Tuesday October 7, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-As the body craves oxygen so the human spirit craves God-

2-Sin is the perversion of good, a cheaper form of something better.  It is not just things we have done or not done, it is a perversion at the very core of our being that causes us to deify ourselves and demand our own way-

3-By and large the American culture will accept any set of values,beliefs and behavior so long as it is not decidedly Christian-

4-While looking for the truth, don't settle for deception-

5-Jesus did not suffer and die on a cross to provide cheap grace-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you

 

I'VE LEARNED-Rather than ask God to change your circumstances, ask him to use your circumstances to change you-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Leonardo DA Vinci spent twelve years painting Mona Lisa's lips-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was Mary so quickly convinced of the validity of the angel Gabriel's message to her?

2-What did the angel Gabriel mean when he said to Mary "The power of the most high will overshadow you"?

3-Was Elizabeth's life any different after she heard the voice of Mary and was "filled with the holy spirit"?

4-Did Mary travel alone when she went to visit Elizabeth, Zachariah's wife?  If not, who traveled with her?

5-Did Mary stay with Elizabeth and Zachariah until the time baby John was born?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What happened to Aaron's staff when placed in the Tent of Meeting?

Answer for today    It sprouted and blossomed and bore almonds   Numbers 17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY      John 13:15

¹⁵ I did this as an example so that you should do as I have done for you.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we’re grateful for the supernatural work You perform in our lives. Help us to follow Your leading in the small day to day promptings we receive from Your Spirit as we go about our activities. The way You cared for Moses is a great reminder that we are never without hope and our circumstances are never too grave when we walk in Your ways and trust You for that which concerns us. Amen

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

Monday October 6, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY 1-Half truths are lies and a method of deceit- 2-Be grateful and you won't grumble, grumble and you won't be grateful- 3-In order to tune into God's voice we must tune out the world's noise- 4-Faithfulness and prosecution often go hand in hand- 5-When Satan lies to you he is speaking his native language-   STRANGE THOUGHT-I thought I wanted a career but it turns out I just wanted paychecks-   I'VE LEARNED-Your mess can become your message-   DID YOU KNOW-A Flemish artist is responsible for the world's smallest painting in history.   It is a picture of a miller and his mill, and it was painted onto a kernel of corn-   5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW 1-Was there anything special about the name "John" that the angel Gabriel told Zachariah to give his son- 2-Was Mary's pregnancy a full term pregnancy? 3-Would we be fearful if we saw an angel as Zachariah did? 4-Was the birth of John to Zachariah and his wife a miraculous birth as both were quite elderly? 5-Was Mary fearful when the angel Gabriel appeared to her?   BIBLE TRIVIA-What did Moses cast into the bitter water at Marah to make it sweet? Answer for today  a tree  Exodus15:23-25   SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Matthew 20:26  Whoever wants to become great among you must serve the rest of you like a servant.   PRAYER FOR TODAY  Father, You are Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. Everything within the universe was formed and is sustained by Your command. We are awestruck at Your design and grateful for the ways it benefits us every moment of every day. You are our Rock; Your ways are perfect, and You are perfectly faithful! We give thanks to You today, faithful God, for Your great work in our lives and in Your wonders formed long ago; for our benefit, our enjoyment and as a reminder of how dependent we are on Your faithfulness and goodness. Amen. 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 5, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The Christian's promise of heaven rests with God, not with our good deeds-

2-The great flaw in the American economic system is an unrealistic faith in the power of prosperity rather than in the power and goodness of God-

3-To many people, the American dream became America's God-

4-Wealth and abundance have become the measure of America's success-

5-When we imply that the Christian life involves no yoke and no burden, we don' tell the whole truth-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Your test can become your testimony-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The Mona Lisa was completed in 1503.  It was stolen from the Louvre on august 21, 1922-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was Jesus doing before his arrival on earth?

2-Who is the person "Heli" and what do we know about him?

3-Are some people filled with the Holy Spirit before birth?

4-Can you be filled with the holy Spirit without seeking him?

5-Was it really a lack of faith that Zachariah doubted the angel Gabriel's birth announcement?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who appeared on the Mount of Transfiguration with Moses and Jesus?

Answer for today   Elijah  Luke 9:28-36

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Luke 11:4

⁴ Forgive us for our sins,
    Because we forgive everyone who has done wrong to us.
And do not cause us to be tempted.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, You want us to do more than just survive. You want us to thrive and therefore You provide, from our inmost being, flowing rivers of living water. The world seems to be filled with stagnant or dried up holes of water as we witness the rising surge of immorality, dishonesty, suicide, corruption and crime. But even as we journey through this troubled world rivers of living water can flow through us as we exercise the fruit of the spirit in our daily lives showing to others love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. We want to walk in the wisdom and knowledge of the Holy Spirit and joyfully declare that we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ which gives us surging, endless hope now and forevermore. It is in His name that we pray. Amen.

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

Saturday October 4, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God dispenses his goodness not with an eye dropper but with a rain storm-

2-Your heart is a paper cup and God's grace is the ocean.  You simply cannot contain it all-

3-Understanding God's love for us is closely connected to our own identity-

4-Everyone has a need to know of their importance-

5-Where there is genuine repentance there is eternal salvation-

 

STRANCE THOUGHT-Is it ever too late to be what we might have been?

 

I'VE LEARNED-If a person hasn't found something they would die for they don't have something to live for-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The famous painting Whistler's Mother was once bought from a pawn shop-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can words or thoughts be made sacred?

2-How is the "joy of the Lord" our strength?

3-When did the synagogue come into existence and what was it's purpose?

4-When did Jewish worship move from the temple with all it's sacrifices to the synagogue?

5-How did all the branches of Judaism come into existence?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What plague was sent upon the Egyptians' cattle?

Answer for today     Fatal infectious cattle disease  Exodus 9:1-7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY  Genesis 45:5

⁵ Now don’t be worried or angry with yourselves because you sold me here. God sent me here ahead of you to save people’s lives.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, thank You for Jesus who came that we might have life and have it in abundance.  We thank you so much for a full life. We’re grateful for Your grace that teaches us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. We’re thankful that Jesus gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for Himself a people that are His very own.  We realize that the one who sows to please the sinful nature from that nature reaps destruction, but we choose to sow to please the spiritual nature and from that nature reap eternal life. Keep us faithful in doing so.  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 October 3, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-"Be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you"-

2-Jesus was willings to serve men who doubted and denied and betrayed him-

3-We live in a hopeless condition without the great gift of God's grace-

4-God put his love on the line for us by offering Jesus in a sacrificial death-

5-Confession is a radical reliance on grace-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Everything that was ever made was for a specific purpose-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The royal house of Saudi Arabia has close to ten thousand princes and princesses-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the difference in wisdom and understanding-

2-The conspirators who got Daniel thrown into the Lion's Den were themselves, wives and children put into it.  Why were the wives and children included and killed?

3-What is the "Book of Truth" as mentioned in the book of Daniel?

4-Does God ever revoke a covenant he has made?

5-What makes something sacred?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What did the Nile water turn into?

Answer for today    blood  Exodus 7:19-25

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Colossians 3:13

¹³ Bear with each other, and forgive each other. If someone does wrong to you, forgive that person because the Lord forgave you.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father,  we thank You for Our salvation that is found in no one else but Jesus, for there is no other name under heaven given to us whereby we can be saved. It is in the powerful name of Jesus that demons are cast down, sinners are set free from the shackles of sin, and the sick are made whole. It is in the name of Jesus that every knee will bow, those in heaven, and those on earth, and those under the earth to proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of the Father. We gratefully proclaim that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior who has redeemed us through His shed blood that we might be forgiven our sins and be saved for all eternity. Amen.

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

Thursday October 2, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If our understanding of grace is small, our confession will be small-

2-The power of confession lies not with the person who makes it but the God who hears it-

3-Jesus promised a new life that he doesn't forget or terminate-

4-Of all religions, only Christianity claims"the living presence" of it's founder, in his followers-

5-God's gift of grace should motivate Christians to be grace givers themselves-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-An educated person is not someone who knows everything.  They're someone who know how much they don't know and spends their entire lifetime learning it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Today's prisoner may be tomorrows president-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The shortest British monarch was Charles I, who was four foot, nine inches-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Where did Job's three friends (tormentors) come from?

2-How does prosperity come to you?

3-Does God want prosperity to come to all people?

4-How could the three friends of Job have been so wrong about him?

5-In Job's testing by satan, why was God so absent from him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What caused the boils on he Egyptians?

Answer for today  Ashes that were turned into dust   Exodus 9:8-12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Luke 6:37

³⁷ “Don’t judge others, and you will not be judged. Don’t accuse others of being guilty, and you will not be accused of being guilty. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, with my whole heart I have sought You and made You my Lord and Savior. I have turned my eyes away from worthless things so that my life is preserved here and now and for all eternity. And yet there is a tug of war that battles within me from time to time as I journey here below; the lure of that which satisfies the flesh vs. That which builds me up in the spirit. May Your grace bind my wandering heart so that during times of temptation I hold steady and resist the enemy who seeks to endanger and lead me astray. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

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

Wednesday October 1, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-To accept grace is to accept the vow to pass it on-

2-As surely as summer brings sun, so people bring pain, sometimes deliberately, sometimes randomly-

3-Jesus doesn't endorse your sins by forgiving you-

4-Don't crawl across the bareness to God with an empty cup, run with an empty bucket-

5-Mercy forgave the thief on the cross, grace escorted him into paradise-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The most dangerous people you will ever meet are the ones who don't know what they don't know-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The reward of good work is greater work-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The Queen of England has two birthdays-one real and one official-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Job have any inclination that satan could be a part of his suffering?

2-Did Job believe that all his tribulation and suffering were a test from God?

3-Why was Job's wife allowed to live and not taken from Job as were his children?

4-Did Job have any other family alive such as parents or siblings?

5-Do all verses of scripture carry equal value?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What everyday substance was changed into a plague of lice?

Answer for today    dust  Exodus 8:16-17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Psalm 48:14

 ¹⁴ This God is our God forever and ever.
    He will guide us from now on.   

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we are a blessed people because You choose to be “merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love” toward Your creation. These complimentary characteristics of mercy, grace, long suffering and steadfast love are evident in Your choice to forgive those who repent and believe Your promises in Christ Jesus. If You had merely sent Jesus to teach us about Himself and serve as our example, that would have been far more than we deserve.  But You sent Him to die for our sins. He was rich in love toward us, not after we cleaned up the mess of our lives, but even while we were dead in our trespasses and sins. Such love is supreme, steadfast and unending in supply. Thank You for meeting our greatest need and caring about our smallest one. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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

Tuesday September 30, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Christianity is not the sacrifice we make but the sacrifice we trust-

2-To sin is to say "God, I don't want you to be my king, I want to be my own king"-

3-Sin is not a regrettable lapse or an accidental stumble, it is an insurrection of the highest order-

4-All ships that land at the port of Grace weigh anchor from the port of sin-

5-The finest summary of God's greatest accomplishment is "God in his gracious kindness declares us not guilty through the death and resurrection of Jesus his son"-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Once you get past my charm, great looks, super intelligence and my sense of humor, I think it will be my modesty that stands above all the rest-

 

I'VE LEARNED-God is not sometimes sovereign nor occasionally victorious-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Louis XIV bathed once a year.  He had forty personal wigmakers and almost one thousand wigs-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you know you have wisdom?

2-Is being wise and having wisdom the same thing?

3-How is wisdom obtained?

4-Is the book of Job to be taken as a literal event?

5-How is silence a part of wisdom?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What did Moses' staff turn into?

Answer for today   a serpent  Exodus 4:2-4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Matthew 5:9

⁹ They are blessed who work for peace,
    For they will be called God’s children.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Jesus, my friend who sticks closer than a brother, a mother or father, thank You for the many Scriptures reassuring us that we’re never alone, whether it’s during our mountain top experiences or in the valleys below.  You promise that Your Spirit will never leave us nor forsake us, but You will be with us always. We are encouraged and strengthened by Your abundant promises and Your abiding presence.  Amen.

 

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

Monday September 29, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Today could be the golden tomorrow you dreamed about yesterday-

2-The first cousin of grace of forgiveness-

3-A Christian is a person in whom Jesus is happening-

4-Grace is God as a skilled heart surgeon-

5-To be saved by grace is to be saved by Jesus himself-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Nothing ruins your Friday morning like realizing it is only Wednesday-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Do what pleases God, nothing more, nothing less, nothing else-

 

DID YOU KNOW-While at Harvard University, Edward Kennedy was suspended for cheating on a Spanish exam-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it possible for anyone to be as sinless as Jesus?

2-Does wisdom have two sides or only one?

3-Does truth have two sides or only one?

4-Does long life bring wisdom and understanding?

5-What is the ultimate test of wisdom?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What was the unique feature of the hailstorm that God sent upon the Egyptians?

Answer for today   It was accompanied by fire that ran along the ground   Exodus 9:22-26

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   2 Corinthians 13:11

¹¹ Now, brothers and sisters, I say good-bye. Live in harmony. Do what I have asked you to do. Agree with each other, and live in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, You bless those those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. The sweetness of Your Word is like sweet honey in our mouth that reminds us of Your faithfulness, Your goodness and Your mercy that overflows into our lives as You forgive us of our sins and provide us with an abundant life. Your Words are a sweet savor to our soul as we walk obediently according to Your Word. Amen.

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 28, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Spring is the best definition of the word optimist-

2-It is not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them.  That is the true measure of our thanksgiving-

3-Your yesterdays should be left with God and none of their disappointments should be dragged into this day-

4-"As thy day, so shall thy strength be"-

5-Today could be the golden day you dreamed about yesterday-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Years ago it was learned that if all the people who slept in church were laid out end to end, they would all be a lot more comfortable-

 

I'VE LEARNED-You will never go wrong by doing what is right-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Clinton was the first left handed US president to serve two terms-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why would God allow satan to present himself in God's presence?

2-Why was God so willing to accept satan's challenge to allow Job to be tested with so much sadness and suffering?

3-In God's testing of Job at satan's request, why did Job's innocent servants have to die along with all his own children and herds of cattle?

4-Why did Job's wife have no faith in him and think he must have incurred God's wrath for all the suffering they had endured?

5-In Job's suffering, why did his wife have to suffer also (the loss of her children)?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What miraculous thing happened to Moses' hand?

Answer for today    It became leprous, then became normal again   Exodus 4:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Psalm 86:2-4

² Protect me, because I worship you.
    My God, save me, your servant who trusts in you.
³ Lord, have mercy on me,
    Because I have called to you all day.
⁴ Give happiness to me, your servant,
    Because I give my life to you, Lord.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  Jesus, You know my tendency to worry and fret about circumstances and people dear to my heart.  Thank You for giving me Scriptural wisdom in how to deal with this ongoing weakness that robs me of Your joy and peace.  As I seek first Your kingdom I will look to Your Word rather than the unending problems that lead me to a worrisome state of mind.  As I read Scripture over and over that pertains to my needs, it replaces the time spent worrying over and over about the problems at hand.  Meditation on Your Word is similar to worry in that I turn Scriptural promises over and over in my mind.  You replace my worried thoughts with divine wisdom and peaceful reassurance as my heart is open to You when looking for answers to my problems.  Help me to seek You above all else and trust Your overflowing provision for all that concerns me today. It is in Your name that I pray. Amen.

 

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

Saturday September 27, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The more you want God's love in your life, the less the things of this world will appeal to you-

2-Happiness is not based on happenings-

3-Don't crave acceptance from people more than from God-

4-Don't compare your morality to others-

5-Take away your ability to fail and you would not know the meaning of success-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity and an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Sometimes, you have to give your feelings a good talking to-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Reagan was the only president to be head of a labor union-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is God always consistent in his punishment of the wicked?

2-Is it okay to ask God why we are suffering?

3-Is suffering used by God to teach us lessons and/or to strengthen us?

4-Was God angry at Job for his questioning of the ways of God?

5-Was Job the richest person in the world during his lifetime?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What animal came out of the Nile in droves?

Answer for today   Frogs   Exodus 8:5-7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Psalm 33:18

 But the Lord looks after those who fear him,
    Those who put their hope in his love.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we thank You for Jesus who released us from our shackles of sin and provided us the song of salvation. Our debt to sin was more than we could pay, and yet Jesus, who knew no sin, paid it for us. How grateful we are that we have been set free from sin and set apart unto righteousness resulting in sanctification. We set ourselves apart from being molded by the world and the evil influences of our arch enemy, Satan. We want to learn what pleases You so that we daily walk in our freedom provided through the cross of Calvary. 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 September 26, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Be careful you don't choose money and things over God-

2-Christians should be irrationally generous-

3-There is a difference between happy and blessed-

4-There is nothing new in this world that will make you happy-

5-The more you drift from God, the more appealing the things of this world become-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-It was so cold this morning that an Amish farmer bought an electric blanket-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Often our trouble starts when our mouth does-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Reagan was the only divorced president-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you show mercy?

2-Does forgiveness cost us anything?

3-Is much of America's Christian faith contingent on our economic well being?

4-If punishment is for the wicked, what sin has led to  the suffering of the righteous?

5-Is Job the only person who God has chosen to allow Satan to test their faith?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What did Moses do to bring forth water from the rock at Kadesh?

Answer for  the day    He struck it twice   Numbers 20:1-11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     1 Corinthians 10:12

¹² If you think you are strong, you should be careful not to fall.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Jesus, Prince of Peace, thank You for calming the raging storm in my soul when You took up residency within my heart, as You removed my sins and replaced them with Your righteousness.  This eternal exchange has brought me countless joy, abiding peace, and a home in heaven. It is once and for all established in the heavens and serves as an anchor to provide unwavering hope even while the torrential waves of world tragedies, wars, fears, strife, and personal difficulties attempt to shatter my peaceful state of mind.  You have promised to keep me in perfect peace when my mind and heart are fixed upon You rather than the besetting problems that confront me daily.  Help me to wholeheartedly seek You and rely on Your Holy Word so that I will experience perfect peace.  It is in this spiritual attitude that I will fully trust You to work out the problems that greatly concern me and it will help me not to take matters into my own hands which only leads to more trouble.  You have overcome the world and You will also help me to overcome my troubles.  Amen.

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

Thursday September 25, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Love is not just what God does, it is who he is-

2-God's love makes you significant-

3-We love God because he first loved us-

4-The number one competitor for our heart is money-

5-More money doesn't buy happiness although it might make life a little easier-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-It was so cold this morning that when I turned the shower on, I got hail-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If Satan can neutralize you, he can mute your influence-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Carter was the first US president born in a hospital

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Explain being "born again"-

2-Is there always confession and repentance of sin before receiving God's salvation?

3-Is there a difference in saying "I'm sorry" and saying "please forgive me"?

4-Can God cancel the consequences of your choices to sin?

5-If and when God is truly first in our lives, how would our lives be different?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What bird served as a miracle food for the Israelites?

Answer for today   Quail   Exodus 16:11-13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY       1 John 2:5-6

⁵ But if someone obeys God’s teaching, then in that person God’s love has truly reached its goal. This is how we can be sure we are living in God: ⁶ Whoever says that he lives in God must live as Jesus lived.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father God, we are a chosen generation, a people set apart to show forth the praises of Christ who has called us out of darkness into Your marvelous light. Since You have illumined our darkness we will not conceal it, but rather shine forth wherever we are; in the marketplace, in our homes, in the business place, in the neighborhood, in the voting booth, in church and wherever we have opportunity to bring forth light in this world of darkness. We can make a difference and want to do so. We want to witness faithfully of the light of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord in whose name we pray.  Amen.


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

Wednesday September 24, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Do not repay evil for evil but with blessing-

2-"The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer"-

3-"Cast all your anxiety on him for he cares for you"-

4-Good things do happen to bad people-

5-God is most often experienced in the midst of our pain-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-It was so cold this morning that when I opened my outlook I had frost on my windows-

 

I'VE LEARNED-We live in an entitlement society-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Carter is a speed reader (two thousand words per minute)

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Will people with a blind spot in their theology make it to heaven?

2-Is anyone's theology of God 100% accurate?

3-Did Jesus ever have a strategy meeting with his disciples?

4-Did God ever break any of the commandments, i.e.-(Thou shall not kill)?

5-How much of salvation is a changing of the mind?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What did Moses mount on a pole as a way for healing the ailing Israelites?

Answer for today   A brass serpent   Numbers 21:5-9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Proverbs 13:6

⁶ Doing what is right protects the honest person,
    But doing evil ruins the sinner.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, I am thankful for the sense of smell. Depending on what I am smelling it can bring about a pleasant response where I linger taking in more and more of the pleasing scent. Today, I pray that the spiritual fruit from my life would emit such an aroma.  First, I want to offer to You the sweet smelling sacrifice of a life fully surrendered to You. Secondly, I pray that those whom I see today would find my words and/or actions to be a very uplifting part of their day. May I bring encouragement through pleasant conversation and by taking a personal interest in others. Keep my mind and words from wandering in the cesspool of lies, jealousy, gossip, immorality and hatred. Instead I want to spread the aroma of the living Christ that others might seek Him. You will bring about divine appointments throughout my day if I make the most of every opportunity.  In Jesus’ name I pray.  Amen.

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

Tuesday September 23, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life God desires for us-

2-Mercy triumphs over judgement-

3-Faith by itself, not accompanied by deeds, is dead-

4-Where you have envy and selfish ambition you find disorder and every evil practice-

5-Anyone who knows to do good and does not do it, sins-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You are only as sick as your secrets-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Responsibility comes before rights-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Ford was once a male model-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you love God with all your "soul, mind, and strength"?

2-How much should we love ourselves?

3-Can a test of faith be other than a problem, i.e., a test of success?

4-Why does God need to test us if he knows the outcome before hand?

5-Have all people from the beginning of time needed a savior?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What man knew someone who had been caught up to the third heaven?

Answer for today   Paul     2 Corinthians 12:1-7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY      Proverbs 13:6

⁶ Doing what is right protects the honest person,
    But doing evil ruins the sinner.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

God, You’ve given the greatest treasure available to all people. We don’t have to fit into a particular segment of our population nor are we required to live during a certain time period to receive this unsurpassed gift. The gift of Your grace is available to every generation and exceeds any temporary material blessing that we’ll ever receive. Your grace not only brings reconciliation through Your Son, but it continues to pour into us grace upon grace, much like the waves of the ocean. Thank you that You gave in abundance so that we could be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God through the incarnation of your Son, Jesus Christ. How unlimited and ceaseless is your grace upon grace! We in turn offer you thanks upon thanks for Your overflowing goodness to us. Amen.


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

Monday September 22, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Greed is idolatry-

2-Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus"-

3-You can profess to believe in Jesus as the savior, but your actions and behavior will confirm or deny you-

4-Your faith in Jesus will be measured by your conduct-

5-The testing of your faith develops perseverance-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Thirty three % of the people say they won't have enough money to cover their holiday spending.  These people are called congress-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Truth matters-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Nixon was the first US president to visit Moscow-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is being "What God wants me to be" a life to be lived or a goal to achieve?

2-Was Moses blessed during the 80 years he was a fugitive?

3-What is a "perfect" day?

4-How do you live a Christ like life?

5-What does Jesus expect of us as his followers?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who was taken up into heaven in the sight of his followers?

Answer for today   Jesus   Acts 1:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Nehemiah 1:5-6

⁵ “Lord, God of heaven, you are the great God who is to be respected. You are loyal, and you keep your agreement with those who love you and obey your commands. ⁶ Look and listen carefully. Hear the prayer that I, your servant, am praying to you day and night

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, our lives are often tossed to and fro by the billows of heartache, loss, and uncertainty. We’re so grateful for caring friends who are like the islanders of Malta in Acts 28 who cheer us on and wave us in as we’re seeking steady, dry land. They welcome us with warmth like that of a sizzling campfire when we’re drenched with chilling water from the billowing sea. Rather than shake their finger at us and scolding us for getting caught in the storm, they provide shelter, food, and wise counsel so that we no longer feel alone or fear that we will perish in our troubles. Help us to kindle our friendship by acting as a lighthouse giving out Scriptural light to navigate our friends through the scourging rocks of sin and despair. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

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

Sunday September 21, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A lonely, loveless life cuts much deeper into your soul than any heartbreak ever will-

2-Start doing what is necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible-

3-The Christian life is more than giving up bad habits.  It is acquiring a newness of mind which comes from setting your heart and mind on Jesus-

4-"Be over flowing with thanksgiving"-

5-"Set your hearts on things above"-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Forget love,  I'd rather fall in chocolate-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Truth sounds like hate to those who hate the truth-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Lyndon B Johnson was the first president of the US to wear contact lenses-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What keeps us from getting as close to God as possible?

2-Do you know you have good character without being tested?

3-What is our life worth?

4-Is it possible to be completely "pure of heart"?

5-Can we "be perfect therefore as your heavenly father is perfect"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Ezekiel was lifted up by a spirit, which held him between earth and heaven.  What was the spirit holding on to?

Answer for today   a lock of Ezekiel's hair    Ezekiel 8:1-3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Hebrews 2:14-15

¹⁴ Since these children are people with physical bodies, Jesus himself became like them. He did this so that, by dying, he could destroy the one who has the power of death—the devil— ¹⁵ and free those who were like slaves all their lives because of their fear of death.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we hold onto the confidence we have in You, knowing that in Your appointed time we will receive the full range of rewards that comes to those who remain steadfast in their walk with You. We have already received the reward of peace that comes from knowing our sins are forgiven. We are rewarded with Your daily presence that guides us into all truth. But we only see in part the rewards in this life that You grant to the believer, for we know You have much stored up for us to enjoy in the future eternal setting of heaven. Help us to hold on, not give up, and to greatly anticipate our future reward of eternity with You, for the half has not yet been told. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen


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

Saturday september 20, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A job is not a right but a privilege-

2-Choosing to believe in God is just the first step in knowing him-

3-We cannot blame God for the outcome of our conscious decisions-

4-Death makes life more precious-

5-If we didn't have to think about dying, there would be no reason to appreciate life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Baby is sleeping.  Be quiet or baby sit!

 

I'VE LEARNED-You don't have to compromise convictions to be compassionate-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Kennedy's rocking chair was auctioned off for $442,000.

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you do a "spiritual checkup"?

2-Is there a difference in Christian character and non Christian good character?

3-How much is integrity worth?

4-Is integrity learned and if so how is it learned?

5-How close to God can you get?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who took Jesus to a pinnacle of the temple in Jerusalem?

Answer for today   Satan   Matthew 4:5-7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Hebrews 2:9

⁹ But we see Jesus, who for a short time was made lower than the angels. And now he is wearing a crown of glory and honor because he suffered and died. And by God’s grace, he died for everyone.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, You make our light shine brightest when we’re surrounded by darkness.  We don’t seek to blend into the darkness but want to shine Your light so that those walking in darkness can see the way to repentance. Even as we’re able to see God in the face of Christ, may the world see Christ in the face of Christian believers all over this dark planet.  In Your name, 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!