Tuesday December 15, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-At work what is important is the doing, at home it's the being-

2-My lack of understanding is not an excuse for my lack of obeying-

3-Fruit bearing trees require the most pruning and on a regular basis-

4-When you are going through suffering, you never know what God has in store on the "glory" side-

5-Some rewards come only as a result of suffering-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The same boiling water that hardens the egg will soften the carrot-

 

I'VE LEARNED-It is nice to be important but it is more important to be nice-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The only food that does not spoil is honey-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-Do the angel worship Jesus?

2-What is the "oil of joy"?

3-What does the Bible mean when God said I will be his father and he will be my son" and again "You are my son, today I have become your father"?

4-Was Jesus God's son prior to his earthly birth?

5-Why does the Bible have God calling Jesus "Lord"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me"?       John 13:18

Answer for today     Psalm 41:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 18:15-17

¹⁵ Some people brought even their babies to Jesus so he could touch them. When the followers saw this, they told them to stop. ¹⁶ But Jesus called for the children, saying, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to people who are like these children. ¹⁷ I tell you the truth, you must accept the kingdom of God as if you were a child, or you will never enter it.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, while people have a tendency to judge others by their words and actions, You judge us by our motives. You know the inner thoughts of our hearts as evidenced when You spoke to Samuel about his unexpected choice in selecting young David to be the next king rather than his older, taller and stronger brothers. You don’t see things the way others see them, for people judge by outward appearance, but You see thoughts stored up in our heart. Help us to deal first with our own sin, so that when You lay upon our heart one who is caught up in sin, we can prayerfully and gently seek to restore them to a godly attitude or conduct that is pleasing to You. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


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

Monday December 14, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You may have friends who will party you into hell, but they won't party you out-

2-Open your arms to change but hold on to your values-

3-It takes rain to make a rainbow-

4-Be who you are not what someone thinks you are-

5-Everyone has a skeleton in their closet somewhere-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The bridges you cross before you come to them are almost always over rivers that aren't there-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If someone lies to you once, they will do it again-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Pound cake is so called because the original recipe required one pound of butter-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did all the disciples receive the gift of "speaking in tongues"?

2-Did the disciples all keep their ability to speak in unknown tongues all their life?

3-Did Jesus send the Holy Spirit to earth, or did God the father do so?

4-From where does courage and boldness come from?

5-What did Hebrews mean when it says "the Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"he hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart" ?    John 12:40

Answer for today  Isaiah 6:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 18:9-14

⁹ Jesus told this story to some people who thought they were very good and looked down on everyone else: ¹⁰ “A Pharisee and a tax collector both went to the Temple to pray. ¹¹ The Pharisee stood alone and prayed, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people who steal, cheat, or take part in adultery, or even like this tax collector. ¹² I fast twice a week, and I give one-tenth of everything I get!’
¹³ “The tax collector, standing at a distance, would not even look up to heaven. But he beat on his chest because he was so sad. He said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ ¹⁴ I tell you, when this man went home, he was right with God, but the Pharisee was not. All who make themselves great will be made humble, but all who make themselves humble will be made great.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY  

 

Father, often times I am apprehensive when You speak to my heart like you did Esther, through Mordecai Your messenger. When I’m to do or say something that’s not within my comfort zone, my heart feels like it could explode and I become an emotional cripple because fear overtakes me.  It prevents me from stepping out in faith and following through with an obedient heart.  Would You remind me that there is great blessing when I follow Your leading. Help me not to fear the outcome, for that is not my responsibility. I need to leave that in Your hands. Thank You for Your enlisting me to be a part of your grand purpose in sharing the good news of salvation with the lost, strengthening the weak, and encouraging those whose hope has faded. I can’t do it within my own abilities but I can trust the Holy Spirit to equip me to be an uncompromising believer and bold witness for You through Christ Jesus our Lord, no matter the times or circumstances that surround me. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Amen.

MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG, ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-

Sunday December 13, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The best thing a father can do for his child is to love the child's mother-

2-Forgiveness means to never mention it again-

3-You find in me what you are looking for-

4-My convictions define who I am-

5-Faith is a reaction to a word from God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Prejudice is a great time saver in forming an opinion without gathering all the facts-

 

I'VE LEARNED-What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving-

 

DID YOU KNOW-There are more doughnut shops per capita in Canada than in any other country-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-The power that Jesus promised the disciples through the Holy Spirit seems so seldom evident among us.  Why?

2-Is there a difference in the Holy Spirit abiding with you and his abiding in you?

3-Is there any record, after the disciples became followers of Jesus (excepts for Judas), that they sinned and asked for forgiveness?

4-When Jesus chose his disciples, did he know that Judas was deceptive, that Peter was rash, that Thomas struggled with doubt and that John was a dreamer?

5-Did Jesus, the Father and the Holy Spirit all have equal power?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"Lord, who hath believed our report and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?"    John 12:38

Answer for today       Isaiah 53:1

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 18:6-8

⁶ The Lord said, “Listen to what the unfair judge said. ⁷ God will always give what is right to his people who cry to him night and day, and he will not be slow to answer them. ⁸ I tell you, God will help his people quickly. But when the Son of Man comes again, will he find those on earth who believe in him?”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, each of us make our dwelling on Thankful Lane when we daily attribute thanksgiving to You who provides for all our needs. You give us shelter from the harsh elements, food on our tables, clothing for our bodies and people who love and care for us. We’ve been blessed beyond measure, both physically and spiritually as You provided for our greatest need; salvation. Worthy is the Lamb who died on the cross for our sins. We will eternally praise You for Your goodness to us. Amen.

 

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

Saturday December 12, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It encourages us to look back and see how God has worked-

2-When in doubt-don't-

3-Grace is God giving us what we don't deserve, mercy is God not giving us what we do deserve-

4-When you get through with what you are going through, you are going to know something about God you didn't know before-

5-When your back is to the wall remember Jesus' back was to the cross-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Why is the word "abbreviation" so long?

 

I'VE LEARNED-It takes a long time to become the person you want to be-

 

DID YOU KNOW-As much as 50 gallons of maple sap are used to make a single gallon of maple sugar-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why for so long was the Holy Spirit referred to as the "Holy Ghost"?

2-Why did Jesus refer to the Holy Spirit as "he"?

3-Did the disciples and Jesus ever have a time of singing together?

4-How significant of a role did God intend the Holy Spirit to play in our lives?

5-Jesus said to his disciples "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you".  What was the power and what was it to be used for?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"Behold, thy King cometh, sitting on a donkey's colt".     John 12:15

Answer for today       Zechariah 9:9  

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY  Luke 18:1-5 18 Then Jesus used this story to teach his followers that they should always pray and never lose hope. ² “In a certain town there was a judge who did not respect God or care about people. ³ In that same town there was a widow who kept coming to this judge, saying, ‘Give me my rights against my enemy.’ ⁴ For a while the judge refused to help her. But afterwards, he thought to himself, ‘Even though I don’t respect God or care about people, ⁵ I will see that she gets her rights. Otherwise she will continue to bother me until I am worn out.’”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, You have given me many treasures that cannot be bought with money and friendship is among them. I thank You for the special friends who brighten my outlook and challenge me to be a better person. Thank You for my caring friend who loves me and never gives up on me even when I feel like giving up on myself. For that dear friend who comes alongside me and helps carry the burdens that I bear, I am especially thankful. My life is enriched and my spirit is refreshed as I share my heart with a close friend who does not criticize but accepts my frailties; who prays for me and expresses love for me in ways that build me up and strengthen me in the trials of life. Father, You are the greatest and most trusting Friend that I will ever know so help me to draw near to You so that You draw near to me.  Amen.

 

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

Friday December 11, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Never confuse fame with success-

2-He is no fool to give what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose-

3-It is not how much we give, it is how much we have left-

4-You can go anywhere if you will build the road-

5-Do your giving while you are living, then you know where it goes-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You only have one childhood.  It may as will last your entire life-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Work diligently, give generously, pray faithfully, love deeply-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The top layer of a wedding cake, known as the groom's cake , is usually a fruit cake so it will last until the couple's first anniversary, when they will eat it-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can I experience the power of the Holy Spirit?

2-Should we pray to he Holy Spirit?

3-Is the "Holy Spirit" the same as the "Spirit of God"?

4-Why was it to the disciples advantage for Jesus to leave then.  Did they not have the Spirit of God in them prior to his leaving?

5-Is it more beneficial for us to have the Holy Spirit than the person Jesus himself?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book-"Ye are gods"    John 12:15

Answer for today    Psalm 82:6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Luke 17:31-37

³¹ “On that day, a person who is on the roof and whose belongings are in the house should not go inside to get them. A person who is in the field should not go back home. ³² Remember Lot’s wife. ³³ Those who try to keep their lives will lose them. But those who give up their lives will save them. ³⁴ I tell you, on that night two people will be sleeping in one bed; one will be taken and the other will be left. ³⁵ There will be two women grinding grain together; one will be taken, and the other will be left. [ ³⁶ Two people will be in the field. One will be taken, and the other will be left."

³⁷ The followers asked Jesus, “Where will this be, Lord?”
Jesus answered, “Where there is a dead body, there the vultures will gather.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, You have given me many treasures that cannot be bought with money and friendship is among them. I thank You for the special friends who brighten my outlook and challenge me to be a better person. Thank You for my caring friend who loves me and never gives up on me even when I feel like giving up on myself. For that dear friend who comes alongside me and helps carry the burdens that I bear, I am especially thankful. My life is enriched and my spirit is refreshed as I share my heart with a close friend who does not criticize but accepts my frailties; who prays for me and expresses love for me in ways that build me up and strengthen me in the trials of life. Father, You are the greatest and most trusting Friend that I will ever know so help me to draw near to You so that You draw near to me.  Amen.

 

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

Thursday December 10, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Children don't want someone to tell them, they want someone to lead them-

2-You can never become who you want to be until you change who you used to be-

3-We don't seek what we already have-

4-God said if you want to please him, praise him-

5-The real test is not walking with God when he is moving but when it appears he is doing nothing-

STRANGE THOUGHT-You are never as old as you are going to get-

I'VE LEARNED-Do something no one is doing-

DID YOU KNOW-There are more brown M&Ms in plain M&Ms than in peanut M&Ms-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does it mean to be "filled with the Holy Spirit"?

2-How do I know I am being led by the Holy Spirit?

3-Which part of the Trinity frees me from sin?

4-Can I be prompted by the Holy Spirit?

5-Which part of the Trinity brings healing?

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage comes from what old testament book_"The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up"?   John 2:17

Today's answer       Psalm 69:9

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 17:24-30

²⁴ “When the Son of Man comes again, he will shine like lightning, which flashes across the sky and lights it up from one side to the other. ²⁵ But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by the people of this time. ²⁶ When the Son of Man comes again, it will be as it was when Noah lived. ²⁷ People were eating, drinking, marrying, and giving their children to be married until the day Noah entered the boat. Then the flood came and killed them all. ²⁸ It will be the same as during the time of Lot. People were eating, drinking, buying, selling, planting, and building. ²⁹ But the day Lot left Sodom,^[a] fire and sulfur rained down from the sky and killed them all. ³⁰ This is how it will be when the Son of Man comes again.

Footnotes:

1. 17:29 Sodom City that God destroyed because the people were so evil.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we desire to clothe ourselves in Christ Jesus, whose Spirit resides within our hearts. We pray that our behavior would honor You as we seek to behave decently and live according to the pattern of Holy Scripture, for “we were taught, regarding our former way of life, to put off our old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of our minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like You in true righteousness and holiness.” May lust of the flesh be burned up by the fire of the Spirit that ignites us as we redirect our affections, energies, and time to that which is righteous and eternal. Make us like You, Father, as we follow after You in righteousness and holiness.  In the name of Jesus we pray.  Amen.

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

Wednesday December 9, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Peace does not silence your pain, you have peace in the midst of your pain-

2-The is no time like the present to build a future from the past-

3-Always try to be a little more kinder than necessary-

4-A smile is the most common mask of a persons true feelings-

5-You don't fight fire with fire, you fight fire with water-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Tomorrow never comes, it is always today-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Think something no one else is thinking-

 

DID YOU KNOW-M&Ms stand for the last names of Forrest Mars Sr., the sweet maker, and his associate, Bruce Murrie.  The candy was developed so soldiers could eat sweets without getting their finger sticky-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-For the most part, why do Bible believing Christians simply ignore the early Christian teaching and writings?

2-Why are many of our evangelical doctrines on salvation nearly identical to the teachings of the Gnostics?

3-Is it possible that some of the christian doctrines we consider sacred may not be correct?

4-Just who is the Holy Spirit?

5-How separate are the three entities of the Trinity?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"Make straight the way of the Lord"     John1:23

Answer for today   Isaiah 40:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 17:22-23

²² Then Jesus said to his followers, “The time will come when you will want very much to see one of the days of the Son of Man. But you will not see it. ²³ People will say to you, ‘Look, there he is!’ or, ‘Look, here he is!’ Stay where you are; don’t go away and search.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we desire to clothe ourselves in Christ Jesus, whose Spirit resides within our hearts. We pray that our behavior would honor You as we seek to behave decently and live according to the pattern of Holy Scripture, for “we were taught, regarding our former way of life, to put off our old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of our minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like You in true righteousness and holiness.” May lust of the flesh be burned up by the fire of the Spirit that ignites us as we redirect our affections, energies, and time to that which is righteous and eternal. Make us like You, Father, as we follow after You in righteousness and holiness.  In the name of Jesus we pray.  Amen.

 

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

Monday December 7, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God doesn't give a church more people than they can handle-

2-Where the power and presence of Jesus is, people go-

3-People are not persuaded, they are attracted-

4-To be a disciple of Jesus means to accept his requirements unconditionally-

5-A disciple of Jesus is not called to a program of self development but to service and suffering-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A fine is a tax for doing wrong.  A tax is a fine for doing well-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Read something no one else is reading-

 

DID YOU KNOW-There is no such thing blue food, even blueberries are purple-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How much did the Greek culture affect the early apostle writings-

2-How can we adequately understand today the New Testament if we are not fluent in the Greek language of the early church?

3-Why didn't Jesus leave any written instructions for the early followers?

4-Is there anywhere in the New Testament that tells Christians when they should meet together or how often they should observe communion?

5-Does church attendance increase indicate God's blessing?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"My house is the house of prayer!"    Luke 19:46

Answer for today    Isaiah 56:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Luke 17:20-21

²⁰ Some of the Pharisees asked Jesus, “When will the kingdom of God come?”

Jesus answered, “God’s kingdom is coming, but not in a way that you will be able to see with your eyes. ²¹ People will not say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or, ‘There it is!’ because God’s kingdom is within you.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  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 dismiss the darkness that is spreading lest the darkness overshadow us in time. Instead we ask You to 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, for our actions often speak louder than our words.  May the “fruit of the light consisting in all goodness, righteousness, and truth” be evident in all we do since we have “put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.”  It is in Your name, Jesus, that we pray.  Amen.

 

MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU       
SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG, ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-

Sunday December 6, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Do not be afraid of silence for in it you can find God-

2-Write your sorrows in sand and your blessings in stone-

3-In the garden of your life leave room for angels to dance-

4-In order to feel the worth of the anchor we need to feel the strength of the storm-

5-Fear not, pray on-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A recent government study found that women who carry a little extra weight, live longer than men who mention it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If you know you are going to lose, do it with style-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A chili pepper isn't a pepper.  In fact, more than two hundred kinds of Chile peppers aren't peppers-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Could any of the early church's theology have been wrong?

2-How much confidence should you put in a new testament manuscript that differs from others yet is produced 1500 years after the apostle lived?

3-Why do so many Christian churches chose doctrines that are so different from those of the early church?

4-Is it reasonable to say that Christianity today is unchanged from the time of the apostles?

5-Who could best interpret the apostles writings, the early Christians or theologians today?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"That seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand"  Luke 8:10
Answer for today    Isaiah 6:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY       Luke 17:14-19

¹⁴ When Jesus saw the men, he said, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.”^[a]

As the ten men were going, they were healed. ¹⁵ When one of them saw that he was healed, he went back to Jesus, praising God in a loud voice. ¹⁶ Then he bowed down at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. (And this man was a Samaritan.) ¹⁷ Jesus said, “Weren’t ten men healed? Where are the other nine? ¹⁸ Is this Samaritan the only one who came back to thank God?” ¹⁹ Then Jesus said to him, “Stand up and go on your way. You were healed because you believed.”

Footnotes:

1. 17:14 show . . . Priests The Law of Moses said a priest must say when a person with a skin disease became well.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Daily prayer: Father, You have called upon us to be sober and vigilant believers who are instant in season and out of season. We’re ready to spring into action to do Your bidding when we might least expect to be called upon. May the fruit of the Spirit; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control, be evident in our attitudes and actions as we live out our daily lives and relate to others while living self-controlled and sober minded lives. Through Christ Jesus we pray. Amen.

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

Saturday December 5, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God of second chances and new beginnings, here I come again!!

2-God's promises are new every morning because we mess up everyday-

3-Faith makes things possible, not necessarily easy-

4-Through all of the changes life brings, God will never let go of your hand-

5-God has plans for my day and a purpose for my future-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Life is short so smile while you still have all of your teeth-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Stand up for your principles, even if you have to stand alone-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In Turkey in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, anyone caught drinking coffee was put to death-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do our prayers bear fruit for generations?

2-What would happen if you would focus your prayers on one thing, or one person for one month?

3-Can we have contact with God all the time?

4-Will Christianity ever have another reformation or has it already had one?

5-Can God ever be surprised?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor"     Luke 4:18

Answer for today      Isaiah 61:1

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 17:11-13

¹¹ While Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem, he was going through the area between Samaria and Galilee. ¹² As he came into a small town, ten men who had a skin disease met him there. They did not come close to Jesus ¹³ but called to him, “Jesus! Master! Have mercy on us!”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 Father, we seek to be alert and sober-minded in this generation where messages come from every direction seeking to confuse, delude, and undermine that which we learn from Your holy Scriptures. Instead of feeling despair help us to see it as a challenge to more deeply embrace and live the ancient Holy Word. Its truth does not change according to the whim of society. We resolve not to interpret Scripture in light of our generation, but instead we interpret our generation in light of Scripture, clearly defining right and wrong, good and bad as taught in Scripture not in the “scholarly” academia of our time. We must keep our head in all situations on a personal level as well as that which affects our society at large. We desire a clear mind, trusting spirit, and a steady aim at following You no matter the cost. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

 

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

Friday December 4, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Live in such a way that there will be no regrets when someone else follows in your footsteps-

2-God will heal your broken heart if you give him all the pieces-

3-Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there-

4-Whatever God asks you to lift, he gives you the grace to carry-

5-Whatever God asks you to carry, he gives you the strength to lift-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If we concentrated on the really important stuff in life, there would be a shortage of fishing poles-

 

I'VE LEARNED-It is not your job to get people to like you, it is your job to like people-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Too much caffeine can cause heart palpitations-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do the blessings of God ever complicate your life?

2-When we pray, should we also count the cost of that answered prayer?

3-What is meant to "pray earnestly"?

4-If you are going to get out of your boat in the middle of the night in the middle of the lake, you better make sure Jesus has said to you "come".  But if Jesus said "come" you'd better not stay in your boat-

5-Do we still trust that God loves us even when he doesn't give us what we prayed for?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"They shall bear thee up, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone"?  Luke 4:11

Answer for today     Psalm 91:12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY       Luke 17:7-10

⁷ “Suppose one of you has a servant who has been plowing the ground or caring for the sheep. When the servant comes in from working in the field, would you say, ‘Come in and sit down to eat’? ⁸ No, you would say to him, ‘Prepare something for me to eat. Then get yourself ready and serve me. After I finish eating and drinking, you can eat.’ ⁹ The servant does not get any special thanks for doing what his master commanded. ¹⁰ It is the same with you. When you have done everything you are told to do, you should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done the work we should do.’”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 Father of all wisdom, we who are children of the light, do not live as those in darkness. Instead You have shown us right from wrong, truth from error, and You have given us discernment to test the spirits to see that which is from You and that which is from the evil one. The foundations seem to be shaking as we are flooded with a tidal wave of twists and spins that seeks to confuse or demean the believer. We clothe ourselves daily with godly armor, both defensive and offensive weaponry since our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but rather the authorities from this world. Keep our souls untainted by the changing rhetoric and sliding standards from our decadent society as we stand against the spiritual forces of evil like the men of Issachar. Help us to walk boldly in the conviction power of the Holy Spirit today, we pray in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

 

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

Thursday December 3, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When your heart is in pieces, God will mend it with his peace-

2-Worry comes from the realization that we are powerless to affect change and our lack of faith in God who can-

3-We cannot all do great things but we can do small things with great love-

4-All that I will someday be, God can see--

5-Some people come into our lives and leave quickly, some stay for awhile and leave hand prints on our hearts and we are never the same-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Always proof read carefully to see if you any words out-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Accept triumph and defeat with equal grace-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Coffee does not help sober up a drunk person.  In many cases, it may actually increase the adverse effects of alcohol-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you be poor if you don't long for anything?

2-Should we crave the favor of God? 

3-Why is there a pattern of last second provisions of God answering our prayers and supplying our needs?

4-Why does God seem to show up at unexpected times in unexpected ways? 

5-Does doing the will of God get easier or harder as you get older?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"He has put his angels in charge of you, to watch over you"     Luke 4:10

Answer for today     Psalm 91:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 17:5-6

⁵ The apostles said to the Lord, “Give us more faith!”⁶ The Lord said, “If your faith were the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Dig yourself up and plant yourself in the sea,’ and it would obey you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, there is no mountain we climb today where Your love, faithfulness, righteousness and justice will not prevail as we walk hand in hand with You. We are assured of this merciful blessing as we find sanctuary in the shadow of Your wings. It is Your protection and covering that helps us to process today’s events through an eternal prism with eyes of faith. You are our Refuge, our Strength, and our Covering keeping us safe and secure from all alarms as we walk in the shadow of Your Almighty wings.  Thank You for this wonderful assurance.  Amen.

 

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

Wednesday December 2, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If Jesus can forgive sins, he surely can also heal sickness and hurt

2-Perception is not necessarily reality-

3-Take your fun seriously-

4-Jesus responds to our faith-

5-Faith is trusting his direction without knowing our destination-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You can't walk backward into the future-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Anything worth doing is going to take longer than you think-

 

DID YOU KNOW-There are more than 100 chemicals in a cup of coffee-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world and yet loses his marriage and family?

2-If a Christian wants the material things of life, how can their focus be on the treasures in heaven?

3-Why does wealth and material things corrupt the soul of those who possess it?

4-Scripture says "If you will be perfect, go and sell all you have and give to the poor and you shall have treasure in heaven."  Does this apply to us today?

5-Is wealth always a chain?  Can't it be a blessing in the hands of a grateful appreciative heart?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"And all flesh shall see the salvation of God"?     Luke 3:6

Answer for today    Isaiah 40:5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 17:3-4

“If another follower sins, warn him, and if he is sorry and stops sinning, forgive him. ⁴ If he sins against you seven times in one day and says that he is sorry each time, forgive him.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, when Jesus gave His all as a sacrifice for our sins You made available to us the free gift of salvation that is for all eternity. We cannot pay for our forgiveness nor can we repay Jesus for His sacrifice for our sins. All we give in return is a heart surrendered to His plan for our lives here on earth that will be more fully experienced in the great beyond. May our hearts be set on things above where Christ is seated at Your right hand. Thank You for not giving us the wages we earned and sentencing us to death row, but instead You give us eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

 

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

Tuesday December 1, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is the desires of your heart that motivate you-

2-Young David had to go into battle in order to get the victory-

3-There is no battle that God has entered that he has not won-

4-The world wants to see how the Christian handles crises-

5- We need to ask "What does God want for me," not "what does my heart want"-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Archaeologists never discover anything new-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Become the world's most trusted friend-

 

DID YOU KNOW-When coffee seed is planted, it takes five years to yield consumable beans-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was the original church a disciplined church?

2-Do today's Christians know what it means to carry their cross?

3-What part does obedience play in salvation?

4-Can a "saved" person ever be "lost"?

5-What are the treasures we are to lay up in heaven?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low?"  Luke 3:5

Answer for today     Isaiah 40:3-4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Luke 17:1-3

17 Jesus said to his followers, “Things that cause people to sin will happen, but how terrible for the person who causes them to happen! ² It would be better for you to be thrown into the sea with a large stone around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to sin. ³ So be careful!

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we lift up in prayer our loved ones who have yet to bow their knees and confess with their tongue that Jesus Christ is Lord. We never give up believing that someday they will come to faith through Christ Jesus. At the same time we pray for ourselves that You would make us pliable and yielding to Your touch which can happen only as we open our hearts to You. We want to be like clay in the hand of the potter and receptive to Your Spirit’s working. The process can be painful as impurities are removed and reshaping goes against the gravity of our sin nature. But the end result makes us vessels fitting for Your honor, useful for Your kingdom, and exemplary as a believer to those we are praying for. We desire to glorify You today as our hearts are open to Your Spirit.  Amen.

 

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


 

Monday November 30, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Affluence makes us dependent on ease and comfort-

2-I like the things money can buy but I love the things money can't buy-

3-Praying together out loud is the most intimate form of communication-

4-Faith overcomes doubt-

5-It is not the size of the man in the fight, it is the fight in the man that determines the outcome-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-It is easy to identify people who can't count to 15.  They are in front of you at the express checkout lane-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Don't write something you don't want others to read-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Coffee is the second largest item of international commerce in the world-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When we come to Jesus seeking forgiveness, when are we cleansed from our sins both past and present?

2-How can it be all right to look at the things that are wrong to do?

3-Why is it the role of women in the church has become such an issue today in some Christian groups?

4-Are we fooling ourselves when we equate conservative values with Godly values?

5-Originally, Christians were very different from the society they lived in.  Is that true of Christians today?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"Every first born male shall be given to the Lord"?    Luke 2:23

Answer for today       Exodus 13:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Luke 16:26-31

²⁶ Besides, there is a big pit between you and us, so no one can cross over to you, and no one can leave there and come here.’ ²⁷ The rich man said, ‘Father, then please send Lazarus to my father’s house. ²⁸ I have five brothers, and Lazarus could warn them so that they will not come to this place of pain.’ ²⁹ But Abraham said, ‘They have the law of Moses and the writings of the prophets; let them learn from them.’ ³⁰ The rich man said, ‘No, father Abraham! If someone goes to them from the dead, they would believe and change their hearts and lives.’ ³¹ But Abraham said to him, ‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not listen to someone who comes back from the dead.’”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we thank You for the redeeming blood of Jesus that imparts mercy and pardon for my sins. Wretched as I may be, Your mercy is greater! Only a God like You chooses to delight in expressing mercy to the undeserving masses that defy Your Holy Name. Thank You for reaching me in the depth of my sin and raising me to the height of Your Holiness – it’s only through Your blood and it’s only through Your mercy that I come and You joyfully welcome me! Words cannot express my eternal gratitude for such indescribable love.

 

MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG, ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-

Sunday November 29, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Imitation is not duplication-

2-Hype is not holiness-

3-God is greater than my tragedy-

4-If you reject God's provision you reject God-

5-Sometimes God lets us struggle with the oars of our boat of life until we recognize our dependence on him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A printer consists of three main parts-the case, the jammed paper tray and the blinking red light-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Spend time with people who are a little better than you-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Coffee is the world's most popular stimulant-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What makes me a Christian?

2-When does the believer receive the Holy Spirit-at the time of receiving Jesus as their savior or at some later time?

3-Do we have to ask God to give us the Holy Spirit?

4-How do we know God is at work in our life?

5-What does scripture mean saying "I live in him and he lives in me?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book- "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered"?  Mark14:27

Answer for the day   Zechariah 13:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 16:19-25

¹⁹ Jesus said, “There was a rich man who always dressed in the finest clothes and lived in luxury every day. ²⁰ And a very poor man named Lazarus, whose body was covered with sores, was laid at the rich man’s gate. ²¹ He wanted to eat only the small pieces of food that fell from the rich man’s table. And the dogs would come and lick his sores. ²² Later, Lazarus died, and the angels carried him to the arms of Abraham. The rich man died, too, and was buried. ²³ In the place of the dead, he was in much pain. The rich man saw Abraham far away with Lazarus at his side. ²⁴ He called, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me! Send Lazarus to dip his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am suffering in this fire!’ ²⁵ But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember when you were alive you had the good things in life, but bad things happened to Lazarus. Now he is comforted here, and you are suffering.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father God, You physically reign in a place invisible to my eyes while Your Holy Spirit with His invisible qualities is at work deep within my heart. Though I cannot see You I recognize Your masterful handiwork. Though I cannot touch You I feel Your divine presence. Only a God like You is great enough to mastermind the universe, yet small enough to live within my heart. Father, You have made Your wonders to be remembered and appreciated. You are gracious and compassionate; Your presence is seen and felt everywhere. I acknowledge You as the Creator of the universe and the Light of my life, for You are my Lord and Master from eternity past to all eternity future.  Amen.

 

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

Saturday November 28, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Enthusiasm is self confidence in action-

2-Jesus is the center of your joy-

3-If you don't submit to the authority of God, he will allow another authority to come over you-

4-It is not what you lost that is important but what you have left-

5-God loves you for who you are not what you did or didn't do-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A rut is a grave with both ends open-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When in doubt, smile-

 

DID YOU KNOW-More than 200 varieties of watermelon are grown in the United States-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do we know who is the anointed of God?

2-What are the evidences of spirit filled power today?

3-Is there something wrong with us if we don't consistently manifest the Holy Spirit's presence and power?

4-How do I finish this sentence, "I am filled with the Holy Spirit when_________"?

5-Is becoming a Christian limited solely to knowing Jesus the Christ?

 

Bible trivia-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"Hear, Oh Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord"?     Mark 12:29

Answer for today    Deuteronomy 6:4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 16:16-17

¹⁶ “The law of Moses and the writings of the prophets were preached until John came. Since then the Good News about the kingdom of God is being told, and everyone tries to enter it by force. ¹⁷ It would be easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for the smallest part of a letter in the law to be changed.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, it is only through the sacrificial blood of Your Son that my sins are forgiven.  My guilty stains are plunged into the bottom of the ocean never to resurface again.  All the adjectives in one’s vocabulary cannot adequately describe the depth of my gratitude for such a complete and selfless act of love.  Your redeeming blood sacrifice frees us from the penalty of sin in this life and for all eternity.  We thank You for Jesus who freely shed His blood on my behalf.  Amen.

 

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