Sunday March 13, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Prayer is the key to the morning and the lock at night-

2-Never concern yourself with questions you cannot answer-

3-Never worry about illnesses you don't have-

4-A bird can never learn to fly if the nest is all it knows-

5-All things don't work for our good but in all things God works for the good of us-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You have to wait till evening to see how good the day was-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Happiness is an inside job-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Playing cards in India are round-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do all the laws God gave to the Israelites still apply to Christians today?

2-God gave other laws to Moses for the Israelites beside the ten commandments.  Are they still just as important as they originally were?

3-What is "God's curse"?

4-How could a merciful and just God order the destruction of entire population centers?

5-Is there any evidence that the Israelites stoned to death a stubborn and rebellious child as God had instructed them to do?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said  “Look carefully for the child. When you find him, come tell me so I can worship him too.”

Answer for today     Herod     Matthew 2:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    John 8:12

¹² Later, Jesus talked to the people again, saying, “I am the light of the world. The person who follows me will never live in darkness but will have the light that gives life.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, help me be an accurate and effective advertisement for Jesus-for his goodness and his grace, his love and his truth.  Amen

 

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

Saturday March 12, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Lying and true intimacies can never co exist in a marriage-

2-When you tell the truth you never have to worry about what was said-

3-There is only one way to compliment your spouse and that is frequently-

4-Don't listen to what your spouse says, listen to what they are saying-

5-Your mate will  never appreciate you as much as you think you deserve-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You can never start a journey from where you are not-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Forgiveness is giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Playing cards became the first paper currency of Canada in 1685

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did God allow the Israelites to purchase slaves?

2-Why were the Levites supposed to retire from the priesthood at the age of 50?

3-Where was the first and second Passover held?

4-What does scripture mean saying "an aroma pleasing to the Lord"?

5-What is the "Book of wars of the Lord" as mentioned in the book of Numbers?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said ^3 "So now I ask you, Lord, please kill me. It is better for me to die than to live.”

Answer for today      Jonah (4:3)

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Matthew 5:16

¹⁶ In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Use me God, as salt in this dying world and as light in its darkness.  I want to be in the world to influence the world for you.  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 March 11, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Thought determines what you want, action determines what you get-

2-People generally tend to see qualities in others that lie deeply within themselves-

3-Great ideas need landing gear as well as wings-

4-Go claim your inheritance in God.  That is the day your life will begin-

5-Life is easier if you enjoy the journey rather than just endure the situations-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it is such a nice change from, being young-

 

I'VE LEARNED-You can't always win but you can always learn-

 

DID YOU KNOW-For a deck of cards to be mixed up enough to play with properly, it should be shuffled at least seven times-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus tell his audience "to drink his blood" when the people were prohibited from doing so?

2-Is abortion in reality a human sacrifice which God has forbidden?

3-Did the Israelites ever practice "the year of jubilee"?

4-God said in Leviticus that neglecting the poor is a sin.  Is it?

5-Did God make slavery possible?  Leviticus 25.  The Israelites were considered servants and all foreigners were slaves?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said “Let the Lord watch over us while we are separated from each other."

Answer for today    Laban     Genesis 31:49

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    John 12:36

³⁶ Believe in the light while you still have it so that you will become children of light.” When Jesus had said this, he left and hid himself from them.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, thank you for sending "son's of light" into my life so I might come to know you.  Now send me, I pray.  Use me to bring others into your eternal family.  Amen

 

 

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

Thurday March 10, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Heresy is truth taken to extreme-

2-Scripture was not given to be obeyed, rather God would be obeyed-

3-If I accept the sunshine and warmth, then I must also accept the thunder and lightning-

4-I asked the Lord to walk with me when darkness was all that I knew.  He said to me never be afraid for I will see you through-

5-The Master of the Universe has nail prints in his hands-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the top-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If you are not willing to change, don't expect your life to either-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The fat molecules in goat's milk are five time smaller than those found in cow's milk-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was there no obvious successor to replace Joshua when he died?

2-Why doesn't the new testament mention Samson's failures or his heroic feats of strength?

3-When was Samson appointed judge over Israel?

4-Did the old testament sacrifices actually remove sin?

5-How does blood make atonement for sin?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said  “All of you may go and worship the Lord. You may take your women and children with you, but you must leave your flocks and herds here.”

Answer for today   Pharaoh    Exodus 10:24

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    1 Thessalonians 5:5-8

⁵ You are all people who belong to the light and to the day. We do not belong to the night or to darkness. ⁶ So we should not be like other people who are sleeping, but we should be alert and have self-control. ⁸ But we belong to the day, so we should control ourselves. We should wear faith and love to protect us, and the hope of salvation should be our helmet.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

So that people who don't know you might come to know you, Jesus, may I live in the light.  May I live with faith in you, with love for you and for others, and with hope and confidence in your return.  Amen

 

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

Wednesday March 9, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Bible study is not an end in itself, it is a means to an end-

2-Think of God's word as God's voice-

3-God's assistance is not always immediate but it is always sure-

4-Gaining Biblical knowledge has 2 inherent dangers-pride and narrow mindedness-

5-For a balanced christian life there must be discernment along with knowledge-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Give, even when you know you most likely will not get anything back-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Sheep's milk is used to produce Roquefort cheese-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Because we live in a world where evil abounds, and where war and terrorism always threatens, is God really in control?

2-The priest Eli had two sons who were evil, but he did little to correct them.  Why did he not punish them?

3-How old was Samuel when God first audibly spoke to him?

4-Is failing to pray for others a sin?

5-In the Bible, did God ever ask anyone to make vows or oaths?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said  “Samson, the Philistines are here!”

Answer for today     Delilah     Judges 16:20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY  2 Thessalonians 3-5

³ But the Lord is faithful and will give you strength and will protect you from the Evil One. ⁴ The Lord makes us feel sure that you are doing and will continue to do the things we told you. ⁵ May the Lord lead your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s patience.

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Jesus, thank you that you understand my pain and identify with it.  Today, I choose to trust you.  You are faithful.  Amen

 

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

Tuesday March 8, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Enthusiasm is the key to success-

2-Indulgence breeds irresponsibility-

3-Pursue academic excellence and authentic Godliness-

4-Knowing God is a lifetime pursuit.  It requires a daily commitment-

5-God is our father only when we believe in his son, and not until-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to your youth, think of algebra-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Common sense is not a gift, it is a punishment, because you have to deal with everyone who doesn't have it-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Reindeer's milk has more fat than cow's milk-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Several places in scripture it says "an evil spirit from God came....."  Does God sometimes use Satan's demons?

2-How many times was David anointed king?

3-Is love always enough?

4-Why didn't God want David to build the Temple?

5-Why did polygamy exist among God's people in the old testament?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Your people will be my people and your God my God"?

Answer for today    Ruth  1:16

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Psalm 65:4

⁴ Happy are the people you choose
    And invite to stay in your court.
We are filled with good things in your house,
    Your holy Temple.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, help me to worship you in the bad times as well as the good times.  No matter what comes my way, help me to know you are God and you love me.  Amen

 

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

Monday March 7, 2916 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The one who rows the boat generally doesn't have time to rock it-

2-An optimist is someone who tells you to cheer up when things are going his way-

3-Never explain-your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe it anyway-

4-If you don't get everything you want, think of the things you don't get that you don't want-

5-Don't condemn--don't criticize--don't complain

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-He who has a thing to sell and whispers in a well is not so apt to get the dollars as he who climbs a tree and hollers-

 

I'VE LEARNED-To get what you want, stop doing what isn't working-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Pound for pound, hamburgers costs more than new cars-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why are some people motivated to Jesus and so many are not?

2-Do you have to say words (silent or audible) to pray?

3-Were there any other Philistines that were as tall as Goliath?

4-After killing Goliath, David cut off his head and took it with him.  What did he do with it and what happened to it?

5-Can you really control hitting the target with a sling shot?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "My Lord and my God"?

Answer for the day   Thomas      John 10:28

 

⁸ SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    2 Corinthians 4:8-10   We have troubles all around us, but we are not defeated. We do not know what to do, but we do not give up the hope of living. ⁹ We are persecuted, but God does not leave us. We are hurt sometimes, but we are not destroyed. ¹⁰ We carry the death of Jesus in our own bodies so that the life of Jesus can also be seen in our bodies.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Jesus, I will not quit!  I will trust you and persevere.  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 March 6, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God never asks for more than you have but he does want all you have-

2-To experience love you must give it away-

3-Forgiveness warms the heart and cools the sting-

4-God cannot fill a closed fist, only an open hand-

5-Carnal attitudes always precede carnal actions-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Some people try to turn back their odometers.  Not me.  I want people to know why I look this way.  I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved-

 

I'VE LEARNED-What you do cannot be separated from what you believe-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The number 57 on a Heinz ketchup bottle represents the number of varieties of pickles the company once had-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Will all people who died be resurrected to a final judgement?

2-Will all peoples have an afterlife that is eternal?

3-Where does the final judgement take place?

4-Will we eat and drink in heaven?

5-Is the "new heaven" like a restored Eden?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "certainly this was a righteous man"?

Answer for today   the centurion at the crucifixion     Luke 23:47

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY       Psalm 34:18-19

¹⁸ The Lord is close to the brokenhearted,
    And he saves those whose spirits have been crushed.

¹⁹ People who do what is right may have many problems,
    But the Lord will solve them all.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, heal my broken heart as only you can.  Help me stay focused on you.  Keep me from getting bitter. Amen

 

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

Saturday March 5, 2016 thougth for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God is not obligated to forgive me but he did and he does-

2-Growth as a christian builds on past growth-

3-When we commit to God's leading we release ourselves from fret and worry-

4-The truth often makes people uncomfortable-

5-When you get a real vision of God, you can really see yourself-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When Jesus talks about bad trees, he refers to teachers who deliberately teach false doctrines-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Worcestershire Sauce is basically anchovy ketchup-    (YUK!)

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What and where is "Hades"?

2-How many judgements are there for all humans and what are their names?

3-Who will be judged in the Final Judgement?

4-What judgement will Christians go through and what is it's purpose?

5-What judgement will unbelievers go through?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said  “After forty days, Nineveh will be destroyed!”?

Answer for today    Jonah 3:4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Philippians 1:6

⁶ God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure he will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for the promises in your Word! 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-

Thursday March 4, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Anger is sin only when expressed as hostility-

2-People don't backslide by failure, only by not confessing it and asking forgiveness-

3-Zeal without wisdom is confusion-

4-It is hard to remember in the dark what you learned in the light-

5-We are not to be coper's but conquerors-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Jesus statement "do not judge" is not a blanket command against all critical thinking, but a call to be discerning rather than negative-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Tabasco sauce is made by fermenting vinegar and hot peppers in a French oak barrel that has three inches of salt on top and is aged for three years until all the salt is diffused through the barrel-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do we die with gratitude?

2-How many titles does the antichrist have?    

3-What does the word "sea"as used symbolically in Revelations refer to?

4-From what nationality will the antichrist come from?

5-What are other Biblical names for the "millennium"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said “Do you want me to free the king of the Jews?”

Answer for today      Pilate    Mark 15:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    1 Peter 1:6-7

⁶ This makes you very happy, even though now for a short time different kinds of troubles may make you sad. ⁷ These troubles come to prove that your faith is pure. This purity of faith is worth more than gold, which can be proved to be pure by fire but will ruin. But the purity of your faith will bring you praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is shown to you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, whenever pain enters my life, help me respond in a way that is pleasing to you.  May everything I do bring you glory.  Amen

 

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

Thursday March 3, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Church and God are not synonymous-

2-Obedience is better than sacrifice or giving-

3-Obedience is the key to knowing God's will-

4-It is out of the helplessness of our lives that we determine who our God really is-

5-Holiness is a relationship, not a state of being-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring.  He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him.  The moral-when you are full of bull, keep your mouth shut-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Jesus statement "do not judge" is against the kind of hypocritical judgmental attitude that tears others down in order to build yourself up-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Table salt is the only commodity that hasn't risen dramatically in price in the last one hundred years-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Extract heaven from the human story and what is left?

2-Can gratitude appear even at a graveside service?

3-How can we "give thanks in everything"-will it be real?

4-How do you learn to recognize miracles?

5-What is the cure for ingratitude?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said , “Brothers, I have lived my life without guilt feelings before God up to this day.”

Answer for the day    Paul   Acts 23:1

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Psalm 86:3-5

³ Lord, have mercy on me,
    Because I have called to you all day.
⁴ Give happiness to me, your servant,
    Because I give my life to you, Lord.
⁵ Lord, you are kind and forgiving
    And have great love for those who call to you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

God, I stand amazed at how good you are.  I am overwhelmed by your love for me.  I don't want to live another second believing the lies of satan.  I want to live in the truth and experience your goodness, forgiveness and mercy.  Amen-

 

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

Wednesday March 2, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Even though forgiven, sins have consequences-

2-Don't concentrate on the difficulty, concentrate on God-

3-The Bible says "Let your light shine....." not let your lips speak-

4-Trouble never leaves you where it found you, it leaves you bitter or better-

5-We often are so busy being religious that we don't have time to be Christian-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Letting the cat out of the bag is a whole lot easier than putting it back-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The traits in others that bother us are often the habits we dislike in ourselves-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Salt is one of the few spices that is all taste and no smell-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can we change God's mind with our prayers?

2-Was Satan a serpent in Eden from the beginning of creation or did he enter at the time of the temptation of Adam and Eve?

3-Was the serpent's only reason for being in Eden to tempt Adam and Eve?

4-Did satan have a one time only attempt at deceiving Adam and Eve?

5-If Adam and Eve had chosen gratitude instead of discontent, would the world be a different place?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said  “Your brother came and tricked me. He has taken your blessing.”

Answer for today    Isaac     Genesis 27:35

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Psalm 51:10-12

¹⁰ Create in me a pure heart, God,
    And make my spirit right again.
¹¹ Do not send me away from you
    Or take your Holy Spirit away from me.
¹² Give me back the joy of your salvation.
    Keep me strong by giving me a willing spirit.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, help me experience the joy of a clean heart-Amen

 

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

Tuesday March 1, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Many times the problems we face in life are primarily the result of our attitudes-

2-Trusting in my father's wise bestowment I've no cause for worry or for fear-

3-Disobedience comes from unbelief-

4-Depression has one underlying cause-self pity-

5-Don't have faith in faith, have faith in God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you are riding ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it is still there-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Living one day at a time keeps us from being consumed with worry-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Only 5% of salt produced ends up on the dinner table-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are all angels good angels?

2-Is there such a thing as spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places?

3-Does satan have any access to heavenly angels?

4-Does God grow weary in our constant whining?

5-How many times is it recorded in scripture that God changed his mind?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said  “No, sir, I have not drunk any wine or beer. I am a deeply troubled woman, and I was telling the Lord about all my problems."

Answer for today     Hannah  1 Samuel 1:15

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Romans 8:12-15   

¹² So, my brothers and sisters, we must not be ruled by our sinful selves or live the way our sinful selves want. ¹³ If you use your lives to do the wrong things your sinful selves want, you will die spiritually. But if you use the Spirit’s help to stop doing the wrong things you do with your body, you will have true life.

¹⁴ The true children of God are those who let God’s Spirit lead them. ¹⁵ The Spirit we received does not make us slaves again to fear; it makes us children of God. With that Spirit we cry out, “Father.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, I am tired of fighting sin in my own strength.  I need your strength.  I want you to be in complete control of me.  I make the choice to yield my will to your will. Fill my life with your peace, joy, and victory as I surrender to you.  I am excited to truly live in your power and love- Amen.

 

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

Monday February 29, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We do not love God because of what he does for us but rather because of who he is-

2-Most of us don't see miracles because most of us don't need them-

3-God doesn't love me because I love him.  He loves me just as I am-

4-It is your attitude under suffering that makes you victorious-

5-God never demands a meaningless sacrifice-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Never get off a train when you are going through a tunnel-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Worrying keeps us from real challenges God wants us to pursue-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Salt is the only rock humans can eat-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who are the two witnesses during the great tribulation?

2-Is there any time of rejoicing during the great tribulation?

3-In scripture what does "Lucifer" mean?

4-How and when did satan change himself into an angel of light?

5-How was satan able to deceive one third of heaven's angels to follow him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said  “I have never had my hair cut, because I have been set apart to God as a Nazarite since I was born. If someone shaved my head, I would lose my strength and be as weak as any other man.”?

Answer for today   Samson   Judges 16:17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Job 31:5-6

⁵ “If I have been dishonest
    Or lied to others,
⁶ then let God weigh me on honest scales.
    Then he will know I have done nothing wrong.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

God, I want to be a person of integrity, a person who has nothing to hide.  Forgive me for my hidden sins.  Enable me to bring them to the light and put them under the blood of Jesus.  Help me to walk in the light, to live in the truth and uprightness.  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 Februry 28, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Shared joy is a double joy, shared sorrow is half a sorrow-

2-God can take away your bitterness and resentment and give you forgiving love in its place-

3-God will never give you an inspiration in your mind or heart that is contrary to his Word-

4-I never knew how it felt to feel so good until Jesus came into my life-

5-If you don't deny self, you will deny Jesus-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The bigger a man's head gets the easier it is to fill his shoes-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Worrying shows a lack of faith in and and understanding of God-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The US government spent $277,000 on "pickle research" in 1993-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-In scripture what is "the lake of fire"?

2-In scripture, what are the "beatitudes of revelation"?

3-In scripture does the term "the time is near" mean the event mentioned will occur immediately?

4-Revelations says "surely I am coming quickly".  It has been 2000 years since this was recorded.  What time frame was meant?

5-How can we say that "God is in control" when so much of the world is out of control?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said

“What pleases the Lord more:
    Burnt offerings and sacrifices
    Or obedience to his voice?
It is better to obey than to sacrifice.
    It is better to listen to God than to offer the fat of sheep."?

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Philippians 3:12-14

¹² I do not mean that I am already as God wants me to be. I have not yet reached that goal, but I continue trying to reach it and to make it mine. Christ wants me to do that, which is the reason he made me his. ¹³ Brothers and sisters, I know that I have not yet reached that goal, but there is one thing I always do. Forgetting the past and straining toward what is ahead, ¹⁴ I keep trying to reach the goal and get the prize for which God called me through Christ to the life above.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, I don't want to live like I am stuck in a ditch, feeling like my life has lost meaning and purpose.  I want to press on with you.  Thank you for the victories as well as the valleys of the past.  Let me learn from them and move forward.  Thank you that you have good plans for me.  I choose to walk by faith, and I am excited about today.  Amen-

 

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

Saturday February 27, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The happiest people in the world are those who are giving people-

2-Don't give God instructions, just report for duty-

3-The only prayer that God hears is the prayer of faith-

4-There are no exclusive groups or excluded groups in Jesus-

5-To become, acts as if-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Good judgement comes from experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgement-

 

I'VE LEARNED-God does not ignore those who depend on him-

 

DID YOU KNOW-No two cornflakes look the same-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How did Mary know that Jesus could turn water into good wine?

2-Did Mary's mentioning the wine shortage problem to Jesus change his mind about revealing his power at this event?

3-Most people suffer from small thoughts about God.  In an effort to see God as our friend, have we lost his greatness and majesty?

4-How do you explain the why and when of God's healing?

5-In scripture , what is "the bottomless pit"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "You are the man"

Answer for today       Nathan       2 Samuel  12:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Psalm 130:3-5

³ Lord, if you punished people for all their sins,
    No one would be left, Lord.
⁴ But you forgive us,
    So you are respected.

⁵ I wait for the Lord to help me,
    And I trust his word.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, I stand in awe of you!  Thank you for your mercy and grace toward me.  Thank you that by your grace, I can be totally and completely forgiven.  I claim this forgiveness because you have promised it to me. In Jesus name-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 February 26, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The weaker our spirit the greater God's support-

2-Don't be stubborn, be steadfast-

3-Don't do the right thing for the wrong reason-

4-There is no resurrection without a crucifixion-

5-Christianity is primarily a state of being, a state of doing will automatically follow-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-There are three kinds of men-

 a-The ones that learn by reading-

 b-The few who learn by observation-      

 c-The rest of them have to touch the electric fence and find out for themselves-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Worrying is more harmful than helpful-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The wheat that produces a one pound loaf of bread requires two tons of water to grow-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Should we stand in awe and respect of God when we pray or excited as a little child acts when they see their daddy?

2-What part of God holds the universe together?

3-Has God ever been caught off guard?

4-Was there any human that knew Jesus better than his mother Mary?  If not, why wasn't there more written about her in scripture?

5-At the wedding where the wine ran out, why does it appear that Jesus was so curt with his mother when she mentions it to him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said ^"I am the One who lives; I was dead, but look, I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys to death and to the place of the dead."

Answer for today       Jesus    Revelation 1:18

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   PhIlippians 1:3-6

³ I thank my God every time I remember you, ⁴ always praying with joy for all of you. ⁵ I thank God for the help you gave me while I preached the Good News—help you gave from the first day you believed until now. ⁶ God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure he will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, I know you are a God who leaves no project unfinished.  Thank you for the work of grace you have begun in my life through salvation.  Continue to work in me daily for my sanctification as I seek to serve and honor you.  Amen

 

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