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Sep 20, 2019 10:01:47 #
bdamage wrote:
Verse of the Day for Thursday, September 19, 2019 ... (show quote)
That can be prayed for, but hard to live up to.
Sep 20, 2019 10:05:04 #
eagleye13 wrote:
That can be prayed for, but hard to live up to.
Right you are eagle.
In this very day I continue the struggle daily with that one.
Sep 20, 2019 10:06:17 #
Verse of the Day for Friday, September 20, 2019
[The apostle Paul said] "God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us."—Acts 17:27
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Our seeking God longs to be sought! God placed his fingerprints all over the universe and then gave us places to find life and meaning. He had a purpose in this plan: he wanted us to seek the One behind it all. He is never far away from us, but he longs to be sought and found. When we seek after God, we are not only blessing him, we're also living out our life's key task.
My Prayer...
Heavenly Father, I long to know you more completely — as the old hymn says to Jesus: "Beyond the sacred page, I seek thee Lord. My spirit pants for thee O living Word." Loving Father, I ask that your presence would be recognizable in my daily life. I truly want to get to know you, even as I am known by you. In the name of the Savior I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
[The apostle Paul said] "God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us."—Acts 17:27
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Our seeking God longs to be sought! God placed his fingerprints all over the universe and then gave us places to find life and meaning. He had a purpose in this plan: he wanted us to seek the One behind it all. He is never far away from us, but he longs to be sought and found. When we seek after God, we are not only blessing him, we're also living out our life's key task.
My Prayer...
Heavenly Father, I long to know you more completely — as the old hymn says to Jesus: "Beyond the sacred page, I seek thee Lord. My spirit pants for thee O living Word." Loving Father, I ask that your presence would be recognizable in my daily life. I truly want to get to know you, even as I am known by you. In the name of the Savior I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Sep 20, 2019 10:11:26 #
Sep 21, 2019 11:52:13 #
Today's refresher:
319 Square Miles (A Good Lesson In Civics)
The founders of this country were much smarter and more responsible than our current congressional representatives.
Fantastic Explanation!!
Recently the newly convened Democratic controlled House of Representatives introduced a bill to eliminate the E*******l College. It seems that, since they couldn't win the last p**********l e******n under the rules that have existed for almost 250 years, they want to change the rules. Below is an excellent explanation on why changing this rule is a very bad idea.
“Only 319 Square Miles"
A 39 second read you will want to pass on.
In their infinite wisdom, the United States' Founders created the E*******l College to ensure the STATES were fairly represented. Why should one or two densely populated areas speak for the whole of the nation?
The following list of statistics has been making the rounds on the Internet. It should finally put an end to the argument as to why the E*******l College makes sense.
Do share this. It needs to be widely known and understood.
There are 3,141 counties in the United States.
T***p w*n 3,084 of them.
Clinton won 57.
There are 62 counties in New York State.
T***p w*n 46 of them..
Clinton won 16.
Clinton won the popular v**e by approximately 1.5 million v**es.
In the 5 counties that encompass NYC, (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Richmond (or Staten Island) and Queens) Clinton received well over 2 million more v**es than Trump. (Clinton only won 4 of these counties; T***p w*n Richmond).
Therefore these 5 counties alone more than accounted for Clinton winning the popular v**e of the entire country.
These 5 counties comprise 319 square miles.
The United States is comprised of 3,797,000 square miles.
When you have a country that encompasses almost 4 million square miles of territory, it would be ludicrous to even suggest that the v**e of those who inhabit a mere 319 square miles should dictate the outcome of a national e******n.
Large, densely populated Democrat cities (NYC, Chicago, LA, etc.) do NOT and should NOT speak for the rest of our country!
And it's been verified and documented that those aforementioned 319 square miles are where the majority of our nation's problems foment.
Well worth the 39 seconds to read. Now please pass it on!
319 Square Miles (A Good Lesson In Civics)
The founders of this country were much smarter and more responsible than our current congressional representatives.
Fantastic Explanation!!
Recently the newly convened Democratic controlled House of Representatives introduced a bill to eliminate the E*******l College. It seems that, since they couldn't win the last p**********l e******n under the rules that have existed for almost 250 years, they want to change the rules. Below is an excellent explanation on why changing this rule is a very bad idea.
“Only 319 Square Miles"
A 39 second read you will want to pass on.
In their infinite wisdom, the United States' Founders created the E*******l College to ensure the STATES were fairly represented. Why should one or two densely populated areas speak for the whole of the nation?
The following list of statistics has been making the rounds on the Internet. It should finally put an end to the argument as to why the E*******l College makes sense.
Do share this. It needs to be widely known and understood.
There are 3,141 counties in the United States.
T***p w*n 3,084 of them.
Clinton won 57.
There are 62 counties in New York State.
T***p w*n 46 of them..
Clinton won 16.
Clinton won the popular v**e by approximately 1.5 million v**es.
In the 5 counties that encompass NYC, (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Richmond (or Staten Island) and Queens) Clinton received well over 2 million more v**es than Trump. (Clinton only won 4 of these counties; T***p w*n Richmond).
Therefore these 5 counties alone more than accounted for Clinton winning the popular v**e of the entire country.
These 5 counties comprise 319 square miles.
The United States is comprised of 3,797,000 square miles.
When you have a country that encompasses almost 4 million square miles of territory, it would be ludicrous to even suggest that the v**e of those who inhabit a mere 319 square miles should dictate the outcome of a national e******n.
Large, densely populated Democrat cities (NYC, Chicago, LA, etc.) do NOT and should NOT speak for the rest of our country!
And it's been verified and documented that those aforementioned 319 square miles are where the majority of our nation's problems foment.
Well worth the 39 seconds to read. Now please pass it on!
Sep 22, 2019 12:55:29 #
eagleye13 wrote:
Today's refresher: br br 319 Square Miles (A Good... (show quote)
Great read eagle!!!
We'll be passing it on for sure.
Sep 22, 2019 12:56:54 #
Verse of the Day for Sunday, September 22, 2019
[Jesus said] "The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful."—Matthew 13:22
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
All sorts of things can distract us from Kingdom matters. The wear and tear of everyday life can make it hard to keep our spiritual focus. But in an affluent society, our desire for riches, our pursuit of material things, and our selfishness with wealth can entangle us in worry. Worry can stifle our faith. Eventually the fruitfulness of the Gospel is choked out and we lose our spiritual vitality. Our greatest riches are found in Jesus. If he is our priceless treasure and the Kingdom is our highest priority, then we can handle the other things that come our way.
My Prayer...
Gracious Father, please help me to faithfully use the blessings you have lavishly poured out upon me. Please don't let me be deceived or owned by the things I possess, nor do I want to covet what I do not have. Give me an undivided heart about the matters of your Kingdom. Please bring to life in me the fruitfulness of a heart full of your grace. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
[Jesus said] "The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful."—Matthew 13:22
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
All sorts of things can distract us from Kingdom matters. The wear and tear of everyday life can make it hard to keep our spiritual focus. But in an affluent society, our desire for riches, our pursuit of material things, and our selfishness with wealth can entangle us in worry. Worry can stifle our faith. Eventually the fruitfulness of the Gospel is choked out and we lose our spiritual vitality. Our greatest riches are found in Jesus. If he is our priceless treasure and the Kingdom is our highest priority, then we can handle the other things that come our way.
My Prayer...
Gracious Father, please help me to faithfully use the blessings you have lavishly poured out upon me. Please don't let me be deceived or owned by the things I possess, nor do I want to covet what I do not have. Give me an undivided heart about the matters of your Kingdom. Please bring to life in me the fruitfulness of a heart full of your grace. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Sep 22, 2019 15:48:16 #
bdamage wrote:
Verse of the Day for Sunday, September 22, 2019 br... (show quote)
Amen
May America take a Right turn.
Sep 22, 2019 17:14:18 #
Sep 23, 2019 07:22:16 #
Verse of the Day for Monday, September 23, 2019
Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name's sake.—Psalm 79:9
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
We don't deserve the grace we need! We have no right to presume God's forgiveness! We have no reason to expect divine deliverance! But in Jesus, God has shown us his incredible love and generosity. We can confidently call out for his mercy and receive his grace, forgiveness, and deliverance — not because we deserve it, but because of who he is and for the sake of his glorious name.
My Prayer...
Holy and awesome God, I need your grace and forgiveness. I need your deliverance from the tempter's snare. Without your power and mercy, I will surely fail. May the grace you extend to me bring you praise. May the forgiveness you lavish on me bring others to honor you. May your deliverance of me from the tempter's snare bring glory to your name. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name's sake.—Psalm 79:9
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
We don't deserve the grace we need! We have no right to presume God's forgiveness! We have no reason to expect divine deliverance! But in Jesus, God has shown us his incredible love and generosity. We can confidently call out for his mercy and receive his grace, forgiveness, and deliverance — not because we deserve it, but because of who he is and for the sake of his glorious name.
My Prayer...
Holy and awesome God, I need your grace and forgiveness. I need your deliverance from the tempter's snare. Without your power and mercy, I will surely fail. May the grace you extend to me bring you praise. May the forgiveness you lavish on me bring others to honor you. May your deliverance of me from the tempter's snare bring glory to your name. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Sep 23, 2019 08:33:25 #
Sep 24, 2019 04:26:53 #
Verse of the Day for Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.—Proverbs 26:20
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Ol' Smokey The Bear said: "Only you can prevent forest fires!" Basically, that's what the Wiseman says about gossip. We can turn down the heat, douse the fire, and let the quarrel die. How? By not supplying juicy morsels of gossip, by ditching the urge to spread destructive innuendo, and by refusing to keep alive an ugly rumor. Without gossip, the bitterness of a rivalry can dissolve and relationships can mend.
My Prayer...
Forgive me, O God, for the times I have kept gossip alive or have entertained the conversation of a gossip. Please bless and heal those whom I have wounded with my participation in gossip. Give me the strength to say only what is helpful to bless others, the courage to mend the relationships that I have damaged because of reckless words, and the wisdom to know how to discourage those seeking to spread gossip. In Jesus' name I ask it. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.—Proverbs 26:20
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Ol' Smokey The Bear said: "Only you can prevent forest fires!" Basically, that's what the Wiseman says about gossip. We can turn down the heat, douse the fire, and let the quarrel die. How? By not supplying juicy morsels of gossip, by ditching the urge to spread destructive innuendo, and by refusing to keep alive an ugly rumor. Without gossip, the bitterness of a rivalry can dissolve and relationships can mend.
My Prayer...
Forgive me, O God, for the times I have kept gossip alive or have entertained the conversation of a gossip. Please bless and heal those whom I have wounded with my participation in gossip. Give me the strength to say only what is helpful to bless others, the courage to mend the relationships that I have damaged because of reckless words, and the wisdom to know how to discourage those seeking to spread gossip. In Jesus' name I ask it. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Sep 24, 2019 09:47:39 #
Sep 25, 2019 05:18:44 #
Verse of the Day for Wednesday, September 25, 2019
For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.—2 Peter 1:21
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Where did Scripture come from? What is the basis of our faith in the Bible and the Gospel? Peter wants us to realize that the prophets of ancient times didn't bake up their own private recipes for their prophecies. Instead, they could only move and respond to what God was doing in them, not what they themselves wanted to do or say. They were human, but their message was God's word because the Holy Spirit moved them to speak and guided their words. This makes what we have in Scripture from the prophets more than precious: we are given the very words of God! (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
My Prayer...
Almighty God, thank you for inspiring ordinary people to give us your extraordinary message in common, everyday language. Thank you for delivering that essential message to us in the Bible and preserving it through times of persecution, hardship, and opposition. Please use those same Scriptures to ignite a whole new revival in my heart and throughout our land. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.—2 Peter 1:21
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Where did Scripture come from? What is the basis of our faith in the Bible and the Gospel? Peter wants us to realize that the prophets of ancient times didn't bake up their own private recipes for their prophecies. Instead, they could only move and respond to what God was doing in them, not what they themselves wanted to do or say. They were human, but their message was God's word because the Holy Spirit moved them to speak and guided their words. This makes what we have in Scripture from the prophets more than precious: we are given the very words of God! (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
My Prayer...
Almighty God, thank you for inspiring ordinary people to give us your extraordinary message in common, everyday language. Thank you for delivering that essential message to us in the Bible and preserving it through times of persecution, hardship, and opposition. Please use those same Scriptures to ignite a whole new revival in my heart and throughout our land. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Sep 25, 2019 10:15:26 #
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