- Monday, 4/9/17 If
something is inevitable, why not prepare for it (winter, school, surgery,
etc.)? Psalm 145:1, I will extol thee, my
God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. You’ll praise God
for eternity: start now. Matthew
18:35, So likewise shall my heavenly
Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his
brother their trespasses. The word “likewise”
ties back to v34. So what will our loving heavenly Father do to His children
who won’t forgive each other? V34, And
his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all
that was due unto him. Believers holding grudges and hard feelings is
deathly serious to our God. His words, not mine.
- Tuesday, 4/10/17 1
Peter 2:24, [Jesus] bare our sins in his
own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto
righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. To reconcile a
relationship, we may have to totally take the blame and punishment for
something we did not do. Are you willing to do that? Do you want your way, and
your reputation to remain intact, or do you want reconciliation? Ephesians 5:1, Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear
children. Do you follow God’s ways as a beloved child or as a coerced
slave? As a member of the family, or as a trinket bought at a yard sale? Is He
your Abba, Father, Daddy, or just your stern God?
- Wednesday, 4/11/17
Romans 12:1-2, Because of the manifest mercies of God, we are to
“present our bodies,” not conform or pattern our lives to this world’s way of
operating, and to renew our minds. This is Christianity 101... So, all of us
need to give ourselves a grade for effort and effectiveness. Psalm 147:2, The
Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
No person is so far gone as to not be included by our Lord. Is there any group
of people (immigrants, gays, gang bangers, wealthy, Muslims, convicts, etc., or
that ONE CERTAIN PERSON WHOM YOU HATE) whom you would not work with closely to
benefit the Kingdom of God?
- Thursday, 4/12/17 3
John 2, Beloved, I wish above all things
that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Is
your body as healthy as your soul? Is your soul as healthy as your body? The
recipe is the same: diet, exercise, and protection from negative outside
influence (germs). Psalm
42:5, Why art thou cast down, O my soul?
and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him
for the help of his countenance. David seems to be of a split personality
here: his soul was despairing yet his faith was strong. Don’t be distressed
when life overwhelms your emotions. It’s OK to doubt while trusting and to
trust while doubting. God understands our frame.
- Friday, 4/13/17 Psalm
4:8, I will both lay me down in peace,
and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. Sad to say, we
oftentimes depend on the 2nd Amendment or our security measures
(locks, bolts, karate, etc.) or alertness for safety instead of, or more than,
we do on the Lord. Psalm
5:8, Lead me, O Lord, in thy
righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
This is a very hard desire/prayer to manifest in times of trouble, with enemies
actively attacking us: wanting to do things righteously (spiritually, as
opposed to what our flesh wants, which is probably revenge), and asking God to
show us His will and way (as opposed to our way) in the matter.
- Saturday, 4/14/17
Proverbs 11:1, A false balance is
abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. 1) God notices all aspects of our lives. 2) Our doing “small, no-consquence”
righteousness brings Him happiness. 3)
Even in the smallest matters, there is definite right and wrong. Psalm 149:2, Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let
the children of Zion be joyful in their King. We currently have plenty of
blessings over which to be joyful, but if you’re drawing a blank, then
“re-joy-ce”: pull up something from the past and tell Him again how awesome He
was then...you’ll think of some new stuff: I promise.
- Sunday, 4/15/17 1
Corinthians 5:6, Your glorying is not
good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Make no
doubt, the sin that we will not deal with negatively affects our families,
churches, businesses, schools, social groups. For their sake, get right. To the degree that
we’re self-sufficient in the direction of our lives, to that degree we’re
fools. Proverbs 12:15, The way of a fool is right in his own eyes:
but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. See how often you’ve run your
choices and decisions through someone else in recent months. How often do you
ask life questions?
- Monday, 4/16/17
Proverbs 13:3, He that keepeth his
mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Most of our troubles come when we’re in the wrong place, doing the wrong thing
(including speaking), with the wrong people. Ecclesiastes
3:1, To every thing there is a season,
and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Then, 14 pairs of positive
and negative events are listed. Philippians 4:8, ...if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these
things [true, honest, just, pure, lovely, good report topics]. 1It
is certain: we will have positive and negative events happen in our lives. 2It
is equally certain: people around us will manifest positive and negative
characteristics. 3We cannot prevent either, nor may we generally change
either. 4However, we may choose that on which to think, and
dwell, and emphasize. 5Negative events need to be
handled with faith and patience. 6Negative
character is people with longsuffering and forgiveness and communication.
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Bible thoughts from some others:
- Ps 145:14, The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be
bowed down. What a great truth to hang on to!! No matter the reason, He is
still there!!
- Pro 12:11, He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: he that
followeth vain persons is void of understanding. We need to be very careful
whom we follow, as well as get rich quick schemes. We need to work and make a
living the old fashioned way.
- Acts 11:29, Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to
send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judea. It has always been God’s
plan for those whom He blesses to pass on those blessings to the poor, needy,
and hurting.
- Ps 149:6, Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in
their hand. This needs to be the motto over every child of God!! Praise in
our mouth and a KJB in our hand.
- Ps 1:6, For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous, but the way of the
ungodly shall perish. We need not worry: our God knows where we are headed,
and has everything under His control. The lost and ungodly are in for a great
surprise and tradegy.
- Pro 17:1, Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of
sacrifices with strife. Peace, tranquility, and quietness in a home is far
more important than wealth, prosperity, and contention. We had peace in my
house because Dad was willing to make war.
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