Friday September 19, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A pessimist only sees the dark side of the clouds but an optimist doesn't see the clouds at all for he is walking on them-

2-Keep your thoughts positive for your thoughts become your words, your words become your behavior, your behavior become your habits, your habits become your values, and your values become your destiny-

3-The ethical person knows what is right to do, the moral person does what is right to do-

4-Actions or comments done in haste cannot be recalled-

5-A job is only as good as the satisfaction you get from doing it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I'd agree with you but then we would both be wrong-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If you believe only what you like in the Bible and reject what you don't like, it is not the Bible you believe, but yourself-

 

DID YOU KNOW-President Kennedy could read four newspapers in 20 minutes-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does it mean "God is faithful"?

2-Is God with everyone at the same time-

3-Do we ever anger God?

4-Are there conditions to be met before God will use us?

5-When problems come our way, are we to be proactive or patient concerning a solution?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What two people walked on water in the midst of a storm?

Answer for today-Jesus and Peter   Matthew14:22-32

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY  Isaiah 25:1

Lord, you are my God.
    I honor you and praise you,
Because you have done amazing things.
    You have always done what you said you would do;
    You have done what you planned long ago.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, when we’re hurting, confused or emotionally paralyzed we’re unsure of the first step to take. But our fears diminish when we recall the words of Scripture,  “For I hold you by your right hand–I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.” The songwriter also reminds us, “Each step I take, I know that He will guide me; to higher ground He ever leads me on, until some day the last step will be taken. Each step I take just leads me closer home. At times I feel my faith begin to waver, when up ahead I see a chasm wide. It’s then I turn and look up to my Saviour, I am strong when He is by my side.” Since You promise never to leave us nor forsake us, help us to remember that we never walk this journey alone, but we take each step by faith with You at our side. How grateful we are to be Your children. Amen.


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

Thursday September 18, 2014 thought for the day

 HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You don't have a soul, you are a soul.  You have a body-

2-Everyone is born with a built in GPS-God's positioning System-

3-There is a difference in a can do attitude and a will do attitude-

4-Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all-

5-Don't be afraid of storms, learn how to sail your ship-

STRANGE THOUGHT-If the workers at a cucumber farm go on strike, does that put the owner in a pickle?

I'VE LEARNED-Often, good things in our lives crowd out the truth that God wants to plant in us-

DID YOU KNOW-Harry Truman's middle name was just S and was not short for anything.  His parents could not decide between two different names beginning with S-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When did it stop being Biblical for a father to sell his daughter to pay off his debts?

2-Is it possible for us today to follow the Bible literally in how we live?

3-What do we do with this scripture that says-"God hardened their heart-God closed their eyes so they could not see and their ears so that they could not hear-God gave the people a dull mind so they could not understand"?

4-Has God ever healed and regrew an amputee's limb?

5-Is anyone Christian more special than another one?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What carried Philip from Gaza to Azotus?

Answer for today  The spirit of the Lord     Acts8:39-40

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   1 Timothy 2:5

⁵ There is one God and one mediator so that human beings can reach God. That way is through Christ Jesus, who is himself human.

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, when Your tender Holy Spirit stirred the spiritual slumber of my heart strings, I awakened to my need for a Saviour who could save me from the mess I had made of my life. I invited Jesus to come into my heart, save me from my sins, and restore my broken relationship with You. It was then that I decided to follow Jesus all the days of my life. The cross before me and the world behind me became the theme of my life. Like the martyr who declared, “Though no one joins me, still I will follow” I want to be one hundred percent sold out to You. I choose not to fear man or the things he can do to me, but to fear You and hate all evil. I have decided to follow Jesus and there is no turning back for me all the days of my life. Because of Jesus’ amazing grace I come to You in prayer. Amen.

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

Wednesday September 17, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Traditions and rituals are often substituted for heartfelt worship- 

2-You have to have Christmas in your heart before you can find it under a tree-

3-Selfishness makes Christmas a burden, love makes it a delight-

4-Christmas began in the heart of God.  It is complete only when it reaches the heart of man-

5-Christmas is God's love in Jesus-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If there was a pessimist's award, I doubt if I would get it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-You don't just reap what you sow, you always reap more than you sow-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Herbert Hoover was the first US president to have a telephone in his office-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does God exist scientifically?

2-Does God exist philosophically?

3-Do all Christians consciously or unconsciously pick and choose the parts of the Bible that suit them?

4-Do all comments written in the Bible about how to live as a Christian apply to us today living in different cultures?

5-When did it stop being biblical for a man to take multiple wives?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Israel crossed the Red Sea on dry ground and also crossed a river on dry ground.  Which river?

Answer for today   The Jordan  Joshua 3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Luke 6:9

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?”

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Merciful Father of the second chances, thank You for seeing our plight and sending Your Holy Spirit to awaken us from our stupor of laziness, indifference, hardness and outright rebellion. It seems we slip into such a stupor without realizing how we even got there, but when we earnestly seek You we can rekindle the embers of trust and faith, servanthood and obedience. Just as the Psalmist found himself in the literal dry and weary desert of Judah where there was no water, we too can feel parched within our spirit. Yet deep within we know that You are our help; You will rescue us from the dryness of our spirit and refresh us with the dewdrops of Your Holy Spirit causing us to sing in the shadow of Your wings. Our soul will cling to You, while Your right hand upholds us strengthening that which remains which was about to die. We cling to You through Christ Jesus our Lord in whose name we pray. Amen.

 

 

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

Tuesday September 16, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Sometimes the strongest people are the ones who live beyond faults, cry behind closed doors and fight battles no one knows about-

2-If you admire the rainbow after the rain, why not love again after the pain-

3-The nicest place to be--in someone's thoughts-

4-The safest place to be --in someone's prayers-

5-The best place to be--in God's hands-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I was so tired this morning I entered my password into the microwave-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When you get to the end of your runway you have two choices-crash at the end or throttle up and soar-

 

DID YOU KNOW-William Taft had a special, reinforced steel dining chair-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why didn't Elisha accept Naaman's freely offered gift after his healing?

2-What had caused Naaman 's assistant Gehazi to become so greedy and thereby sin to get what was not his?

3-Naaman's assistant Gehazi received leprosy for stealing from and lying to Naaman.  Why didn't Naaman punish him or dismiss him?

4-Did Uzziah ever repent of his foolish actions?

5-Why do we fold hands to pray?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-How was Elijah taken up into heaven?

Answer for today    In a whirlwind  2 Kings 2:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Romans 15:13

¹³ I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace while you trust in him. Then your hope will overflow by the power of the Holy Spirit.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father of all nations, we’re grateful that, as believers, our citizenship is primarily in heaven and we share this glorious citizenship with our brother and sisters all over the world.  We want to always remember You in the midst of our prosperity and seek to keep Your commandments. We pray for a massive worldwide revival where people will humble themselves, seek Your face, pray and turn from their wicked ways so that we will hear from Heaven and You will heal our sin sick land. Until that hour we will remain faithful and unwavering in our commitment to follow Your Word while we eagerly await our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.


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

Monday September 15, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-True spiritual maturity is all about learning to love like Jesus-

2-Anger grows tired but friendship never does-

3-You can't pray your way out of something you behaved your way into-

4-A tongue has no bones but it is strong enough to break a heart-

5-The more you give, the more you want to give-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When things go wrong, don't go with them-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Sometimes honesty and integrity will cost you-

 

DID YOU KNOW-William Taft got stuck in his bathtub on his inauguration day and had to be pried out by his attendants-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How could Solomon have been the wisest person who ever lived when he chose women over God and money over people?

2-How did Elisha learn that Naaman was looking for him-

3-Why did Elisha come to greet Naaman when Naaman came to Elisha's dwellng?

4-Why didn't Naaman want to follow Elisha's instruction to dip himself 7 times in the Jordan River for his physical healing?

5-Is there a spiritual significance that Naaman had to dip in the Jordan River 7 times?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Elijah outran a king's chariot, running all the way from Mount Carmel to Jezreel, almost ten miles.  Who was the king?

Answer for today   Ahab  1 Kings 18:41-46

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Psalm 34:8

⁸ Examine and see how good the Lord is.
    Happy is the person who trusts him.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, I have hope because I’ve anchored my faith in Your Holy Word and the unchanging character of who You are.  It is not the circumstances of my day that will determine my eternal future, but it is the hope I have in Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of my soul, that overrides the temporal and potentially discouraging matters that lie before me.  I have a hope that is firm and secure in Christ who speaks to You, Father, on my behalf. Thank You for hearing me and responding to all that concerns me this day.  Amen.


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

Sunday September 14, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is better to appreciate things I have than to have things I don't appreciate-

2-Restlessness and discontent are the first necessities of progress-

3-We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude-

4-Wherever there are people there are opportunities for kindness-

5-Your character is essentially the sum of your habits-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The speed of time is one second per second-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Happiness does not come from what you have but from who you are-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Theodore Roosevelt died from an infected tooth-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did God ever specifically prohibit polygamy?

2-Why didn't David have Amnon killed for raping his half sister?

3-Why did Absalom wait for two years to avenge his sister's rape?

4-Why didn't David seem to want to heal the rift between himself and Absalom?

5-Did David ever discipline any of his children?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Elijah and Elisha walked across the Jordan river on dry ground after Elijah struck the waters wit what?

Answer for today   His mantle  2 Kings 2:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Psalm 91:2

² I will say to the Lord, “You are my place of safety and protection.
    You are my God and I trust you.”

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, our faith rests in the finished work of Jesus at Calvary.  Because of His tremendous sacrifice our sins are forgiven and a place is reserved for us in heaven.  We also find rest from our unending troubles in this life as we respond to Jesus’ invitation:  “Come to Me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” Help us to look to You for needed strength and an overcoming spirit as we daily encounter challenges and ongoing burdens. Burdens are lifted at Calvary for that is where Jesus bore not only our sins but also our sorrows. Praise be to You, our Father in heaven, who daily bears our burdens.  Amen.


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

Saturday September 13, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The crucifixion of Jesus is actually a love story-

2-Salvation only happens at one time--now-

3-If you don't make a choice you already have-

4-Your convictions determine your conduct-

5-Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Velcro is nothing more than a rip off-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Forgive your enemies as a part of the price you pay for the privilege of being forgiven-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Theodore Roosevelt's mother and first wife died on the same day in 1884-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why didn't Saul take Samuel's rebuke at Gilgal?

2-Why did God say that he regretted making Saul King of Israel when he had foreknowledge of how things would be?

3-When Israel's army killed it's enemies, did they bury them or just let the corpses rot in the field?

4-When God commanded the Israelites to destroy its enemies and all their living things, did the commandment "thou shall not kill" not apply?

5-When scripture says that David was a "man after God's heart" did that mean he was perfect and without sin?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What prophet was able to travel for forty days on the strength from just a cake and some water?

Answer for today   Elijah    1 Kings 19:5-9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY  Matthew 5:7

7. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Jesus, the race You've marked out for us doesn't require nearly as much physical stamina as it does spiritual endurance. Those who are physically weak due to disease, illness, and aging are just as qualified to run as those who have young athletic bodies. It’s a spiritual race where You call us to perseverance as we discard those things that would trip us up, lead us on a disastrous detour or a total defeat. The great cloud of witnesses spur us on; those from the Biblical period, throughout history, and from our own generation. But above all we thank You, Jesus, that You endured the cross and all the suffering that accompanied it, being spurred on by the joy You knew that would be Yours afterward. You cheer us on by Your own example and by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit that sustains us in our struggle against sin. Keep us faithful to the finish line as it is an entry way into a life unentangled by any form of sin in the perfect world God created for us. Amen.

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

Friday September 12, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-To be infinitely separated from God is hell-

2-At the end of a thousand ages we will still exist--the question is where-

3-The cross is a sign of love, not a sign of death-

4-The love of God is greater than his judgement-

5-There is no religion in heaven, only love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Don't worry what people think, they don't do it that often-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Stick with the truth even if it makes you look or feel badly-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Theodore Roosevelt wrote thirty seven books-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If God didn't want a king over Israel, why did he already have one picked out?

2-Does God always have a plan B if plan A doesn't work out?

3-If casting lots was done to determine a choice in the old and new testaments, why and when as it discontinued?

4-What was Saul's pivotal turning point from a humble, God fearing leader to one of pride, rebellion, jealousy, etc?

5-How had power and authority so changed Saul?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who foretold Jesus' birth and ministry to Mary?

Answer for today    The angel Gabriel  Luke 1:26-38

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Romans 10:12-13

¹²  There is no difference between those who are Jews and those who are not. The same Lord is the Lord of all and gives many blessings to all who trust in him, ¹³ as the Scripture says, “Anyone who calls on the Lord will be saved.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, we don’t pray for a life of ease since we know that virtues listed in Scripture are often refined in our lives through the challenges, the overcomings, the mistakes and the hours we spend in prayer seeking You above all else. May the nature of Christ be much more visible than our human nature so that we are truly a reflection of Your image that is stamped deep in our hearts. We desire to “follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness” so that we are truly fruitful in our pursuit of holiness. Amen.



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

Thursday September 11, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-As long as there is evil in the world, there has to be judgement.  Every sin, evil, wrong has to be brought to an end-

2-If evil were allowed to enter heaven, it would cease to be heaven because it would have evil in it-

3-"All the ways of a man are right in his own eyes"-

4-You can never judge yourself by your own standards-

5-In the sight of a righteous God, our lust becomes as adultery and our hatred as murder-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor.  By the time you get there you will feel better.  But don't make an appointment and you will stay sick-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Remember, others may hate you but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and you destroy yourself-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Theodore Roosevelt was the first to announce to the world that Maxwell House coffee is "good to  the last drop"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Samuel's two sons turn out evil just as the two sons of Eli had?

2-Was Samuel not a good father?

3-Should we always focus on the present?

4-If Samuel's 2 sons were evil, who would he have appointed as judges over Israel instead of appointing a king as the people wanted?

5-Why did the Israelites feel inferior without having a king to lead them as their neighbors did?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What Psalm, usually assumed to have been written by David, talks about God knowing him before his birth?

Answer for today   Psalm 139

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Jonah 2:2

² “When I was in danger,
    I called to the Lord,
    And he answered me.
I was about to die,
    So I cried to you,
    And you heard my voice.

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, it is Your desire that we stay faithful to Your teachings. Scripture gives many examples of those who knew to do right, but chose to do wrong. The consequences of their wrong actions inflicted a great deal of loss, life-long regret and emotional pain. Help us to avoid the traps Satan has set for the believers by not only reading the Word, but applying its truth to our lives, and standing firm when the temptation to do wrong is ever before us.


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

Wednesday September 10, 2013 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-How sad to learn that "God is in this place" and I did not know it-

2-You can't solve a problem by dealing with its symptoms-

3-There is a hugh difference in being thrifty and in being greedy-

4-Over the centuries, Israel's real problem has been a spiritual one--separation from God-

5-The attempt of a nation to defy the course of it's judgement, apart from repentance, will instead set in motion a chain of events to bring about the very calamity it sought to avert-

 

STRANG THOUGHT-As soon as you find a product you really like, they will stop making it or the store will stop selling it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If you never learn the language if gratitude, you will never be on speaking terms with happiness-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In 1912, after being shot in the chest, Theodore Roosevelt finished a speech he was delivering before he accepted any medical help-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Samuel raised differently by Eli than were his 2 sons?

2-Did Eli ever regret his parenting of his 2 sons?

3-Did Eli sin, as had his two boys, by eating meat stolen from the sacrificial altar?

4-If Eli was a Godly priest, why did he participate in the sinful behavior of his 2 boys?

5-Does God ever bless anyone for merely listening to him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of Judah had his birth and reign foretold to King Jeroboam?

Answer for today-Josiah  1 Kings 13:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Deuteronomy  7:9

⁹ So know that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God. He will keep his agreement of love for a thousand lifetimes for people who love him and obey his commands.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, it is during times of discouragement or bewilderment that I find myself more attentive to Your instruction. My heart is more absorbing of the truths You want to convey when I walk in obedience and leave the results to You. Help me to always remember that You are the Teacher and I am the student. I welcome the wisdom of the Master to guide me into all truths,  and sustain me in the moments of silence and waiting. Amen.


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

Tuesday September 9, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-How humans treat one another is related to their concept of God-

2-To say "you fool" is to negate God's presence in a creature God has made.

    It is to invite God's absence which is often a definition of hell-

3-The final judgement is being called to account for the way we have lived-

4-It is hope that enables us to live day by day-

5-I think the greatest sin of the Christian is judging another persons sins and failures-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A closed mouth gathers no feet-

 

I'VE LEARNED-You can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle 5 things-a rainy day-the elderly-an auto accident, a traffic jam and tangled Christmas tree lights-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Grover Cleveland was a draft dodger.  He hired someone to enter the service in his place.

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Had Eli ever raised any other boys besides Samuel and his two sons?

2-Referring to the 2 sons of Eli, 1 Samuel says "The Lord desired to put them to death".  Was there no atonement for them?

3-Did Samuel know about the wickedness of Eli's two sons?

4-Did Eli have any grandchildren?

5-Could Eli have had his 2 sons killed for their sinful behavior?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What prophet was ordained before birth to be God's messenger?

Answer for today    Jeremiah 1:5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Psalm 77:13-14

¹³ God, your ways are holy.
    No god is as great as our God.
¹⁴ You are the God who does miracles;
    You have shown people your power.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we’re grateful for those throughout history who chose to be men and women of faith, whose hearts were fashioned in Your image, for those who served Your purpose in their generation. We also want to serve Your purpose in our generation.  Help us to stay steadfast and strong as we run this race set before us.  Thankfully, in this race, we’re not in competition to be the only prizewinner. Instead we take hold of the hands of those who run with us and invite those on the sidelines to join us.  We want to cross the finish line together so that we will all receive the grand prize of life eternal with You.  May we never give up! Amen.


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

Monday September 8, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A worshipping body of believers is not a gathering of like minded people, or those with a high degree of faith or knowledge concerning spiritual matters, rather a diverse group with remarkable variance of personalities and attitudes toward Jesus-

2-It is God who is seeking you and me and he has unlimited ways of finding us-

3-If you have ever truly been forgiven, you have experienced the Spirit of God-

4-Evangelism is not a matter of talking about the Christian faith but of living it.  "Show don't tell" for your showing will do the telling-

5-Abuse is not something that can be wiped away as if it never happened for healing takes much time-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If the clothes fit, they are ugly-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The largest room in the world is the room for improvement-

 

DID YOU KNOW-James Garfield could write Latin with one hand and Greek with the other -simultaneously-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Eli have a wife to help him raise Samuel?

2-How old were Eli's two sons when appointed priests?

3-Did Eli's two sons have any mother's influence in their lives?

4-How could Eli, a Godly high priest, tolerate his sons ungodly behavior?

5-Was Eli afraid of his two sons?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What Greek ruler's reign is usually considered to be predicted in the Book of Daniel?

Answer for today-Alexander the Great   Daniel 11:2-4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   John 1:12

¹² But to all who did accept him and believe in him he gave the right to become children of God.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father God, today I thank you for the blessings I share with my brothers and sisters in Christ all around the world. It’s great to be a part of the family of God, sharing redemption through your Son, Jesus Christ. I pray for my family right now asking You to be a very present help amongst the turmoil from these enduring fiery trials. We pray that many turn to you through this for you are the God of peace. We pray for our brothers and sisters enduring fiery trials whom we’ve never met and probably won’t on this side. But we have a spiritual kinship although our present lives are vastly different. Encourage and strengthen them today. May all who suffer find assurance from the prayers and interest of believers half way around the world. Finally we pray for all suffering through a fiery trial regardless of the nature. May they have eyes of hope and faith to see the glorious truth and “rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy” In the mighty Name of Jesus.  Amen.

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

Saturday September 6, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will break my heart-

2-The more you have to live for, the less you will need to live on-

3-Through salvation our past has been forgiven, our present has been given meaning, and our future is secured-

4-Faith that isn't tested is faith that can't be trusted-

5-God's grace is more than we deserve and greater than we can imagine-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If you want to be happy, focus on your health and your family-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The annual White House Easter egg roll was started by Rutherford B Hayes in 1878-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How did Eli discern that the voice speaking to Samuel was the Lord?

2-Why did God have to use the boy Samuel to warn Eli what was about to occur?

3-Why had Eli become a passive, inactive, indulgent father to his two sons?

4-Why hadn't Eli reprimanded his sons for their sinful behavior?

5-Why had Eli appointed his two sons as priests when they were such reprobates?

 

BIBLE TRIVA-What kinsman of Christ was ordained to be his forerunner?

Answer for today     John he Baptist   Luke 1:13-17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Luke 11:28

²⁸ But Jesus said, "blessed are those who hear the teaching of God and obey it.”

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, the greatest blessing in trusting You is the confidence we walk in as we look to You for everything that we have need of.  Jeremiah draws the contrast of those who depend on humans for strength and have stopped trusting in You.  They don’t know about the good things that You can give because they are unwilling to surrender their all to You.  But we who have walked across the bridge of salvation chose to place our trust in You. We have found You to be faithful. In place of cringing fear we walk in confident faith because it is not in ourselves that we trust but in the Living God who is trustworthy in all areas of our lives.  Now, we ask for grace to trust You even more.  Amen.


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

Friday September 5, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The quality of our lives is in the quality of our ties to others-

2-Don't give up on the one who doesn't give up on you-

3-He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those he has-

4-The glory of God is the outpouring of all he is, the display of his divinity-

5-There is no happier place than the intersection of God's will and your giftedness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The chances of an open faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug-

 

I'VE LEARNED-True love is neither physical or romantic.  It is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be or will not be-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Abraham Lincoln died in the same bed that had been occupied by his assassin, John Wilkes Booth-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Esau marry a Canaanite woman to spite his father?

2-Had Jacob ever been told he had been granted the covenant blessing by his father after he was born?  If so, why did he spend his time conniving to gain it from his father?

3-Can a believer in Jesus choose to live in carnality and rebellion?

4-How could the aged Eli who was nearly blind receive Samuel from his mother Hannah to raise and care for him?

5-When God called Samuel by name three times, why didn't he identify himself?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What apostle was foreordained to minister to the Gentiles?

Answer for today-Paul    Galations 1:15

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY  Acts 8:5-7

⁵ Philip went to the city of Samaria and preached about the Christ. ⁶ When the people there heard Philip and saw the miracles he was doing, they all listened carefully to what he said. ⁷ Many of these people had evil spirits in them, but Philip made the evil spirits leave. The spirits made a loud noise when they came out. Philip also healed many weak and crippled people there. ⁸ So the people in that city were very happy.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, You have called us out as ambassadors for Christ, and in so doing, we make the proclamation of the gospel known not only with our words, but also with our lives. As we approach each new day we’re given a set of challenges. Some that will last only a day but others that will require endurance for years, even a lifetime. The way we deal with those “things” will bring You glory or may be a stumbling block to faith for those who observe. Father, You make Your appeal through us so it is our heart’s desire to trust You in all things – knowing they work together for our good and for the good of the kingdom. Remind us that You are working out Your purpose in our lives so that we will not be consumed with the smoothness of our plans, but rather the unfolding of Your Kingdom plans recognizing and acknowledging that You are good. Through all circumstances God, You are good – period!  It is in the name of Jesus that we give You thanks and praise. Amen.

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

Tuesday September 2, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Witnessing is trusting God in front of others of what you are going through-

2-Christians are not to trust how we feel but to trust in what God says-

3-Our prayer needs to be--"God, don't Let me drift away from you"-

4-Agape love is a selfless love-

5-Everything God does he does in the center of his love-

STRANGE THOUGHT-As soon as you sit down with a hot cup of coffee, your wife will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold-

I'VE LEARNED-Every day you should reach out and touch someone-holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back-

DID YOU KNOW-Before winning the presidential election in 1860, Abraham Lincoln lost eight elections for various offices-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-From where did Jacob get his contriving spirit?

2-Jacob was a liar and a cheater-which was worse?

3-Isaac had doubts that the person he was blessing was really Esau.  Why didn't he follow up on his instincts?

4-Did Isaac know from previous experience that Jacob was a liar and a deceiver?

5-Had Rebekah and Jacob previously deceived Isaac that gave him reason to doubt who his son said he was?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What strongman was ordained before his birth to deliver Israel from the philistines?

Answer for today   Samson  Judges 13:2-5

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY      John 3:5-6

⁵ But Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born from water and the Spirit, you cannot enter God’s kingdom. ⁶ Human life comes from human parents, but spiritual life comes from the Spirit.

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father in heaven, we pray for our fathers on earth, our grandfathers, husbands and sons that they will pursue godliness above all earthly pursuits. We pray that they will resist the temptation to fall into the devil’s trap where foolishness and harmful desires will plunge them to ruin resulting in disappointment, loss and heartache. Help them to flee from all this and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Help them to lead their families in the good fight of faith as they take hold of eternal life. Make them strong in their faith so that they throw away anything that hinders their spiritual walk or that of their wife or children. In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen.


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

Thursday September 4, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Judgement is an expression of God's love-

2-The trumpet in the bible is never used as a musical instrument-

3-Discipline doesn't mean to spank, it means to teach-

4-In the way we judge, we will be judged-

5-There is a difference in being religious and having an intimate relationship with Jesus-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If there are only two people in a locker room they will have adjacent lockers-

 

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

 

DID YOU KNOW-A short time before Abraham Lincoln's assassination, he dreamed he was going to die,

and he related his dream to the Senate-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Isaac not recognize his own son's voice?

2-Why could Isaac not have taken back the ill gained blessing he gave to Jacob since it was based on a lie?

3-Wasn't there another way for God's plan to be done without all the sin, rebellion, deceit, jealousy and tragedy

 between Rebekah,  Isaac, Esau and Jacob?

4-Why did Isaac give counsel to Jacob about who to marry but not to Esau?

5-Was Isaac really unhappy about the blessing mix up with his boys?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What child, who later ministered with the priest Eli, was ordained before birth to serve God?

Answer for today-Samuel   1 Samuel 1:11-20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Mark 1:8

⁸ I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY  

Father, as we consider the days of old we see Your faithful hand guiding us along life’s pathway, in our own lives and in the generations that precede us. Your deliverance from our sins, Your provision for our every need and Your guidance for our every step keeps us firmly anchored like a tree planted by streams of water. Keep us steadfast and faithful until we cross over to the Promised Land.  In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.


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

Monday September 1, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When you sin, you give satan authority over you-

2-Faith means- "I trust you"-

3-Basically, sin is saying-I don't trust you God-

4-Jesus crucifixion was more than the physical pain he endured, it was about trusting his father-
5-Jesus was an epitome of trust-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the place of the itch-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Even thought I have pains, I don't have to be one-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Lincoln's Gettysburg Address consisted of just 272 words-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was Isaac's reaction to Rebekah's part in the deception?

3-Why did Jacob obey his mother's instruction to deceive his father Isaac

   when he knew it was wrong and he would suffer a curse for doing it?

4-Is it always right to obey your parents, especially when you know it to be wrong?

5-How did Esau react to learning his own mother participated in cheating him out of his future?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who along with Moses saw God during the wilderness wanderings?

Answer for today   Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and 70 of the Israelite elders   Exodus 24:9-10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Joshua 1:6-9

⁶ “Joshua, be strong and brave! You must lead these people so they can take the land that I promised their fathers I would give them. ⁷ Be strong and brave. Be sure to obey all the teachings my servant Moses gave you. If you follow them exactly, you will be successful in everything you do. ⁸ Always remember what is written in the Book of the Teachings. Study it day and night to be sure to obey everything that is written there. If you do this, you will be wise and successful in everything. ⁹ Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go.”

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, You want us to have peace instead of fear. Therefore You speak to our hearts many times, “Fear not” and give us many reasons why we are not to be fearful people. The most compelling reason that we need not fear is that You promise never to leave us nor forsake us. You are our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. So we ask that You embolden us and fill our hearts with courage in place of fear. As someone once said, “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.”


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