Saturday July 18, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You are responsible to God for what you do for the poor-

2-We are useful to God only to the extent that we allow God to use us-

3-The righteousness that God values is more than refraining from sin, it is actually turning toward others and offering the help they need-

4-We rely on government legislation to protect the moral decisions we want made, but legislation cannot change peoples hearts-

5-Pride separates us from God-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Haunted French pancakes give me the crepes-

I'VE LEARNED-Pretending to be God's representative is dangerous business-

DID YOU KNOW-When two words are combined to form a single word (motor+hotel=motel), (breakfast+lunch=brunch), the new word is called a portmanteau-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-Why didn't the Old Testament mention the Egyptian pyramids?

2-Are there any Biblical laws of Moses that today's Jews and Christians no longer accept?

3-Should adultery be punished by stoning as the Mosaic Law provides for?

4-Is it okay to question anything about the Bible?

5-Is the Bible the final unquestionable word of God?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "O thou seer, go, flee thee away into the land of Judah, and there eat bread, and prophesy there, but prophesy not again any more at Bethel"?

ANSWER    Amaziah     Amos 7:12-13

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 7:11-17

¹¹ Soon afterwards Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his followers and a large crowd traveled with him. ¹² When he came near the town gate, he saw a funeral. A mother, who was a widow, had lost her only son. A large crowd from the town was with the mother while her son was being carried out. ¹³ When the Lord saw her, he felt very sorry for her and said, “Don’t cry.” ¹⁴ He went up and touched the coffin, and the people who were carrying it stopped. Jesus said, “Young man, I tell you, get up!” ¹⁵ And the son sat up and began to talk. Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.

¹⁶ All the people were amazed and began praising God, saying, “A great prophet has come to us! God has come to help his people.”
¹⁷ This news about Jesus spread through all Judea and into all the places around there.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we want to live above the fray of this world as a people of righteousness set apart for Your purpose. We forsake the things of this world that bring disgrace to Your holy name and live for the purpose of bringing glory, honor and praise to You, our Father. We pray for our nation, for the turning away from our sins and turning toward the abundant life we find in Christ our Lord. You’ve called us to repentance and to share the good news of salvation to all who are lost. Help us to seek a fresh calling upon our lives to be obedient in this commission from Scripture.  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 July 17, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE  MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God is merciful even when he judges-

2The "House of David" refers to Judah, the southern kingdom-

3-God wants to protect us from bad choices, but he still gives us the freedom to make them-

4-Fear is a powerful enemy of our faith and a strong deterrent to the Christian's peace of mind-

5-People continually blame God for their self induced problems-

STRANGE THOUGHT-I used to be a banker but I lost interest-

I'VE LEARNED-Don't expect God's leaders to be perfect, but don't let them get away with sin either-

DID YOU KNOW-There was no punctuation until the fifteenth century-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can so called white Christians support racial superiority and hatred?

2-How can "Christian" people use the Bible to support their position of abortion, capital punishment, homosexuality, no women in leadership, etc.

3-Did God create women to take a second class status, especially in the church and also in the home?

4-What are the Gnostic gospels?

5-The words of Jesus as recorded in scripture, are they verbatim or general meanings of what he had said years or decades before?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick?  This is nothing else but sorrow of heart?"

Answer     Artaxerxes      Nehemiah    2:2

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 7:6-10

⁶ So Jesus went with the men. He was getting near the officer’s house when the officer sent friends to say, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, because I am not worthy to have you come into my house. ⁷ That is why I did not come to you myself. But you only need to command it, and my servant will be healed. ⁸ I, too, am a man under the authority of others, and I have soldiers under my command. I tell one soldier, ‘Go,’ and he goes. I tell another soldier, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and my servant does it.”

⁹ When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to the crowd that was following him, he said, “I tell you, this is the greatest faith I have found anywhere, even in Israel.”
¹⁰ Those who had been sent to Jesus went back to the house where they found the servant in good health.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Heavenly Father, we are thankful for Your great compassion and enduring patience; that You do not treat us as our sins deserve but with never-ending mercy. From everlasting to everlasting Your love is with those who walk with You, who keep Your covenant and obey Your precepts. Help us to live with an outlook of appreciation rather than entitlement. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.



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

Thursday July 16, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The danger of money is deceiving us into thinking that wealth is the easiest way to get everything we want-

2-When we do nothing to help the oppressed, we are in fact joining the oppressor-

3-When God blesses you with wealth or position, don't flaunt it,  use what you have to help others, not impress them-

4-God wants us to enjoy life but to avoid those behaviors that could lead us away from him-

5-Holiness means morally perfect, pure and set apart from all sin-

 

STRANE THOUGHT-A cartoonist was found dead in his home.  Details are sketchy-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Human wisdom is foolishness without God-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In the English language ten body parts are only three letters long-eye, ear, leg, are, jaw, gum, toe, lip, hip, and rib-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is your "pearl of great price"?

2-Did Moses and the children of Israel cross the Red Sea or the Sea of Reeds?

3-Was Jesus considered a devout Jew?

4-How could good people in the Bible support an evil like slavery?  Slavery in our time was based on race.  What was theirs based on?

5- In our country's early history, how could Christian people support the position of killing native Indians as savages?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom"?

Answer   There queen of Sheba    1 Kings 10:6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 7:1-5

 When Jesus finished saying all these things to the people, he went to Capernaum. ² There was an army officer who had a servant who was very important to him. The servant was so sick he was nearly dead. ³ When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him to ask Jesus to come and heal his servant. ⁴ The men went to Jesus and begged him, saying, “This officer is worthy of your help. ⁵ He loves our people, and he built us a synagogue.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Heavenly Father, upon awakening this day and drawing our first conscious breath we acknowledge Your hand of blessing in our lives. Even as the rays of sunlight dissipate the vast darkness we’re reminded of Your victorious power that melts the clouds of despair replacing them with renewed hope. Enable us to look beyond the unwelcome, trivial frustrations of our day that lead to whining and complaining, instead of being joyful and thankful. We, with absolute intention, choose to rejoice and be glad as the blessings unfold throughout this day amidst the bothersome and undesirable circumstances of our present day. We must keep calm and carry on until hindsight reveals to us how You were orchestrating events in our life to help build character, patience, understanding, and growth in our faith walk. It’s all part of Your overall plan for our lives so we want our “hearts to unfold like flowers before You opening to the sun above, as we join the mighty chorus…ever singing, marching onward, victors in the midst of strife” for we serve a victorious Saviour. Amen.

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

Wednesday July 15, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Thinking that you have enough wisdom is a sure sign that you do not-

2-Wisdom comes from knowing and trusting God, it is not merely the way to find God-

3-Don't let what you don't know about the future destroy the joy God wants to give you today-

4-After you die, you cannot change your past-

5-Everything we have is nothing without God.  But when God uses what little we have, it becomes all we could ever want or need-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Venison for dinner again?  Oh deer!

 

I'VE LEARNED-One wrong act does not disqualify us from accomplishing things for God-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Six words in the English language have the letter combination uu: muumuu, vacuum, continuum, duumvirate, duumvir, residuum-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is pain always a part of loss?

2-How do you know when God is first priority in your life?

3-Is concern a curse or a virtue?

4-How do we know if we have a servants heart?

5-Why do planets in our universe never hit each other?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Dost thou still retain thine integrity?  Curse God and die.

Answer   Job's wife   Job 2:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 6:46-49

⁴⁶ “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say? ⁴⁷ I will show you what everyone is like who comes to me and hears my words and obeys. ⁴⁸ That person is like a man building a house who dug deep and laid the foundation on rock. When the floods came, the water tried to wash the house away, but it could not shake it, because the house was built well. ⁴⁹ But the one who hears my words and does not obey is like a man who built his house on the ground without a foundation. When the floods came, the house quickly fell and was completely destroyed.”

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Jesus, I consider the multitude of hymns based upon Your Holy Word reminding me that You are present in the midst of my personal troubles. Edward Mote describes those times when it seems You’re hidden from our grasp, “When darkness hides His lovely face, I rest on His unchanging grace.” Sometimes the darkness of our ongoing struggles casts a shadow over Almighty God who works on our behalf even when He seems to be hidden from our sight. I know, in my heart of hearts, that You don’t disregard my need, so I will trust You as I call upon Your name in prayer. I am confident that You hear my plea. I have assurance that You will strengthen me in my weariness and empower me in my weakness. So I’ll continue to look to You for all my needs this day. In Your name, Jesus, I commit those things that concern me so that I won’t let them eat at me and become the things that worry or trouble me. Amen.

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

Tuesday July 14, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-"The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure,  who can understand it?"

2-Too often we want God to help us in our time of trouble even though we have ignored him in our time of prosperity-

3-Good deeds do not save us, but they do display our faith-

4-Your ability to find satisfaction in your work depends to a large extent on your attitude toward it-

5-It is impossible to fulfill your God given purpose unless you revere God and give him first place in your life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-How does Moses make his coffee?  Hebrews it.

 

I'VE LEARNED-Those seeking to oust a God appointed leader will have a difficult battle-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Only three world capitals begin with  the letter O in English:  Ottawa, Canada;Oslo, Norway; and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why do so many Christians act defeated?

2-Can you be aggressive in love?

3-Ecclesiastes informs us there is a time for everything.  Does that mean there is also a purpose for everything?

4-Why is it so hard to change stuff in us that we really don't like?

5-Did Jesus really love one disciple (John) more than the others.  if so, why?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "If I be a man of God, let fire come down from heaven, and consume me and they fifty"-

Answer    Elijah      2 Kings 1:10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 6:43-45

⁴³ “A good tree does not produce bad fruit, nor does a bad tree produce good fruit. ⁴⁴ Each tree is known by its own fruit. People don’t gather figs from thornbushes, and they don’t get grapes from bushes. ⁴⁵ Good people bring good things out of the good they stored in their hearts. But evil people bring evil things out of the evil they stored in their hearts. People speak the things that are in their hearts.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Heavenly Father, it is only in following You that we can be a godly example of wholesome conversation, purpose-filled living, demonstrable love, overcoming faith and God-honoring purity. You know our failings are many and we so often fall short of being the perfect example we would like for those we love the most.  So we make it our continued goal to point them to the only Perfect Example, Jesus Christ, God made manifest in the flesh, so that they have a vibrant, living relationship with Him. And, though we will always fall short, we continue to make it our goal to live in accordance with the Scripture and follow Christ’s example. It is in His name that we pray. Amen.


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

Monday July 13, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The simplest person who worships God is wiser than the wisest person who worships a worthless substitute-

2-God's blessings come when we are committed to him, not when we selfishly hang on to our sinful ways-

3-Not all of God's answers to prayer are nice and easy to handle-

4-Proud people may look important, but God says their pride makes them good for nothing, complete useless-

5-God never rejects those who sincerely turn to him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I'm a multi tasking procrastinator.  I can put off all kinds of things at the same time-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Giving in to lust leads to all kinds of tragedy-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Only four words in the English language end in dous-(tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous-)-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is how much I give of my wealth a measure of how much I love God?

2-What is the "mystery of Christ"?

3-Would God ask me to do something I didn't enjoy?

4-Do we ever ask God to do something he isn't prepared to do?

5-Why did God put thorns on roses?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer"?

Answer     David      2 Samuel 22:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 6:39-42

³⁹ Jesus told them this story: “Can a blind person lead another blind person? No! Both of them will fall into a ditch. ⁴⁰ A student is not better than the teacher, but the student who has been fully trained will be like the teacher.
⁴¹ “Why do you notice the little piece of dust in your friend’s eye, but you don’t notice the big piece of wood in your own eye? ⁴² How can you say to your friend, ‘Friend, let me take that little piece of dust out of your eye’ when you cannot see that big piece of wood in your own eye! You hypocrite! First, take the wood out of your own eye. Then you will see clearly to take the dust out of your friend’s eye.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Heavenly Father, may words of encouragement, comfort, and exhortation flow from our lips so that we may spur others on in the faith, most especially our own children. We pray that You would help Christian fathers everywhere to verbalize their faith and live in a way that honors You and shows others where their source of strength lies. Help them to be the spiritual leaders of their homes so that a harvest of righteousness and peace will be upon their households.  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 July 12, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God's truth will never change us unless we listen to it-

2-Denying the truth never changes it-

3-Sin is never removed by denying its existence-

4-People tend to admire four qualities in others-human wisdom, power, kindness and riches-

5-The times comes when God must dispense justice-

 

Strange thought-If all your troubles are behind you, you probably are a school bus driver-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Those who seek power die with nothing-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The words racecar and kayak are  palindromes; they're the same whether they are read left to right or right to left-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Has satan always existed or was he at one time created?

2-What would happen if we all gave thanks for what we have instead of worrying about what we don't have-?

3-Is all of humanity God's children even those who don't believe in him?

4-What is "living water"?

5-Can you live on the last six months blessings from God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?

Answer    Paul    Acts 26:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 6:37-38

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. ³⁸ Give, and you will receive. You will be given much. Pressed down, shaken together, and running over, it will spill into your lap. The way you give to others is the way God will give to you.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father of All Comfort, I look to You for consolation and peace most especially during times of turmoil. Incredibly Your supernatural peace does not depend on the physical circumstances seen by my eyes or heard by my ears. You raise me up out of the gloom of despair as I place my hope not in the visible circumstances, but rather in You who renews my strength. You enable me to soar on wings like eagles far above the troubling circumstances that weigh me down. Keep my eyes, my ears and my heart lifted up to the heavens where Your divine presence combats the assaulting storms of life. I lift up all my brothers and sisters who are storm weary, asking You to renew their strength as You help them to endure the trials of life this day. Your comfort is inexhaustible and Your compassion overflows. Thank You, Father.  Amen.

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

Saturday July 11, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Be grateful that God doesn't give us what we deserve-

2-Success as measured by God involves obedience and faithfulness-

3-Those who refuse to confess their sins bring judgement upon themselves-

4-We should not allow feelings of inadequacy to keep us from obeying God's call-

5-Nothing but the truth is acceptable to God-

STRANGE THOUGHT-So far, today is the oldest you have ever been-

I'VE LEARNED-True greatness is having a heart for God-

DID YOU KNOW-The only contemporary words that end with "gry" are angry and hungry-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does the Bible mean saying "Become a slave to righteousness"?

2-Can a true believer in Jesus who has God's Spirit living in them become demon possessed?

3-What is a "leap of faith"?

4-Do Christians need to repent of complaining?

5-John 16:27 says "the father himself loves you because you loved me and believed that I came from God".  I thought we loved God because he first loved us."

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Where is he who is born king of the Jews?

Answer   The wise men   Matthew 2.2

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 6:27-36

²⁷ “But I say to you who are listening, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you, ²⁸ bless those who curse you, pray for those who are cruel to you. ²⁹ If anyone slaps you on one cheek, offer him the other cheek, too. If someone takes your coat, do not stop him from taking your shirt. ³⁰ Give to everyone who asks you, and when someone takes something that is yours, don’t ask for it back. ³¹ Do to others what you would want them to do to you. ³² If you love only the people who love you, what praise should you get? Even sinners love the people who love them. ³³ If you do good only to those who do good to you, what praise should you get? Even sinners do that! ³⁴ If you lend things to people, always hoping to get something back, what praise should you get? Even sinners lend to other sinners so that they can get back the same amount! ³⁵ But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without hoping to get anything back. Then you will have a great reward, and you will be children of the Most High God, because he is kind even to people who are ungrateful and full of sin. ³⁶ Show mercy, just as your Father shows mercy.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, the Scriptures asks, “Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?” That’s such an important thought-provoking question since we know there are only two paths we must choose from which gives room for two contrasting views. We can enter through the narrow gate which is small and the way is narrow that leads to life. Few look for this path so they can easily miss this narrow entrance to eternal life. Sadly, the vast majority enter the gate that is wide and the way that is broad that leads to destruction. We must be in alliance with the one we walk alongside lest we clash with conflicting viewpoints and contrasting goals. Grant us discernment, discipline, and direction when choosing our life partner, business associate or any other person in which we must unite in making decisions. For those who are presently unequally yoked grant them grace to live carefully, watching their lives and doctrine closely, so that they will positively influence their partner, co-worker or family member to consider the claims of the Gospel which may ultimately lead them to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. It’s in His name that 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 July 10, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Discipline is learned in the school of adversity-

2-When God reaches the end of his patience, he will crush evil and abolish it from the earth forever-

3-"Trees" in scripture often represent spiritual life-

4-God's promises are public and their fulfillment is sure-

5-The Messiah's strength is shown by humility, suffering and mercy-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Good health is the slowest possible rate at which you can die-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Never take likely the impact you may have on your children-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The only fifteen letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is uncopyrightable-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is greed ever satisfied?

2-Does God always provide an alternative?

3-Can every obstacle in your life be overcome with faith?

4-Is it ever too late to become what you might have been?

5-Has hell always existed, as God has always existed, or was it at some time created by God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Thou, O king, art a king of kings; for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory."

Answer         Daniel   2:37

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 6:24-26

²⁴ “But how terrible it will be for you who are rich,
    Because you have had your easy life.
²⁵ How terrible it will be for you who are full now,
    Because you will be hungry.
How terrible it will be for you who are laughing now,
    Because you will be sad and cry.

²⁶ “How terrible when everyone says only good things about you, because their ancestors said the same things about the false prophets.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, it’s easy to imagine nature praising You as the song birds trill their many canticles, as the wind blows upon the airy leaves and the branches of the trees clap in praise to You. Observing the clear, gushing water as it surges over the boulders, rocks and stones is so invigorating, but as much as we enjoy experiencing nature as You created it, You even more so enjoy hearing the praises of Your created beings above any other natural creation, since we are created in Your own image. It’s hard to imagine a rock praising You since it’s an inanimate object lacking personality, warmth, and soul. Yet there are times when my heart can grow stone cold when I become headstrong with my own agenda and block the work and leading of the Holy Spirit in my life. I choose to be a joyful, enthusiastic and consistent worshiper who gives You praise not only with my lips but with my life. I can do all things through Christ Jesus who gives me strength. Amen.

 

 

 

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

Thursday July 9, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Too many people don't really want to be saved from their sins, they want to be saved from the consequences and penalty of their sins-

2-Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors-

3-You can't change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your skills to reach your destination-

4-Reflect on your blessings, of which everyone has plenty, not on your past misfortunes of which all have some-

5-The only disability in life is a bad attitude-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Sometimes the best punishment is to give someone exactly what they want-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Those who are kind to others will receive kindness themselves-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The oldest word in the English language is town-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does John the revelator speak of one anti christ or many deceivers?

2-What dies the Bible mean saying satan transform himself into "an angel of light"?

3-How are Christians to "carry each others burdens"?

4-Aside from Jesus, is peace in our world just an illusion?

5-What does "complete surrender to God" mean?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life-

Answer     satan   Job 2:4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 6:20-23

²⁰ Jesus looked at his followers and said,“You people who are poor are blessed,
    Because the kingdom of God belongs to you.
²¹ You people who are now hungry are blessed,
    Because you will be satisfied.
You people who are now crying are blessed,
    Because you will laugh with joy.²² “People will hate you, shut you out, insult you, and say you are evil because you follow the Son of Man. But when they do, you will be blessed. ²³ Be full of joy at that time, because you have a great reward in heaven. Their ancestors did the same things to the prophets.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we will be eternally grateful that You sent Jesus to earth to seek and to save those lost in their transgressions and sins. You received people like Nicodemus, a man of authority, who secretly came to Jesus in the night where he sought answers to life’s most important questions. You sought out people, like the Samaritan woman, despised by the Jews and an outcast among her own as she lived a promiscuous life. Their stories represent various ethnic, economic, and lifestyle choices but the one common thing they shared is true of all humankind. They both had a sin problem that could be cured only by Jesus, the One who wants to heal our soul’s diseases. Thank You for Jesus, the sinless Lamb of God, who came down from heaven, into the world, bearing witness unto the truth that we are indeed sinners in need of forgiveness. Thank You for not only bearing witness but also for providing the answer. Amen.

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

Wednesday July 8, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There is a vast difference between knowing someone well and being a true friend-

2-The greatest evidence of genuine friendship is loyalty-

3-"Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent and discerning if they hold their tongue"-

4-It is as hard to refuse to listen to gossip as it is to turn down a delicious dessert.  Taking just one morsel of either creates a taste for more-

5-If you don't nibble on the first bite of gossip, you won't take the second and third-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Get on your knees and thank God you are still on your feet-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Your background doesn't matter to God-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The most used letter in the English language is E; Q is the least used-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is God thought of differently by the American Christians with those in third world countries.  How about those living in areas where one of the other major world religions are dominate?

2-Did God create the universe or did he speak it into existence?

3-Why do some churches in parts of the world have to endure terrible pain, persecution and death while in other areas churches survive pain free?

4-Was the Garden of Eden that God created considered a paradise?

5-Are the judgements that John saw and wrote of in the Book of Revelations inevitable, or are they conditional so that they can be delayed or avoided by repentance and faith in Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the Lord"?

Answer for today       Hilkiah     2 Kings 22:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 6:17-19

¹⁷ Jesus and the apostles came down from the mountain, and he stood on level ground. A large group of his followers was there, as well as many people from all around Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast cities of Tyre and Sidon. ¹⁸ They all came to hear Jesus teach and to be healed of their sicknesses, and he healed those who were troubled by evil spirits. ¹⁹ All the people were trying to touch Jesus, because power was coming from him and healing them all.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

 Lord, we ask You to not only open our eyes to that which is around us, but we ask You to open the eyes of our hearts so that we might envision that which is true and that which is false on a spiritual level.  May we continue to hide Your Word in our hearts that we might not sin against You. How blessed we are to know that as You reign in our hearts, our spirits bear witness to that which is Scriptural and that which is heresy. May we ever be vigilant in Scripture and fervent in prayer as we encounter the gods of this age.  In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.


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

Tuesday July 7, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-What we feed our minds is just as important as what we feed our bodies-

2-Honesty and fairness are not always easy, but that is what God demands-

3-Proud people seldom realize that pride is their problem-

4-Few acts are as cruel as making fun of the less fortunate-

5-"Evil will never leave the home of one who pays back evil for evil"-

STRANGE THOUGHT-It is impossible to express the inexpressible in words-

I'VE LEARNED-God works his purposes even through sinful events-

DID YOU KNOW-The longest word in the English language is 1,909 letters long, and it refers to a distinct part of DNA-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Judas ever a true believer in and follower of Jesus?

2-Why do some people always seem to be in the throngs of pain, sorrow and difficult times?

3-Were John's writings in the book of Revelation understood by the first century Christians or were they just as confused as we are today?

4-Should all Christians be evangelists?

5-When the Christian bears suffering, why is God honored?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Why are ye come out to set your battle in array?  Am I not a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul?

Answer   Goliath     1 Samuel 17:8

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 6:12-16

¹² At that time Jesus went off to a mountain to pray, and he spent the night praying to God. ¹³ The next morning, Jesus called his followers to him and chose twelve of them, whom he named apostles: ¹⁴ Simon (Jesus named him Peter), his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, ¹⁵ Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon (called the Zealot), ¹⁶ Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who later turned Jesus over to his enemies.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

  Father, we thank You for the spiritual armor that defends us in battle and arms us for the struggle we encounter against the devil’s relentless schemes.  This armor enables us to withstand the forces of evil, no matter the means or persons the enemy works through to try to weaken or destroy our faith. In addition to the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit we know that our prayers and petitions are heard by You who intercedes on our behalf before our Father in heaven. We use our armor for protection and we use the sword of the Spirit and prayer for weapons to reveal, attack and defeat Satan’s strongholds. It is through Your name, Jesus, that we are more than conquerors.  Amen.


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

Sunday June 28, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Lack of discipline puts parents love in question because it shows a lack of concern for the character development of their children-

2-The common bond of God's people should be goodwill-

3-A quick temper can be like a fire out of control-

4-Anger divides people, yet in itself is not sin-

5-God has a special concern for the poor.  He insists that people who have material goods should be generous with those who are needy-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Growing up and growing older are not the same-

 

I'VE LEARNED-God can change the hearts of even the most wicked people-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The longest one syllable word in the English language is screeched-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Has the backslider lost God's gift of salvation or the joy in the relationship with God through Jesus?

2-Are all Christians born into or adapted into the family of God?

3-What does it mean "I am a child of God"

4-How can we as humans understand the concept of forever?

5-Can anything separate us from the love God has for us?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said-"Behold, you have mocked me, and told me lies; now tell me, I pray you, with what you might be bound?"

Answer    Delilah     Judges 16:10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 6:6-11

⁶ On another Sabbath day Jesus went into the synagogue and was teaching, and a man with a crippled right hand was there. ⁷ The teachers of the law and the Pharisees were watching closely to see if Jesus would heal on the Sabbath day so they could accuse him. ⁸ But he knew what they were thinking, and he said to the man with the crippled hand, “Stand up here in the middle of everyone.” The man got up and stood there. ⁹ Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath day: to do good or to do evil, to save a life or to destroy it?” ¹⁰ Jesus looked around at all of them and said to the man, “Hold out your hand.” The man held out his hand, and it was healed.

¹¹ But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law were very angry and discussed with each other what they could do to Jesus.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, there is no one or no thing that deserves our complete allegiance, but You, our Lord, who have the words of eternal life. Though others may refuse to listen or turn away from the message of salvation we choose to persevere.  We persevere in trial and in victory, in the ups and downs and in the in betweens of everyday circumstances. We seek to do Your will in all things so that we will be richly rewarded at the end of this life. In the name of Jesus we persevere. Amen.


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

Saturday June 27, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The right choices you make reflect your integrity-

2-Whether a longing fulfilled is good or bad depends on the nature of the desire-

3-Faithfulness is a virtue but stubbornness is not-

4-Be careful whom  you chose as your closest friend-

5-Spend time with people you want to be like, for you and your friends will surely grow to resemble each other-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-We don't need to do anything to grow old except keep breathing-

 

I'VE LEARNED-While our sins may haunt us, God will honor our faith-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The letter W is the only letter in the alphabet that doesn't have one syllable; it has three-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you define rich?

2-Is there anything done against you that is unforgivable?

3-Sometimes, does God's kindness to others seem unfair?

4-In what areas are Christians most vulnerable to envy or jealousy?

5-What is the best way to be generous?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this?  Of himself, or some other man?"

Answer   The Ethiopian eunuch    Acts 8:34

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 6:1-5

6 One Sabbath day Jesus was walking through some fields of grain. His followers picked the heads of grain, rubbed them in their hands, and ate them. ² Some Pharisees said, “Why do you do what is not lawful on the Sabbath day?”

³ Jesus answered, “Have you not read what David did when he and those with him were hungry? ⁴ He went into God’s house and took and ate the holy bread, which is lawful only for priests to eat. And he gave some to the people who were with him.” ⁵ Then Jesus said to the Pharisees, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath day.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Just like the persistent weeds, our enemy is ever on the attack trying to choke out the Word of God. Father, we thank You that we can go on the offensive recognizing that we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. Help us to be vigilant in sin’s fierce war remembering that the crown awaits the conquest as You lead us by Your glorious might.  Help us to do our part in keeping up with the weeds. 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 June 26, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Waste has become a way of life for many who live in a land of plenty, but waste is poor stewardship-

2-You have not mastered self control if you do not control what you say-

3-Where there is strife, there is pride-

4-Every choice for good sets into motion other opportunities for good.  Evil choices follow the same pattern but in the opposite direction-

5-"Walk with the wise and become wise"-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-What sound does a cough drop make-

 

I'VE LEARNED-There are evil men and nations who seek to harm God's people-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The letter J does not appear anywhere on the periodic tale of elements-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How does our understanding of grace affect our willingness to confess our sins?

2-Does confessing sins mean we admit to wrong doing or informing God of our doing them?

3-What is "saving grace" and "sustaining grace"?

4-How does receiving God's grace motivate you to share it with others?

5-How is grace and generosity related?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Ye stiff necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Spirit"?

Answer    Stephen    Acts 7:51

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 5:36-39

³⁶ Jesus told them this story: “No one takes cloth off a new coat to cover a hole in an old coat. Otherwise, he ruins the new coat, and the cloth from the new coat will not be the same as the old cloth. ³⁷ Also, no one ever pours new wine into old leather bags. Otherwise, the new wine will break the bags, the wine will spill out, and the leather bags will be ruined. ³⁸ New wine must be put into new leather bags. ³⁹ No one after drinking old wine wants new wine, because he says, ‘The old wine is better.’”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we rely on the power of Your Holy Spirit to enable us to give a clear witness of Biblical truth and the Gospel message. We recognize that we must do this not only by what we say verbally, or display in our apparel, plaques, screen savers, or other means of witness. We must also present Your Gospel message by the way we live our lives. May our words complement our actions as we seek to reach this lost and dying world.  In the name of Jesus we pray.  Amen.


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

Thursday June 25, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Real success maintains personal integrity-

2-When someone annoys or insults you, it is human nature to retaliate, but this solves nothing and only encourages trouble-

3-"A gentle answer turns away wrath"-

4-Truth is always timely-

5-Prudent people have a quiet confidence, they don't have to prove anything-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You don't get out of a mess by creating another one-

 

I'VE LEARNED-It is never too late to put away bitterness and forgive-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Skepticisms is the longest typed word that alternates hands-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Which is harder to forgive, yourself for the sins you did or others for the sins they've done against you-

2-What does the word "redeem" mean?

3-Knowing that we all sin and fall short of the glory of God, what reassures us of our salvation?

4-What does it mean "God's grace is sufficient for me"?

5-Does God forgiving our sins release us from the consequences of our sins?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Fear not, Mary; for thou hast found favor with God"?

Answer   Gabriel    Luke 1:30

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 5:33-35

³³ They said to Jesus, “John’s followers often fast for a certain time and pray, just as the Pharisees do. But your followers eat and drink all the time.”

³⁴ Jesus said to them, “You cannot make the friends of the bridegroom fast while he is still with them. ³⁵ But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.”
PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, there are so many believers You have gifted with the ability to write meaningful words of praise and testimony that mirror the same expression I have in my heart but am unable to put into words or musical script.  Though I’ve not been given this same talent thank you for giving me the ability to sing these songs as they resonate from my heart.  The Psalmist David, the greatest poet of all time, proclaimed over and over again the wonders of Your salvation.  May we never tire of this glorious life-changing theme as we sing about the marvelous miracle of salvation day after day.  We want to be faithful in sharing with others this, Amen.

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

Wednesday June 24, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-By giving we gain freedom from enslavement to our possessions, the joy of helping others and God's approval-

2-There are no alternatives to learning wisdom-

3-If you are willing to be taught, there is no end to what you can learn-

4-A person who refuses constructive criticism has a problem with pride.  Such a person is unlikely to learn very much-

5-In the long run, evil behavior does not lead to success, it only leads to more evil-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Stupid won't fix stupid-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Seeking peace brings true respect-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Rhythm and syzygy are the longest English words without vowels-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How does God give us strength when we are weary?

2-Is there anything we must do to earn God's favor?

3-What is "spiritual weariness"?

4-Why do some people think it is easier to earn God's approval than to trust his gift of grace?

5-How does our desire for justice affect our willingness or ability to forgive?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him"

Answer     Nicodemus            John 3:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    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 THE DAY 

Father, we read in the first chapter of the Bible where You spoke to Jesus, “Let us make man in our own image.” We also see His presence in the last chapter of the Bible where Jesus declares that He is coming soon and spoke these words, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” From the beginning of creation until the end of the age Christ has gone before us, walked alongside us, and will reign throughout all eternity. It is Christ Jesus, the Alpha and Omega, who directs our steps, sustains us, and empowers us to walk in accordance to Scripture day in and day out.  Amen.

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