Monday November 11, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Answers to prayer are tied into forgiveness and obedience-

2-Miracles are a result of obedience-

3-Remembering where you came from will put passion in your soul-

4-All the great people of tomorrow are children today-

5-I hear what you are saying but is that what you mean-

STRANGE THOUGHT

If anything is possible, how do you dribble a football?

I’VE LEARNED

Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the same time-

DID YOU KNOW

Raindrops are not teardrop shaped, they are rounded at the top and flat on the bottom-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it hard to depend on God?

2-Did Adam and Eve’s descendants leave their birthplace and go to other parts of the earth?

3-Is our human weakness God given?

4-Why was a king not good for Israel?

5-Did the first family’s decendants have sex with each other in order to fulfill God’s command to fill the earth?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who looked out of her window and was ashamed to see her husband dancing in the street?

Answer for today      Michal, wife of David      2 Samuel  6:16

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If you love the world, the love of the Father is not in you. These are the ways of the world: wanting to please our sinful selves, wanting the sinful things we see, and being too proud of what we have. None of these come from the Father, but all of them come from the world.

1 John 2:15-16 NCV

PRAYER

Father, fill me afresh today with your spirit, that I may be used by you in whatever situations, interactions, and opportunities to love that his day holds-

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 November 10, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Emotions should enrich our lives not run it-

2-If you are going to hide behind something, you have to be smaller than it-

3-If you don’t know where you are going, you won’t know when you get there-

4-A set back is not the end, it is only another beginning-

5-There are miracles only when there are problems-

STRANGE THOUGHT

A hen is an eggs way of making another egg-

I’VE LEARNED

Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a tic tac-

DID YOU KNOW

It would take seven billion particles of fog to fill a tea spoon-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How were Adan and Eve to fill the earth?

2-What is the reward of obedience?

3-Did Adam and Eve really think they could hide from God?

4-How many more children did Adam and Eve have beside the three mentioned in Genesis?

5-Did Adam and Eve have more than two sets of covering?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who let spies escape through a window by using a rope?

Answer for today      Rahab       Joshua 2:15-21

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

God’s voice thunders in wonderful ways; he does great things we cannot understand. He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the shower, ‘Be a heavy rain.’

Job 37:5-6 NCV

PRAYER

Father, thank you for the gift of your Spirit.  Thank you that he enables me to live at peace with you, with others, and with myself-

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

LIFE -ALWAYS-

Saturday November 9, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Father, smooth this father’s rough edges so I can be a parent worthy of my children-

2-Change is the most permanent thing in life-

3-If you fail when times are easy, your faith is small-

4-Privileges always bring responsibilities-

5-In essentials, unity-in nonessentials, liberty- in all things , love-

STRANGE THOUGHT

If a turtle doesn’t have a shell, is he homeless or naked-

I’VE LEARNED

Don’t sneeze when someone is cutting your hair-

DID YOU KNOW

Lightning strikes about six thousand times per minute on the earth?

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Could God give your name to satan as he did job’s?

2-Can you give what you don’t have?

3-How do you make a Godly decision?

4-Why would God make something that was not good for you-

5-Did Adam and Eve have children before their disobedience?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who let birds fly out of his ship’s window?

Answer for today       Noah      Genesis 8:6

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY?

“Come now, and let us reason together,” saith the Lord. “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.           Isaiah 1:18 KJ21

PRAYER

Jesus, you paid it all!  I praise and thank you for your mercy and grace, your goodness and love-

Friday November 8, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is impossible to live without restraint and avoid the consequences-

2-Christians are either reservoirs or channels-

3-Real repentance will work a change of heart and conduct-

4-Never speak more clearly than you think-

5-Submission is not enslavement.  It is the yielded intelligent humble obedience to an ordained authority-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Save the earth, it is the only planet with chocolate-

I’VE LEARNED

Reading what people write on desks can teach you alot-

DID YOU KNOW

After a flash of lightning, the sound of thunder travels about a mile every fives seconds-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you bargain with God?

2-Is mercy comforting rather than criticizing?

3-Is suffering God’s school of development?

4-Is suffering ever good for you

5-Do we need suffering so God can draw us closer to him?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who knelt toward Jerusalem and prayed looking out of his eastern window in Babylon?

Answer for today        Daniel         6:10

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the river, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land ye dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”                               Joshua 24:15 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, I am grateful that you are on my side when the battle rages-

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

Thursday November 7, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-As a man thinks in his heart so is he-

2-The seed of destruction is contained in every sin-

3-When you have no eternal truths you have no moral absolutes-

4-How foolish to exchange freedom for security-

5-Sin begets its own consequences-

STRANGE THOUGHT

If money doesn’t grow on trees, why do banks have branches-

I’VE LEARNED

You can’t trust dogs to watch your food-

DID YOU KNOW

Winters were colder a thousand years ago.  In 1063, the river Thames froze for fourteen weeks-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is mercy a part of forgiveness?

2-Is mercy an action or a reaction?

3-Is mercy meeting a need that you can help meet?

4-Is mercy the same as compassion?

5-How are mercy and grace related?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What wicked queen was thrown out of a window by her servants?

Answer for today       Jezebel         2 Kings  9:30, 32

SCRIPTURES FOR TODAY

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.        1 Timothy 2:1-2 KJ21

PRAYER

Help me look at my life and see what you see.  I want to focus on what matters for your eternal kingdom-

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

Wednesday November 6, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It’s a dangerous thing when we too easily accept new ideas as truth-

2-When Christianity leaves, so does morality-

3-Just because it is legal doesn’t mean it is moral-

4-What ever makes men good Christians also makes them good citizens-

5-Self denial is often the key to self fulfillment-

STRANGE THOUGHT

I just got lost in thought, it wasn’t a familiar territory?

I’VE LEARNED

Never ask your three year of brother to hold a tomato-

DID YOU KNOW

Women blink twice as often as men do-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is love learned?

2-Can you live a consistent merciful life?

3-Is mercy a part of love or love apart of mercy?

4-Is mercy just a Christian religion trait?

5-What circumstances dictate showing mercy?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What king looked out his window and saw Isaac and Rebekah wooing?

Answer for today       Abimelech       Genesis 26:8

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

He hath made known unto us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He hath purposed in Himself, that in the dispensation of the fullness of times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth, even in Him.         Ephesians 1:9-10 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, enable me to be strong enough to speak up for you and wise enough to resist foolish arguing-

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

Tuesday November 5, 2019, thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-America is great because it is good.  If it ever ceases to be good it will cease to be great-

2-The harder you work, the luckier you get-

3-You cannot understand the great love of God until you understand the awfulness of sin-

4-Success is no substitute for excellence-

5-Human nature left to its own devices has always been a wretched failure at explaining the meaning and destiny of life-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Ever feel like you are parked in a parallel universe?

I’VE LEARNED

If your sister hits you, don’t hit her back.  Your mom always catches the second one –

DID YOU KNOW

Men get hiccups more often than women do-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Should a Christians emphasis be on being or doing?

2-Is anger a part of love?

3-Is God love because he is holy?

4-Is love and mercy learned or innate?

5-Can true love be imitated?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet ordered a king to shoot arrows out of a window?

Answer for the day     Elisha       2 Kings  13:17

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Romans 13:6-7

This is also why you pay taxes.  Rulers are working for God and give their time to their work.

 Pay everyone, then, what you owe.  If you owe any kind of tax, pay it.  Show respect and honor to them all.

PRAYER

Father, may I live my life selflessly, with simplicity and sincerity-

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

Monday November 4, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You represent God in your words and attitudes-

2-Obedience brings blessings, disobedience brings conflicts-

3-Children are living messages we send to a time we will not see-

4-Jesus who needed to pray so little, prayed so much-

5-What we obtain too cheaply we esteem too lightly.  It is dearness that gives everything its value-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Remember half the people you meet are below average-

I’VE LEARNED

When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair-

DID YOU KNOW

Women’s hearts beat faster than men’s-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you truly worship if you have resentment or unconfessed sin in your life-

2-Is liturgy a ritual?

3-How can we stop from jut going through the motions of worship?

4-What is a mature church?

5-Is some of our worship formats just mind control?

BIBLE TRIVA

Who died after falling out of a window during Paul’s sermon?

Answer for today      Eutychus      Acts 20:9

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament — not of the letter, but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

2 Corinthians 3:6 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, help me not forget your benefits—your constant presence, your wisdom, your limitless power, your mercy and forgiveness and grace-

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 November 3, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing-

2-Each day holds possibilities for hope and growth-

3-The greater the love, the greater the tears?

4-Freedom is not the right to do as we please, but the opportunity to please to do what is right-

5-I am only one but I am one.  I cannot do everything but I can do something.  What I can do and should do with the help of God I will do-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What is the speed of dark?

I’VE LEARNED

It is hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting peoples feeling and standing up for what you believe-

DID YOU KNOW

To be classified as sterling, an object must contain 92.5 percent silver-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why do we call a church service a worship service?

2-What part does music (personal or corporate) play in worship?

3-Was music a part of the early church gatherings?

4-Is preaching a part of worship?

5-Is there a correct way to worship?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What wine steward sat down and wept when he learned the walls of Jerusalem had not ben rebuilt?

Answer for today      Nehemiah        1:3-4

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but from God; the powers that be are ordained by God.      Romans 13:1 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, forgive my doubts about your faithfulness.  I know that as I give more freely, my faith in your sufficiency will grow-

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

Saturday November 2, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Friends are relatives you make for yourself-

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

3-Time is an illusion—you can always stretch it to make it fil whatever you have to get done-

4-Faith is rewarded because God is faithful-

5-Forgiveness is a stronger word than sinfulness-

STRANGE THOUGHT

If swimming is good for you, why are whales so fat?

I’VE LEARNED

Your family won’t always be there for you-

DID YOU KNOW

A cubic mile of seawater contains, on average, more than $117 million worth of gold and $11 million worth of silver-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do Christians try  to bring God down to their level?

2-Can entertainment be a part of worship?

3-What part does tradition play in worship?

4-Do you tend to edify yourself by doing rituals or traditions?

5-Is praise a ritual?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what besieged city did the king, walking on the city wall, meet a woman who told him she had eaten her son for dinner?

Answer for today       Samaria     2 Kings  6:26-29

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, that ye should show forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.      1 Peter 2:9 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, forgive me for ever doubting your love for me. May my faith in your goodness and love never waver or diminish because of trials and adversity-

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 November 1, 2019 thought for the day

     

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you want to reach a distant goal, you must take many little steps-

2-The most important things in life aren’t things-

3-Fear is the thief of peace-

4-Don’t fear what has not yet happened-

5-You can’t change the direction of the wind but you can adjust your sails to always reach your destination-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What do sheep count when they can’t sleep?

I’VE LEARNED

You should never tell a child their dreams are unlikely or outlandish-

DID YOU KNOW

Pearls melt in vinegar-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can ritual be a form of worship?

2-How do rituals become meaningful?

3-How do you know when worship is genuine?

4-Should we go through the form of worship if our heart isn’t in it-

5-Do churches use a worship format so non believers will like Christianity?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What warrior, the victim of a king’s scheming, was killed when shot by arrows from the wall of Rabbah?

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,                                        Ephesians 1:18 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for the rich inheritance that is mine through Jesus Christ, your son and my Lord-

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