Thursday April 21, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Gratitude is the memory of the heart-

2-Jesus was crucified on a cross so the whole world could see that his arms were stretched out for all-

3-There is no surprise more magical than the surprise of being loved-

4-A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he meant to be-

5-Nothing makes a person more productive than the last minute-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Cole's law is thinly sliced cabbage-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Simple walks with your father around the block on summer nights when you are a child will do wonders for you as an adult-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The yo-yo originated in the Philippines, where it is used as a weapon of hunting-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is death the ultimate equalizer of all people?

2-What should a christian hate-

3-We always want more than we have.  Why?

4-Can a person be too wise or too righteous?

5-What is your wealth really worth?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said  “My fellow Jews, and all of you who are in Jerusalem, listen to me. Pay attention to what I have to say. ¹⁵ These people are not drunk, as you think; it is only nine o'clock in the morning!

Answer for today       Peter    Acts 2:14-15

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     1 Kings 8:59-60

⁵⁹ May the Lord our God remember this prayer day and night and do what is right for his servant and his people Israel day by day. ⁶⁰ Then all the people of the world will know the Lord is the only true God.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, help me to have a heart for the world.  Help me to live and love people so that they may come to know you.  Amen.

 

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

Wednesday April 20, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Experience is the best teacher only if it is your experience-

2-Don't trade something essential for something that is fleeting-

3-Don't trade something of consequence for something of no consequence-

4-Happiness is not having what you want but wanting what you have-

5-A laugh at your own expense costs you nothing-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Coffee is break fluid-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The hula hoop was the biggest selling toy in 1957

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does the term "the valley of slaughter" mean which is found in the book of Jeremiah?

2-What do you want people to admire most about you?

3-Why does "the way of the wicked" seem to prosper?

4-When is pride good and when is it sinful?

5-What is gained by being wise?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said  ^"Now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do everything you ask, because all the people in our town know you are a good woman."

Answer for the day     Boaz    Ruth 3:11 

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Galatians 5:16-18

¹⁶ So I tell you: Live by following the Spirit. Then you will not do what your sinful selves want. ¹⁷ Our sinful selves want what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit wants what is against our sinful selves. The two are against each other, so you cannot do just what you please. ¹⁸ But if the Spirit is leading you, you are not under the law.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

God, thank you that you have set me free from sin.  Lead me, guide me and direct me throughout this day, and as I follow you, may the fruit of your Spirit be evident in my life.

 

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

Tuesday April 19, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A great tragedy is that many people don't know that they don't know-

2-I love you for who I am, not for who you are-

3-Spend your energy becoming rather than accumulating-

4-Joy grows in the soil of praise-

5-Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered you will never grow-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A carpet is a dog that enjoys riding in an automobile-

 

I'VE LEARNED-No matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to be goofy with-

 

DID YOU KNOW-It takes an average of 48-100 tries to solve a Rubik's Cube puzzle.  If done perfectly, any Rubik's Cube combination can be solved in 17 turns-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-In the old testament what does "ariel" mean?

2-Can we make an idol of personal goals, personal assets, political positions or social status?

3-Where in scripture is the only place a gentile ruler is said to be "anointed"?

4-What is success?

5-The old testament talks about "circumcising your heart".  What does this mean?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said “The Lord has appointed you to lead his people.'

Answer for today     Samuel    1 Samuel 10:1

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     1 Corinthians 10:13

¹³ The only temptation that has come to you is that which everyone has. But you can trust God, who will not permit you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are tempted, he will also give you a way to escape so that you will be able to stand it.

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, help me look for the "way of escape" when I am tempted to do wrong.  Thank you that you are faithful to provide a way out in every circumstance-

 

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

Monday April 18, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Unwillingness to forgive has too high a price to pay-

2-You don't have to like someone to forgive them-

3-Jesus did not die for the world, he died for you and me-

4-It is easy to love one who loves you, but it takes godly love to love one who has hurt you-

5-We are the product of our decisions and choices-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Burglarize is what a crook see with-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help them in some other way-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In 1980, Namco released Pac Man, the most popular video game of all time-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it possible to have anxiety free living?

2-Has God heard our prayers before we even pray them?

3-How do we explain the why and when of God's healing?

4-Who was Leviathan?

5-In the old testament what does "wadi" mean?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said  “My soul praises the Lord; my heart rejoices in God my Savior, because he has shown his concern for his humble servant girl.
From now on, all people will say that I am blessed, because the Powerful One has done great things for me. His name is holy."

Answer for today       Mary     Luke 1:46-48

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Hebrews 10:23-24

²³ Let us hold firmly to the hope that we have confessed, because we can trust God to do what he promised.²⁴ Let us think about each other and help each other to show love and do good deeds.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, I am so grateful that, because you are are faithful and true, I can rely on you for anything and everything.  I thank you that you hold me in the palm of your hand.  Regardless of my circumstances I will strive "to stir up love and good works" as my response to your grace.  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 A[pril 17, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, he gave them a prayer, not a lecture on prayer, not a doctrine of prayer.  He gave them a quotable, repeatable prayer-

2-It is not what you have read that counts but what you have learned-

3-Often, the people that bother us the most are those who have something we want-

4-The true measure of Christians is how they love one another-

5-Time does not heal, it only helps us forget-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Bureaucracy is a method of turning energy into solid waste-

 

I'VE LEARNED-You should never say no to a gift from a child-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In 1946, the first TV toy commercial aired.  It was for a Mr Potato Head.

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What greeting does God prefer we use in addressing him?

2-Is it appropriate or not appropriate to call God "Daddy"?

3-In an effort to see God as our friend, have we cheapened who we see him as?

4-Is anything complex for God?

5-Does God ever have second thoughts?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said “No, Lord! I have never eaten food that is unholy or unclean.”

Answer for today     Peter    Acts 10:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Psalm 62:5-7

⁵ I find rest in God;
    Only he gives me hope.
⁶ He is my rock and my salvation.
    He is my defender;
    I will not be defeated.
⁷ My honor and salvation come from God.
    He is my mighty rock and my protection.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

God, by your Holy Spirit, I affirm my salvation in you and through you.  Because you are my fortress, I shall not waver, and "I shall not be moved."  I take my stand in you, my Rock, as I journey through life.  In Jesus name, amen-

 

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

Saturday April 16, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is not enough to believe the Bible, we must also apply it to our lives-

2-My only hope of peace with God is through the salvation of Jesus-

3-Relationships require effort-

4-Loneliness is the price you pay to avoid the risk of being hurt-

5-Anticipation usually outweighs realization-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A budget is a method for going broke methodically-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Being kind is more important than being right-

 

DID YOU KNOW-If you take a standard Slinky and stretch it out, it would measure eighty seven feet-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus wash Judas feet?

2-Why did the disciples have difficulty believing Jesus was their promised Messiah?

3-Is trusting God the only true way of believing in him?

4-Why would Jesus, as part of the Trinity, need to pray?

5-Did the disciples ever make the prayer and power connection?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, is it true that you do not serve my gods nor worship the gold statue I have set up?"

Answer for today     Nebuchadnezzar       Daniel 3:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY       Romans 8:1-2

1 So now, those who are in Christ Jesus are not judged guilty. ² Through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit that brings life made you free from the law that brings sin and death.

Footnotes:

1. 8:1 guilty Some Greek copies continue, “those who do not live in the power of their sinful selves, but in the power of the Spirit.”
2. 8:2 you Some Greek copies read “me.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

 

Dear God, keep me mindful that I am free of guilt and condemnation for the sins I committed, for the sins you've forgiven.  Enable me to refuse false condemnation.  Enable me to live empowered and led by your Holy Spirit.  Amen.

 

TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND-

Friday April 15, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There is nothing to fear when your trust is in God who loves you-

2-God knew me yet he loved me-

3-Joy is love exhausted-

4-Grace intensifies your compassion-

5-When we come to God we all start at the same place-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The brain is the apparatus with which we think that we think-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The Slinky is sold on every continent of the world except Antarctica-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you tell the truth to someone that you know it will hurt them?

2-For the Christian, is there any fear that is founded?

3-What is the "wedding supper of the Lamb"?

4-Does the number 12 have any significance in scripture?  If so what is it?

5-How would we act if Jesus showed up?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said  “You gave this woman to me and she gave me fruit from the tree, so I ate it.”

Answer for today     Adam   Genesis 3:12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Isaiah 41:10

¹⁰ So don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God.
I will make you strong and will help you; I will support you with my right hand that saves you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, I come to you praying, believing, confident that you are with me and that I can know your strength as well as your peace-

 

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

Thursday April 14, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY 

1-The good things in life we must pay for in advance.  The evil things we do we generally pay for on the installment plan-

2-To be led gently we must follow willingly-

3-Your concept of sin is based on your concept of God-

4-There is a difference between profession of faith and possession of the Savior-

5-Better to burn out than to rust out-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I wondered why the baseball was getting larger, then it hit me-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Just one person saying to me "You've made my day!" makes my day-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Slinky's were invented by an airplane mechanic; he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use of one of the springs-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there any truth in lying-

2-What is the purpose of lying?

3-Is there any absolute truth outside of scripture?

4-Is lying all verbal only?

5-Is lying always deliberate?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said  “God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me there".

Answer for today     Jacob     Genesis 48:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    James 2:14-18

¹⁴ My brothers and sisters, if people say they have faith, but do nothing, their faith is worth nothing. Can faith like that save them? ¹⁵ A brother or sister in Christ might need clothes or food. ¹⁶ If you say to that person, “God be with you! I hope you stay warm and get plenty to eat,” but you do not give what that person needs, your words are worth nothing. ¹⁷ In the same way, faith by itself—that does nothing—is dead.¹⁸ Someone might say, “You have faith, but I have deeds.” Show me your faith without doing anything, and I will show you my faith by what I do.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

God, may my faith shine through me both in what I say and do.

 

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

Wednesday April 13, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Purposeful living is the key to fulfilled living-

2-The road of later leads to the house of never-

3-Love doesn't look at its limitations but at what it has to offer-

4-Real love is the ability to love the imperfect-

5-An expression of anger is a cry for help-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-My people skills are just fine.  It is my intolerance to idiots that needs work-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When you are in love it shows-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Totally Hair Barbie is the best selling Barbie of all time-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If scripture tells us to pay back good for evil, how should we act toward the terrorists of the world?

2-Is it right to be angry at people who hate God?

3-What gives God joy?

4-Can God's wrath bring praise to God?

5-Can God be jealous?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "My ears had heard of you before, but now my eyes have seen you."

Answer for today     Job      Job 42:5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     James 2:14-18

¹⁴ My brothers and sisters, if people say they have faith, but do nothing, their faith is worth nothing. Can faith like that save them? ¹⁵ A brother or sister in Christ might need clothes or food. ¹⁶ If you say to that person, “God be with you! I hope you stay warm and get plenty to eat,” but you do not give what that person needs, your words are worth nothing. ¹⁷ In the same way, faith by itself—that does nothing—is dead.¹⁸ Someone might say, “You have faith, but I have deeds.” Show me your faith without doing anything, and I will show you my faith by what I do.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, may my faith shone through my life in what I do and say.

 

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

Tuesday April 12, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Where the spirit of God leads, the grace of God provdes-

2-As goes the Sabbath, so goes Christianity-
3-Impatience is rebelling against waiting for God's will-

4-Separation is not isolation-"Ye are in the world but not of the world"-

5-We believe-we receive-we become-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Labor is the only blind date where you know you will meet the love of your life-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Probably every human being alive is standing in the shadows of at least one mountain that just will not move-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the difference in sound judgement and discernment?

2-Can wisdom be passed on from generation to generation?

3-What is "intercessory prayer"?

4-Why does God allow such evil and wickedness in the world?

5-For those who persecute or kill Christians, should we pray for forgiveness or for God's wrath to fall on them?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said  “Now see about this cursed woman. Bury her, because she is a king’s daughter.”

Answer for today      Jehu    2 kings 9:34

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Deuteronomy 11:13-14

¹³ If you carefully obey the commands I am giving you today and love the Lord your God and serve him with your whole being, ¹⁴ then he will send rain on your land at the right time, in the fall and spring, and you will be able to gather your grain, new wine, and oil.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, give me an obedient heart.  Teach me that your will is better than my will.  I yearn to love and please you. In Jesus name, amen-

 

 

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

Monday April 11, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We often want to make people over in our own image instead of letting God make them over in his image-

2-Fear is the basis of worry-

3-No one should speak of hell or damnation without tears in their eyes-

4-Never doubt in the dark what God has shown you in the light-

5-If the father is the head of the family, the mother is the heart of the home-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If someone is trying to pull you down it means they are already beneath you-

 

I'VE LEARNED-We are continually faced by great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insolvable problems-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The quartz crystal in your wristwatch vibrates 32,768 times a second-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-How long did the holy family stay in Bethlehem?

2-In what city was the holy family when the wise men came after Jesus birth?

3-How old was Jesus when the wise men came to visit him?

4-What kind of faith do you need to go through life's storms?

5-How many people are called "wise" in scripture?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said “But if a person is already old, how can he be born again? He cannot enter his mother’s womb again. So how can a person be born a second time?”

Answer for today      Nicodemus    John 3:4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY         Psalm 112:5-7

⁵ It is good to be merciful and generous.
    Those who are fair in their business
⁶ will never be defeated.
    Good people will always be remembered.
⁷ They won’t be afraid of bad news;
    Their hearts are steady because they trust the Lord.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, help me be a generous and giving person.  Help me to remember it is more blessed to give than to receive.  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 April 10, 2016 thought for the day-from jasper

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When our faith becomes conventional our actions become convenience-

2-Faith feeds on expectancy-

3-Our love for God motivates us to conform to his will by our choice-

4-While we are praying for sinners to come to Jesus, he is asking us to go to sinners-

5-You only believe what activates you-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Whoever looks lustfully at eggs and bacon has already committed breakfast in his heart-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Don't chase money, chase excellence for money follows excellence-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In 1955, one third of all watches sold were Timexes-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was the forbidden fruit tree in the Garden of Eden in itself evil?

2-Is gratitude more than being polite?

3-When God walked in the Garden of Eden looking for Adam and Eve, was it the father or son Jesus?

4-Was there any witnesses of the birth of Jesus?

5-What does the Bible mean saying "my begotten son"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "When you enter a house, stay there until you leave that town."

Answer for today      Jesus      Mark 6:10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   John 13:34-35

³⁴ “I give you a new command: Love each other. You must love each other as I have loved you. ³⁵ All people will know that you are my followers if you love each other.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, give me the ability to love as Jesus loved, with compassion, grace, and forgiveness.  May the love of Jesus flow through me to others.  Amen

 

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

Saturday April 9, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The grace of God comes from the love of God-

2-I believe that I may know-

3-Discipleship is willingness to go wherever the spirit of God leads-

4-The righteousness of God has its expression in the law of God-

5-Love brings forth burden bearing-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-It is much easier to stop sliding down a hill when you are near the top than when you are halfway down-

 

I'VE LEARNED-As parents, you are only as happy as your saddest child-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The armhole in clothing is called an armsaye-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do we sin when we angrily ask "If God were in control how could he let this.....happen?

2-Do we use what we can't understand as an excuse for our lack of trust?

3-What does the Biblical word "selah" mean?

4-What does "the shadow of your wings" as mentioned in scripture mean?

5-Would you change the way you live if you knew that every word and thought would be examined by God first?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said  “Let me kiss my father and my mother good-bye,”  “Then I will go with you.”

Answer for today      Elisha       1 kings 19:20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY        Proverbs 7:2-5

² Obey my commands, and you will live.  Guard my teachings as you would your own eyes.
³ Remind yourself of them; write them on your heart as if on a tablet.
⁴ Treat wisdom as a sister, and make understanding your closest friend.
⁵ Wisdom and understanding will keep you away from adultery, away from the unfaithful wife and her pleasing words.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

God, help me to memorize your word, separate myself from temptation, and to look to you for help overcoming my sinful weaknesses.

 

TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND-

Friday April 8, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Take your setback and turn it into a comeback-

2-God loves you even if you deny he exists-

3-God should not be first in your life, he should be your life-

4-Worry is being anxious about something in the future-

5-Jesus is already in your tomorrow-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Another day has passed and I still have not used algebra once-very interesting-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Silent company is often more healing than words of advice-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Most people button their shirts upward (I don't know anyone who does this--do you do it)

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When suffering and trouble come, do they always come from satan?

2-Why was Job's wife spared when all other family members were killed?

3-Is it important to us to know why we are suffering?

4-What does "fear the Lord" mean?

5-Will God always find a way to make contact with those who want to know him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said “Pray louder!  If he really is a god, maybe he is thinking, or busy, or traveling! Maybe he is sleeping so you will have to wake him!”

Answer for today     Elijah     1 kings 18:27

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Proverbs 6:16-19

¹⁶ There are six things the Lord hates. There are seven things he cannot stand:
¹⁷ a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that kill innocent people,
¹⁸ a mind that thinks up evil plans, feet that are quick to do evil,
¹⁹ a witness who lies, and someone who starts arguments among families.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Thank you God for your kindness today.  Help me keep my heart, mind and behavior focused on you as I try to live a life in appreciation of your love for me.

 

GOOD QUESTION!!

 

Thursday April 7, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Mountain tops are for viewing and inspiration but fruit is grown in the valleys-

2-Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought-

3-Life is not a candle, it is a burning torch to be passed on-

4-Trust is faith in action-

5-Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance, it is laying hold of his highest willingness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-We are all mature until someone pulls out bubble wrap-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Sometimes, to get to where God wants you to be, the only path is through the storm-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Neckties were first worn in Croatia.  That is why they were called cravats-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How long did the great flood rain last?

2-How long was it from the rain stopping and the ark landing on Mount Ararat?

3-How long did it take for the water to recede after the ark landed on Mount Ararat?

4-How long a time from when the ark first landed to when all inhabitants left the ark and stepped on dry land?

5-Every change of season is a reminder of what promise?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Can anything good come out of Nazareth"?

Answer for the day      Nathanael       John 1:46

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Proverbs 5:15-18

¹⁵ Be faithful to your own wife, Just as you drink water from your own well.
¹⁶ Don’t pour your water in the streets; don’t give your love to just any woman.
¹⁷ These things are yours alone And shouldn't be shared with strangers.
¹⁸ Be happy with the wife you married when you were young.  She gives you joy, as your fountain gives you water.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, help me to honor you and my spouse.  Thank you that marriage, the way you designed it, is exciting and fulfilling.

 

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

Wednesday April 6, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Old age is the price you pay for maturity-

2-God, you can open or close doors, help me to test each one to see which opens-

3-The greatest ability if stickability-

4-There are people who need us and don't even know it-

5-There are people we need and don't even know it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I really think that tossing and turning at night while you are asleep should be considered exercise-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The YKK on the zipper of your Levi's stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushibibaisha, the worlds largest zipper manufacturer-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who was Noah's wife and from where did she come?

2-Genesis says "Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord and was righteous and blameless and walked faithfully with God".  Does this mean he had never sinned?

3-How many times had God wanted to destroy the earth and all that was within it?

4-What caused Cain to be such an angry hateful adult leading to the killing of his brother Abel?

5-How many animals were there on the ark?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "What is truth"?

Answer for today    Pilate      John 18:38

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     James 1:12-13

¹² When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy. After they have proved their faith, God will reward them with life forever. God promised this to all those who love him. ¹³ When people are tempted, they should not say, “God is tempting me.” Evil cannot tempt God, and God himself does not tempt anyone.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, I confess my heart is often sinful.  Forgive me!  Help me to remember that you are not the one tempting me, but you are the solution to my sin problem.  Amen

 

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

Tuesday April 5, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God made only one of us-

2-See it big, keep it simple-

3-Stress comes into my life only when I let it-

4-Dear God, you are right,  all things are possible-

5-People on the way down always blame someone else-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you think you can and if you think you can't, either way you  are right-

 

I'VE LEARNED-For every minute you are angry you lose 60 seconds of happiness-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Jeans were named after Genoa, Italy, where the first denim cloth was made-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-From whom did the Nephilim people descend from?

2-What length of age did the Nephilim people live?

3-What all do we know about the Nephilim people?

4-Was Goliath of the Nephilim people?

5-As a cause of the great flood, did God regret creating the human race?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said “Great is Artemis of Ephesus!”

Answer for today    the people of Ephesus     Acts 19:34

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Hebrews 3:12-14

¹² So brothers and sisters, be careful that none of you has an evil, unbelieving heart that will turn you away from the living God. ¹³ But encourage each other every day while it is “today.” Help each other so none of you will become hardened because sin has tricked you. ¹⁴ We all share in Christ if we keep till the end the sure faith we had in the beginning.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, create in me a clean heart and show me any sin I should repent of before you.  I do repent with all my heart.  I am trusting you as my savior. Amen

 

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