Sunday August 12, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-No one is a failure when they can truly say "I have done my best"-

2-Life comes at you ready or not so it is best to be ready-

3-If you are a Christian, satan cannot force you to do anything, he can only suggest you do it-

4-To profit from good advice requires more wisdom than to give it-

5-The Bible not only contains history, it also tells the future-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I am so old that when I was in school, history was called current affairs-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If you do not step forward, you will always be in the same place-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Golfing great Ben Hogan's famous reply when asked how to improve one's game was, "Hit the ball closer to the hole."

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When Samuel knew his two sons were dishonest and perverted justice, why didn't he remove them from their positions?

2-Why does history seem to repeat itself?

3-How do you "go to God?"

4-What is the difference in biblical hope and trust?

5-What is hope and trust based on?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What former member of the Egyptian court killed an Egyptian official?

Yesterday's answer-Jehu  2 Kings 9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Matthew 25:22-23

²² "Then the servant who had been given two bags of gold came to the master and said, 'Master, you gave me two bags of gold to care for, so I used your two bags to earn two more.' ²³ The master answered, 'You did well. You are a good and loyal servant. Because you were loyal with small things, I will let you care for much greater things. Come and share my joy with me.'

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, nearly 3,000 years after Your judgment fell upon the Israelites during the fall of Jerusalem, we continue to hear those who mock messengers sent from You, those who despise the words of Scripture and those who scoff at biblical prophecy. So much prophecy is filled with warnings for us so that we won’t end up destitute and hopeless. Your Words are enlightenment to our heart, and encouragement to our spirit as we appropriate the life-saving message of salvation through Christ Jesus our Lord in whose name we pray.  Amen.

 

 

 

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

Saturday August 11, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-It is not the failing that counts but what you do with it-

2-Failing is often God's way of helping you to zero in on his highest and best-

3-You are not a failure as long as you keep getting up and trying again-

4-There is a big difference in saying "I failed" and "I'm a failure"-

5-The basic rule for success is to know what you want, find out what it takes to get it and act on it and persevere-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A friend is someone who thinks you are a good egg even though you are slightly cracked-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If you don't ask, the answer is always no-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Before 1850, golf balls were made of leather and stuffed with feathers-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Should Christians save up and provide for their senior years?

2-How is your eye the "light of your body"?

3-Is it possible to serve more than one boss at a time?

4-Do Christians tend to get God and Santa Claus mixed up?

5-Do we always understand what we ask God for?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of Israel had the whole dynasty of Ahab murdered?

Yesterday's answer-Herodias and her daughter   Mark 6:25, 27

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Matthew  25:19-21

¹⁹ "After a long time the master came home and asked the servants what they did with his money. ²⁰ The servant who was given five bags of gold brought five more bags to the master and said, 'Master, you trusted me to care for five bags of gold, so I used your five bags to earn five more.' ²¹The master answered, 'You did well. You are a good and loyal servant. Because you were loyal with small things, I will let you care for much greater things. Come and share my joy with me.'

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we don’t have to worry that You are nowhere to be found.  We have Your Spirit abiding in our hearts and we know that You sit upon the throne in heaven.  Though we cannot see You we believe in You and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy even in the midst of difficulties here on earth. We eagerly await the second coming of Christ when we will be caught up with Him in the air or when You call us home through death.  Thank You for Jesus who makes intercession for us as He sits at Your right hand.  It is 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 August 10, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Failure does not equal defeat-

2-If life is full of headaches, perhaps you have been filling your head with the wrong stuff-

3-To someone else, you may be he hand of God reaching out and helping them up-

4-Feelings of inferiority are Satan's attempt to deny the power of God within you-

5-One good thing about failure, you appreciate the victory all the more-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Why do banks leave the vault doors open and then chain the pens to the counter-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Americans spend more than $630 million a year on golf balls-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-Is it possible to be merciful to everyone?

2-Is the "Lord's prayer" to be prayed or an example of how we should pray?

3-Is the "Lord's prayer" all inclusive or are there other things we should pray about also?

4-What is God's forgiveness conditional on?

5-What did Jesus mean when he said, "Don't pile up treasures here on earth"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What two women brought about the execution of John the Baptist?

Yesterday's answer-Hazael   @ Kings 8:7,15

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Matthew  25:14-18

¹⁴ "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who was going to another place for a visit. Before he left, he called for his servants and told them to take care of his things while he was gone. ¹⁵ He gave one servant five bags of gold, another servant two bags of gold, and a third servant one bag of gold, to each one as much as he could handle. Then he left.¹⁶ The servant who got five bags went quickly to invest the money and earned five more bags.¹⁷ In the same way, the servant who had two bags invested them and earned two more. ¹⁸ But the servant who got one bag went out and dug a hole in the ground and hid the master's money.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Jesus, in the maze of life’s events where we’re often a passenger on the rollercoaster of life’s ups and downs, may we never lose sight of You.  You are the unseen but ever-present Shepherd who protects, guides and tenderly comforts us in all our trouble. Thank You, Lord, that when change is constantly about us, You remain steadfast, faithful, and dependable.  You are the Anchor that keeps us grounded in the unseen eternal truths that we build our lives upon.  Keep us faithful and help us to always believe!  Amen.

 

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

Wednesday August 8, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-At their best, material things will last till the day you die, love lasts forever-

2-Make people your priority and the best things in life will come to you-

3-Start the day with love and love will carry you through the day-

4-All you need to be a world changer is love because love changes everything it touches-

5-The get the most in everyday, look for the good in every situation-

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid-

I'VE LEARNED-Don't hurt others just because you are hurt-

DID YOU KNOW-The Super Bowl is broadcast in 182 countries.  That is more than 88 percent of the countries in the world-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Since Jesus was God and the Son of God, why did he have to pray?

2-Did Jesus know before being born of Mary, God's will for his human life?

3-Did God ask Jesus to become the Savior or did God just send Jesus?

4-When Jesus was on earth, was heaven one person short of the trinity?

5-Now that Jesus is back in heaven, does he still pray to the father?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What Christian witness was killed by the people of Pergamos?

Yesterday's answer-   Amon  2 Kings 21:23

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Matthew 24:45-51

⁴⁵ "Who is the wise and loyal servant that the master trusts to give the other servants their food at the right time? ⁴⁶ When the master comes and finds the servant doing his work, the servant will be blessed.⁴⁷ I tell you the truth, the master will choose that servant to take care of everything he owns.⁴⁸ But suppose that evil servant thinks to himself, 'My master will not come back soon,'⁴⁹ and he begins to beat the other servants and eat and get drunk with others like him?⁵⁰ The master will come when that servant is not ready and is not expecting him. ⁵¹ Then the master will cut him in pieces and send him away to be with the hypocrites, where people will cry and grind their teeth with pain.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Jesus, You spoke through the angels, the prophets, the disciples, the apostles and You speak through the Scriptures and godly messengers today.  Even as the apostle Paul declared, “Today is the day of salvation” and we also apply that same message today to our generation.  May Your Spirit speak to our hearts about not ignoring or delaying life’s most important decision.  You’ve not told us that we have to clean up our act before we can come to You.  That’s because You know it’s impossible for us to do so.  It is only by knowing You personally through salvation that we can be free of the sins that so easily entangle our lives.  It is after we receive Your forgiveness that the joyful journey of our salvation begins.  For those of us who have received this wonderful gift we rejoice in the God of our salvation, for God the Lord is our strength.

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

Thursday August 9, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-You must train your mind to look beyond obstacles, disappointments, setbacks and even failures-

2-A smile is the lighting system of the face and the heating system of the heart-

3-Prayer can lift you up on the wings of God's spirit to where you can see the big picture more clearly-

4-God can give you  solutions to problems that loom as large as mountains and cause them to melt away-

5-It is better to stay healthy than to have been healed-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Mental floss prevents truth decay-

I'VE LEARNED-Americans don't fight because they hate what is in front of them, but because of what is behind them-

DID YOU KNOW-Rudyard Kipling, living in Vermont in the 1890's, invented the game of snow golf.  He painted his golf balls red so he could locate them in the snow-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Since the Holy Spirit is in the world now, is heaven minus one part of the trinity?

2-How is it possible to "love your enemies, do good to them who hate you, bless them who curse you and pray for them who persecute you" as Jesus commanded?

3-What happens when you treat others the way you want them to treat you.

4-Why does God allow blessings on evil people?

5-What credit do you get for loving those who love you?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who killed Ben-Hadad with a wet cloth?

Yesterday's answer-Antipas    Revelation   2:13

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Matthew 25:1-13

A Story About Ten Bridesmaids

 ¹ "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to wait for the bridegroom. ² Five of them were foolish and five were wise.³ The five foolish bridesmaids took their lamps, but they did not take more oil for the lamps to burn.⁴ The wise bridesmaids took their lamps and more oil in jars. ⁵Because the bridegroom was late, they became sleepy and went to sleep.

    ⁶ "At midnight someone cried out, 'The bridegroom is coming! Come and meet him!' ⁷ Then all the bridesmaids woke up and got their lamps ready.⁸ But the foolish ones said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.' ⁹ The wise bridesmaids answered, 'No, the oil we have might not be enough for all of us. Go to the people who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.'

    ¹⁰ "So while the five foolish bridesmaids went to buy oil, the bridegroom came. The bridesmaids who were ready went in with the bridegroom to the wedding feast. Then the door was closed and locked.

    ¹¹ "Later the others came back and said, 'Sir, sir, open the door to let us in.' ¹² But the bridegroom answered, 'I tell you the truth, I don't want to know you.'

    ¹³ "So always be ready, because you don't know the day or the hour the Son of Man will come.

PRAYER FOR TODAY


Jesus, You spoke through the angels, the prophets, the disciples, the apostles and You speak through the Scriptures and godly messengers today.  Even as the apostle Paul declared, “Today is the day of salvation” and we also apply that same message today to our generation.  May Your Spirit speak to our hearts about not ignoring or delaying life’s most important decision.  You’ve not told us that we have to clean up our act before we can come to You.  That’s because You know it’s impossible for us to do so.  It is only by knowing You personally through salvation that we can be free of the sins that so easily entangle our lives.  It is after we receive Your forgiveness that the joyful journey of our salvation begins.  For those of us who have received this wonderful gift we rejoice in the God of our salvation, for God the Lord is our strength.

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

Tuesday August 7, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Faith in Jesus is the one condition to be a part of God's family-

2-There is no such thing as a "small act of kindness"-

3-God will take you through the the twists and turns if you stay on the straight and narrow-

4-To comprehend a person's life it is necessary to know not merely what he does but also what he purposely leaves undone-

5-Some people own things and some people's things own them-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The brain is the most outstanding organ.  It works 24/7/365 right from birth till you fall in love-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I still have a lot to learn-

 

DID YOU KNOW-An American football has four seams-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-If sometimes it is okay to break the  law against working on the sabbath, who decides what it acceptable and what isn't?

2-The term "Son of God" refers to Jesus, but what does it mean?

3-How could God have a distinct deity (Jesus) from himself as God?

4-What is the most proper term we should use in referring to Jesus-Son or God, Son of Man, Christ, Savior, Emmanuel, etc?

5-Is it okay to do good on the Sabbath even if it requires work?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What evil king of Judah was killed by his servants?

Yesterday's answer-Joab  2 Samuel 3:27

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Matthew 24:36-41

³⁶ "No one knows when that day or time will be, not the angels in heaven, not even the Son.^[a] Only the Father knows. ³⁷ When the Son of Man comes, it will be like what happened during Noah's time.³⁸ In those days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving their children to be married, until the day Noah entered the boat.³⁹ They knew nothing about what was happening until the flood came and destroyed them. It will be the same when the Son of Man comes.⁴⁰ Two men will be in the field. One will be taken, and the other will be left. ⁴¹Two women will be grinding grain with a mill.^[b] One will be taken, and the other will be left.

 

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

Monday August 6, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Everyone is a work in progress-

2-Be patient with God's human works in progress for they may one day be his path for you to things you could not have found otherwise-

3-God is--even if the whole word deny him-

4-Truth stands even if there is no public support, for it is self sustained-

5-Every human being was created by God, but not everyone is a child of God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans-

 

I'VE LEARNED-It is best to give advice in only two circumstances--when it is requested and when it is a life threatening situation-

 

DID YOU KNOW-It takes about 3000 cows to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year's supply of footballs-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the Pharisees fear that Jesus' popularity with  the people would cause them to lose influence over the people?

2-The healings that were reported to have taken place at the pool of Bethesda, were they legends or actual accounts?

3-Why did Jesus ask the man waiting at the pool of Bethesda "Do you want to be healed"?  Didn't Jesus already know?

4-Are human needs more important than religious regulations?

5-Is it okay to break the commandment about not working on the Sabbath?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-who killed Abner?

Yesterday's answer-Herod  Matthew 2:16

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Matthew 24:32-35

³² "Learn a lesson from the fig tree: When its branches become green and soft and new leaves appear, you know summer is near. ³³ In the same way, when you see all these things happening, you will know that the time is near, ready to come.³⁴ I tell you the truth, all these things will happen while the people of this time are still living. ³⁵Earth and sky will be destroyed, but the words I have said will never be destroyed.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, our faith is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus as our chief cornerstone.  It is through Him that our whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple bringing glory and honor to Your name. May Your indwelling Holy Spirit transform us into Your image day by day.  In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen.

 

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

Sunday August 5, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-If you could be perfect, you would have no need of a savior-

2-Every person is born with what seems to be a design flaw-

3-Without mistakes there is no way to learn and grow-

4-What is truly sad is to have such tunnel vision to see only others faults-

5-Be thankful for your weaknesses for it is through them that you learn life's lessons of love and humility-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Humans are the only creatures who cut down trees, make paper from it and then write on it "save the trees"-

 

I'VE LEARNED-A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has been struck by lightening twice in his life-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Were the pharisees self righteous people?

2-Do denominational Christians today tend to be self righteous people?

3-Were the pharisees good people who went to extremes and legalistic behavior in trying to please God?

4-What angered the pharisees the most about Jesus?

5-Did Jesus dismiss the pharisee's tradition as unnecessary or unimportant?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What paranoid king ordered the execution of the infants in Bethlehem?

Yesterday's answer-Joshua   8:12-22

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY  Matthew 24:26-31

²⁶ "If people tell you, 'The Christ is in the desert,' don't go there. If they say, 'The Christ is in the inner room,' don't believe it. ²⁷ When the Son of Man comes, he will be seen by everyone, like lightning flashing from the east to the west. ²⁸ Wherever the dead body is, there the vultures will gather.

    ²⁹ "Soon after the trouble of those days,
    'the sun will grow dark,
       And the moon will not give its light.
    The stars will fall from the sky.
       And the powers of the heavens will be shaken.' —Isaiah 13:10; 34:4

    ³⁰ "At that time, the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky. Then all the peoples of the world will cry. They will see the Son of Man coming on clouds in the sky with great power and glory. ³¹ He will use a loud trumpet to send his angels all around the earth, and they will gather his chosen people from every part of the world.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, transform my mind so that I am no longer conformed to this age. Move me in such a way, Lord, that I can un-conform to anything that is not a part of you or pleasing to you.
Wash my mind with your spirit and wisdom. Renew my mind so I am transformed by your power. I confess I do not have the ability to transform myself into someone holy before you. I cannot will it to be so. Develop my ability to discern your will and energize me to do things that are pleasing to you.
Father, I pray this prayer for my family, that we will no longer be so “well-adjusted to our culture that we fit into it without even thinking” (Romans 12:2 MSG). We want to be God-adjusted within the culture of our home, neighborhood, and community.
Lord, compel us to fix our attention on you — our God, the Holy One of Israel. Change us from the inside out. Help us to drop the weapons of the flesh we still wield when we feel threatened or confused. Teach us to pick up and use the many weapons of the Spirit you provide.
My King, we are your sons and daughters. Help us to grow to maturity and the fullness of faith.

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

Saturday August 4, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-If you keep your mind on the Lord, it will keep you from getting it on your problems and troubles-

2-Just through positive thinking, your body is actually physically strengthened and made healthier as a result-

3-Your mind will not make the decision to be positive if your spirit hasn't first yielded to the spirit of positiveness-

4-If you are a positive person, people will react more amicably or friendly to you-

5-Positive thinking results in positive actions which cause a chain reaction of positive results-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Intolerance will not be tolerated-

 

I'VE LEARNED-We should keep our words soft and tender because tomorrow we may have to eat them-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Soccer legend Pele's real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus have any men friends outside of his disciples?

2-Is there anything good you can say about the Pharisees?

3-How much piety does a Christian need?

4-Were the Pharisees trying to please God by keeping the Law?

5-Were the Pharisees threatened by Jesus' teaching?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who drew the army of Ai out of the city while another group ambushed the city and destroyed it?

Yesterday's answer-Paul   Acts 23:21-23

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Matthew 24:15-25

¹⁵ "Daniel the prophet spoke about 'a blasphemous object that brings destruction.'^[a] You will see this standing in the holy place." (You who read this should understand what it means.) ¹⁶ "At that time, the people in Judea should run away to the mountains.¹⁷ If people are on the roofs^[b] of their houses, they must not go down to get anything out of their houses.¹⁸ If people are in the fields, they must not go back to get their coats.¹⁹ At that time, how terrible it will be for women who are pregnant or have nursing babies!²⁰ Pray that it will not be winter or a Sabbath day when these things happen and you have to run away,²¹because at that time there will be much trouble. There will be more trouble than there has ever been since the beginning of the world until now, and nothing as bad will ever happen again.²² God has decided to make that terrible time short. Otherwise, no one would go on living. But God will make that time short to help the people he has chosen.²³ At that time, someone might say to you, 'Look, there is the Christ!' Or another person might say, 'There he is!' But don't believe them.²⁴ False Christs and false prophets will come and perform great wonders and miracles. They will try to fool even the people God has chosen, if that is possible. ²⁵ Now I have warned you about this before it happens.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY]

Father, we look into the book of Daniel and see that the Babylonian society in which he was held captive, from youth through old age, was godless and hostile to those seeking to live a Christian lifestyle.  Nonetheless Daniel prayed openly and faithfully to You, never forsaking the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He did not seek to fit into the Mindset of his society but willingly stood apart from them as a follower of the one true God.  Today we have many brothers and sisters who follow Christ; we have the Scripture that teaches us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passions; we have living examples throughout Scripture and history of those who courageously remained faithful to the end, and we have the infilling of the Holy Spirit which strengthens us daily in our Christian walk.  When the Son of Man comes back to find faithfulness on the earth, may we be among that number.  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 August 3, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-When you forgive someone, you release them from your judgement-

2-Forgiveness does not require you to pretend what happened never happened-

3-Forgiveness in no way requires you to trust the one you forgave-

4-Forgiveness does not excuse anything-

5-Greatness is not the same as fame and is determined by service-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You don't have to control your thoughts, you just have to stop them from controlling you-

 

I'VE LEARNED-No one is perfect until you fall in love with them-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Soccer is played in more countries than any other sport-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-Did Jesus observe the popular practice of Sabbath observance?

2-Why was there so much animosity between Jesus and the Pharisees?

3-Did Jesus and the Pharisees share anything in common?

4-Did Jesus have more in common with the Pharisees or the Sadducees?

5-Did Jesus have any Pharisees as friends?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What apostle was almost done in by forty men waiting to ambush him at Jerusalem?

Yesterday's answer-Uzziah    2 Chronicles 26:14-15

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY-    Matthew 24:9-14

⁹ "Then people will arrest you, hand you over to be hurt, and kill you. They will hate you because you believe in me.¹⁰ At that time, many will lose their faith, and they will turn against each other and hate each other.¹¹ Many false prophets will come and cause many people to believe lies.¹² There will be more and more evil in the world, so most people will stop showing their love for each other.¹³But those people who keep their faith until the end will be saved. ¹⁴ The Good News about God's kingdom will be preached in all the world, to every nation. Then the end will come.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, Your kingdom has no end and no beginning, for You reign forever.  Our heart’s affections must not be limited to our pilgrimage on earth for all things here will pass away, so we fix our affections on things above where Christ sits at Your right hand.  We want to walk in obedience to You so that our lives are proven incorruptible and trustworthy by Your standards as we are receiving the goal of our faith; the salvation of our souls.  In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen.

 

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

Thursday August 2, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Just because you believe something sincerely doesn't make it true-

2-Jesus is not to be first on a list of values, he is to be the center of everything-

3-There is no freedom without a cost-

4-Forgiveness  is not about forgetting, but letting go of anothers person's throat-

5-Forgiveness is primarily for the forgiver-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If money doesn't grow on trees, who do banks have branches-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Bulgaria was the only soccer team in the 1994 World Cup in which all the players' last names ended with the letters "ov"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-Does fasting draw God's attention to your prayers?

2-Should fasting always be a part of praying or can it be done by itself-

3-What is God's purpose in fasting?

4-Is having set times of prayer legalistic or ritualistic?

5-Can a Christian truly disregard fasting?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king fortified Jerusalem with catapults for throwing stones?

Yesterday's answer-Ephesus   Acts  19:28-29

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY-   Matthew 24:4-8

 ⁴ Jesus answered, "Be careful that no one fools you. ⁵Many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will fool many people.⁶ You will hear about wars and stories of wars that are coming, but don't be afraid. These things must happen before the end comes.⁷ Nations will fight against other nations; kingdoms will fight against other kingdoms. There will be times when there is no food for people to eat, and there will be earthquakes in different places. ⁸ These things are like the first pains when something new is about to be born.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

 

Loving Father, from Your generous hands flows every good and precious gift.  We receive physical, material, relational, and spiritual blessings that far surpass our daily needs.  We acknowledge that You are the one and only true God, the Savior and Redeemer of our soul. We give You glory for all that we are and all that we hope to be.  Be glorified in and through us as we walk in humility and express thanksgiving to You in Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen.

 

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

Wednesday August 1, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Grace doesn't depend on suffering to exist-

2-Faith does not grow in the house of certainty-

3-Love that is forced is no love at all-

4-It is not the nature of love to force a relationship-

5-Most emotions are responses to perception-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Do fishermen live in a reel world?

 

I'VE LEARNED-To ignore the facts does not change the facts-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Anise is the scent on the artificial rabbit that is used in greyhound races-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the effect of a broken promise?

2-Is there ever a basis for not keeping a promise?

3-How generous should a Christian be to the needs of others?

4-Jesus taught to "turn the other cheek".  How literal was it to be taken?

5-Can you pray and/or fast for the wrong reasons?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What city had a riot on behalf of the goddess Artemis?

Yesterday's answer-Nazareth   Luke 4:29

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Matthew 24:1-3

 ¹ As Jesus left the Temple and was walking away, his followers came up to show him the Temple's buildings. ²Jesus asked, "Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the truth, not one stone will be left on another. Every stone will be thrown down to the ground."

 ³ Later, as Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, his followers came to be alone with him. They said, "Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that it is time for you to come again and for this age to end?"

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving Father, I am full of gratitude today as I consider Your abiding presence in my life, day in and day out.  You planned my existence in my mother’s womb even before I drew my first breath.  While so many people have come into my life and exited over the years You abide with me forever.  When the path before me is unclear You always go before me sustaining me in my wilderness journeys. Though all forsake me You remain faithful.  Remarkable as it seems, even if I  am faithless, You will remain faithful, for You cannot deny Yourself.  Thank You for being my Supreme Savior and the Sustainer of my soul.  In Jesus Name, Amen.”

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