Monday September 3, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Who we are is not what we have but what our hearts is filled with-

2-Generosity should be a natural outflow of who we are-

3-Being religious and being righteous are not the same-

4-Some churches have become a hanger instead of a runway-

5-The greatest use of life is to spend it living for something that will outlast it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Law of public speaking--a closed mouth gathers no feet-

 

I'VE LEARNED

When God released snakes among the Israelites in the wilderness for their ingratitude, the symbolism showed shades of the Garden of Eden-

 

DID YOU KNOW

One species of antelope, the Sitatunga, can sleep under water-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus miracles prove he was the Messiah?

2-When Jesus healed, cast out demons, walked on water, raised the dead, feed large crowds, etc, why didn't people understand and accept him as God?

3-Did the people ever wonder how Jesus did his miracles?

4-How large a part of Jesus ministry was the miracle part?

5-What was Jesus primary part in healing those who needed it?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What king always had choice poultry in his daily provisions?

Answer for today          Solomon         1 Kings 4:23

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Proverbs 2:1-6     My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
² turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding—
³ indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
⁴ and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
⁵ then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
⁶ For the Lord gives wisdom, from his mouth come knowledge and understanding

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I want to know you and the wisdom of your kingdom.  Give me the passion to pursue you with all of my heart-

 

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-