Wednesday October 30, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The Holy Spirit is usually a shepherd not a cattle driver—he leads you rather than drives you-

2-Preparation is the best medicine to keep stage fright from becoming disaster-

3-Don’t be a crank, be a self starter-

4-Think young, aging is for wine-

5-Laughter is a tranquilizer without side effects-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Where can you run to escape yourself-

I’VE LEARNED

We are responsible for what we do no matter how we feel-

DID YOU KNOW

The surface area of an average sized brick is seventy nine square centimeters-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do we always know when we sin?

2-How do you “fall into sin”?

3-Why do people sin?

4-Do all religions worship?

5-What is the ultimate form of worship?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who stuck his spear in the wall when it failed to strike its intended target, David?

Answer for today        Saul      1 Samuel 19:10

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God— not by works, lest any man should boast.   Ephesians 2:8-9 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, forgive me for the pride and pretense I cling to in order to feel more self confident-

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

Tuesday October 29, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Children are living messages we send to a time we will not see-

2-We get angry because we are fearful-

3-Money may talk but it doesn’t give itself away-

4-If you wait until you are “in the mood” you may have to wait forever-

5-None of us can tell ahead of time at what moment we step into a child’s life and by a demonstration of love and faith turn them in God’s direction-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What hurts worse-saying something and wishing you had not or saying nothing and wishing you had-

I’VE LEARNED

You can keep going long after you think you can’t-

DID YOU KNOW

An infinity sign is called a lemniscate-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can there ever be peace while evil is in the world?

2-Is a lack of conflict in a marriage a peaceful marriage?

3-Does sanctification remove our desire for sin or does salvation do that?

4-After we are “saved” do we still have a desire to sin?

5-Can there be temptation without desire?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What rebel against David  was beheaded, with his head thrown over the wall of Abel to Joab?

Answer for today      Sheba      2 Samuel 20:22

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.                                                          Romans 12:1 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, I commit myself today to abiding in you and to keeping your word-

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

Monday October 28, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Every prize has its price-

2-Motivation does not come first-action does-

3-To carry care to bed is to sleep with a pack on your back-

4-The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right-

5-Tact is rubbing out another’s mistake instead of rubbing it in-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What does it mean to give more than 100%?

I’VE LEARNED

Always leave loved ones with loving words for it may be the last time you see them-

DID YOU KNOW

One year contains 31,557,600 seconds-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can a Christian be “spoiled”?

2-Does God show “tough love”?

3-What is a “personal relationship” with God?

4-Do you have to develop your own relationship with God or is it God’s responsibility to develop one with you?

5-How do you make prayer a priority?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What foreign invader tore down the walls of Jerusalem?

Answer for today       Nebuchadnezzar      2 Kings 25:10

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

for “all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falls away; but the Word of the Lord endures for ever.” And this is the Word which by the Gospel is preached unto you.   1 Peter 1:24-25 KJ21

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, I am humbled by the example of Jesus.  I ask you to give me not

only his servant heart but also his eyes to see those I could serve in your name-\

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 October 27, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Work may not be fun but it should be satisfying-

2-The secret of commitment is getting past the drudgery and seeing the delight-

3-Never confuse discipline with rigidity-

4-Discover the joy of discipline and self development-

5-True discipline is self caring not self castigating-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Is the sky the limit when there are footprints on the moon?

I’VE LEARNED

It is taking a long time to become the person I want to be-

DID YOU KNOW

The billionth decimal digit of the numerical value pi is nine-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does “hope” have a possibility of failure?

2-Are hope and faith related?

3-Can you hope for the impossible?

4-Can you hope for a negative thing?

5-Is being a positive person learned or are you born that way?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who built the walls of Jerusalem?

Answer for today      Solomon       1 Kings 9:15

SCRIPTURE OR TODAY

For the Word of God is living and powerful and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.          Hebrews 4:12 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, continue to make me a more wholehearted servant to you and to the “others” you place in my path-

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

Saturday October 26, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-In the final analysis I am responsible for me-

2-Few there are who will do the incredible to experience the unusual-

3-Integrity is being good even when no one is looking-

4-Great is the one who starts but greater is the one who finishes-

5-We must be decided on what we will not do and then we are able to act with vigor in what we ought to do-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why are there flotation devices in the seats of planes instead of parachutes?

I’VE LEARNED

You can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life-

DID YOU KNOW

Holes are put in fly swatters to lower air resistance-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How does God create in me a clean heart?

2-What is the “heart” of a person?

3-Do we need to understand the culture of Biblical stories to apply them to today’s culture?

4-Are the Beatitudes really about having the right motives?

5-How do we not worry?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet measured the wall of the temple district?

Answer for today       Ezekiel       42:20

SCRIPTUE FOR TODAY

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly equipped for all good works.                            2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, may your mind and your heart be in me so that people will notice you in my life and want to come to know you-

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 October 25, 2019 thought for the day-from jasper

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Every person is entitled to the love of God-

2-Getting something for nothing can breed irresponsibility-

3-Irresponsibility creates careless attitudes-

4-We are not what we think we are, we are not what others think we are, we are what we think others think we are-

5-Accomplishment is often deceptive because we don’t see the pain and perseverance that produced it-

STRANGE THOUGHT

When a dog food is new and improved, who tests it?

I’VE LEARNED

You shouldn’t compare yourself to the best others can do-

DID YOU KNOW

The straw was developed by Egyptian brewers to taste beer without removing the fermenting ingredients that floated on the top of the container-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do we understand or interpret the beatitudes in todays culture?

2-Are the beatitudes paradoxical?

3-How do you “die to yourself”?

4-Can the beatitudes be imitated?

5-How are the “mind and heart” related?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was famous for its fallen walls?

Answer for today      Jericho      Joshua 6:20

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,          Ephesians 5:19-20 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, I ask you to manifest yourself in me today in such a way that others will see you in me and want to know you better-

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

Thursday October 24, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Joy comes from perceiving the gift hidden in every circumstance-

2-When you pick up mud with white gloves, the mud does not get glovey, the gloves get muddy-

3-Worry is interest paid on trouble before it comes due-

4-Don’t be possessed by a possession-

5-God will give us the courage to dare and the patience to wait for his timing-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What do you call a male lady bug?

I’VE LEARNED

You can get along on charm for about 15 minutes and after that you’d better know something-

DID YOU KNOW

The antibiotic nystatin, which is chiefly used to treat fungal infections such as thrush, is named after New York State, where it was developed-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is Christianity a suffering religion?

2-Why was there a 400 year silent period between Malachi and Jesus?

3-What is “pure in heart”?

4-What is “pure in Spirit”?

5-Did Matthew want to portray Jesus as the new Moses?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who sacrificed his son on the city wall when the Moabites were losing the battle to Israel?

Answer for today      Mesha, king of Moab      2 Kings 3:27

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the holy is understanding                                   Proverbs 9:10 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for sending Jesus and showing us how to live. Help me today to follow his example and walk in his steps-

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

Wednesday October 23, 2019 thought for the day-

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We often must suffer much pain in order to discover where the power is-

2-If we didn’t have problems we wouldn’t know God could solve them-

3-A thorn with grace is better than a thorn less and graceless life-

4-Life is not so short but that there is always enough time for courtesy-

5-To be well mannered is simply to be considerate of others-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Is it okay to use the am radio in the afternoon?

I’VE LEARNED

It is not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts-

DID YOU KNOW

Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is God merciful to both the Christian and the unsaved?

2-Can you be merciful in all situations?

3-Will God show mercy at the final judgement?

4-Is being tolerant showing mercy?

5-Why did God only have one son?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Whose body was fastened to the wall of Beth-shan by the Philistines?

Answer for today       Saul        1 Samuel 31:10

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.  Galatians 6:2 KJ21

PRAYER

Father,  all good things come from you-  May I always live with heartfelt gratitude to you-

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

Tuesday October 22, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The only way to see the rainbow is by looking through the rain-

2-Impressions are influenced by what we want-

3-Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal-

4-We must be careful not to use God’s name as an excuse for our foolishness-

5-Wellness and wholeness are not synonymous-

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you choke a smurf, what color  does its turn?

I’VE LEARNED

It takes years to build up trust and only seconds to destroy it-

DID YOU KNOW

In 1976 the swine flu vaccine caused more deaths than the illness it was intended to prevent-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is showing peace an action or a reaction?

2-Why are peacemakers to be called the sons of God?

3-How do you know when you are weak?

4-Is meekness learned or a spiritual gift?

5-How do the meek inherit the earth?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who escaped through the wall of Damascus by being letdown in a basket?

Answer for today           Paul         Acts 9:25

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season — how good it is!         Proverbs 15:23 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, help me to trust in your great power and pray big prayers-

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

Monday October 21, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Adversity makes people, prosperity makes monsters-

2-Prosperity is not without any fears and concerns. 

   Adversity is not without many comforts and hopes-

3-People generally quarrel because they cannot argue-

4-Beware the fury of a patient man-

5-There is a vast difference between reading the Bible and being a student of the Bible-

STRANGE THOUGHT

All men are not homeless but some men are home less than others-

I’VE LEARNED

No matter how much I care, some people just don’t care back-

DID YOU KNOW

The top speed of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine is nine miles per hour-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How did Noah collect all the food for the animals on the ark?

2-What did the flesh eating animals eat on the ark?

3-How was all the animal waste removed from the ark?

4-What did Noah and family eat on the ark?

5-Why do some Christians not live peacefully with other Christians?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet was trapped against a wall by an angel with a drawn sword?

Answer for today        Balaam          Numbers 22:24

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

I delight to do Thy will, O my God; yea, Thy law is within my heart.”          Psalm 40:8 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, may I rest in your guarantee of eternal 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-

Sunday October 20, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Ability is nothing without opportunity-

2-Prolonged idleness paralyses initiative-

3-The character of a man is revealed by what amuses him-

4-The more you do, the more you can do-

5-He who stops being better stops being good-

STRANGE THOUGHT

A sobering thought- at this moment am I living up to my full potential-

I’VE LEARNED

You cannot make someone love you.  All you can do is to be someone who can be loved.  The rest is up to them-

DID YOU KNOW

The word pixel is a contraction of “picture cell” or “picture element”-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What are we to do with unanswered questions about God, Jesus, scripture, salvation, etc?

2-Did Jesus bring anyone out of hell when he left there at the resurrection?

3-Does it matter what we do with our bodies after death?

4-Is the Bible a complete work of all spiritual matters?

5-Did the disciples ever sin after they became disciples?  What about other than Peter and Judas?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What perfectly square city is described as having walls made of jasper?

Answer for today        the New Jerusalem          Revelation 21:18

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and uphold me with Thy free Spirit.         Psalm 51:12 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, help me to take the time for prayer, and experience its joy-

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