Wednesday January 22, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Humans were never meant for this world alone-

2-All roads do not lead to heaven-

3-If you really love someone, you will show it by how you act toward that person-

4-You can't command an emotion-

5-We experience contentment when we properly distinguish between needs and wants-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When all else fails, read the instructions-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When your love is greater than your fear, you'll do things you are afraid to do-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A camel's backbone is just as straight as a horse's backbone-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did God remove his presence from the Jerusalem temple?

2-Is God forever and always faithful?

3-Is the anger of the Lord ever satisfied?

4-Is anyone so evil that they are abandoned by God forever?

5-On what basis were people in the old testament times chosen as prophets?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What book says that kings should not be cursed, for little birds will tell on the cursing person?

Answer for today     Ecclesiastes  10:20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   James 4:7-10

⁷ So give yourselves completely to God. Stand against the devil, and the devil will run from you. ⁸ Come near to God, and God will come near to you. You sinners, clean sin out of your lives. You who are trying to follow God and the world at the same time, make your thinking pure. ⁹ Be sad, cry, and weep! Change your laughter into crying and your joy into sadness. ¹⁰ Humble yourself in the Lord’s presence, and he will honor you.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, I pray for a spirit of cooperation and eagerness to contribute to the needs of the whole body, so that Your Church is built not just with sweat, bricks, and mortar but with  love, integrity, care, and cooperative teamwork. Therefore we go forth in unity and purpose as we do our part in building each other up as we encourage others to use their God-given talents and acquired skills, all the while striving for unity in the faith. In our service we desire to please You even as we serve and strengthen one another. In the name of Jesus we go forth in faithful service. Amen.


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

Tuesday january 21, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The Christian faith is more than a matter of personal openness or unfounded optimism-

2-The Bible is the constant rain that waters our root system of faith-

3-Learn God's promises, live by them and trust them-

4-It is never a question of how much we have of the Holy Spirit but of how much he has of us-

5-We never know at what stage of life or age we are living the last chapter of our life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If an experiment worked, something has gone wrong-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Only courageous people resolve conflict-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The longest recorded lifespan of a camel was thirty five years, five months-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who was the last political king the Jews had?

2-Since the book of Lamentations doesn't name its writer, do we know for sure who wrote it-

3-Why is the "wailing wall" sacred to the Jews when it is not a remnant of the Jerusalem Temple

 but a part of a retaining wall that holds up the hillside where the Temple once stood?

4-Why do we complain when we are punished for our sin?

5-Was Jerusalem the only middle east city that was completely destroyed to nothing?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who told God that Job would curse him to his face?

Answer for today   satan  Job 1:11, 2:5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Matthew 7:16-17

¹⁶ You will know these people by what they do. Grapes don’t come from thornbushes, and figs don’t come from thorny weeds. ¹⁷ In the same way, every good tree produces good fruit, but a bad tree produces bad fruit.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, the example of Hezekiah reminds us that doing our work diligently and honestly is pleasing in Your sight. We are to seek You wholeheartedly as we carry out our responsibilities, whether it is at work or at home. In our temporal earthy dwelling we want to apply eternal kingdom principles in all we do and say rather than possessing a complaining, discontent demeanor. As we are faithful in pursuing righteousness and spreading peace and joy You prosper us in our family relations, our places of employment, our relationships, and in our financial endeavors.  We thank You for Your blessings in the name of Jesus. Amen.


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

Monday January 20, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-No one escapes life without difficulties-

2-Our greatest impact on others often comes not from what we say but from what we do-

3-The fruit of the spirit takes time to grow and develop-

4-Anyone who stops learning is old-

5-A tree was not always a tree-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you can't understand it, it is intuitively obvious-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If "time healed everything" you wouldn't ever need to see a doctor-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The world camel population is approximately twenty million-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who are the Hasidic Jews and what is their faith?

2-When and why were synagogues first started?

3-Why did God address Ezekiel as "son of man"?

4-Why did Jesus use the term "son of man" for himself?

5-What is the saddest book in the Bible?

 

B IBLE TRIVIA-Who had enemies that bound themselves under a curse because they were so determined to kill him?

Answer for today   Paul   Acts 23:12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   James 2:`14-17

¹⁴ My brothers and sisters, if people say they have faith, but do nothing, their faith is worth nothing. Can faith like that save them? ¹⁵ A brother or sister in Christ might need clothes or food. ¹⁶ If you say to that person, “God be with you! I hope you stay warm and get plenty to eat,” but you do not give what that person needs, your words are worth nothing. ¹⁷ In the same way, faith by itself—that does nothing—is dead.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Daily prayer: Father, when the woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of Your garment she was made whole.  When Daniel came in contact with the heavenly being he was greatly strengthened.  As we experience Your touch we too are strengthened as we receive godly knowledge and spiritual understanding. Help us in tarrying as we await Your answers to our prayers.  Amen.



GREATLY BLESSED, HIGHLY FAVORED, IMPERFECT BUT FORGIVEN CHILD OF GOD!

Sunday January 19, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Even in times of loss there are lessons to learn-

2-The only thing that comes to us without effort is old age-

3-The choices we make in the prime of life will follow us in the twilight years-

4-God blesses people who bless others-

5-Wise counsel to the younger is the duty of the  older-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Any system that depends on human reliability is unreliable-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I have three sizes of clothes in my closet, two of which I will never wear-

 

DID YOU KNOW-There have been more than 1500 documented sightings of Bigfoot since 1958-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is the Ark described as the Lord's chariot complete with gold cherubim's whose wings are stretched out over the ark?

2-Did Ezekiel actually see God himself?

3-Why did God give Ezekiel a scroll eating experience?

4-Why did and how could Ezekiel lie on his left side for 390 days and on his right side for 40 days?

5-What was the new kind of faith called Kabbalh?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What epistle says that blessing and cursing should not come out of the same mouth?

Answer for today   James 3:10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Psalm 46:10

God says, “Be still and know that I am God.
    I will be praised in all the nations;
    I will be praised throughout the earth.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we want to be still and listen to Your still small voice, whether You’re speaking directly to our spirit or speaking to us through Your holy Word. At times You speak to us through song, through nature, through other believers and through the unfolding of  major and minor events in our lives. As You speak to us, we want to be careful and listen to Your voice so that we do not harden our hearts. Instead we want You to fulfill in us all Your purposes for our growth and for Your glory. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART.....PEACE IN YOUR SOUL.....AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE.....ALWAYS!!!

Friday Januaary 17, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-When you aim for perfection, you'll find it is a moving target-

2-Great ideas need landing wheels as well as wings-

3-Life is change, growth is optional, so choose wisely-

4-The gift of old age is remembrance-

5-Enjoy life, for it has an expiration date-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that works-

 

I'VE LEARNED-As I've gotten older I use more four letter words such as "what"?---"when"-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The smallest mammal is the bumblebee bat of Thailand, weighing less than a penny-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are there true prophets in today's time and day?

2-Some scenes of symbolic writing in Ezekiel are horrifying and beyond comprehension.  Should these have been made a part of Holy Scripture?

3-Should the Book "Song of Solomon" with it's exotic dialogue have been made a part of Holy Scripture?

4-Did Ezekiel see a UFO?

5-Did God speak to Ezekiel  in dreams and visions or was he in a trance like state of being?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What prophet ended his book with God's threat to come and strike the land with a curse?

Answer for today  Malachi  4:6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Mark 1:35-39

³⁵ Early the next morning, while it was still dark, Jesus woke and left the house. He went to a lonely place, where he prayed. ³⁶ Simon and his friends went to look for Jesus. ³⁷ When they found him, they said, “Everyone is looking for you!”
³⁸ Jesus answered, “We should go to other towns around here so I can preach there too. That is the reason I came.” ³⁹ So he went everywhere in Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and forcing out demons.
PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, in a world filled with broken promises resulting in broken lives, how comforted we are to know that You keep every promise You make. You heal the broken-hearted and bind up their wounds. You call us to Yourself, poor and needy, bruised and broken by the fall, and You stand ready to save us. We must doubt no more but fully trust You on the merit of the blood given for us through the death of Your Son, Jesus. We confess our brokenness and celebrate Your wholeness as we serve You and transfer our citizenship to Your kingdom that is eternal.

SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday January 16, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Put a smile in the path of a complaint-

2-Triumph is often nearest when defeat seems inescapable-

3-Look to your future for that is where you'll spend the rest of your life-

4-Don't let the best you've done so far be the standard for the rest of your life-

5-Take care of the minutes, the hours will take care of themselves-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-After all is said and done, more is said than done-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I miss the days when everything worked with just an "on" and "off" switch-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The only purple animal is the South African Blesbok-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-In the old testament book of Daniel, what do the "seventy sets of seven" refer to?

2-Why are Daniel's visions so confusing and unclear?

3-Does anyone today have true clarity to Daniel's confusing visions?

4-Could Daniel's prophecies have pointed to his future, a part of our past?

5-Why did God not want his people, past and present, to know what his plans are for the end of times period?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who was told by his wife to curse God and die?

Answer for today    Job  Job 2:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    1 Kings 19:11-13

¹¹ The Lord said to Elijah, “Go, stand in front of me on the mountain, and I will pass by you.” Then a very strong wind blew until it caused the mountains to fall apart and large rocks to break in front of the Lord . But the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind, there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. ¹² After the earthquake, there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. After the fire, there was a quiet, gentle sound. ¹³ When Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his coat and went out and stood at the entrance to the cave.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, You sustain all things by Your powerful Word and through Your sovereign control. The natural order of Your creation is the means by which we live day after day, year after year. Just as there are variables in the seasons there are variables in our lives as we walk this pilgrimage on earth. There are bright, clear days in which we feel on top of the world, and there are dark, cold days when we feel our world has come to a halt. But we are encouraged as we look to Your powerful Word that reminds us You are our loving God who sustains us in the variables of our daily circumstances. Because of that we can trust You even in the extremes of life. We thank You in the powerful name of Jesus who is Your exact representation on earth. Amen.

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

Tuesday January 14, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The reward for a thing well done is to have it done-

2-If your ship doesn't come in, you may have to swim out to it-

3-May you never rest until your good is better than your best-

4-Let us wipe out the past, trust in the future and rejoice in the now-

5-You'll never find a rainbow if you are always looking down-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-To pick the expert, pick the one who predicts the job will take the longest and cost the most-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I sleep better in my recliner with the TV blaring than I do in bed-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A geep is a cross between a goat and a sheep-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Gomer ever have any children with Hosea as the biological father-

2-Did Hosea love Gomer or was his actions toward her merely in response to God's command to him-

3-Who was Darius the Mede who had Daniel put in the lion's den?

4-In all of old testament times, why did the entire family often have to pay the price for the sins of the father?

5-Does Daniel's visions have anything to do with end times prophecies?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-According to the Law, what sort of handicapped people should we not curse?

Answer for today   The blind and the deaf      Leviticus  19:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Psalm 37:21-24

²¹ The wicked borrow and don’t pay back,
    But those who do right give freely to others.
²² Those whom the Lord blesses will inherit the land,
    But those he curses will be sent away.

²³ When people’s steps follow the Lord,
    God is pleased with their ways.
²⁴ If they stumble, they will not fall,
    Because the Lord holds their hand.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, the commandments that You give are to be impressed upon our hearts. When our acts of obedience come from the heart love motivates us to heed Your Word and align our desires with Your own. As we love You with all our heart and with all our soul and with all our strength we will never forget our miraculous deliverance. For You delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of Your beloved Son in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. May we ever be mindful and walk in humility as we realize Your great work in our lives!  Amen.


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

Sunday January 12, 2013 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail-

2-We all can do things we don't even know we can do-

3-Thinking is easy, acting is difficult-

4-The best way to cheer up yourself is to cheer up someone else-

5-One who cares is one who listens-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The primary function of the design engineer is to make things difficult for the manufacturer and impossible for the serviceman-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The things I used to care to do, I no longer care to do, but I really do care that I don't care to do them anymore-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A rhinoceros' horn is made of compacted hair-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Could Gomer have been one of the temple prostitutes?

2-Why would Hosea have been willing to marry Gomer?

3-Why are the prophetic books of the old testament called either major or minor prophets?

4-Why would Gomer have been willing to marry Hosea?

5-Was there any love in the Hosea/Gomer marriage?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-According to Paul, who was made a curse for our sins?

Answer for today   Christ  Galatians 3:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    2 Chronicles 30:18-19

“Lord, you are good. You are the Lord, the God of our ancestors. Please forgive all those who try to obey you.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

  Father, we kneel before You, in whom all heaven and earth derives its name and pray that out of Your glorious riches we, as the body of Christ, will be strengthened with power through Your Spirit in our inner being. Unite us in spirit and strengthen us in purpose as we walk together upholding, defending, and proclaiming the Gospel message of Jesus Christ who saves to the uttermost. We pray for our brothers and sisters who are undergoing persecution because of their uncompromising belief. Remind us often, since we can’t see them, so that we support them in prayer and thought. When we all get to heaven what a time of rejoicing that will be when we see Jesus, when we unite with our brothers and sisters from every generation,  from every tribe and nation, from every color and race, and from every tongue and dialect. It will be an experience beyond description so fill us with anticipation for later and anchor us through Jesus Christ for now as we await that blessed day of eternal hope. We pray in the precious name of Jesus.  Amen.

I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART.....PEACE IN YOUR SOUL.....AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE.....ALWAYS!!!

Saturday January 11, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Confidence comes not from always being right, but from not fearing to be wrong-

2-Being happy does not mean that everything is perfect-

3-Knowing is not enough. Willing is not enough.  We must do-

4-It is choice, more than chance that determines your destiny-

5-The only thing that will make you happy is being happy with who you are, not who people think you are-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Some people go by the book, even thought they don't know what book or even who wrote it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Going out is good, coming home is even better-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Rhinos are in the same family as horses and are thought to have inspired the myth of the unicorn-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the most bizarre request God made of any prophet in the bible?

2-Why were so many Jews attracted to the Canaanite god baal?

3-Was the story of Hosea marrying a prostitute an actual literal happening or just a story with a good moral?

4-Why didn't many early Rabbis and early church leaders believe the story of Hosea and Gomer?

5-After receiving the 10 commandments, what was the number one rule for the Hebrews?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said that people who taught a false gospel would be cursed?

Answer for today    Paul   Galatians 1:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Luke 5:27-32

²⁷ After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting in the tax collector’s booth. Jesus said to him, “Follow me!” ²⁸ So Levi got up, left everything, and followed him.

²⁹ Then Levi gave a big dinner for Jesus at his house. Many tax collectors and other people were eating there, too. ³⁰ But the Pharisees and the men who taught the law for the Pharisees began to complain to Jesus’ followers, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”
³¹ Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy people who need a doctor, but the sick. ³² I have not come to invite good people but sinners to change their hearts and lives.”

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

  Father, in certain situations I am fearful when I am called upon to take a stand for righteousness. When You compel me like you did Esther to do or say something that’s not within my comfort zone I become fearful of the outcome which prevents me from stepping out in faith and following through with an obedient heart. Would You remind me that there is great blessing when I follow Your leading. In my heart take me back to Biblical models of those who stood without compromise and remained faithful no matter the consequence. Help me not to fear the outcome, for that is in Your hands. Thank You for entrusting me to be a part of your grand purpose. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.


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 January 10, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Don't open your umbrella until it starts to rain-

2-The healthiest human emotion is not love but gratitude-

3-The way you think determines how you feel and that determines how you act-

4-It is a tragedy to go through life and leave the world without ever telling those you love that you loved them-

5-Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference-

STRANGE THOUGHT-A computer can make as many mistakes in two seconds as 20 men working 20 years can make-

I'VE LEARNED-You forget names, but it is okay because other people forget they even knew you-

DID YOU KNOW-The now extinct ancestor of the horse, the eohippus, had a short neck and a pug muzzle and stood no higher than a medium sized dog-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-In old testament times, how did you turn away from the Lord?

2-Will God always forgive when we repent?

3-Do we need to say "forgive me" when we turn to God in repentance or simply do an about face and live differently than before?

4-For what did Joel tell the people they needed to repent of?

5-What is the most famous promise in the book of Joel and when did it come true?

BIBLE TRIVIA-According to Galatians, what people remain under a curse?

Answer for today-Those who attempt to remain under the Law      Galatians 3:10

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Isaiah 59:20-21

²⁰ “Then a Savior will come to Jerusalem
    And to the people of Jacob who have turned from sin,”
    Says the Lord.

²¹ The Lord says, “This is my agreement with these people: My Spirit and my words that I give you will never leave you or your children or your grandchildren, now and forever.”

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we thank You for sending Jesus who came as God in the flesh, revealing to us Your character and personhood. You created all things and sustain them by Your powerful hand. That includes us, Your human creation. All that You created You also test. The plant life has tests of stress and endurance in the harsh elements and we, Your human creation, must endure the tests of endurance common to the flesh; whether it is relational, physical, spiritual, emotional or financial. We will endure these tests and turn them into a testimony as we rely on You, for “You will accomplish what concerns me; for You are my sustainer”. You existed before anything else and You hold all creation together. We are immensely grateful and trusting You for another year of blessing, challenge and growth.  Amen


SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday January 9, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Satan does more harm by sowing tares than by pulling up wheat-

2-If you live as though God does not exist, you'd better be right-

3-Gratitude comes from love.  It is  the natural expression of a loving heart-

4-Worrying doesn't change anything, it is stewing without doing-

5-There is no such thing as a born worrier. It is a learned response-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-New systems generate new problems-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Your kids are becoming you, but your grandchildren are perfect-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Racehorses have been known to wear out new shoes in one race-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who was Joel of the old testament book by that name?

2-To whom did Joel direct his message to?

3-Were the locusts that Joel mentions literal locusts or a military invasion against them?

4-Which army invasion against Jerusalem was Joel prophesying about?

5-What does "The day of the Lord" mean and refer to?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who received a promise from God that all persons who cursed him would be cursed themselves?

Answer for today-Abraham   Genesis 12:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Isaiah 59:1

1- Surely the Lord’s power is enough to save you.
    He can hear you when you ask him for help.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Daily prayer:Father, though there is much yet to be revealed concerning Your plan for our lives, we’ve been entrusted with a lifetime of inspired Scripture that guides us each day on our earthly journey.  As we walk in unity with You we find You to be the Navigator who directs our paths according to Your Word and in accordance with Your individual plan for our lives. In the midst of tumult or uncertainty Your assurance is our anchor that holds us steady and firm. In the midst of change You are the changeless One. Thank Your for being that great certainty in our lives. Amen.


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

 

Monday january 6, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Speak the truth even if your voice shakes-

2-It is not how much we do, but how much "love" we put into the giving-

3-If their presence does not add value to your life, their absence will make no difference-

4-Act as if what you do makes a difference for it does-

5-Laughter is the brush that sweeps away the cobwebs of the heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-An expert is one who knows more and more about less and less until he knows absolutely everything about nothing-

 

I'VE LEARNED-You know who you are by knowing where you are-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The normal body temperature of the Clydesdale horse is 101 degrees Fahrenheit-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Amos write the old testament book of his name?

2-How does a prophet know when he has a prophecy to give?

3-Who are the "10 lost tribes of Israel"?

4-What does the term "10 lost tribes of Israel" refer to?

5-Whatever happened to the "10 lost tribes of Israel"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What nation did God say would have its towns and fields cursed because of disobedience

Answer for today?    Israel   Deuteronomy 28:15-16

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Psalm 35:11-14

¹¹ Men without mercy stand up to testify.
    They ask me things I do not know.
¹² They repay me with evil for the good I have done,
    And they make me very sad.
¹³ Yet when they were sick, I put on clothes of sadness
    And showed my sorrow by fasting.
But my prayers were not answered.
¹⁴ I acted as if they were my friends or brothers.
I bowed in sadness as if I were crying for my mother.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we worship You, the Lord of lords and King of kings. We travel back in time to that original Christmas when You sent forth Your One and only Son to redeem the world from sin. We are grateful for the amazing sacrifice You made on our behalf as we receive You into our heart, King of kings. May we never have a ho-hum attitude toward the greatest event that ever took place when You came to be our Saviour and Lord. Amen.



GREATLY BLESSED, HIGHLY FAVORED, IMPERFECT BUT FORGIVEN CHILD OF GOD

Sunday january 5, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are-

2-You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never pay you back-

3-Work for a cause, not applause-

4-Live life to express, not to impress-

5-Don't strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Technology is dominated by those who manage what they do not understand-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Worship is not about what building you occupy, it is about who occupies you-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Though small, the Shetland pony is strong,  it was once used to haul heavy cars in coal mines-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-The people of Edom and the Israelites were descendents from the same person Isaac.  So why were they such bitter blood enemies?

2-Was Obadiah the name of the writer of the book of this name or just a description of the writer?

3-Who was the poor man's prophet?

4-Does peace and prosperity mean God is blessing you?

5-What was Amos the prophet's real job?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-According to Paul, what was put under a curse because of man' sin?

Answer for today-   Nature  8:19-22

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Psalm 119:97-104

⁹⁷ How I love your teachings!
    I think about them all day long.
⁹⁸ Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,
    Because they are mine forever.
⁹⁹ I am wiser than all my teachers,
    Because I think about your rules.
¹⁰⁰ I have more understanding than the elders,
    Because I follow your orders.
¹⁰¹ I have avoided every evil way
    So I could obey your word.
¹⁰² I haven’t walked away from your laws,
    Because you yourself are my teacher.
¹⁰³ Your promises are sweet to me,
    Sweeter than honey in my mouth!
¹⁰⁴ Your orders give me understanding,
    So I hate lying ways.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, You have taught us to be very careful how we live, not as unwise but as wise followers of Jesus, the very essence of Truth. In today’s society of noncommittal attitudes or “whatever rings your bell” way of thinking (or non-thinking) we choose to be committed, sober, and vigilant about the way we live our lives in accordance to what we believe. We walk as sensible, thinking people with a due sense of responsibility, not as those who don’t know or care about the meaning of life here or the life yet to come. We care deeply about the temporal and eternal destiny of our lives and therefore we seek Your kingdom and Your righteousness above all. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART.....PEACE IN YOUR SOUL.....AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE.....ALWAYS!!!

Saturday January 4, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Love and kindness are never wasted.  They bless both the giver and the receiver-

2-Truth is not a principle, truth is a person-Jesus.

3-When you are grateful, you have no time to be hateful-

4-In creation, God shows us his hand, in salvation he shows us his heart-

5-An empty heart is a far greater misfortune than an empty billfold-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Logic is a systematic method of coming to the wrong conclusion with confidence-

I'VE LEARNED-Don't react to what people say while ignoring how they feel-

DID YOU KNOW-Thoroughbred horses are so thin skinned their veins are visible beneath the skin, especially on the legs-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Where was Jonah vomited back on dry land?

2-When Jonah decided to go to Ninevah after all, how far of a distance was it?

3-Jonah may have had a journey of 1000 miles to Ninevah.  How did he get there and how long did it take, how could he have walked that far and how did he live?

4-What country wouldn't give Moses and the Israelites of exodus permission to pass through their land on the way to the promised land?

5-Is it true that what you do to Israel, God will do to you?

BIBLE TRIVIA-In what story did Jesus place a curse on the unrighteous?

Answer for today   The story of the sheep and the goats    Matthew 25:31-41

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Psalm 130:7

People, put your hope in the Lord
    Because he is loving
    And able to save.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, we know that Your time table is pre-ordained in the events that make an eternal difference in our lives. A thousand years can be reckoned as a day and a day as a thousand years. We are a redeemed people because You gave Your only begotten Son so that we would not perish but have eternal life. Just as Simeon and Anna awaited the first coming of the Messiah, we await the second coming of Christ’s return when we will be caught up in the air and will reign forever in the eternal heavens. May we be found steadfast, sober, expectant and alert awaiting the day of Your promised return. Keep us faithful and watchful until that glorious event takes place in the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


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 January 3, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The joy of Christmas is based on the truth that God loves us, God is with us and God is for us-

2-Success is often a matter of hanging on after others have let go-

3-To be in your children's memories, you have to be in their lives today-

4-God sent Jesus on a mission of love with a message of hope-

5-Everyday holds the possibility for a miracle-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Anything is possible if you don't know what you're talking about-

I'VE LEARNED-Failure is a temporary condition.  Giving up is what makes it permanent-

DID YOU KNOW-Today's oldest form of horse is the Przewalski, or Mongolian Wild Horse.  Survivors of this breed were discovered in the Gobi Desert in 1881-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can Godly miracles always be understood?

2-Why should we believe the story of Jonah and the big fish as being literally true and not a parable?

3-Was Jonah in the big fish for three days and three nights?

4-Was Jesus in his tomb for three days and three nights?

5-If Jonah's story is true and the Ninevites became a changed people, are there any historical records from Ninevah to that effect?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What son of Josiah was cursed by God?

Answer for today   Jehoiakim    Jeremiah 22:18, 36:30

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY  Psalm 119:57-64

⁵⁷ Lord, you are my share in life;
    I have promised to obey your words.
⁵⁸ I prayed to you with all my heart.
    Have mercy on me as you have promised.
⁵⁹ I thought about my life,
    And I decided to follow your rules.
⁶⁰ I hurried and did not wait
    To obey your commands.
⁶¹ Wicked people have tied me up,
    But I have not forgotten your teachings.
⁶² In the middle of the night, I get up to thank you
    Because your laws are right.
⁶³ I am a friend to everyone who fears you,
    To anyone who obeys your orders.
⁶⁴ Lord, your love fills the earth.
    Teach me your demands.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, even as You spoke to the prophets of long ago You still speak to the hearts of Your people. You’ve called us out from among the world to stand for righteousness in a godless society. You will not be silenced in a world full of noisy gongs and clanging symbols. As we contemplate the Christmas story young Mary is a prime example of one whose yielded heart withstood the ridicule and awkwardness of her special role in the conception and birth of the Savior of the world. You continue to speak to us who choose to fear the law of God rather than the law of man. Help us to turn our ears away from perishable and worthless noisy gongs. Instead captivate our hearts for all eternity toward Emmanuel, God with us.


SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday January 2, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-It is better to be disliked for who you are than to be respected for who you are not-

2-Increases in material stuff has a decreasing effect in it's ability to bring joy-

3-Don't let what you cannot do influence what you can do-

4-Often, the only way around is through-

5-They who are loved are not poor-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When you try to show to someone that something will not work, it will-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Wisdom is the art of knowing what to overlook -

 

DID YOU KNOW-The part of the foot of a horse between the fetlock and the hoof is called the pastern-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do prophesies have to come true to be prophesies?

2-How do you reconcile Jonah's failed prophecy with Deuteronomy 18:20?

3-Is God eager to forgive and slow to punish?

4-Is God always long suffering?

5-Is God's justice always balanced by his merciful grace?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who put a curse on Cain and made him a wanderer?

Answer for today     God  Genesis 4:11

 

Scripture for today    Psalm 119:33-40

³³ Lord, teach me your demands,
    And I will keep them until the end.
³⁴ Help me understand, so I can keep your teachings,
    Obeying them with all my heart.
³⁵ Lead me in the path of your commands,
    Because that makes me happy.
³⁶ Make me want to keep your rules
    Instead of wishing for riches.
³⁷ Keep me from looking at worthless things.
    Let me live by your word.
³⁸ Keep your promise to me, your servant,
    So you will be respected.
³⁹ Take away the shame I fear,
    Because your laws are good.
⁴⁰ How I want to follow your orders.
    Give me life because of your goodness.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, Glory to God In the Highest! The Latin expression the angels echoed from the heavens, “Gloria in excelsis deo” is also the refrain from our hearts this Christmas. Although more than 2,000 years have passed since that glorious announcement was hailed to the shepherds in the fields, we continue to sing its refrain in our celebration of Your wondrous birth. May we never cease to be in awe and wonder of Your coming to earth to become the Son of Man so that we could become sons of God!



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

THIS IS WHAT THE CHRIST CHILD HAD TO LOOK FORWARD TO-

Christmas day Wednesday January 1, 2014

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Humility is the mark of a true winner-

2-You can't trust your feelings to determine your actions-

3-God wants you more than your money-

4-If you live in front of Jesus here you will be ready to stand in front of him there-

5-What would you do with the rest of your life if you weren't afraid?

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with-

 

I'VE LEARNED-It is wise to learn from experience.  It is wiser to learn from the experience of others-

 

DID YOU KNOW-There are more than 150 breeds of horses in the world

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If Jonah was swallowed by a big fish, how could he have survived the stomach acid, not be drowned by seawater, or pass out from lack of oxygen?

2-Is it possible the great fish that swallowed Jonah did not dive back into the sea for the three days Jonah was inside of it?

3-Wouldn't the great fish that swallowed Jonah have needed to continually eat to stay alive?

4-If Jonah did actually survive being swallowed by a big fish, what would his body have looked alike when he was vomited out of the creature?

5-Why would the Assyrians even belive a Jewish prophet?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who cursed a fig tree for not bearing fruit?

Answer for today    Jesus  mark 11:21

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Psalm 119:18

¹⁸ Open my eyes to see
    The miracles in your teachings.

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we thank You for Jesus who is the visible form of the One who descended from heaven and presented hope, freedom, truth, love, an grace. He was the very essence of the Word of God. The wait for Messiah spanned some 4000 years and many prophets foretold His coming yet never lived to see it fulfilled. We’re glad to be living at a time when we greatly benefit from the fulfilled prophecy of Christ being born to a virgin, living among us, dying for our sins, rising from the dead and ascending into heaven. We now anticipate His second coming when He will gather the redeemed in the air forevermore to reign in His kingdom where there will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace. There’s no better place for the believer to hang his hat and store his heart’s treasures, those that have lasting, eternal value. Amen.


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