Monday September 30, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Fear is the basis of worry-

2-No one should speak of hell or damnation without tears in their eyes-

3-Never doubt in the dark what God has shown you in the light-

4-If the father is the head of the family, the mother is the heart of the home-

5-Where the Spirit of God leads, the grace of God provides-

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you wanted to shingle the roof of your mouth. Would you use the nails on your toes?

I’VE LEARNED

No matter how good a friend is, they are going to hurt you every once in awhile and you must forgive them for that-

DID YOU KNOW

One human hair can support more than six and a half pounds-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Where was the Holy Spirit during Jesus’ arrest, trial and crucifixion-

2-Dos all suffering have a purpose?

3-Is all suffering God ordained?

4-What is the better testimony, telling of God’s blessing to you or telling how God brought you through your struggles?

5-Are there divine judgements today?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In the days of Ezra, what did some of the Jews build on their rooftops?

Answer for today   Booths in commemoration of the feast of Tabernacles  Nehemiah 8:14-16

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment, that ye may approve things that are excellent, and that ye may be sincere and without offense until the Day of Christ-

Philippians 1:9-10 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, today I want to abide in you.  Teach me to acknowledge you in all my ways-

-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 September 29, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Faith feeds on expectancy-

2-Our love for God motivates us to conform to his will by our choice-

3-While we are praying for sinners to come to Jesus, he is asking us to go to sinners-

4-You only believe what activates you-

5-We often want to make people over in our own image instead of letting God make them over in his image-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Who crosses the bridge of your nose?

I’VE LEARNED

Some members of your family may not always be there for you.  It may seem funny but people you aren’t related to can take care of you and love you and teach you to trust people again.  Families aren’t  just biological-

DID YOU KNOW

Balding men going to hair clinics are an average age of twenty four years and five months-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Were Jesus disciples “saved”?  If so, when?

2-When did Jesus disciples “repent of” and ask “forgiveness” of their sin?

3-Why didn’t Jesus take all the disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane?

4-Why did Jesus go to pray alone and not take Peter, James and John with him instead of leaving them behind?

5-Why did Jesus feel lonely in the Garden of Gethsemane?  Where was the Holy Spirit to comfort him?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had a vision of unclean animals while in prayer on a house top?

Answer for today      Peter       Acts 10:9-16

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”          John 3:20-21 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, help me love you with my entire being, as you deserve.  May everything I do arise from my ever deepening love for you.

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

Saturday September 28, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-I believe so that I may know-

2-Discipleship is willing to go wherever the spirit of God leads-

3-The righteousness of God has its expression in the law of God-

4-Love brings forth burden bearing-

5-When our faith becomes conventional our actions become convenience-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Is the crown of your head where jewels are found?

I’VE LEARNED

Just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have-

DID YOU KNOW

Two out of every five women in the United States dye their hair-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Has the church replaced literal Isreal in the scripture?

2-Did God blind the Jewish people to the identity of Jesus?

3-When did Jesus lose his crown of thorns

4-Why isn’t Easter celebrated during the time of the Jewish Passover celebration?

5-Why didn’t Jesus teach his followers a prayer of salvation?

BIBLE TRIVIA

When Samson pulled the building down, how many people had been sitting on the rooftop?

Answer for today      about three thousand      Judges 16:27

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness unto him; neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.           1 Corinthians 2:14 KJ21

 PRAYER

Father draw my heart into deep intimacy with you.  I want to stay close to you, knowing you better each day, and resting in your favor-

-TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN.  BE A BLESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE.  LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND-

Friday September 27, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God loves you even if you deny he exists-

2-God should not be first in your life, he should  be your life-

3-Worry is being anxious about something in your future-

4-Jesus is already in our tomorrow-

5-The grace of God comes from the love of God-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Can a man’s eyes be called an academy because his pupils are there?

I’VE LEARNED

True friendship continues to grow even over a long distance, and the same goes for true love-

DID YOU KNOW

A human hair is ten thousand times thicker than the film of a soap bubble-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are humility and self promotion mutually exclusive?

2-Has God broken his covenant  with the Jews or is the Mosaic law still intact?

3-Does God ever change his mind?

4-Did Jesus do away with the 10 commandments or are they still in effect?

5-Are Jewish people out side the will of God

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had a palace with marble pillars and beds of gold and silver?

Answer for today         Ahasuerus          Esther   1:5-6

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.                                       Matthew 6:33 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, guide my decisions that I may not be a stumbling block to others, that I am not conforming to this world, and that I am honoring you with my life-

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

Thursday September 26, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought-

2-Life is not a candle, it is a burning torch to be passed on-

3-Trust is faith in action-

4-Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, it is laying hold of his highest willingness-

5-Take your setback and turn it into a comeback-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Where can a lady buy a key to a lock of her hair?

I’VE LEARNED

I have the right to be angry but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel-

DID YOU KNOW

After human death, postmortem rigidity starts in the head, travels to the feet, and leaves the same way it came-head to toe-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How does God measure success?

2-Has a vibrant Christianity ever existed apart from the church?

3-What is the primary purpose of the church?

4-Do Christians of today cheapen the cost of their salvation?

5-Is any sin outside the covering of Jesus death on the cross?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What king was assassinated in his palace by Pekah?

Answer for today        Pekahiah         2 Kings 15:25

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

For we know Him that hath said, “Vengeance belongeth unto Me; I will recompense,” saith the Lord. And again, “The Lord shall judge His people.” It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Hebrews 10:30-31 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for reminding me that my body is yours, not mine, and that it is a temple for your Holy Spirit-

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

Wednesday September 25, thought for today

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The greatest ability is stick ability-

2-There are people who need us and don’t even know it-

3-There are people we need and don’t even know it-

4-If we want to make ends meet, we need to get off ours and go out and meet it-

5-Mountain tops are for views and inspiration but fruit is grown in the valleys-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Where can a man buy a cap for his knee?

I’VE LEARNED

No matter how badly your heart is broken, the world doesn’t stop for your grief-

DID YOU KNOW

There are sixty two thousand miles of arteries, veins,

and blood capillaries in the human body-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How great a role does the Bible play in developing Christ likeness in our spiritual life?

2-Are morals relative or absolute?

3-How do you access the power of God in your life?

4-Is Christianity an exclusive religion?

5-Christian maturity comes from what?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who served as a cupbearer in Persia’s royal palace-

Answer for today       Nehemiah         1:1; 2:1

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

                                                                                                                             1 John 2:1 KJ21

PRAYER

    

Father renew my mind today that I might live a life that pleases and glorifies you-

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

Monday September 23, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Worry is praying for that which you don’t want-

2-God made only one of us-

3-See it big, keep it simple-

4-Stress comes into my life only when I let it-

5-Dear God, you are right, all things are possible-

STRANGE THOUGHT

For the ladies-Don’t think of it as getting hot flashes, think of it as your inner child playing with matches-

I’VE LEARNED

My best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time-

DID YOU KNOW

You can avoid sinking in quicksand by lying on your back and raising your legs slowly-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did God permit satan to have such immense power?                                          

2-Can all scripture be understood?

3-Why did God find it necessary to permit his children to suffer-

4-How do Christians get ready for the tough times ahead of them-

5-Is the Bible in its entirety the sole foundation for all Christian faith and knowledge?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had a coveted vineyard close to Israel’s royal palace?

Answer for today      Naboth       1 Kings 21:1-19

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope;                                 Romans     

                                                                                                          

PRAYER

Father, use me to speak your truth and your love into others lives-

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-

Tuesday September 24, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness-

2-If you think you can , if you think you can’t, either way you are right-

3-People on the way down always blame someone else-

4-Old age is the price you pay for maturity-

5-God, you can open or close doors.  Help me to test each one to see which opens-

STRANGE THOUGHT

You don’t stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop laughing-

I’VE LEARNED

Sometimes, the people you expect to kick you when you are down will be the ones to help you get back up-

DID YOU KNOW

The average person flexes the joints in his fingers twenty four million times in his lifetime-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does the Bible ever contradict itself?

2-Should Christians try to reconcile Bible teaching to modern philosophy?

3-Is there really any conflict between true science and the Bible?

4-To what degree are scriptures inspired, word for word or ideas?

5-Did the authors of scripture think they were writing or recording words for all of human history?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who referred to the future Jerusalem temple as a “palace for  the Lord God”?

Answer for today       David       1 Chronicles  29:1, 19

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.                                          Hebrews 10:35-36 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, may my words and my actions today bring glory to your holy wonderful name-

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

Sunday September 22, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You only have one chance to make the first impression-

2-We give so much attention to our problems and not enough to the solution-

3-We become what we think-

4-Tradition should make roots not ruts-

5-We react with emotion, we respond with intelligence-

STRANGE THOUGHT

About half the stuff in my shopping cart these days says “for fast relief”-

I’VE LEARNED

Money is a lousy way to keep score-

DID YOU KNOW

The skin that peels off after sunburn is called blype-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does it mean the Christian should “count the cost”?

2-How do you rejoice in the midst of suffering?

3-Why do some Christians criticize those who take valiant stands for Jesus?

4-Did God create angels with the possibility of a selfish will?

5-Can you unknowingly give yourself over to satanic living?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What nation’s envoys were taken on a tour of the palace by King Hezekiah?

Answer for today      Babylon’s       2 Kings 20:16-18

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Therefore receive ye one another as Christ also received us, to the glory of God.

                                                   Romans 15:7 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, enable me to be as concerned about what I feed my soul as I am about what I feed my body-

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

Saturday September 21, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There is health and healing in excitement-

2-Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday-

3-You don’t have to worry about job burnout if you let the job set you on fire-

4-Thank you God for giving me this new day especially since I loused up yesterday so bad-

5-Don’t be so afraid of doing bad that you don’t have time to do good-

STRANGE THOUGHT

It is scary when you start making the same noises as your coffee maker-

I’VE LEARNED

Hero’s are the people who do what needs to be done, when it needs to be done regardless of the consequences-

DID YOU KNOW

You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the “Kingdom of God” to come?

2-How much responsibility to our neighbors do we have in the social area?

3-What responsibility do Christians have to apply the principles of Christianity to the Social needs of their culture-

4-Why do so many followers of Jesus suffer such great persecution for being Christian?

5-What is “self denial” and “bearing your cross” to the Christian?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who took thirteen years to build his palace

Answer for today        Solomon     1 Kings  7:1-12

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

  The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.           

                                                                 2 Corinthians13:14 KJ21

  PRAYER

 Father, Jesus offered his life in obedience to you for my salvation.  In response I offer my life of obedience to you, as a thanks offering made out of gratitude for your immeasurable grace-

TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN.  BE A BLESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE.  LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND-

Thursday September 19, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-No need to worry about the future, God is already there-

2-To be successful you have to be easy to start and hard to stop-

3-Love, like bread, should be made fresh every day-

4-You can’t spell good without go, you can’t spell God without go, you can’t spell gospel without go-

5-You have the solutions to the problems you create so deal with it now-

STRANGE THOUGHT

On the other hand you have different fingers-

I’VE LEARNED

Regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there will be something else takes its place-

DID YOU KNOW

The little lump of flesh just forward of the ear canal and immediately next to the temple is called a tragus-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Could Jesus have died another kind of death as a sin offering other than crucifixion?

2-Did the death of Jesus on the cross pay the full penalty of our sin even if we don’t acknowledge or accept it?

3-After the resurrection, why didn’t Jesus appear to the Roman authorities or the Jewish leaders?

4-At what point in the future will Jesus return again?

5-Are we now living in the closing period of time as we know it to be?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Babylonian went insane while walking on the roof of his palace?

Answer for today       Nebuchadnezzar       Daniel 4:28-33

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to use in edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.        Ephesians 4:29 KJ21

PRAYER

Jesus, Savior of the world, you saved me from punishment for my sin.  You changed my life now and for eternity-

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