Dear Lord please be with us this day and may we be open to learning new things and seeing things from different points of view. Please may the Holy Spirit be guiding and protecting us from making decisions without thought and consideration for others. Please forgive our sins and lead us down paths of new wonders that come from the wisdom of others that we must guard against missing because of prejudged opinions. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
There is this difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man, really is so; but he that thinks himself the wisest, is generally the greatest fool. -Colton
Jas 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Jas 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Cooperation
Dear Lord please be with us this day, and give us the wisdom to see that often cooperation with others, difficult as it may be at the time, is better than making the situation worse by insisting on what seems to us to be the better direction to take. Please may the Holy Spirit be our pilot and guide with divine wisdom and humble love, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
Php 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Php 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
Php 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Php 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
KJV*
Php 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Php 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
Php 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Php 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Kindness
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit be guiding our deeds and thoughts. Please give us confidence as we deal with your children, and give us the wisdom not to hurt anyone and help us show kindness whenever possible. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
Ro 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
1Pe 1:22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
KJV*
Ro 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
1Pe 1:22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Positive Outcomes
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please may we have positive outcomes no matter how much adversity we seem to have to face. Please may the Holy Spirit be strengthening and guiding us to wise decisions in deed and thought all through the day. Please forgive our sins and keep us safe, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
Ro 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Ro 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
KJV*
Ro 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Ro 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Friday, May 25, 2012
What We Say
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit be guiding us in thought and deed all through the day. Please help us to give thought to what we speak and try to build good memories with all who we touch. Please forgive our sins and keep us safe while using us to build Your Kingdom, and may this be a good day that you are giving us to use as best we can. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
Ga 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Ga 6:2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Jas 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Jas 2:8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
KJV*
Ga 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Ga 6:2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Jas 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Jas 2:8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Good Judgement
Dear Lord please be with us this day, please guide and protect us and may the Holy Spirit please bless us with good judgement as we begin the adventure of a new day. Help us not to let the temptation or lust for some worldly values cause us to make poor decisions that might compromise the safety or well being of others. Please keep us and our loved ones safe and may the things that we try to do work out alright and for the best, and please forgive our sins, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; wisdom is humble that he knows no more.
-Cowper
KJV*
Jas 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Jas 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Quotation:*
Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; wisdom is humble that he knows no more.
-Cowper
KJV*
Jas 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Jas 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Disguised Blessings
Dear Lord please be with us this day, may the Holy Spirit show us the the wonders that can be in our lives if we surrender our will for Yours. Please mold us to the shape that you can make use of best on the paths that our lives are to take. Help us have attitudes and values that will cause us to recognize our blessings even if they are disguised as problems or adversity. Thank You for all of the great gifts that You have given us, and please forgive our sins, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
Mal 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it
Mt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Mt 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
KJV*
Mal 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it
Mt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Mt 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Truth
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit help us find the right path through thought and deed that will lead to a day of decisions made in harmony with Your Creation. Please may pride and coveting lust not control our thoughts and deeds, but let our decisions of action be simple ones, made from the simple Truths of Love that Jesus teaches still today. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
The only significance of life consists in helping to establish the kingdom of God; and this can be done only by means of the acknowledgment and profession of the truth by each one of us. --Leo Tolstoy
KJV*
Ps 100:1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Ps 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Ps 100:3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Ps 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Ps 100:5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Quotation:*
The only significance of life consists in helping to establish the kingdom of God; and this can be done only by means of the acknowledgment and profession of the truth by each one of us. --Leo Tolstoy
KJV*
Ps 100:1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Ps 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Ps 100:3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Ps 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Ps 100:5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Times of Repent
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit enable us with a positive attitude in things that we try to do, and may all negativity be gone from our thoughts and deeds. Please show us that the right approach to adversity will turn what may seem to be painful restrictions into times of repent with strengthening and victorious results. Thank You for all of the great gifts that You have given us, and please forgive our sins, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes, and Adversity is not without comforts and hopes. -Bacon
KJV*
Jas 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Jas 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
Jas 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Jas 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Jas 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Quotation:*
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes, and Adversity is not without comforts and hopes. -Bacon
KJV*
Jas 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Jas 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
Jas 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Jas 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Jas 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Seeing More Clearly
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please may the Holy Spirit be with us helping us see more clearly, with understanding , the Truths that Jesus the Christ teaches. Please help us find a theme and path through the Holy Scripture that will show us clearly, with out needing to speculate on meaning, just what should be our priorities as we deal with Your children in this tiny part of Your creation that we are allowed to occupy. If it be Your Will may we be able to help others also see more clearly the Truths that Jesus the Christ teaches. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
Mr 12:28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?
Mr 12:29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
Mr 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
Mr 12:31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
Mr 12:32 And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:
Mr 12:33 And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Mr 12:34 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.
KJV*
Mr 12:28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?
Mr 12:29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
Mr 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
Mr 12:31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
Mr 12:32 And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:
Mr 12:33 And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Mr 12:34 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Ears to Hear
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may we have ears to hear the Holy Spirit as we are led and encouraged throughout the day. Please help us to choose wisely when we have opportunities to say and do things that might effect others in choosing their thoughts and deeds. Dear Lord please guide us especially in seeing that it might be better to say and do nothing than to seek glory by what we say and do, and wish later that we had done nothing. Please bless us with wisdom, understanding, and compassion, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
Humility is strong-not bold; quiet-not speechless; sure-not arrogant. -Smith
KJV*
Php 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Php 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Quotation:*
Humility is strong-not bold; quiet-not speechless; sure-not arrogant. -Smith
KJV*
Php 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Php 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Fruits
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please may the Holy Spirit direct and guide us in every thought and deed. Please help us to be fruitful for Your Kingdom as we tread the paths that You put before us, and may we work with humble love, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
Ga 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Ga 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Ga 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
Ga 5:26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
KJV*
Ga 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Ga 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Ga 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
Ga 5:26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Blessed
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit guide us into the understanding of wealth and poverty. Help us see that true wealth is in being needed by others, and being able to share love with others. True wealth is not measured in possessions that we may covet until we attain them, but in righteousness and peace of mind as we seek the Kingdom of God. Poverty can be avoided by sharing burdens and hardships with our neighbors, and living by the golden rule. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
Wherever God rules over the human heart as King, there is the kingdom of God established. -Harrison
KJV*
Lu 6:20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Mt 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Mt 6:32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Mt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Mt 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Quotation:*
Wherever God rules over the human heart as King, there is the kingdom of God established. -Harrison
KJV*
Lu 6:20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Mt 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Mt 6:32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Mt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Mt 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Approval
Dear Lord please be with us and may we fall into step with the cadence and harmony of Your Creation, as we go about our work and chores to be done as part of our journey on the paths that You have laid out for us on this day. Please may the Holy Spirit be guiding us in every thought and deed and bless us with confidence and inspiration to seek approval in Your name. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
Mt 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Heb 13:16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Jas 2:8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
KJV*
Mt 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Heb 13:16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Jas 2:8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Strength
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit guide us on the path to strength and spiritual well being. Please may we find refuge in Your Word and teachings, and not be intimidated by worldly values, but be strengthened by the feeling of Your presence. Please forgive our sins, and thank You for all of the great gifts that You have given us, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
1Pe 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
Joh 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Joh 15:8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
KJV*
1Pe 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
Joh 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Joh 15:8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Joy and Peace of Mind
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the things that we try to do work out alright and for the best. Please may the Holy Spirit carry us over any rough spots that we may encounter on this day and please may joy and peace of mind be in abundance supported with positive deeds and thoughts. Please forgive our sins and help us to be aware of all of the great gifts that You have given us, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. -Kempis
KJV*
Lu 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Joh 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Quotation:*
First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. -Kempis
KJV*
Lu 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Joh 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Consideration
Dear Lord please help us to have patience and understanding when talking with others and give consideration to their viewpoint before we become defensive and close minded. Please may the Holy Spirit soften our words and guide us in every thought and deed. Please forgive our sins and help us to live by the golden rule. Thank You for all of the great gifts that You have given us and may this be a good day, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
It is not necessary for all men to be great in action. The greatest and sublimest power is often simple patience. -Bushnell
KJV*
Isa 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
1Sa 12:24 Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.
Ec 7:8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Ec 7:9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Ga 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Quotation:*
It is not necessary for all men to be great in action. The greatest and sublimest power is often simple patience. -Bushnell
KJV*
Isa 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
1Sa 12:24 Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.
Ec 7:8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Ec 7:9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Ga 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Limitations
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit be with us in every thought and deed of this day. Please help us to be fair and kind taskmasters over ourselves as we go about the work of this day. Please give us the courage and energy to attack our work with confidence and common sense enough to be satisfied with the limitations of our abilities. Thank You for all of the great gifts that You have given us and please forgive our sins, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
2Co 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
Eph 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Ro 4:21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
Ro 4:22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.
Ro 4:23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;
Ro 4:24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;
Ro 4:25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.
KJV*
2Co 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
Eph 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Ro 4:21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
Ro 4:22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.
Ro 4:23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;
Ro 4:24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;
Ro 4:25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Time
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may we be wise in managing our time. Please may the Holy Spirit be walking with us and guiding us in the choices we make as how to spend our time. Help us not to be selfish with our time but have an understanding that we cannot volunteer to do more than we have time for and to be good stewards we must give ourselves time to do what needs to be done. Please help us with our values and priorities as our time goes by on this day, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
God created time and gave it to us. It is his fundamental gift, for all other gifts are conditioned upon it. Why should we give it so grudgingly to his service? Why should we not lavish time upon the things that God knows and we know are the vital things? -Rountree
KJV*
Ps 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Ec 6:12 For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the days of his vain life which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shall be after him under the sun?
Jas 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
1Jo 2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Quotation:*
God created time and gave it to us. It is his fundamental gift, for all other gifts are conditioned upon it. Why should we give it so grudgingly to his service? Why should we not lavish time upon the things that God knows and we know are the vital things? -Rountree
KJV*
Ps 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Ec 6:12 For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the days of his vain life which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shall be after him under the sun?
Jas 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
1Jo 2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
With Out Arrogance
Dear Lord please be with us in what we say and do on this day. Thank You for all of the great gifts that You have given us and please forgive all of our sins. Help us to have the right values and may the Holy Spirit be with us all through the day guiding and protecting us from evil. Please show us the needs of others,and how to help them with a humble love and with out arrogance. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
Pr 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Pr 16:19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Pr 16:20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Pr 16:21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning
Pr 16:22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
KJV*
Pr 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Pr 16:19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Pr 16:20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Pr 16:21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning
Pr 16:22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Paths
Dear Lord please guide and protect us on this day, and may the Holy Spirit be with us as we tread the paths of this day, as which paths to follow we have not yet chosen. Please help us choose paths that will lead to accomplishments and a day finished with a feeling of satisfaction and work well done as we seek Your Kingdom, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Ps 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Ps 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
Ps 16:10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Ps 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Ps 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Ps 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
Ps 16:10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Ps 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Creativity
Dear Lord please may this be a good day and may the Holy Spirit guide and protect us through every thought and deed all through the day. When this day is over may we be at peace with what we have done in Your name and what we have left undone for another day. Please show us creativity as we work with our hands and minds, and if we have limitations and problems may we see this as only making life more interesting and wonderful as Your plan for our life unfolds. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
Ec 3:11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
Ec 8:16 When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done upon the earth: (for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with his eyes:)
Ec 8:17 Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea further; though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be able to find it.
Mt 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Mt 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Mt 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Mt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
KJV*
Ec 3:11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
Ec 8:16 When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done upon the earth: (for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with his eyes:)
Ec 8:17 Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea further; though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be able to find it.
Mt 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Mt 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Mt 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Mt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Positive in Thought
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may we be positive in thought, expecting good results from our plans and not worrying about what negative results can occur. Please may the Holy Spirit be with us in thought and deed all through the day, and may our confidence grow as we come to understand that what ever the results, we can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens us, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
All our natural powers can be used mightily by God, but only when we think nothing of them and surrender ourselves to be simply the vehicles of divine power, letting God use us as He wills, content to be even despised by men if he be glorified. --G.H. Knight
KJV*
Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
2Co 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2Co 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Quotation:*
All our natural powers can be used mightily by God, but only when we think nothing of them and surrender ourselves to be simply the vehicles of divine power, letting God use us as He wills, content to be even despised by men if he be glorified. --G.H. Knight
KJV*
Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
2Co 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2Co 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Peacemakers
Dear Lord please be with us this day and please may the Holy Spirit be with us protecting and guiding us in every deed and thought. Please help us to be seen as peacemakers trying blaze trails to compromise and brotherly love. Not more voices causing new problems with vain selfish motives, instead of trying to help solve problems. Please guide us to trails that we can blaze to truth, love, and unity through the Love of Jesus the Christ. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
Mt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Jas 3:16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
Jas 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Jas 3:18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
KJV*
Mt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Jas 3:16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
Jas 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Jas 3:18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Witness
Dear Lord please be with us this day and help us to be strong with the support of the Holy Spirit in our seeking the Word and the Truth that Jesus the Christ taught. Please may we not be put off on a path to seek glory for ourselves, and may we not do or say things out of ignorant vanity that may cause others to lose hope or doubt the power of their faith. Please just give us the opportunity to witness to others about the wonderful blessings and peace of mind that we received when we surrendered our will for Yours. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
If you carefully fulfill the various duties of life, from a principle of obedience to your heavenly Father, you shall enjoy that peace which the world cannot give nor take away. --Samuel Adams
KJV*
Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Quotation:*
If you carefully fulfill the various duties of life, from a principle of obedience to your heavenly Father, you shall enjoy that peace which the world cannot give nor take away. --Samuel Adams
KJV*
Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Roadblocks
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit be guiding us in every thought and deed as the day goes by. Please instill in us energy and desire to overcome roadblocks put up by what seem to be overwhelming tasks. Please help us find strength coupled with wisdom, that will enable us to do what must be done. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
Quotation:*
True wisdom, that from above, is teachable, moving in toward the goal of completeness through that which it learns. --E.D. Head
KJV*
Col 2:6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
Col 2:7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
Col 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
Quotation:*
True wisdom, that from above, is teachable, moving in toward the goal of completeness through that which it learns. --E.D. Head
KJV*
Col 2:6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
Col 2:7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
Col 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Bridges
Dear Lord please be with us this day and may the Holy Spirit walk with us as we make decisions while dealing with Your Children. Please guide us in deed and thought , and guide our thinking especially as we choose words to say that may have lasting consequences for many, over years to come. Please help us build bridges rather than burn them, in Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
KJV*
Isa 50:4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
Joh 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
Jas 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
KJV*
Isa 50:4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
Joh 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
Jas 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
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