues forever with all his descendants.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that the reward of believing is to experience the joy and laughter of seeing your promises fulfilled-

 

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

Tuesday January 16, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The two most powerful warriors are patience and time-

2-People make counterfeit money but in many more cases, money makes counterfeit people-

3-It wasn't the nails but his love that kept Jesus on the cross-

4-The unwounded life bears no resemblance to Jesus-

5-It takes the darkest nights that make the brightest stars-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

We flirt with evil, thinking that we can charm the snake-

 

I'VE LEARNED-

Responsibility comes before rights-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Herons have been observed dropping insects on the water and then catch the fish that surfaces for the bugs-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What really does prayer change?

2-How much is the christian to feed the hungry and clothe the naked?

3-Has the fear of God been lost in the love of God?

4-Why did Jesus wait three days to feed the four thousand?

5-What is the "yeast of the pharisees"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   "God knows that if you eat the fruit from that tree, you will learn about good and evil and you will be like God!”

Answer for today     the serpent

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Genesis 17:7     "And I will make an agreement between me and you and all your descendants from now on: I will be your God and the God of all your descendants."

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, I am so deeply grateful that you are the perfect father and that when you promise to bless me, you will surely keep your word-

 

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

Monday January 15, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God always does his greatest work through the most flawed people-

2-God can take your pain and use it to turn your life into a masterpiece-

3-The greatest powers cannot overcome the humblest prayers-

4-They who fear death have already lost the life they covet-

5-God has made us for himself, and his heart will be restless until we find our rest in his arms-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Will wickedness go away of ignored?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Truth matters-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Mallard nests are sometimes built at a height of forty feet above ground-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why does evil have a natural progression of getting worse and worse-

2-What is the "fear of the Lord" that gives us wisdom-

3-What did Jesus mean  "I did not come to bring peace but a sword?  I thought he was a God of love-

4-Can you succeed apart from God?

5-Will you always succeed with God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said    "Bring me up Samuel"

Answer for today     Saul

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Genesis 17:4-5       “I am making my agreement with you: I will make you the father of many nations. ⁵ I am changing your name from Abram to Abraham because I am making you a father of many nations." 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, teach me to understand my true identity and through that to come to learn what your destiny is for my 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-