Wednesday March 26, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-"Let us not be weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up"

2-When Jesus died on the cross, he fulfilled all the required sacrifices for sin, for all time-

3-Worship is first and foremost a heart attitude-

4-Jesus, the maker of the universe, the maker of time and breath was born in a family too humble to pay for a bed for a

  pregnant mom to be-

5-Death is not the final chapter in your story-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Why is it up to the secretary to write up a report?

 

I'VE LEARNED-No one can sincerely help another without helping themselves also-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Children between the ages of two and seven color, on average, for twenty eight minutes every day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jacob agree to sleep with Rachel's maid servant to have children?  Had he not remembered the troubles Abraham had by        doing the same thing?

2-Did Jacob actually see the face of God when he wrestled with an unknown man?

3-Did Esau return for his father's burial?

4-Why is there such a long listing of Esau's descendants given in scripture?

5-Could Joseph, son of Jacob, have had a feeling of superiority toward his brothers thereby antagonizing them?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Whom did God ask?-"Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?"

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Luke 12:35-38

35 “Be dressed, ready for service, and have your lamps shining.36 Be like servants who are waiting for their master to come home from a wedding party. When he comes and knocks, the servants immediately open the door for him. 37 They will be blessed when their master comes home, because he sees that they were watching for him. I tell you the truth, the master will dress himself to serve and tell the servants to sit at the table, and he will serve them. 38 Those servants will be blessed when he comes in and finds them still waiting, even if it is midnight or later.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we offer thanks to You that we do know and we have heard that the Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. Yet there are those who have never heard this message and there are still others who have exchanged the truth of God for the lie, choosing to worship and serve created things rather than the Creator which makes their thinking futile and their foolish hearts darkened. In ourselves we are nothing but as we walk in the light of Your inspired Holy Word we live in truth and walk in righteousness. So we give praise to You,the Creator, who is forever blessed. Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

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

Tuesday March 25, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The most valued revelation Jesus made about himself is "I am the way, the truth and the life.  No one comes to the father (God) except by me"-

2-God's realities rarely mesh with the world's realities-

3-God honors the prayers of those whose lives belong to him-

4-God will work through you as you allow him to, using the ordinary circumstances of your work to make extra ordinary impact in your workplace-

5-Satan can use large debts to compromise otherwise good people and place them in bondage to their creditors-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Why are the officers up for reelection?

 

I'VE LEARNED-Rest is not for the lazy, it is for those who want to maximize their productivity-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Most fatal car accidents happen on a Saturday-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Isaac ever learn of his wife's involvement in the trickery with Jacob?

2-Why did Rebekah lie again to Isaac about why Jacob should go to her brother's home to find a wife?

3-How could Jacob get angry with Laban for deceiving him about getting Rachael as a wife when he himself deceived his own father-

4-Why was there so much deception and lying with the old testament people of God?

5-How did Leah tolerate being married to Jacob when she knew he loved her sister more than her?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Whom did God ask?-"How long will this people provoke me?"

Answer for today    Moses   Numbers 14:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Psalm 37:3-6

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3 Trust the Lord and do good.
    Live in the land and feed on truth.
4 4 Enjoy serving the Lord,
    And he will give you what you want.
5 5 Depend on the Lord;
    Trust him, and he will take care of you.
6 6 Then your goodness will shine like the sun,
    And your fairness like the noonday sun.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, I pray for a discerning spirit to help me recognize truth from falsehood. Help me to know when others are lying and help me also to recognize the lies I tell myself. You always speak the truth and You declare that which is right from that which is wrong.  When the world describes a lifestyle or belief system to be good when You declare it to be evil, help me to stand firm upon Your holy truths as I faithfully read them in the Scriptures. Give me bold conviction to stand firm for truth even when it seems as though no one stands with me. The “truths” as purported by this world shift like the changing winds but Your Truth stands for all eternity!  I stand firm as I tighten the belt of truth about me. And I protect my heart and mind with the shield of righteousness through Christ Jesus my Lord in whose name I pray. Amen.

 

 

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

Monday March 24, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There are very few people in the Bible who demonstrated flawless character-

2-Revival is for God's people.  Non Christians cannot be revived but need a spiritual birth-

3-In the presence of light, darkness cannot maintain it's presence-

4-Spiritual truths often contradict what we accept as reality-

5-Jesus instructed his disciplines not only to forgive others but also to demonstrate a lifestyle of forgiveness to others-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Why do we speak up?

 

I'VE LEARNED-Repentance is about making a complete change-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Fifty five percent of motorcycles accidents happen on the weekend-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Jacob jealous of his bother Esau and coveted his brother's birthright?

2-Did Esau despise his birthright or was he just careless about it's importance?

3-What is it about Abraham and Isaac that they both lied about their wives being their sister?

4-In what respect is Esau and Jacob like Cain and Able?

5-What caused Rebekah to favor Jacob over Esau?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who asked God the question?-"Wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to destroy us?"

Answer for today     Joshua  7:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Proverbs 10:11-12

11 The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water,
    But the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.

12 Hatred stirs up trouble,
    But love forgives all wrongs.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we’re grateful for those throughout history who chose to be men and women of faith, whose hearts were fashioned in Your image, and who served Your purpose in their generation. We also want to serve Your purpose in our generation.  Help us to stay steadfast and strong as we run this race set before us. Thankfully, in this race, we’re not in competition to be the only prizewinner. Instead we take hold of the hands of those who run with us, those who’ve fallen and struggle to get up, and we invite others on the sidelines to join us in this great lifelong journey. As we cross the finish line we will receive the grand prize of life eternal with You. And it’s only possible because of Jesus’ shed blood on our behalf. We thank You for it. Amen.

 

 

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

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There are very few people in the Bible who demonstrated flawless character-

2-Revival is for God's people.  Non Christians cannot be revived but need a spiritual birth-

3-In the presence of light, darkness cannot maintain it's presence-

4-Spiritual truths often contradict what we accept as reality-

5-Jesus instructed his disciplines not only to forgive others but also to demonstrate a lifestyle of forgiveness to others-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Why do we speak up?

 

I'VE LEARNED-Repentance is about making a complete change-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Fifty five percent of motorcycles accidents happen on the weekend-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Jacob jealous of his bother Esau and coveted his brother's birthright?

2-Did Esau despise his birthright or was he just careless about it's importance?

3-What is it about Abraham and Isaac that they both lied about their wives being their sister?

4-In what respect is Esau and Jacob like Cain and Able?

5-What caused Rebekah to favor Jacob over Esau?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who asked God the question?-"Wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to destroy us?"

Answer for today     Joshua  7:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Proverbs 10:11-12

11 The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water,
    But the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.

12 Hatred stirs up trouble,
    But love forgives all wrongs.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we’re grateful for those throughout history who chose to be men and women of faith, whose hearts were fashioned in Your image, and who served Your purpose in their generation. We also want to serve Your purpose in our generation.  Help us to stay steadfast and strong as we run this race set before us. Thankfully, in this race, we’re not in competition to be the only prizewinner. Instead we take hold of the hands of those who run with us, those who’ve fallen and struggle to get up, and we invite others on the sidelines to join us in this great lifelong journey. As we cross the finish line we will receive the grand prize of life eternal with You. And it’s only possible because of Jesus’ shed blood on our behalf. We thank You for it. Amen.

 

 

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

Sunday March 23, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The essence of becoming a Christian is releasing your life unconditionally to the Lordship of Jesus-

2-The essence of sin is refusing to acknowledge that Jesus has the right to be Lord-

3-All of God's giants were weak men, who did great things for God because they believed God was with them-

4-Success should not be measured in our accomplishments but in our obedience to God-

5-Christians in each generation are responsible for reaching their own generation-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-In a discussion, why does a topic come up?

 

I'VE LEARNED-The quality of our diet has a direct impact on our health-

 

DID YOU KNOW-More than 10 percent of all the salt produced annually in the world is used to de ice American roads-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Isaac and Ishmael ever have anything in common except for the same father?

2-Why did Esau, son of Isaac, find a wife for himself from the daughters of Ishmael?

3-Why didn't Isaac find a wife for his son Esau from his own people as his father Abraham had done for him?

4-Would Isaac and Ishmael both have attended their father's burial?

5-Why is there nothing in scripture about Ishmael as an adult?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who asked God the question?-"What shall I do unto this people?  They are almost ready to stone me"?

Answer for today     Moses  Exodus 17:3-4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Proverbs 3:27-31

27 Whenever you are able,
    Do good to people who need help.
28 If you have what your neighbor asks for,
    don’t say, “Come back later.
    I will give it to you tomorrow.”
29 Don’t make plans to hurt your neighbor
    Who lives nearby and trusts you.
30 Don’t accuse a person for no good reason;
    don’t accuse someone who has not harmed you.

31 Don’t be jealous of those who use violence,
    And don’t choose to be like them.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Daily prayer:Father, when we gave you our heart, we made the willful choice to no longer conform to the trends and philosophies of this world. Instead we ask You to daily renew our minds so that we see this world and its philosophies through the eyes of Christ. We are put to the test daily in deciding what is truth and what is error. May Your Holy Word be our reference point and Your Spirit be our Guide as we are exposed to countless philosophies based on human understanding and the basic principles of this world rather than Your eternal foundational truths. Sharpen our discernment and grant us courage so that we readily know truth from error and are fearless in saying so. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

 

 

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

Saturday March 22, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Reading scriptures can be a personal encounter with God-

2-You cannot experience God outside of doing his will-

3-Scripture is not a concept, it is a revelation about God to us-

4-If you feel no pain in disobedience to God, your relationship with him will soon self destruct-

5-God may not be predictable but he is consistent-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When we awaken in the morning, why do we wake up?

 

I'VE LEARNED-Never confuse understanding and doing-

 

DID YOU KNOW-It would take more than 150 years to drive a car to the sun-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How many children did Abraham produce-

2-How old was Keturah when she married Abraham?

3-Did Abraham have concubines?

4-Why did Abraham send all his sons away (except for Isaac) from their home?

5-Did Isaac ever have any interaction with his half brother Ishmael?

 

BIBLE TYRIVIA-Who asked God the question?-"Why is this come to pass, that there should today be one tribe lacking in Israel?

Answer for today   The Israelites   Judges 21:2-3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Proverbs 3:13-15

13 Happy is the person who finds wisdom,
    The one who gets understanding.
14 Wisdom is worth more than silver;
    It brings more profit than gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
    Nothing you could want is equal to it.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Daily prayer:Father, when we gave you our heart, we made the willful choice to no longer conform to the trends and philosophies of this world. Instead we ask You to daily renew our minds so that we see this world and its philosophies through the eyes of Christ. We are put to the test daily in deciding what is truth and what is error. May Your Holy Word be our reference point and Your Spirit be our Guide as we are exposed to countless philosophies based on human understanding and the basic principles of this world rather than Your eternal foundational truths. Sharpen our discernment and grant us courage so that we readily know truth from error and are fearless in saying so. In Jesus’ name 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 March 21, 2014 thought for the day

 

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-To whom much responsibility is given, much is accountable-

2-Even though forgiveness comes after repentance, the pain and responsibility for sin may remain a lifetime or longer-

3-What makes a person Godly is the presence and guidance of God in their life-

4-A person's relationship with God affects all their relationships-

5-A Godly person's hearing and obeying what God is saying to them could have consequences for generations to come-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-English is a crazy language-Why doesn't buick rhyme with quick?

 

I'VE LEARNED-When a behavior or attitude isn't working for us, we need to repent (to change our thinking)-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Less than 1 percent of all road accidents in Canada involve a moose-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If God had requested Ishmael to be sacrificed, would Abraham's reaction have been the same as it was with Isaac?

2-Why is Sarah the only  woman in scripture whose age is mentioned?

3-How old was Isaac when Abraham arranged a wife for him?

4-What kind of marriage ceremony did Israel and Rebekah have?

5-Did Abraham ever marry again after Sarah's death or did he have other wives also?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who asked God the question?-"Shall I pursue after this troop?

Answer for today  David  1 Samuel 30:3-8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Proverbs 3:3-4

3 Don’t ever forget kindness and truth.
    Wear them like a necklace.
    Write them on your heart as if on a tablet.
4 Then you will be respected
    And will please both God and people.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, Romans 1:21 indicates that those who knew You neither glorified nor gave thanks to You which led to their futile and foolish thinking.  It eventually caused the light of Your Word to be veiled and ineffective in their lives as darkness crept in and covered the radiant light of Your truth.  They sought honor for themselves and lived for self-glory.  Anything good in us is but a reflection of the Spirit of Christ who resides within, so we will glory only in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ though mocked and ridiculed by the world.  We are unashamedly children of God whose depth of wisdom comes not from the understanding of the world but the understanding of Your Word. May its truth always be our source of light in the darkened age in which we live.  In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

 

 

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

Wednesday March 19, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-God does not want to follow us, he wants to lead us-

2-Refusing to wait on God is sheer arrogance and pride-

3-There is no justification for disobeying God-

4-God's discipline is meant to benefit us because He loves us-

5-Not everything negative that happens to you is necessarily a Satan attack-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-English is a crazy language-"Why is it that when the stars are out they are visible, but when the lights are out they are invisible?"

 

I'VE LEARNED-You cannot kill time without injuring eternity-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A car is stolen every 30 seconds in America-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is there known about Ishmael as an adult?

2-Did Abraham and Sarah ever reconcile with Hagar and Ishmael?

3-Why did God find it necessary to test Abraham's faith by calling him to offer Isaac as a sacrifice?

4-Did Abraham question God's request of him to make a human sacrifice of his son as the surrounding heathen nations did with their children?

5-Why did God say to Abraham, "take your only son Isaac?"  Why did God say "only"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who asked God the question?-"When I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them, the God of your fathers hath sent me unto you, and they shall say as to me, What is his name?, what shall I say to them?"

Answer for today-Moses   Exodus 3:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Psalm 104:1-4

104   My whole being, praise the Lord.
    Lord my God, you are very great.
   You are clothed with glory and majesty;
2 you wear light like a robe.
   You stretch out the skies like a tent.
3 You build your room above the clouds.
   You make the clouds your chariot,
    And you ride on the wings of the wind.
4 You make the winds your messengers,
    And flames of fire are your servants.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, You have made Your truth known to both the righteous and unrighteous. Your Personhood is evident to all living creatures, though many turn away, ignore, or devise a false theology veiling or hiding the truth. They resist the truth of who You are by their sinful lifestyle and their eternal destiny is doomed. Your invisible attributes, eternal power and divine nature has been visible since the time of creation, and we are grateful for Your revelation to all who seek the truth. It is a lamp unto our feet and a light for our earthly path. Amen.

 

 

 

 

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

Tuesday March 18, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Knowing about God is different than knowing God-

2-God doesn't need your money but does want your obedience-

3-Don't reduce God to what you can do and then ask him to bless it-

4-Being born again is a personal encounter with the truth that God has chosen us-

5-God cannot use anyone who thinks they know best-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-English is a crazy language-How can an alarm go off by going on?

 

I'VE LEARNED-Repentance is all about the mind and heart-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Traveling by air is the safest means of transportation.  More people are killed by donkeys annually than are killed in plane crashes-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How long did Sarah have to wait for her son Isaac to be born?

2-Did Abraham seek God's guidance about expelling Hagar and Ishmael as Sarah had asked him to do?

3-Is Ishmael the father of all the Arabs?

4-How could God bless Ishmael when he was an illicit son of Abraham?  Or did Ishmael's birth not carry a stigma with it?

5-What should our attitude be toward Muslims since they claim Ishmael is their connection to Abraham?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who asked God the question?-"Who is able to judge this thy so great a people?"

Answer for today   Solomon  1 Kings 3:5-9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Psalm 150

150 Praise the Lord!

Praise God in his Temple;
    Praise him in his mighty heaven.
2 Praise him for his strength;
    Praise him for his greatness.
3 Praise him with trumpet blasts;
    Praise him with harps and lyres.
4 Praise him with tambourines and dancing;
    Praise him with stringed instruments and flutes.
5 Praise him with loud cymbals;
    Praise him with crashing cymbals.
6 Let everything that breathes praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord!

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, though we deserve Your full wrath we are recipients of Your goodness and mercy in that You sent Your one and only Son, Jesus, into the world to die for our sins so that if we believe in Him we will not perish but have eternal life. Though we’re born with a sin problem You made provision for us to be forgiven, to walk in newness of life and to experience abundant life here below. Help us to be willing to forsake the affections of this world and its conflicting philosophies of the truth You prescribe in Scripture. You are the author and the very Personification of truth. We come to the Father in prayer through Jesus; the Way, the Truth and the Life. Amen.

 

 

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

Monday March 17, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The Bible is a book of how we as Christians ought to live in a relationship with God-

2-Jesus living in you is the only way you can live a holy life-

3-Godly character results in doing what is right even if we suffer for it-

4-God places us in situations to test our level of faith-

5-Faithfulness to God is always rewarded-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-English is a crazy language-"How can you fill in a form by filing it out"?

 

I'VE LEARNED-Thoughts become attitudes, attitudes become actions, actions become habits.  Therefore, the key to controlling your life is to control your mind-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Ten percent of frequent fliers say they never check their luggage when flying-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Lot have any other children beside two daughters?

2-How old was Lot when his two daughters gave birth?

3-Abraham was a man of great faith yet he had a weakness of character.  What was it?

4-What was Abraham doing in the area of Gerar where he meets Abimelech?

5-Was Sarah a beauty that so many men wanted her?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who asked the question?  "Shall one man sin and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation?"

Answer for today   Moses and Aaron   Numbers 16:22

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Proverbs 11:1-3

 

 

   1               The Lord hates dishonest scales,
               But he is pleased with honest weights.

2 Pride leads only to shame;
    It is wise to be humble.

3 Good people will be guided by honesty;
    Dishonesty will destroy those who are not trustworthy.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, You are my light and my salvation so why should I be afraid?  You protect me from danger so why should I be nervous? When evil people seek to destroy me; when my enemies attack me, they will stumble and fall at Your command.  Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will be steadfast.  Even if they attack me, I remain confident that You are watching over me.  My heart’s desire is to be in Your presence where I praise You by meditating on Your truths. I find comfort in Your merciful provisions.  In the day of trouble You will keep me safe.  You will hide me in the shelter of Your tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.  Then I will hold my head high, above my enemies who surround me.  Through it all I am confident of this:  I will see the goodness of the Lord.  Help me to wait for You, Lord, to be strong and take heart, as I wait for You. I will see Your mighty hand of provision here on this side or I will view You in all Your majesty on the other side where You reign supreme. Amen.

Prayer inspired from Psalm 27

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

Thursday March 13, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-God doesn't take you the way you are, he takes you inspite of the way you are-

2-Character is not only shaped by crises, it is revealed in crises-

3-Nothing life brings your way is beyond God's ability to use for his purpose-

4-We become obedient to God in our activities, but are called to a relationship with him-

5-The Bible is a record of God's activity among men to bring them into a right relationship with himself-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-English is a strange language-"How can your house burn up as it burns down?"

 

I'VE LEARNED-When a poor person dies of hunger, it has not happened because God did not take care of them.  It happened because you and I didn't give them what they needed.

 

DID YOU KNOW-There were about sixty million bison when the Europeans landed in America.  By the 1880s, all but five hundred bison were killed. Today there are about 350,000+ bison in America-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How could Lot have gotten so drunk that he didn't know what his daughters were doing and how could he have consummated the sex act?

2-At some point, wouldn't Lot have wanted to know how his daughters had become pregnant?

3-How old were Lot's daughters at the time of their pregnancy?

4-Were Lot's two daughters single or married at the time of their pregnancy?

5-After Lot fathered two grandsons by his two daughters, whatever happened in their life?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who asked God the question?-"What wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless?

Answer for today-     Abraham   Genesis 15:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY  Proverbs 2:1-6

1  My child, listen to what I say
    And remember what I command you.
² Listen carefully to wisdom;
    Set your mind on understanding.
³ Cry out for wisdom,
    And beg for understanding.
⁴ Search for it like silver,
    And hunt for it like hidden treasure.
⁵ Then you will understand respect for the Lord,
    And you will find that you know God.
⁶ Only the Lord gives wisdom;
    He gives knowledge and understanding.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, as we interact with others today we want to release the aroma of Christ as the Holy Spirit works in and through us. It is our prayer that others will take in the spiritual fragrance of Christ, as His sweet presence is released through our endeavors. But help us to also accept the unpleasant truth that for those who are perishing we are the smell of death. We pray that they would be wooed by the Holy Spirit and train their senses to breathe in the aroma of life by seeking out truth as defined and modelled in Scripture, namely in the person of Jesus Christ our wonderful Savior. It’s in His name that we pray. Amen.

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

Wednesday March 12, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Not calling for justice is equal to giving birth to evil-

2-The result of sin is always the same, even if it is explained or justified-

3-God can shape a man through blessings but usually it is through times of serious crises-

4-The tragedies of life often force us to cry out to God-

5-God wants  to use your past for his glory, both your successes and failures-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-English is a crazy language-"Why is a wise man and a wise guy opposites?"

 

I'VE LEARNED-By changing our own negative patterns, we can change a great many of the circumstances we are in-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The Kansas City Railroad used to stop their trains to allow the passengers to shoot at passing buffalo-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How could Lot have offered his two daughters to the sodomite men for their pleasure in exchange for the safety of the two visitors he had?

2-Had Lot grown wealthy living in Sodom?

3-Did Abraham ever see Lot after his family escaped the destruction of the city?

4-Did Abraham ever know that Lot and family had been spared from Sodom's destruction?

5-Why did Lots two daughters devise a plan to have children by their father?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who asked God the question?-"Hast thou also brought evil upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by slaying her son?

Answer for today-Elijah   1 Kings 17:20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Proverbs 1:28-30

²⁸ “Then you will call to me,
    But I will not answer.
You will look for me,
    But you will not find me.
²⁹ It is because you rejected knowledge
    And did not choose to respect the Lord.
³⁰ You did not accept my advice,
    And you rejected my correction.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, help us to remain faithful in planting Your seed of salvation to those who have not yet bowed their knee, to those who have not yet confessed with their tongue that Jesus Christ is Lord. Whenever we open our mouths, may words be given to us so that we will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel to those who have not yet heard.  In Jesus name we pray.  Amen.


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

Monday March 10, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-A life of faithfulness begins with the first step of obedience-

2-God not only wants our complete loyalty, he also deserves it-

3-God's love leaves no room for hatred of anyone-

4-The basis of the Christian life is a love relationship with God-

5-Most of the great men God used had major character flaws-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-English is a crazy language-"How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same?"

 

I'VE LEARNED-We always have the ability to choose two things-our attitude and our behavior-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Each day fishermen kill more than a hundred whales-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-God appeared to Abraham in the form of a human.  Does he do that today?

2-Would Sarah's pregnancy with Isaac be considered super natural or miraculous?

3-Wouldn't it have been normal for Sarah to question God's birth announcement?

4-Since people lived so much longer in early Bible history, did the husband and wife regularly have children beyond what is now considered child bearing years?

5-Is anything too difficult for God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who asked God the question-"Why is it that thou hast sent me?"

Answer for today   Moses  Exodus 5:22

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Proverbs 1:8-9

⁸ My child, listen to your father’s teaching
    And do not forget your mother’s advice.
⁹ Their teaching will be like flowers in your hair
    Or a necklace around your neck.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, all the goals and strategies that I set for my life culminate in the blessing of knowing that as I press on I will eventually hear You say to me, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary….I will give the right to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.” You grant the eternal prize for remaining steadfast and faithful in my walk on earth. Others in this world may earn titles and win prizes for worthy earthly pursuits, but the greatest prize that I will ever obtain is my entrance into heaven where I will see you face to face. And amazingly it was not because I earned it but because of Your merciful pardon of my sin. May my outlook be bright today as I fix my heart not on what is seen but on that which is unseen. I run toward the finishing line which will only be visible as I cross over to heaven.  I thank You for Jesus who made it possible and it is in His name that I pray. Amen.

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