Thursday October 18, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-We need to live a life of immediate obedience to God-

2-For good relationships, listen to what is intended not to what is said-

3-Christians should try to see how holy they can be, not how close to the world they an get and still be a Christian-

4-Walking alone in the dark with a friend is better than walking alone in the light-

5-God says. "I don't need you abilities, I want your availability"-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I feared ridicule until I learned how to laugh at myself-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The first man to return safely from space was Yuri Gagarin-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If Jesus was co equal with God the father, and filled with the Holy Spirit, why did he have to pray and seek his father's counsel and will?

2-Could Jesus have selected other men as disciples who would have been stronger leaders and followers?

3-Do we know of anyone who wanted to be a disciple but wasn't chosen to be one?

4-What was the occupation of each chosen disciple?

5-Why did Jesus choose most of his disciples from Galilee?

 

BVIBLE TRIVIA-What did the hungry Esau give up to Jacob in exchange for food?

Yesterday's answer-A pharisee   Luke 18:9-14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     John 3:9-15

⁹ Nicodemus asked, "How can this happen?"

 ¹⁰ Jesus said, "You are an important teacher in Israel, and you don't understand these things? ¹¹ I tell you the truth, we talk about what we know, and we tell about what we have seen, but you don't accept what we tell you.¹² I have told you about things here on earth, and you do not believe me. So you will not believe me if I tell you about things of heaven. ¹³ The only one who has ever gone up to heaven is the One who came down from heaven—the Son of Man.^[a]

    ¹⁴ "Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert,^[b]the Son of Man must also be lifted up. ¹⁵ So that everyone who believes can have eternal life in him.

   

Footnotes:

1. John 3:13 the Son of Man Some Greek copies continue, "who is in heaven."
2. John 3:14 Moses . . . Desert When the Israelites were dying from snakebites, God told Moses to put a bronze snake on a pole. The people who looked at the snake were healed (Numbers 21:4–9).

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank You for Your repeated warnings in Scripture that informs, instructs and protects us from the evil one. Help us not to ignore Your warnings or procrastinate in our obedience to Your commands. Embolden our spiritual leaders to be fearless watchmen who speak out Your truths, even when they’re not popular or politically expedient.  May we be receptive to Your Word and obedient in our response.  In the name of Jesus we pray, amen.

 

 

 

 

 

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

Wednesday October 17, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-What matters most is not the content of our closet or garage but the content of our life-

2-"One's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses"-

3-The most valuable gifts we can share with others are our love, time and concern-

4-In life, we must chose between competing treasures-

5-When it looks like you are finished, God can make a change-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-How does a 2 pound box of  chocolate make me gain 5 pounds?

 

I'VE LEARNED-I feared love until it touched my heart, making the darkness fade into endless sunny days-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon with his left foot first-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the Pharisees hate Jesus for fear they would lose control over the people?

2-What was Jesus' greatest miracle?

3-What was Jesus' most compassionate miracle?

4-Why was Jesus so popular with the people-his compassion for the needy, his display of supernatural power or his teaching the truth?

5-Was Jesus considered a Rabbi by the common people?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What figure did Jesus use as a contrast to the humble tax collector?

Yesterday's answer-Samuel   1 Samuel 8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   JOHN 3:4-8

 ⁴ Nicodemus 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?"

 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.⁷ Don't be surprised when I tell you, 'You must all be born again.' ⁸The wind blows where it wants to and you hear the sound of it, but you don't know where the wind comes from or where it is going. It is the same with every person who is born from the Spirit."

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Jesus, You are the Light of the world. And because You reside in our hearts we are a reflection of Your holy light. The world we live in is dark and growing even darker as Satan’s sinister and deceitful schemes are being played out.  Help us not to look the other way when darkness is spreading lest the darkness overshadow us in time.  Instead would You empower us through the light of Your Holy Spirit to shine in a wicked and decadent society. We come against the darkness by speaking against wickedness in all forms.  And, Lord, help us to be consistent not only in what we speak but the manner in which we live.  May the fruit of light be evident in all we do.  It is in Your name, Jesus, that we pray.  Amen.

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

Tuesday October 16, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future-

2-Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible-

3-The greatest victories are the victories of faith-

4-It is not so much what we can do that counts , but what we can trust God to do-

5-The one thing that never changes or becomes outdated is the need to love and be loved-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-December is the month when the kids begin to discuss what to get dad for Christmas.  Some insist on a shirt, others a pair of socks and the argument always ends in a tie-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I feared hate until I saw it was nothing more than ignorance-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Buzz Aldrin was the first man to pee his pants on the moon-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is forgiveness strictly a Christian virtue?

2-Is it possible to forgive and forget?

3-Why does the "world" hate Jesus?

4-Was Jesus anxious to return to heaven?

5-Was Jesus happy to shed his human body?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who warned the people of Israel that having a king would mean taxation?

Yesterday's answer-Peter    Matthew 17:24-27

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     John 3:1-3

 ¹ There was a man named Nicodemus who was one of the Pharisees and an important Jewish leader.² One night Nicodemus came to Jesus and said, "Teacher, we know you are a teacher sent from God, because no one can do the miracles you do unless God is with him."

 ³ Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot be in God's kingdom."

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Heavenly Father, it is because of Your great compassion and the sacrificial death of Jesus that we, through faith, qualify for citizenship in heaven. We want to live as responsible citizens here on earth and conduct ourselves properly in accordance to the law of the land. We also choose to live responsibly as citizens of the heavenly kingdom reflecting that which is in accordance to Your Holy Word. We enjoy so many wonderful privileges here and now, but we will enjoy many privileges not yet revealed on this side of heaven when You transfer us to our eternal home land. Help us not to be so tied to this temporal life that we crave the pleasures and merits of this world above the future eternal inheritance promised to faithful followers of Jesus Christ. It is in His name that we pray. Amen.

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

Monday October 15, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Forgiveness is seeing past the faults and wrongs of the moment-

2-When you receive God's forgiveness for your sins you refuse to accept the condemnation of Satan-

3-If you forgive others for their wrongdoing, Satan can't condemn them either-

4-God hates sin but unconditionally loves the sinner and we must strive to do likewise-

5-When you forgive it doesn't mean you are accepting the wrongdoing, rather it means you are believing in God's power to overcome them-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Secular Christmas is a weird time.  What other time of the year do you sit in front of a dead or artificial tree and eat candy out of your socks?

 

I'VE LEARNED-I feared my destiny until I realized that I had the power to change my life-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Buzz Aldrin's mother maiden name was Moon-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you influence the innocent to sin?

2-If two or more people agree about asking God for something, will they always get it?

3-Is God more present with 2 or 3 or with groups of thousands?

4-Are Christians to endlessly forgive an offender?

5-At what point does repeated forgiveness enable an offender?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who did Jesus send fishing in order to get money to pay taxes?

Yesterday's answer-King Menahem    2 Kings 15:19-20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     John 2:23-25

 ²³ When Jesus was in Jerusalem for the Passover Feast, many people believed in him because they saw the miracles he did. ²⁴ But Jesus did not believe in them because he knew them all. ²⁵ He did not need anyone to tell him about people, because he knew what was in people's minds.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we pray that we will not be fearful or ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that Christ will be exalted through us, whether by life or by death. Whatever happens, help us to conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that we honor Your name and bring strength to the Christian body.  It is in the name of Jesus that we pray. Amen.

 

 

 

 

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

Sunday October 14, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Whether the person who wronged you deserves forgiveness or not is not the core issue in forgiveness-

2-No one really deserves forgiveness for if a wrong has been committed, punishment is deserved-

3-Forgiveness is greater than justice for justice is human but forgiveness is divine-

4-We need to forgive those who have wronged us even as God has forgiven us-

5-Forgiveness is not a compromise with evil-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A drowning man cannot pull you out of the water-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I feared death until I realized that it is not the end but a beginning-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Astronauts in orbit around the earth can see the wakes of ships-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it true that "Whoever is not against us is for us"?

2-Can your hand cause you to sin?

3-Can your foot cause you to sin?

4-Can your eye cause you to sin?

5-How does salt lose it's saltiness?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who taxed the Israelites in order to pay off Pul, the king of Assyria?

Yesterday's answer-Joseph    Genesis  41:34

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     John 2:18-22

¹⁸ Some of his people said to Jesus, "Show us a miracle to prove you have the right to do these things."

 ¹⁹ Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and I will build it again in three days."

 ²⁰ They answered, "It took forty-six years to build this Temple! Do you really believe you can build it again in three days?"

 ²¹ (But the temple Jesus meant was his own body.²²After Jesus was raised from the dead, his followers remembered that Jesus had said this. Then they believed the Scripture and the words Jesus had said.)

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, though I am sometimes perplexed by that which I don’t understand I have an unshakable confidence in You. Your Word is truth and Your promises never fail. There are many things of which I am uncertain, but I have absolute certainty that I can trust You for everything that concerns me. May obedience be an expression of my unwavering trust and devoted love toward You, my Lord and my God.  Amen.

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

October 7, 2012 thought for the day

JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I WILL BE OFF LINE FROM OCTOBER 7-14--TALK TO YOU WHEN I RETURN---JASPER

Saturday October 6, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Forgiveness takes faith to believe that peace will eventually come to your troubled heart and mind after you forgive-

2-A good memory is fine but the ability to forget is the true test of greatness-

3-Forgiveness is part of the nature and essence of God-

4-The ability to forgive is one of the greatest abilities given to mankind-

5-Once you have received Jesus, how much the Holy Spirit rules in your life is up to you and is reflected in the choices you make-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The more you provide, the less you will be in need-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I feared life until I experienced it's beauty-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Meteorologists claim thy are right 85 percent of the time-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do Christians today have the power to drive out demons and/or evil spirits?

2-Did the disciples always get along harmoniously?

3-What does a person have to do to be great-

4-Jesus said that unless we become as little children we cannot enter the kingdom of heaven.  How is this done?

5-Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven-

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who advised that the Egyptians be taxed 20 percent of their produce in order to prepare for famine?

Yesterday's answer-Felix   Acts 24:26

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY  John 2:12-17

¹² After this, Jesus went to the town of Capernaum with his mother, brothers, and followers. They stayed there for just a few days.¹³ When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover Feast, Jesus went to Jerusalem.¹⁴ In the Temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves. He saw others sitting at tables, exchanging different kinds of money.¹⁵ Jesus made a whip out of cords and forced all of them, both the sheep and cattle, to leave the Temple. He turned over the tables and scattered the money of those who were exchanging it. ¹⁶Then he said to those who were selling pigeons, "Take these things out of here! Don't make my Father's house a place for buying and selling!"

 ¹⁷ When this happened, the followers remembered what was written in the Scriptures: "My strong love for your Temple completely controls me."^[a]

Footnotes:

1. John 2:17 "My . . . Me." Quotation from Psalm 69:9.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we contend earnestly for the faith once for all entrusted to the saints! The opinions of people are vast and man-centered, but we choose to follow the Scriptures that teach us, Jesus is the only way to the Father, whereby we receive salvation and life forevermore. We seek to avoid evil and walk straight ahead, not going one step off the right path. By Your grace we will be found faithful. 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 October 5, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-"I find in whatsoever state I am therewith to be content"-

2-Few things are commonplace in themselves, it is our reaction to them that grows dull-

3-He who is thankful for little doesn't enjoy much-

4-Where there is no wonder there is no worship-

5-It is only the forgiving who are qualified to receive forgiveness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The more time you spend as a caregiver, the less time you will spend as the cared for-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I feared the truth until I saw the ugliness in lies-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A rainbow can only occur when the sun is forty degrees or less above the horizon-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is worth more than your soul?

2-Is there a high price to pay for loyalty to Jesus?

3-What did Jesus mean by saying "If anyone chooses to follow me he must deny himself and take up his cross"?

4-Does Jesus expect us to suffer and die if that is what it takes to follow him?

5-Is everything possible to someone who believes?   

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who kept Paul in prison, hoping Paul would try to bribe him for release?

Yesterday's answer-Zacchaeus      Luke 19:1-10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     John 2:6-11

 ⁶ In that place there were six stone water jars that the Jews used in their washing ceremony.^[a] Each jar held about twenty or thirty gallons.

 ⁷ Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water."So they filled the jars to the top.

 ⁸ Then he said to them, "Now take some out and give it to the master of the feast."

   So they took the water to the master. ⁹ When he tasted it, the water had become wine. He did not know where the wine came from, but the servants who had brought the water knew. The master of the wedding called the bridegroom¹⁰ and said to him, "People always serve the best wine first. Later, after the guests have been drinking awhile, they serve the cheaper wine. But you have saved the best wine till now."

 ¹¹ So in Cana of Galilee Jesus did his first miracle. There he showed his glory, and his followers believed in him.

Footnotes:

1. John 2:6 washing ceremony The Jewish people washed themselves in special ways before eating, before worshiping in the Temple, and at other special times.   

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, Your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light for our path. There is nothing You will ask of us that Your Word does not supply guidance, reassurance, and courage for us to follow. We thank You for the great examples of Biblical characters who model godliness for us. We thank You also for the rascals in Scripture who remind us of the negative consequences that follow those who walk in disobedience to Your manual. Help us to read it, follow it and share its truths with those whom You put in our path. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

 

 

 

 

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

Thursday October 4, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-You can't appreciate health unless you have been sick-

2-You can't appreciate joy unless you have known sorrow-

3-Happiness comes when we stop wailing about the troubles we have and offer thanks for all the troubles we don't have-

4-Those who forget the language of gratitude can never be on speaking terms with happiness-

5-Praise is the best of all sacrifices and the true evidence of Godliness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Whatever your past has been you can have a spotless future-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I feared pain until I learned it was necessary for growth-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The two hottest months at the equator are March and September-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Jesus told Peter "Whatever you bind or set free on earth will be bound or set free in heaven".  What does that mean?

2-Was it Peter himself or his confession that was the "rock" on which Jesus said he would build his church?

3-Did Jesus promise supernatural authority to his followers linking spiritual actions on earth with eternal out comes?

4-When Jesus said to Peter "get thee behind me satan", did he mean Peter was satan or that Peter spoke in a satanic like way?

5-Does every Christian have a cross to bear?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What tax collector climbed a tree to see Jesus?

Yesterday's answer-Samuel's sons   1 Samuel 8:1-3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    John 2:1-5

¹ Two days later there was a wedding in the town of Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there,² and Jesus and his followers were also invited to the wedding.³When all the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine."

 ⁴ Jesus answered, "Dear woman, why come to me? My time has not yet come."

 ⁵ His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you to do."

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we thank that You include us in Your overall plan to harvest souls into the kingdom of heaven. Open our eyes and burden our hearts as we look at the field of souls ripe for harvest. Show us ways in which we can enlarge our circle of influence as we work cooperatively with fellow believers in the great harvest of souls. What a joy it is to see people come to faith and grow in their Christian walk as we diligently plant seeds of salvation and water them with wisdom from Your Holy Word and through our Christian testimony.  Amen.

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

Wednesday October 3, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The heart of Christmas is not the presents you give but the love you share-

2-The finest Christmas gift is not the one that costs the most money but the one that carries the most love-

3-Being rich is not determined by how much you have but by how little you need-

4-It is impossible to love others until you really feel loved yourself-

5-You can't appreciate light unless you've known darkness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The way to avoid mistakes is experience and the way to get experience is mistakes-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I feared rejection until I learned to have faith in myself-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A cubic mile of fog is made up of less than a gallon of water-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-When Jesus was asked to identify himself or give an explanation to clear up confusion, why was his answers often hard to understand-

2-Did Jesus speak in a religious "double speak" that was difficult to decipher?

3-When did the disciples finally "get it" that Jesus was the Messiah-

4-After Peter told Jesus that he was the Messiah, Jesus replied that it was his father who had revealed it to him.  Why didn't God also reveal it to the other disciples also?

5-What do the "keys to the Kingdom of heaven" open up?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What noble prophet's sons were notorious for taking bribes?

Yesterday's answer-Lot   Genesis 19:30-38

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   John 1:47-51

 ⁴⁷ As Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said,"Here is truly an Israelite. There is nothing false in him."

 ⁴⁸ Nathanael asked, "How do you know me?"

   Jesus answered, "I saw you when you were under the fig tree, before Philip told you about me."

 ⁴⁹ Then Nathanael said to Jesus, "Teacher, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel."

 ⁵⁰ Jesus said to Nathanael, "Do you believe simply because I told you I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than that." ⁵¹ And Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, you will all see heaven open and 'angels of God going up and coming down'^[a] on the Son of Man."

Footnotes:

1. John 1:51 'angels . . . Down These words are from Genesis 28:12.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we so easily consume our mind and energies with offenses we suffer at the hands of cruel and hurtful people. But then we see how Joseph matured in the midst of his cruel treatment, rose above vengeful plotting and a tit for tat attitude, to focus on the bigger picture which was Your plan to save lives. May we rise beyond the foolishness and cruelty of others to see the bigger picture of Your overall plan for our lives. Whatever slight or evil intended by another cannot thwart Your good plan for our life if we are driven by Your Holy Spirit and not the offense. And at times it is in the offense that You conform us to be more like Jesus. You want us to forgive our offender so that we have deep abiding peace in our hearts and unobstructed focus for Your divine guidance in our lives. It is only through You that we can forgive and mature in our Christian walk. Amen.

Tuesday October 2, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-To be touched by the true spirit of Christmas is to be kissed by God-

2-Give to those in need, for some day you may benefit from the kindness of someone who does likewise-

3-Faith is a gift from God that he makes available to anyone who wants it-

4-Love cannot be measured, bought or sold, for it to be valued at all it must be given away freely-

5-Don't confuse the will of the majority with the will of God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Furniture disease is when your chest starts sliding down into your drawers-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Unforgiveness is choosing to stay trapped in a jail cell of bitterness, serving time for someone else's crime-

 

DID YOU KNOW-At any given time, there are eighteen hundred thunderstorms in progress over the earth's atmosphere-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How many times did Jesus do a "miracle meal"?

2-What did the Pharisees hate most about Jesus?

3-If Jesus couldn't convince his skeptics of who he was, how can we ever hope to convince others who Jesus is?

4-When Jesus performed a miracle, whose power did he use, his own or that of this father?

5-Why did one man receive two touches from Jesus before he was healed?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who had two daughters who got him drunk and committed incest?

Yesterday's answer-Mary Magdalene

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   John 1:43-46

 

⁴³ The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me."

 ⁴⁴ Philip was from the town of Bethsaida, where Andrew and Peter lived.⁴⁵ Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the man that Moses wrote about in the law, and the prophets also wrote about him. He is Jesus, the son of Joseph, from Nazareth."

 ⁴⁶ But Nathanael said to Philip, "Can anything good come from Nazareth?"

   Philip answered, "Come and see."

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we are surrounded by Your awesome works and the endless display of Your divine handiwork. The entire universe is in perfect order which is a testimony to Your greatness and continued watchful eye over all of Your creation. The silent heavens speak as they declare Your majesty and glory. They also testify to Your righteousness and faithfulness as the Lord who created them and gave them a purpose for existence.  May we, as Your human creation, also proclaim Your righteousness and faithfulness day after day. May our lives display the work of the Holy Spirit as we continue to grow in faith until the day of Christ’s return. Amen.

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

Monday October 1, 2012 thought for today

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-You can't say you believe in God's mercy and forgiveness yet worry about the stains on the pages of your past-

2-You must know how to swim if you want to save others from drowning-

3-Garlic is good for the immune system but a happy heart is the best medicine of all-

4-Most of the pain in our lives does not come from bacterial infection, but from the heart of emptiness, rejection and conflict-

5-If you want to give someone a special gift, try giving them your time and attention-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you leave something in your closet for awhile it shrinks 2 sizes-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Never forget what is worth remembering and always leave behind what is best forgotten-

 

DID YOU KNOW-An inch of snow falling evenly on an acre of land is equivalent to about 2,715 gallons of water-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus ever have marathon healing lasting days?

2-Did Jesus ever do a scheduled healing or were they all spontaneous?

3-Is there any indication of the total number of healings Jesus did during his lifetime?

4-Were any of the healings done by Jesus difficult for him to do?

5-Did the healings that Jesus did drain him of his divineness?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-According to tradition, what follower of Jesus had been a prostitute, though the Bible does not refer to her as one?

Yesterday's answer-Amos   7:17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY  John 1:40-42

⁴⁰ One of the two men who followed Jesus after they heard John speak about him was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.⁴¹ The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and say to him, "We have found the Messiah." ("Messiah" means "Christ.")

 ⁴² Then Andrew took Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas." ("Cephas" means "Peter."^[a] )

Footnotes:

1. John 1:42 Peter The Greek name "Peter," like the Aramaic name "Cephas," means "rock."

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, I ask you to help me to be serious about dealing with everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles me. Help me not to play around with these matters that  hold me captive and bring destruction. Put to death any desire or behavior which resurrects my earthly nature. I want to be separated from that which is evil and wholly consecrated to You. It is in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

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

Sunday September 30, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-If you want to change your life you need to change what you are thinking about-

2-The root cause of stress is the way you choose to think-

3-What ever your past has been you can have a spotless future-

4-God's ways are behind the scenes and he moves all the scenes he is behind-

5-We cannot undo the past but we can leave the past behind-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Aim low, reach your goals, avoid disappointments-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The greatness of a man is not how much wealth he acquires but in his integrity and ability to affect positively those around him-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A wind with speed of 74 miles per hour or more is designated a hurricane-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When did the disciples become apostles?

2-Did Jesus ever get sick?

3-Jesus said "God has sent me to  the lost sheep of Israel".  Were the gentiles not to be included?

4-Did the disciples ever need physical healing from Jesus?

5-Did Jesus ever do a mass healing or were they all individual healing's?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What prophet warned the priest Amaziah that his wife would become a prostitute?

Yesterday's answer-1 Corinthians 6:15-16

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    John 1:35-39

³⁵ The next day John^[a] was there again with two of his followers.³⁶ When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!"^[b]

 ³⁷ The two followers heard John say this, so they followed Jesus. ³⁸ When Jesus turned and saw them following him, he asked, "What are you looking for?"

   They said, "Rabbi, where are you staying?" ("Rabbi" means "Teacher.")

 ³⁹ He answered, "Come and see." So the two men went with Jesus and saw where he was staying and stayed there with him that day. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon.

Footnotes:

1. John 1:35 John John the Baptist, who preached to people about Christ's coming (Matthew 3, Luke 3).
2. John 1:36 Lamb of God Name for Jesus. Jesus is like the lambs that were offered for a sacrifice to God.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, You have commissioned us, as believers, to reach the lost, inviting them to surrender their lives to Jesus and receive forgiveness of sins.  It is at their point of surrender that we witness the supernatural working of the Holy Spirit; cleansing, restoring, purging, and maturing the young believer toward good works in Christ. We thank You for the cleansing work of the Holy Spirit at work in each of us who come to faith, equipping us with the endurance and perseverance needed to walk our journey of faith in the midst of an increasingly hostile and unaccepting society. It is through Jesus that we come to You in prayer. Amen.

 

 

 

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

Saturday September 29, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Never hesitate to trust the unknown future to a known God-

2-Worry is stewing without doing-

3-Grateful people are happy people-

4-You must cultivate an attitude of gratitude-

5-The way you think determines how you feel which determines how you act-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A will is a dead give away-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When you decide to put on the brakes on temptation is when tension begins-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A down burst is a downward blowing wind that sometimes comes blasting out of a thunderstorm.  The damage looks like tornado damage, because the wind can be as strong as an F2 tornado, but the debris is blown straight away from a point on the ground, not lifted into the air and transported downwind-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When Jesus sent his disciples out 2 by 2, he stated they had great power and gave them specific instructions.  Did they do what he asked?

2-One of the things Jesus said in sending out his disciples was "Don't think the only reason I came to earth was to make everything peaceful and nice."  I thought he came to bring us peace.  What did he mean?

3-To put Jesus first in your life, do you have to forsake your family?

4-What is the longest time Jesus ever spent praying?

5-What miracle had the greatest impact on the disciples?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What epistle warns Christians against patronizing prostitutes?

Yesterday's answer-Samson    Judges 16:1-3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   John 1:32-34

 ^32-33 Then John said, "I saw the Spirit come down from heaven in the form of a dove and rest on him. Until then I did not know who the Christ was. But the God who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'You will see the Spirit come down and rest on a man; he is the One who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.' ³⁴ I have seen this happen, and I tell you the truth: This man is the Son of God."^[a]

Footnotes:

1. John 1:34 the Son of God Some Greek copies read "God's Chosen One."

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we are grateful for the many believers who invested in our lives at the beginning of our spiritual journey and for those who presently spur us on to faithfulness, good works, and spiritual growth. Just as King Joash needed the example and teaching of a godly priest, we too, need the exemplary guidance of those whose walk with the Lord is mature, consistent and inspiring. Speak to our hearts if we are to provide guidance to one who is struggling along the way, one whose life is complicated by factors that can easily lead him to stray from the right path.  We want to be useful in building and expanding Your kingdom. 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.