Friday July 13, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God is not as far away as the next star.  He is as close as your next heartbeat-

2-Surrender is the ultimate expression of faith-

3-What God gives to us he wants to give to others through us-

4-Christians need to be willing to share what God supplies to us-

5-Whatever you give to God he multiplies-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Bats always turn left when exiting a cave-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Freedom isn't free, somebody paid for it-

 

DID YOU KNOW

To keep from damaging its skeleton, an African elephant has to move sedately, never jumping or running-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the Magi travel alone or with a group of travelers?

2-How many Magi were there seeing Jesus?

3-How did the Magi survive such a long trip especially if crossing wilderness and dessert?

4-From where did the Magi start their journey?  

5-When the Magi brought back to their country of origin the news of the birth of Jesus, did it have any impact there?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet said that Ephraim was as easily deceived as a foolish dove?

Answer for today         Hosea7:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 37:7-8     Wait and trust the Lord. Don’t be upset when others get rich or when someone else’s plans succeed.
⁸ Don’t get angry. Don’t be upset; it only leads to trouble.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I thank you for your gracious love and help me to trust you when the world comes at me.  I want to rest in you-

 

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