A favourite olde hymn, written by John Newton, in 1779, Amazing Grace is still sung in churches all around the world. I suspect many / most people who know the air of this great hymn do not know a fraction of all the words so I reproduce them here for your private worship.
AMAZING GRACE
Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace those fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believed!
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forebear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Gospel Gems for October 2010
Here's more blessed Scriptures from the NKJV for October.
1, Fri - Test all things; hold fast to what is good (1 Thess 5:21)
2, Sat - Christ died for our sins (1 Cor 15:3)
3, Sun - He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly (2 Cor 9:6)
4, Mon - He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully (2 Cor 9:6)
5, Tue - We ought to obey God rather than men (Acts 5:29)
6, Wed - God...has reconciled us to Himself (2 Cor 5:18)
7, Thu - The last enemy that will be destroyed will be death (1 Cor 15:26)
8, Fri - By the grace of God I am what I am (1 Cor 15:10)
9, Sat - The fear of the Lord is to hate evil (Prov 8:13)
10, Sun - The Lord is risen indeed (Luke 24:34)
11, Mon - Man shall not live by bread alone (Matt 4:4)
12, Tue - Life is more than food and the body...more than clothing (Lk 12:23)
13, Wed - Desire the pure milk of the Word (1 Pet 2:2)
14, Thu - Seek His face evermore! (1 Chron 16:11)
15, Fri - Do not be wise in your own opinion (Rom 12:16)
16, Sat - "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men" (Matt 4:19)
17, Sun - Let us watch and be sober (1 Thess 5:6)
18, Mon - For I will declare my iniquity (Psalm 38:18)
19, Tue - A wise son makes a glad father (Prov 10:1)
20, Wed - The Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness (Ps 11:7)
21, Thu - No one can serve two masters (Matt 6:24)
22, Fri - Watch and pray (Matt 26:41)
23, Sat - This day is a day of Good News (2 Kings 7:9)
24, Sun - The nations shall know that I am the Lord (Ezekiel 39:7)
25, Mon - Declare His glory among the nations (1 Chron 16:24)
26, Tue - He who believes in Me shall never thirst (John 6:35)
27, Wed - But You remain the same (Hebrews 1:12)
28, Thu - Sing praises to the Lord (Ps 9:11)
29, Fri - The Lord was gracious to them (2 Ki 13:23)
30, Sat - As long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper (2 Chron 26:5)
31, Sun - God is a just judge (Ps 7:11)
Check back here soon for more updates. Meanwhile, why not check out these good health websites that will help you improve your physical health:
www.lifestylematters.com
www.lighthousecounselling.ie
www.emeraldhef-ie.org
1, Fri - Test all things; hold fast to what is good (1 Thess 5:21)
2, Sat - Christ died for our sins (1 Cor 15:3)
3, Sun - He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly (2 Cor 9:6)
4, Mon - He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully (2 Cor 9:6)
5, Tue - We ought to obey God rather than men (Acts 5:29)
6, Wed - God...has reconciled us to Himself (2 Cor 5:18)
7, Thu - The last enemy that will be destroyed will be death (1 Cor 15:26)
8, Fri - By the grace of God I am what I am (1 Cor 15:10)
9, Sat - The fear of the Lord is to hate evil (Prov 8:13)
10, Sun - The Lord is risen indeed (Luke 24:34)
11, Mon - Man shall not live by bread alone (Matt 4:4)
12, Tue - Life is more than food and the body...more than clothing (Lk 12:23)
13, Wed - Desire the pure milk of the Word (1 Pet 2:2)
14, Thu - Seek His face evermore! (1 Chron 16:11)
15, Fri - Do not be wise in your own opinion (Rom 12:16)
16, Sat - "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men" (Matt 4:19)
17, Sun - Let us watch and be sober (1 Thess 5:6)
18, Mon - For I will declare my iniquity (Psalm 38:18)
19, Tue - A wise son makes a glad father (Prov 10:1)
20, Wed - The Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness (Ps 11:7)
21, Thu - No one can serve two masters (Matt 6:24)
22, Fri - Watch and pray (Matt 26:41)
23, Sat - This day is a day of Good News (2 Kings 7:9)
24, Sun - The nations shall know that I am the Lord (Ezekiel 39:7)
25, Mon - Declare His glory among the nations (1 Chron 16:24)
26, Tue - He who believes in Me shall never thirst (John 6:35)
27, Wed - But You remain the same (Hebrews 1:12)
28, Thu - Sing praises to the Lord (Ps 9:11)
29, Fri - The Lord was gracious to them (2 Ki 13:23)
30, Sat - As long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper (2 Chron 26:5)
31, Sun - God is a just judge (Ps 7:11)
Check back here soon for more updates. Meanwhile, why not check out these good health websites that will help you improve your physical health:
www.lifestylematters.com
www.lighthousecounselling.ie
www.emeraldhef-ie.org
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Extracts from a Helpful Christian Book
I recently borrowed a good book from an acquaintance called:
'30 DAYS TO TAMING YOUR TONGUE' by Deborah Smith Pegues. Here's a summary of the lessons from this book.
(Published by HHP, 2005 - ISBN-13:978-0-7369-2210-4.)
Day 1: The Lying Tongue.
The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in men who are truthful (Proverbs 12:22)
Today's Affirmation:
"My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness. All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse" (Proverbs 8:7-8).
Day 2: The Flattering Tongue.
Those people.....flatter others to get favours in return (Jude v16).
Today's Affirmation:
"I will show partially to no one, nor will I flatter any man; for if I were skilled in flattery, my Maker would soon take me away" (Job 32:21-22).
Day 3: The Manipulating Tongue.
Then Delilah pouted, "How can you say you love me when you don't confide in me? You've made fun of me three times now, and you still haven't told me what makes you so strong!" (Judges 16:15)
Today's Affirmation:
Because I am in right standing with God, He surrounds me with favour. Therefore, I have no need to manipulate anyone for personal gain or advantage.
Day 4: The Hasty Tongue.
Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him" (Proverbs 29:20).
Today's Affirmation:
I am swift to hear and slow to speak. The Lord has set a guard over my mouth and He keeps watch over the door of my lips.
Day 5: The Divisive Tongue.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God (Matthew 5;9).
Today's Affirmation:
I will make every effort to speak words that engender peace and to refrain from any communication that creates disunity.
Day 6: The Argumentative Tongue.
Avoiding a fight is a sign of honour; only fools insist on quarrelling (Proverbs 20:3).
Today's Affirmation:
I will resist becoming contentious by respecting everyone's right to have his own values and views.
Day 7: The boasting Tongue.
Let another praise you and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips (Proverbs 27:2).
Today's Affirmation:
'By the grace of God, I am what I am' (1 Cor 15:10).
Day 8: The Self-Deprecating Tongue.
Moses said to the Lord, "O LOrd, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue" (Exodus 4:10).
Today's Affirmation:
God is able to make all grace abound toward me; so that I always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.
Day 9: The Slandering Tongue.
To hide hatred is to be a liar; to slander is to be a fool (Proverbs 10:18).
Today's Affirmation:
I refuse to be a slanderer. I will use Phillians 4:8 as my conversation sifter. Therefore, whatever things are true, noble, just, pure, lovely and of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy about someone, I comment only on those things.
Day 10: The Gossiping Tongue.
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts (Proverbs 18:8).
Today's Affirmation:
I am not a busybody in other people's matters. Therefore, I do not yield my tongue as an instrument of gossip.
Day 11: The Meddling Tongue.
Some of you are living idle lives, refusing to work and wasting time meddling in other people's business (2 Thess 3:11).
Today's affirmation:
I am genuinely interested in others and only seek information from them that will allow me to serve, love and support them better.
Day 12: The Betraying Tongue.
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret (Proverbs 11:13).
Today's Affirmation:
I am a trustworthy person and can be depended upon to keep a confidence.
Day 13: The Belittling Tongue.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen (Ephesians 4:29).
Today's Affirmation:
No unwholesome talk comes out of my mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Day 14: The Cynical Tongue.
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful (Psalm 1:1).
Today's affirmation:
I am blessed because I do not walk in the counsel of the ungodly nor stand in the way of sinners nor sit in the seat of the scornful.
Day 15: The Know-It-All Tongue.
A prudent man conceals knowledge (Proverbs 12:23).
Today's Affirmation:
I am prudent and therefore I do not flaunt my knowledge.
Day 16: The Harsh Tongue.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger (Proverbs 15:1).
Today's Affirmation:
I open my mouth with wisdom. The law of kindness is on my tongue.
Day 17: The Tactless Tongue.
Let your conversation be gracious and effective so that you have the right answer for everyone (Colossians 4:6).
Today's Affirmation:
My words are seasoned with grace as I speak the truth in love.
Day 18: The intimidating Tongue.
The Philistine said to David, "Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!" (1 Samuel 17:44).
Today's Affirmation:
Because God is in control of every aspect of my life and has set my destiny, I have no need to control the behaviour of others.
Day 19: The Rude Tongue.
There will be a highway called the Holy Road. No one rude or rebellious is permitted on this road. it's for God's people exclusively (Isaiah 35:8).
Today's Affirmation:
I will slow down and take the time to do to others as I would have them do to me.
Day 20: The Judgemental Tongue.
Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged (Matthew 7:1-2).
Today's Affirmation:
I do not judge others or I too will be judged. For in the same way that I judge, I will be judged.
Day 21: The Self-Absorbed Tongue.
Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others (Philippians 2:4).
Today's Affirmation:
I look not only to my own interests, but to the interests of others. Therefore, my issues are not the primary topic of my conversations.
Day 22: The Cursing Tongue.
Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so (James 3:10).
Today's Affirmation:
Cursing does not proceed out of my mouth. Today I give God full charge of my tongue. By His grace I will only speak words that will bring honour to His name.
Day 23: The Complaining Tongue.
I cry aloud with my voice to the Lord; I make supplication with my voice to the Lord. I pour out my complaint before Him; I declare my trouble before Him (Psalm 142:1-2).
Today's Affirmation:
Because God works all things together for my good, according to His purpose for my life, I will not complain.
Day 24: The Retaliating Tongue.
Don't repay evil for evil. Don't retaliate when people say unkind things about you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God wants you to do and He will bless you for it (1 Peter 3:9).
Today's Affirmation:
I will repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this I have been called so that I may inerit a blessing.
Day: 25: The Accusing Tongue.
The accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down (Revelation 12:10).
Today's Affirmation:
With God's help, today I will tune my ears to wisdom and concentrate on understanding. I will cry out for insight and understanding. I will search for them as I would for lost money or hidden treasure.
Day 26: The Discouraging Tongue.
When they were discouraged, I smiled at them. My look of approval was precious to them (Job 29:24).
Today's Affirmation:
Worry weighs a person down; but my encouraging words will cheer them up.
Day 27: The Doubting Tongue.
For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, "Be removed and be cast into the sea," and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.
Today's Affirmation:
Anything is possible for me if I believe. Therefore, I will declare my faith rather than discuss my doubts.
Day 28: The Loquacious [motor-mouth] Tongue.
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise (Proverbs 10:19).
Today's Affirmation:
When my words are many, sin is not absent, but when I hold my tongue, I am considered wise.
Day 29: The Indiscreet tongue.
Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you (Proverbs 2:11).
Today's Affirmation:
My discretion will protect me and understanding will guard me.
Day 30: The Silent Tongue.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.....a time to be silent and a time to speak (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7).
Today's Affirmation:
I will not be silent when I should be speaking.
'30 DAYS TO TAMING YOUR TONGUE' by Deborah Smith Pegues. Here's a summary of the lessons from this book.
(Published by HHP, 2005 - ISBN-13:978-0-7369-2210-4.)
Day 1: The Lying Tongue.
The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in men who are truthful (Proverbs 12:22)
Today's Affirmation:
"My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness. All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse" (Proverbs 8:7-8).
Day 2: The Flattering Tongue.
Those people.....flatter others to get favours in return (Jude v16).
Today's Affirmation:
"I will show partially to no one, nor will I flatter any man; for if I were skilled in flattery, my Maker would soon take me away" (Job 32:21-22).
Day 3: The Manipulating Tongue.
Then Delilah pouted, "How can you say you love me when you don't confide in me? You've made fun of me three times now, and you still haven't told me what makes you so strong!" (Judges 16:15)
Today's Affirmation:
Because I am in right standing with God, He surrounds me with favour. Therefore, I have no need to manipulate anyone for personal gain or advantage.
Day 4: The Hasty Tongue.
Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him" (Proverbs 29:20).
Today's Affirmation:
I am swift to hear and slow to speak. The Lord has set a guard over my mouth and He keeps watch over the door of my lips.
Day 5: The Divisive Tongue.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God (Matthew 5;9).
Today's Affirmation:
I will make every effort to speak words that engender peace and to refrain from any communication that creates disunity.
Day 6: The Argumentative Tongue.
Avoiding a fight is a sign of honour; only fools insist on quarrelling (Proverbs 20:3).
Today's Affirmation:
I will resist becoming contentious by respecting everyone's right to have his own values and views.
Day 7: The boasting Tongue.
Let another praise you and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips (Proverbs 27:2).
Today's Affirmation:
'By the grace of God, I am what I am' (1 Cor 15:10).
Day 8: The Self-Deprecating Tongue.
Moses said to the Lord, "O LOrd, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue" (Exodus 4:10).
Today's Affirmation:
God is able to make all grace abound toward me; so that I always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.
Day 9: The Slandering Tongue.
To hide hatred is to be a liar; to slander is to be a fool (Proverbs 10:18).
Today's Affirmation:
I refuse to be a slanderer. I will use Phillians 4:8 as my conversation sifter. Therefore, whatever things are true, noble, just, pure, lovely and of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy about someone, I comment only on those things.
Day 10: The Gossiping Tongue.
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts (Proverbs 18:8).
Today's Affirmation:
I am not a busybody in other people's matters. Therefore, I do not yield my tongue as an instrument of gossip.
Day 11: The Meddling Tongue.
Some of you are living idle lives, refusing to work and wasting time meddling in other people's business (2 Thess 3:11).
Today's affirmation:
I am genuinely interested in others and only seek information from them that will allow me to serve, love and support them better.
Day 12: The Betraying Tongue.
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret (Proverbs 11:13).
Today's Affirmation:
I am a trustworthy person and can be depended upon to keep a confidence.
Day 13: The Belittling Tongue.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen (Ephesians 4:29).
Today's Affirmation:
No unwholesome talk comes out of my mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Day 14: The Cynical Tongue.
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful (Psalm 1:1).
Today's affirmation:
I am blessed because I do not walk in the counsel of the ungodly nor stand in the way of sinners nor sit in the seat of the scornful.
Day 15: The Know-It-All Tongue.
A prudent man conceals knowledge (Proverbs 12:23).
Today's Affirmation:
I am prudent and therefore I do not flaunt my knowledge.
Day 16: The Harsh Tongue.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger (Proverbs 15:1).
Today's Affirmation:
I open my mouth with wisdom. The law of kindness is on my tongue.
Day 17: The Tactless Tongue.
Let your conversation be gracious and effective so that you have the right answer for everyone (Colossians 4:6).
Today's Affirmation:
My words are seasoned with grace as I speak the truth in love.
Day 18: The intimidating Tongue.
The Philistine said to David, "Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!" (1 Samuel 17:44).
Today's Affirmation:
Because God is in control of every aspect of my life and has set my destiny, I have no need to control the behaviour of others.
Day 19: The Rude Tongue.
There will be a highway called the Holy Road. No one rude or rebellious is permitted on this road. it's for God's people exclusively (Isaiah 35:8).
Today's Affirmation:
I will slow down and take the time to do to others as I would have them do to me.
Day 20: The Judgemental Tongue.
Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged (Matthew 7:1-2).
Today's Affirmation:
I do not judge others or I too will be judged. For in the same way that I judge, I will be judged.
Day 21: The Self-Absorbed Tongue.
Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others (Philippians 2:4).
Today's Affirmation:
I look not only to my own interests, but to the interests of others. Therefore, my issues are not the primary topic of my conversations.
Day 22: The Cursing Tongue.
Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so (James 3:10).
Today's Affirmation:
Cursing does not proceed out of my mouth. Today I give God full charge of my tongue. By His grace I will only speak words that will bring honour to His name.
Day 23: The Complaining Tongue.
I cry aloud with my voice to the Lord; I make supplication with my voice to the Lord. I pour out my complaint before Him; I declare my trouble before Him (Psalm 142:1-2).
Today's Affirmation:
Because God works all things together for my good, according to His purpose for my life, I will not complain.
Day 24: The Retaliating Tongue.
Don't repay evil for evil. Don't retaliate when people say unkind things about you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God wants you to do and He will bless you for it (1 Peter 3:9).
Today's Affirmation:
I will repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this I have been called so that I may inerit a blessing.
Day: 25: The Accusing Tongue.
The accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down (Revelation 12:10).
Today's Affirmation:
With God's help, today I will tune my ears to wisdom and concentrate on understanding. I will cry out for insight and understanding. I will search for them as I would for lost money or hidden treasure.
Day 26: The Discouraging Tongue.
When they were discouraged, I smiled at them. My look of approval was precious to them (Job 29:24).
Today's Affirmation:
Worry weighs a person down; but my encouraging words will cheer them up.
Day 27: The Doubting Tongue.
For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, "Be removed and be cast into the sea," and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.
Today's Affirmation:
Anything is possible for me if I believe. Therefore, I will declare my faith rather than discuss my doubts.
Day 28: The Loquacious [motor-mouth] Tongue.
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise (Proverbs 10:19).
Today's Affirmation:
When my words are many, sin is not absent, but when I hold my tongue, I am considered wise.
Day 29: The Indiscreet tongue.
Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you (Proverbs 2:11).
Today's Affirmation:
My discretion will protect me and understanding will guard me.
Day 30: The Silent Tongue.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.....a time to be silent and a time to speak (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7).
Today's Affirmation:
I will not be silent when I should be speaking.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Gospel Gems for September 2010
Hello again and I hope you will be blessed as you think about, and act upon, these short bite-sized Gospel Gems (NKJV).
SEPTEMBER 2010
Wed, 1 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10)
Thu, 2 - Whatever things are pure.....meditate on these (Phil 4:8)
Fri, 3 - Love does no harm to a neighbour (Rom 13:10)
Sat, 4 - Love is the fulfillment of the law (Rom 13;10)
Sun, 5 - Hear the words of the lord your God (Josh 3:9)
Mon, 6 - Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us (1 Cor 5:7)
Tue, 7 - The Lord is my helper (Heb 13:6)
Wed, 8 - Jesus said, "I am the bread of life" (Jn 6:35)
Thu, 9 - "He who comes to Me shall never hunger" (Jn 6:35)
Fri, 10 - Repent.....and be converted (Acts 3:19)
Sat, 11 - The Lord your God.....Him only shall you serve (Matt 4:10)
Sun, 12 - The Lord preserves the faithful (Ps 31:23)
Mon, 13 - Wisdom is better than rubies (Prov 8:11)
Tue, 14 - To depart from evil is understanding (Job 28:28)
Wed, 15 - By your words you will be justified (Matt 12:37)
Thu, 16 - And by your words you will be condemned (Matt 12:37)
Fri, 17 - Let the peace of God rule in your hearts (Col 3:15)
Sat, 18 - Why are you fearful, O you of little faith? (Matt 8:26)
Sun, 19 - The God of Jacob is our refuge (Ps 46:11)
Mon, 20 - In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence (Prov 14:26)
Tue, 21 - Awake to righteousness and do not sin (1 Cor 15:34)
Wed, 22 - The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you (1 Cor 16:23)
Thu, 23 - God......comforts us in all our tribulation (2 Cor 1:4)
Fri, 24 - On Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God (2 Cor 5:20)
Sat, 25 - Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers (2 Cor 6:14)
Sun, 26 - God has power to help and to overthrow (2 Chron 25:8)
Mon, 27 - Be strong and courageous (2 Chron 32:7)
Tue, 28 - Marvellously helped till he became strong (2 Chron 26:15)
Wed, 29 - All his work is done in truth (Ps 33:4)
Thu, 30 - Christ Jesus.....gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim 2:5-6).
The autumn/'fall' holy days are almost here already. I believe that the annual Sabbaths God gave to the Israelites in the wilderness (Lev 23) are still binding upon God's people today. The TIME during these days is holy and God wants all those who are His to set these days apart for spiritual public worship and similar activities.
The Feast of Trumpets falls on Friday, 10th September (beginning the previous evening at sunset). For more information on this topic, check out this link:
http://www.midnightinamerica.net/docs/gcal/gf2010.htm
Read this valuable article, The Festivals of God, here:
http://www.midnightinamerica.net/docs/lit/a5l/a5l-fes.htm
SEPTEMBER 2010
Wed, 1 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10)
Thu, 2 - Whatever things are pure.....meditate on these (Phil 4:8)
Fri, 3 - Love does no harm to a neighbour (Rom 13:10)
Sat, 4 - Love is the fulfillment of the law (Rom 13;10)
Sun, 5 - Hear the words of the lord your God (Josh 3:9)
Mon, 6 - Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us (1 Cor 5:7)
Tue, 7 - The Lord is my helper (Heb 13:6)
Wed, 8 - Jesus said, "I am the bread of life" (Jn 6:35)
Thu, 9 - "He who comes to Me shall never hunger" (Jn 6:35)
Fri, 10 - Repent.....and be converted (Acts 3:19)
Sat, 11 - The Lord your God.....Him only shall you serve (Matt 4:10)
Sun, 12 - The Lord preserves the faithful (Ps 31:23)
Mon, 13 - Wisdom is better than rubies (Prov 8:11)
Tue, 14 - To depart from evil is understanding (Job 28:28)
Wed, 15 - By your words you will be justified (Matt 12:37)
Thu, 16 - And by your words you will be condemned (Matt 12:37)
Fri, 17 - Let the peace of God rule in your hearts (Col 3:15)
Sat, 18 - Why are you fearful, O you of little faith? (Matt 8:26)
Sun, 19 - The God of Jacob is our refuge (Ps 46:11)
Mon, 20 - In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence (Prov 14:26)
Tue, 21 - Awake to righteousness and do not sin (1 Cor 15:34)
Wed, 22 - The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you (1 Cor 16:23)
Thu, 23 - God......comforts us in all our tribulation (2 Cor 1:4)
Fri, 24 - On Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God (2 Cor 5:20)
Sat, 25 - Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers (2 Cor 6:14)
Sun, 26 - God has power to help and to overthrow (2 Chron 25:8)
Mon, 27 - Be strong and courageous (2 Chron 32:7)
Tue, 28 - Marvellously helped till he became strong (2 Chron 26:15)
Wed, 29 - All his work is done in truth (Ps 33:4)
Thu, 30 - Christ Jesus.....gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim 2:5-6).
The autumn/'fall' holy days are almost here already. I believe that the annual Sabbaths God gave to the Israelites in the wilderness (Lev 23) are still binding upon God's people today. The TIME during these days is holy and God wants all those who are His to set these days apart for spiritual public worship and similar activities.
The Feast of Trumpets falls on Friday, 10th September (beginning the previous evening at sunset). For more information on this topic, check out this link:
http://www.midnightinamerica.net/docs/gcal/gf2010.htm
Read this valuable article, The Festivals of God, here:
http://www.midnightinamerica.net/docs/lit/a5l/a5l-fes.htm
Saturday, August 28, 2010
More Gospel Gems from my 2009 Calendar
Hello again. Since God's Word, the Holy Bible, is timeless, I thought I would share more small bite-size nuggets from my 2009 calendar with you, yes, YOU. I reproduce below the gems for May and June 2009. This is part 3 in a series of 6.) I plan to post the gems for September 2010 on Wed, 1st Sept. I hope you will be blessed as you read and internalize these holy thoughts and principles. They far exceed human wisdom. Take care 'till we 'meet' (online) again.
MAY 2009
1 - Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord --- Psalms 107:8.
2 - Do not turn aside from following the Lord --- 1 Sam 12:20.
3 - My grace is sufficient for you --- 2 Cor 12:9.
4 - Be content with such things as you have --- Heb 13:5.
5 - Forget not all His benefits --- Ps 103:2.
6 - Hold fast what you have --- Rev 3:11
7 - Therefore, submit to God --- Jam 4:7.
8 - I will be glad in the Lord --- Ps 104:34.
9 - You are my hope, O Lord God --- Ps 71:5.
10 - Endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ --- 2 Tim 2:3.
11 - Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! --- 2 Cor 9:15.
12 - Be faithful unto death --- Rev 2:10.
13 - I will give you the crown of life --- Rev 2:10.
14 - He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says --- Rev 2:11.
15 - Hope in God --- Ps 42:11.
16 - When you pray, believe that you receive --- Mk 11:24.
17 - He shall direct your paths --- Isaiah 41:13.
18 - Fear not, I will help you --- Isa 41:13.
19 - The blessing of the Lord makes one rich --- Prov 10:22.
20 - He always lives to make intercession --- Heb 7:25.
21 - My servants shall sing for joy --- Isa 65:14
22 - Whatever He says to you, do it --- Jn 2:5.
23 - We trust in the living God --- 1 Tim 4:10.
24 - Lord, increase our faith --- Lk 17:5.
25 - Set your mind on things above --- Col 3:2.
26 - Jesus Christ is Lord --- Phil 2:11.
27 - God has highly exalted Him --- Phil 2:9.
28 - The goodness of God endures continually --- Ps 52:1.
29 - There is no god besides Me --- Isa 45:5.
30 - Do good to those who hate you --- Matt 5:44.
31 - The Lord has done great things for us --- Ps 126:3.
JUNE 2009
1 - Do not be wise in your eyes --- Prov 3:7.
2 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart --- Prov 3:4.
3 - You have put gladness in my heart --- Ps 4:7.
4 - God my exceeding joy --- Ps 43:4.
5 - Seek the Lord and live --- Amos 5:6.
6 - The God of hope fill you with all joy --- Rom 15:13.
7 - He will save His people from their sins --- Matt 1:21.
8 - In Your presence is fulness of joy --- Ps 16:11.
9 - He has done all things well --- Mk 7:37.
10 - Through love, serve one another --- Gal 5:13.
11 - He who promised is faithful --- Heb 10:23.
12 - He will be our guide --- Ps 48:14.
13 - Continue earnestly in prayer --- Col 4:2.
14 - With the Lord there is mercy --- Ps 130:7.
15 - The Lord lifts up the humble --- Ps 147:6.
16 - The Lord is gracious --- Ps 145:8.
17 - Help my unbelief! --- Mk 9:24.
18 - Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good --- Ps 106:1.
19 - Hate evil, love good --- Amos 5:15.
20 - The Lord gives wisdom --- Prov 2:6.
21 - Christ died for us --- Rom 5:8.
22 - Trust Him --- Job 35:14.
23 - Look to Me and be saved --- Isa 45:22.
24 - The Son of Man has come to seek and to save --- Lk 19:10.
25 - You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart --- Mk 12:30.
26 - To You I will pray --- Ps 5:2.
27 - Before they call, I will answer --- Isa 65:24.
28 - Their sins I will remember no more --- Heb 8:12.
29 - Search me, O God, and know my heart --- Ps 139:23.
30 - Your word is truth --- Jn 17:17.
MAY 2009
1 - Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord --- Psalms 107:8.
2 - Do not turn aside from following the Lord --- 1 Sam 12:20.
3 - My grace is sufficient for you --- 2 Cor 12:9.
4 - Be content with such things as you have --- Heb 13:5.
5 - Forget not all His benefits --- Ps 103:2.
6 - Hold fast what you have --- Rev 3:11
7 - Therefore, submit to God --- Jam 4:7.
8 - I will be glad in the Lord --- Ps 104:34.
9 - You are my hope, O Lord God --- Ps 71:5.
10 - Endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ --- 2 Tim 2:3.
11 - Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! --- 2 Cor 9:15.
12 - Be faithful unto death --- Rev 2:10.
13 - I will give you the crown of life --- Rev 2:10.
14 - He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says --- Rev 2:11.
15 - Hope in God --- Ps 42:11.
16 - When you pray, believe that you receive --- Mk 11:24.
17 - He shall direct your paths --- Isaiah 41:13.
18 - Fear not, I will help you --- Isa 41:13.
19 - The blessing of the Lord makes one rich --- Prov 10:22.
20 - He always lives to make intercession --- Heb 7:25.
21 - My servants shall sing for joy --- Isa 65:14
22 - Whatever He says to you, do it --- Jn 2:5.
23 - We trust in the living God --- 1 Tim 4:10.
24 - Lord, increase our faith --- Lk 17:5.
25 - Set your mind on things above --- Col 3:2.
26 - Jesus Christ is Lord --- Phil 2:11.
27 - God has highly exalted Him --- Phil 2:9.
28 - The goodness of God endures continually --- Ps 52:1.
29 - There is no god besides Me --- Isa 45:5.
30 - Do good to those who hate you --- Matt 5:44.
31 - The Lord has done great things for us --- Ps 126:3.
JUNE 2009
1 - Do not be wise in your eyes --- Prov 3:7.
2 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart --- Prov 3:4.
3 - You have put gladness in my heart --- Ps 4:7.
4 - God my exceeding joy --- Ps 43:4.
5 - Seek the Lord and live --- Amos 5:6.
6 - The God of hope fill you with all joy --- Rom 15:13.
7 - He will save His people from their sins --- Matt 1:21.
8 - In Your presence is fulness of joy --- Ps 16:11.
9 - He has done all things well --- Mk 7:37.
10 - Through love, serve one another --- Gal 5:13.
11 - He who promised is faithful --- Heb 10:23.
12 - He will be our guide --- Ps 48:14.
13 - Continue earnestly in prayer --- Col 4:2.
14 - With the Lord there is mercy --- Ps 130:7.
15 - The Lord lifts up the humble --- Ps 147:6.
16 - The Lord is gracious --- Ps 145:8.
17 - Help my unbelief! --- Mk 9:24.
18 - Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good --- Ps 106:1.
19 - Hate evil, love good --- Amos 5:15.
20 - The Lord gives wisdom --- Prov 2:6.
21 - Christ died for us --- Rom 5:8.
22 - Trust Him --- Job 35:14.
23 - Look to Me and be saved --- Isa 45:22.
24 - The Son of Man has come to seek and to save --- Lk 19:10.
25 - You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart --- Mk 12:30.
26 - To You I will pray --- Ps 5:2.
27 - Before they call, I will answer --- Isa 65:24.
28 - Their sins I will remember no more --- Heb 8:12.
29 - Search me, O God, and know my heart --- Ps 139:23.
30 - Your word is truth --- Jn 17:17.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Hymn 567: Have Thine Own Way, Lord
HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD
1) Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Thou art the potter; I am the clay.
Mold me and make me after Thy will,
While I am waiting, yielded and still.
2) Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Search me and try me, Master today!
Whiter than snow Lord, wash me just now,
As in Thy presence humbly I bow.
3) Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Wounded and weary help me, I pray!
Power all power surely is Thine!
Touch me and heal me, Saviour divine!
4) Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Hold o'er my being absolute sway!
Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see
Christ only, always, living in me.
1) Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Thou art the potter; I am the clay.
Mold me and make me after Thy will,
While I am waiting, yielded and still.
2) Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Search me and try me, Master today!
Whiter than snow Lord, wash me just now,
As in Thy presence humbly I bow.
3) Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Wounded and weary help me, I pray!
Power all power surely is Thine!
Touch me and heal me, Saviour divine!
4) Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Hold o'er my being absolute sway!
Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see
Christ only, always, living in me.
Hymn 618: Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!
STAND UP! STAND UP FOR JESUS!
1) Stand up! stand up for Jesus! Ye soldiers of the cross;
Lift high his royal banner, it must not suffer loss;
From victory unto victory, His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed.
2) Stand up! stand up for Jesus! The trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict, in this His glorious day.
Ye that are His now serve Him against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger and strength to strength oppose.
3) Stand up! stand up for Jesus! Stand in His strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you; ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the Gospel armour, and watching unto prayer,
Where duty calls, or danger, be never wanting there.
4) Stand up! stand up for Jesus! the strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle, the next the victor's song.
To him that overcometh, a crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory shall reign eternally.
1) Stand up! stand up for Jesus! Ye soldiers of the cross;
Lift high his royal banner, it must not suffer loss;
From victory unto victory, His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed.
2) Stand up! stand up for Jesus! The trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict, in this His glorious day.
Ye that are His now serve Him against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger and strength to strength oppose.
3) Stand up! stand up for Jesus! Stand in His strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you; ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the Gospel armour, and watching unto prayer,
Where duty calls, or danger, be never wanting there.
4) Stand up! stand up for Jesus! the strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle, the next the victor's song.
To him that overcometh, a crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory shall reign eternally.
Hymn 423: Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
GLORIOUS THINGS OF THEE ARE SPOKEN
1) Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God;
He whose word cannot be broken formed thee for His own abode;
On the Rock of Ages founded, what can shake Thy sure repose?
With salvations' wall surrounded, Thou mayst smile at all thy foes.
2) See the streams of living waters springing from eternal love,
Well supply thy sons and daughters, and all fear and want remove;
Who can faint when such a river ever flows their thirst to assuage?
Grace, which like the Lord, the Giver, never fails from age to age.
3) Round each habitation hovering, see the cloud and fire appear
For a glory and a covering showing that the Lord is near;
Blest inhabitants of Zion, washed in the Redeemer's blood;
Jesus, whom their souls rely on, makes them kings and priests to God.
4) Saviour, if of Zion's city I, through grace, a member am,
Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Thy name;
Fading is the world's pleasure, all his boasting pomp and show;
Solid joys and lasting treasure none but Zions' children know.
1) Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God;
He whose word cannot be broken formed thee for His own abode;
On the Rock of Ages founded, what can shake Thy sure repose?
With salvations' wall surrounded, Thou mayst smile at all thy foes.
2) See the streams of living waters springing from eternal love,
Well supply thy sons and daughters, and all fear and want remove;
Who can faint when such a river ever flows their thirst to assuage?
Grace, which like the Lord, the Giver, never fails from age to age.
3) Round each habitation hovering, see the cloud and fire appear
For a glory and a covering showing that the Lord is near;
Blest inhabitants of Zion, washed in the Redeemer's blood;
Jesus, whom their souls rely on, makes them kings and priests to God.
4) Saviour, if of Zion's city I, through grace, a member am,
Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Thy name;
Fading is the world's pleasure, all his boasting pomp and show;
Solid joys and lasting treasure none but Zions' children know.
Hymn 570: Not I, But Christ
NOT I, BUT CHRIST
Not I, but Christ, be honoured, loved, exalted;
Not I, but Christ, be seen, be known, be heard;
Not I, but Christ, in every look and action;
Not I, but Christ, in every thought and word.
Not I, but Christ, to gently soothe in sorrow,
Not I, but Christ, to wipe the falling tear;
Not I, but Christ, to lift the weary burden,
Not I, but Christ, to hush away all fear.
Christ, only Christ! no idle words e'er falling,
Christ, only Christ; no needless bustling sound;
Christ, only Christ; no self important bearing;
Christ, only Christ; no trace of "I" be found.
Not I, but Christ, my every need supplying,
Not I, but Christ, my strength and health to be;
Christ, only Christ, for body, soul and spirit,
Christ, only Christ, here and eternally.
Not I, but Christ, be honoured, loved, exalted;
Not I, but Christ, be seen, be known, be heard;
Not I, but Christ, in every look and action;
Not I, but Christ, in every thought and word.
Not I, but Christ, to gently soothe in sorrow,
Not I, but Christ, to wipe the falling tear;
Not I, but Christ, to lift the weary burden,
Not I, but Christ, to hush away all fear.
Christ, only Christ! no idle words e'er falling,
Christ, only Christ; no needless bustling sound;
Christ, only Christ; no self important bearing;
Christ, only Christ; no trace of "I" be found.
Not I, but Christ, my every need supplying,
Not I, but Christ, my strength and health to be;
Christ, only Christ, for body, soul and spirit,
Christ, only Christ, here and eternally.
Hymn 518: Standing on the Promises
STANDING ON THE PROMISES
1) Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
Thru eternal ages let His praises ring;
Glory in the highest I will shout and sing
Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain:
Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God my Saviour;
Standing, standing, I'm standing on the promises of God.
2) Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living word of God, I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain
3) Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by loves' strong cord,
Overcoming daily with His Spirit's sword,
Standing on the promises of God.
1) Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
Thru eternal ages let His praises ring;
Glory in the highest I will shout and sing
Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain:
Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God my Saviour;
Standing, standing, I'm standing on the promises of God.
2) Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living word of God, I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain
3) Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by loves' strong cord,
Overcoming daily with His Spirit's sword,
Standing on the promises of God.
Hymn 493: Fill My Cup, Lord
FILL MY CUP, LORD
1) Like the woman at the well I was seeking
for things that could not satisfy;
And then I heard my Saviour speaking:
"Draw from My well that never shall run dry."
Refrain:
Fill my cup, Lord, I lift it up, Lord!
Come and quench this thirsting of my soul;
Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more;
Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole!
2) There are millions in this world who are craving
the pleasure earthly things afford;
But none can match the wondrous treasure
that I find in Jesus Christ my Lord.
Refrain
3) So, my children, if the things this world gave you
leave hungers that won't pass away,
My blessed Lord will come and save you,
if you kneel to Him and humbly pray:
Refrain.
1) Like the woman at the well I was seeking
for things that could not satisfy;
And then I heard my Saviour speaking:
"Draw from My well that never shall run dry."
Refrain:
Fill my cup, Lord, I lift it up, Lord!
Come and quench this thirsting of my soul;
Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more;
Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole!
2) There are millions in this world who are craving
the pleasure earthly things afford;
But none can match the wondrous treasure
that I find in Jesus Christ my Lord.
Refrain
3) So, my children, if the things this world gave you
leave hungers that won't pass away,
My blessed Lord will come and save you,
if you kneel to Him and humbly pray:
Refrain.
Hymn 330: Take My Life and Let It Be
TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE
1) Take my life , and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of Thy love,
At the impulse of Thy love.
2) Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee;
Take my voice, and let me sing always only for my King,
Always only for my King.
3) Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages for Thee;
Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold,
Not a mite would I withhold.
4) Take my will, and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine;
Take my heart, it is Thine own! It shall be Thy royal throne,
It shall be Thy royal throne.
5) Take my love; my Lord, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store;
Take myself, and I will be, ever only all for Thee,
Ever only all for Thee.
1) Take my life , and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of Thy love,
At the impulse of Thy love.
2) Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee;
Take my voice, and let me sing always only for my King,
Always only for my King.
3) Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages for Thee;
Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold,
Not a mite would I withhold.
4) Take my will, and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine;
Take my heart, it is Thine own! It shall be Thy royal throne,
It shall be Thy royal throne.
5) Take my love; my Lord, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store;
Take myself, and I will be, ever only all for Thee,
Ever only all for Thee.
Hymn 538: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH
1) Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but Thou art mighty; hold me with Thy powerful hand;
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more,
Feed me till I want no more
2) Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar, lead me all my journey through;
Strong deliverer, strong deliverer, be Thou still my strength and shield,
Be Thou still my strength and shield.
3) When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death and hells' destruction, land me safe on Canaan's side;
Songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to Thee,
I will ever give to Thee.
1) Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but Thou art mighty; hold me with Thy powerful hand;
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more,
Feed me till I want no more
2) Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar, lead me all my journey through;
Strong deliverer, strong deliverer, be Thou still my strength and shield,
Be Thou still my strength and shield.
3) When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death and hells' destruction, land me safe on Canaan's side;
Songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to Thee,
I will ever give to Thee.
Hymn 334: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
COME, THOU FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING
1) Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me ever to adore Thee, may I still Thy goodness prove,
While the hope of endless glory fills my heart with joy and love.
2) Here I raise my Ebenezer, hither by Thy help I've come,
And I hope by Thy good pleasure safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger wandering from the fold of God;
He to rescue me from danger interposed His precious blood.
3) O, to grace how great a debtor daily I'm constrained to be!
Let Thy goodness, like a fetter, bind me closer still to Thee.
Prone to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love;
Here's my heart - O, take and seal it; seal it for Thy courts above.
1) Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me ever to adore Thee, may I still Thy goodness prove,
While the hope of endless glory fills my heart with joy and love.
2) Here I raise my Ebenezer, hither by Thy help I've come,
And I hope by Thy good pleasure safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger wandering from the fold of God;
He to rescue me from danger interposed His precious blood.
3) O, to grace how great a debtor daily I'm constrained to be!
Let Thy goodness, like a fetter, bind me closer still to Thee.
Prone to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love;
Here's my heart - O, take and seal it; seal it for Thy courts above.
Hymn 290: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS
1) O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There's light for a look at the Saviour,
And life more abundant and free!
Refrain:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face;
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His wonder and grace.
Refrain
2) Through death into life everlasting,
He passed and we follow Him there;
Over us sin no more hath dominion,
And more than conquerers we are!
Refrain
3) His word shall not fail you He promised;
Believe Him and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!
1) O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There's light for a look at the Saviour,
And life more abundant and free!
Refrain:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face;
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His wonder and grace.
Refrain
2) Through death into life everlasting,
He passed and we follow Him there;
Over us sin no more hath dominion,
And more than conquerers we are!
Refrain
3) His word shall not fail you He promised;
Believe Him and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Gospel Gems for August 2010
1, Sun: Do not forget to entertain strangers (Heb 13:2)
2, Mon: Faith without works is dead (Jam 2:26)
3, Tues: Add to your faith virtue (2 Pet 1:5)
4, Wed: Let all the earth fear the Lord (Ps 33:8)
5, Thur: Praise from the upright is beautiful (Ps 33:1)
6, Fri: I will sing to the Lord (Ps 13:6)
7, Sat: Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall (1 Cor 10:12)
8, Sun: Love...does not seek its own (1 Cor 13:4,5)
9, Mon: Love...is not provoked (1 Cor 13:4,5)
10, Tues: Love...rejoices in the truth (1 Cor 13:6)
11, Wed: We...ought to bear with the weak (Rom 15:1)
12, Thur: We...ought...not to please ourselves (Rom 15:1)
13, Fri: It is God who arms me with strenght (Ps 18:32)
14, Sat: Jesus...said "Follow Me" (Jn 1:43)
15, Sun: And as you go, preach (Mt 10:7)
16, Mon: Sing out the honour of His name [ie. Yahweh] (Ps 66:2)
17, Tues: The Lord is gracious (1 Pet 2:3)
18, Wed: Pour out your heart before Him (Ps 62:8)
19, Thur: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col 3:16)
20, Fri: God shall supply all your need (Phil 4:19)
21, Sat: His mercy endures forever (1 Chron 16:34)
22, Sun: You were enriched in everything by Him (1 Cor 1:5)
23, Mon: Wisdom of this world is foolishness with God (1 Cor 3:19)
24, Tues: The thoughts of the wise...they are futile (1 Cor 3:20)
25, Wed: Glorify God in your body and in your spirit (1 Cor 6:20)
26, Thur: God is the king of all the earth; sing praises (Ps 47:7)
27, Fri: "You shall have no other gods before Me" (Exod 20:3)
28, Sat: Whatever things are true...meditate on these (Phil 4:8)
29, Sun: Far be it from us that we should forsake the Lord (Josh 24:16)
30, Mon: I will call upon the Lord (Ps 18:3)
31, Tues: Believe in the Lord your God (2 Chron 20:20)
2, Mon: Faith without works is dead (Jam 2:26)
3, Tues: Add to your faith virtue (2 Pet 1:5)
4, Wed: Let all the earth fear the Lord (Ps 33:8)
5, Thur: Praise from the upright is beautiful (Ps 33:1)
6, Fri: I will sing to the Lord (Ps 13:6)
7, Sat: Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall (1 Cor 10:12)
8, Sun: Love...does not seek its own (1 Cor 13:4,5)
9, Mon: Love...is not provoked (1 Cor 13:4,5)
10, Tues: Love...rejoices in the truth (1 Cor 13:6)
11, Wed: We...ought to bear with the weak (Rom 15:1)
12, Thur: We...ought...not to please ourselves (Rom 15:1)
13, Fri: It is God who arms me with strenght (Ps 18:32)
14, Sat: Jesus...said "Follow Me" (Jn 1:43)
15, Sun: And as you go, preach (Mt 10:7)
16, Mon: Sing out the honour of His name [ie. Yahweh] (Ps 66:2)
17, Tues: The Lord is gracious (1 Pet 2:3)
18, Wed: Pour out your heart before Him (Ps 62:8)
19, Thur: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col 3:16)
20, Fri: God shall supply all your need (Phil 4:19)
21, Sat: His mercy endures forever (1 Chron 16:34)
22, Sun: You were enriched in everything by Him (1 Cor 1:5)
23, Mon: Wisdom of this world is foolishness with God (1 Cor 3:19)
24, Tues: The thoughts of the wise...they are futile (1 Cor 3:20)
25, Wed: Glorify God in your body and in your spirit (1 Cor 6:20)
26, Thur: God is the king of all the earth; sing praises (Ps 47:7)
27, Fri: "You shall have no other gods before Me" (Exod 20:3)
28, Sat: Whatever things are true...meditate on these (Phil 4:8)
29, Sun: Far be it from us that we should forsake the Lord (Josh 24:16)
30, Mon: I will call upon the Lord (Ps 18:3)
31, Tues: Believe in the Lord your God (2 Chron 20:20)
Monday, July 19, 2010
Gospel Gems for July 2010
MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010
GOSPEL GEMS FOR JULY 2010:
1, Thur: You shall love your neighbour as yourself (Rom 13:9)
2, Fri: Come aside and rest a while (Mk 6:31)
3, Sat: The humble He guides in justice (Ps 25:9)
4, Sun: Beware of false prophets (Matt 7:15)
5, Mon: The Lord knows the thoughts of man (Ps 94:11)
6, Tues: Rejoice in the Lord (Phil 3:1)
7, Wed: Everyone practising evil hates the light (Jn 3:20)
8, Thur: The Son of Man has come to seek and to save (Lk 19:10)
9, Fri: Do not be wise in your own eyes (Prov 3:7)
10, Sat: The Lord is great and greatly to be praised (1 Chron 16:25)
11, Sun: Talk of all His wondrous works (1 Chron 16:9)
12, Mon: Teach me to do your will (Ps 143:10)
13, Tues: Render to God the things that are God's (Matt 22:21)
14, Wed: The Gospel of Christ...salvation for everyone who believes (Rom 1:16)
15, Thur: I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ (Rom 1:16)
16, Fri: All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom 3:23)
17, Sat: Repay no one evil for evil (Rom 12:17)
18, Sun: Live peaceably with all men [and women!] (Rom 12:18)
19, Mon: But he who glories, let him glory in the Lord (2 Cor 10:17)
20, Tues: If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation (2 Cor 5:17)
21, Wed: As I was with Moses, so I will be with you (Joshua 3:7)
22, Thur: The hand of the Lord...is mighty (Josh 4:24)
23, Fri: Proclaim the good news of His salvation (Ps 96:2)
24, Sat: Christ...makes intercession for us (Rom 8:34)
25, Sun: God has not given us a spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7)
26, Mon: God created the heavens and the earth (Gen 1:1)
27, Tues: God created man in His own image (Gen 1:27)
28, Wed: Oh, sing to the Lord a new song (Ps 96:1)
29, Thur: Every word of God is pure (Prov 30:5)
30, Fri: Love suffers long and is kind (1 Cor 13:4)
31, Sat: The Lord your God...He will deliver you (2 Kings 17:39)
GOSPEL GEMS FOR JULY 2010:
1, Thur: You shall love your neighbour as yourself (Rom 13:9)
2, Fri: Come aside and rest a while (Mk 6:31)
3, Sat: The humble He guides in justice (Ps 25:9)
4, Sun: Beware of false prophets (Matt 7:15)
5, Mon: The Lord knows the thoughts of man (Ps 94:11)
6, Tues: Rejoice in the Lord (Phil 3:1)
7, Wed: Everyone practising evil hates the light (Jn 3:20)
8, Thur: The Son of Man has come to seek and to save (Lk 19:10)
9, Fri: Do not be wise in your own eyes (Prov 3:7)
10, Sat: The Lord is great and greatly to be praised (1 Chron 16:25)
11, Sun: Talk of all His wondrous works (1 Chron 16:9)
12, Mon: Teach me to do your will (Ps 143:10)
13, Tues: Render to God the things that are God's (Matt 22:21)
14, Wed: The Gospel of Christ...salvation for everyone who believes (Rom 1:16)
15, Thur: I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ (Rom 1:16)
16, Fri: All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom 3:23)
17, Sat: Repay no one evil for evil (Rom 12:17)
18, Sun: Live peaceably with all men [and women!] (Rom 12:18)
19, Mon: But he who glories, let him glory in the Lord (2 Cor 10:17)
20, Tues: If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation (2 Cor 5:17)
21, Wed: As I was with Moses, so I will be with you (Joshua 3:7)
22, Thur: The hand of the Lord...is mighty (Josh 4:24)
23, Fri: Proclaim the good news of His salvation (Ps 96:2)
24, Sat: Christ...makes intercession for us (Rom 8:34)
25, Sun: God has not given us a spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7)
26, Mon: God created the heavens and the earth (Gen 1:1)
27, Tues: God created man in His own image (Gen 1:27)
28, Wed: Oh, sing to the Lord a new song (Ps 96:1)
29, Thur: Every word of God is pure (Prov 30:5)
30, Fri: Love suffers long and is kind (1 Cor 13:4)
31, Sat: The Lord your God...He will deliver you (2 Kings 17:39)
Gospel Gems for June 2010
I am delighted to share these Gospel gems from my 2010 calendar. I bought it in the Christian bookshop in Tuckey, Cork city. There is no information regarding who the publishers are. No contact details, no website url, no mention of a Bible version. Regardless, it is a beautiful calendar and I hope you like to verses repeated here.
JUNE 2010
1, Tues: The faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy (Deut 7:9)
2, Wed: My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord (Psalm 5:3)
3, Thur: The Lord...He will not leave you nor forsake you (Deut 31:8)
4, Fri: God...gives grace to the humble (1 Pet 5:5)
5, Sat: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (Ps 29:2)
6, Sun: How precious is Your loving kindness (Ps 36:7)
7, Mon: How precious also are Your thoughts to me (Ps 139:17)
8, Tues: Happy is he who keeps (your) law (Prov 29:18)
9, Wed: Cause me to know the way in which I should walk (Ps 143:8)
10, Thur: Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies (Ps 143:9)
11, Fri: Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven (Matt 6:20)
12, Sat: Where you treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matt 6:21)
13, Sun: Every good tree bears good fruit (Matt 7:17)
14, Mon: As you have believed, so let it be done for you (Matt 8:13)
15, Tues: He must increase, but I must decrease (John 3:30)
16, Wed: He who believes in the Son has ever-lasting life (Jn 3:36)
17, Thur: Take up the whole armour of God (Eph 6:13)
18, Fri: Call to Me, and I will...show you great and mighty things (Jer 33:3)
19, Sat: Be of good courage...all you who hope in the Lord (Ps 31:24)
20, Sun: Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good (Ps 107:1)
21, Mon: Wait for the Lord, and He will save you (Prov 20:22)
22, Tues: Serve the Lord with gladness (Ps 100:2)
23, Wed: Come before His presence with singing (Ps 100:2)
24, Thur: I will sing of Your power (Ps 59:16)
25, Fri: Fear not, for I have redeemed you (Isa 43:1)
26, Sat: I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward (Gen 15:1)
27, Sun: The Lord, He is the One who goes before you (Deut 31:8)
28, Mon: Be an example to the believers (1 Tim 4:12)
29, Tues: Owe no one anything except to love one another (Rom 13:8)
30, Wed: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour (Ex 20:16)
JUNE 2010
1, Tues: The faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy (Deut 7:9)
2, Wed: My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord (Psalm 5:3)
3, Thur: The Lord...He will not leave you nor forsake you (Deut 31:8)
4, Fri: God...gives grace to the humble (1 Pet 5:5)
5, Sat: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (Ps 29:2)
6, Sun: How precious is Your loving kindness (Ps 36:7)
7, Mon: How precious also are Your thoughts to me (Ps 139:17)
8, Tues: Happy is he who keeps (your) law (Prov 29:18)
9, Wed: Cause me to know the way in which I should walk (Ps 143:8)
10, Thur: Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies (Ps 143:9)
11, Fri: Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven (Matt 6:20)
12, Sat: Where you treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matt 6:21)
13, Sun: Every good tree bears good fruit (Matt 7:17)
14, Mon: As you have believed, so let it be done for you (Matt 8:13)
15, Tues: He must increase, but I must decrease (John 3:30)
16, Wed: He who believes in the Son has ever-lasting life (Jn 3:36)
17, Thur: Take up the whole armour of God (Eph 6:13)
18, Fri: Call to Me, and I will...show you great and mighty things (Jer 33:3)
19, Sat: Be of good courage...all you who hope in the Lord (Ps 31:24)
20, Sun: Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good (Ps 107:1)
21, Mon: Wait for the Lord, and He will save you (Prov 20:22)
22, Tues: Serve the Lord with gladness (Ps 100:2)
23, Wed: Come before His presence with singing (Ps 100:2)
24, Thur: I will sing of Your power (Ps 59:16)
25, Fri: Fear not, for I have redeemed you (Isa 43:1)
26, Sat: I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward (Gen 15:1)
27, Sun: The Lord, He is the One who goes before you (Deut 31:8)
28, Mon: Be an example to the believers (1 Tim 4:12)
29, Tues: Owe no one anything except to love one another (Rom 13:8)
30, Wed: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour (Ex 20:16)
Gospel Gems for May 2010
Welcome to the wonderful priceless Gospel gems from my 2010 Christian calendar:
MAY 2010
1, Sat: Give them something to eat (Matt 14:16)
2, Sun: Give, and it will be given to you (Luke 6:38)
3, Mon: It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35)
4, Tues: Christ Jesus...made Himself of no reputation (Phil 2:5-7)
5, Wed: Be clothed with humility (1 Pet 5:5)
6, Thur: Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous (Psalm 97:12)
7, Fri: I meditate on all Your works (Ps 143:5)
8, Sat: My soul longs for You (Ps 143:6)
9, Sun: Your testimonies are my meditation (Ps 119:99)
10, Mon: I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning (Ps 59:16)
11, Tues: Let us worship and bow down (Ps 95:6)
12, Wed: The Gospel of Christ... the power of God to salvation (Rom 1:16)
13, Thur: The testimony of the Lord is sure (Psalm 19:7)
14, Fri: My word...accomplish what I please (Isaiah 55:11)
15, Sat: Lord, teach us to pray (Luke 11:1)
16, Sun: They saw no one anymore, but only Jesus (Mk 9:8)
17, Mon: Constant prayer was offered to God (Acts 12:5)
18, Tues: Praying always...in the Spirit (Eph 6:18)
19, Wed: The Spirit (itself) makes intercession for us (Rom 8:26)
20, Thur: Do not let sin reign in your mortal body (Rom 6:12)
21, Fri: Praying always...with all perseverance (Eph 6:18)
22, Sat: God...is able to build you up (Acts 20:32)
23, Sun: God so loved the world that He gave His only Son (Jn 3:16)
24, Mon: The Lord...rises up all who are bowed down (Psalm 145:14)
25, Tues: The Prince of life (Jesus), whom God raised from the dead (Acts 3:15)
26, Wed: Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine (1 Tim 4:16)
27, Thur: You are all sons God through faith in Christ Jesus (Gal 3:26)
28, Fri: For your sakes He became poor (2 Cor 8:9)
29, Sat: Jesus Christ... to Him be glory and dominion forever (Rev 1:5-6)
30, Sun: The Lord who is faithful...He has chosen You (Isa 49:7)
MAY 2010
1, Sat: Give them something to eat (Matt 14:16)
2, Sun: Give, and it will be given to you (Luke 6:38)
3, Mon: It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35)
4, Tues: Christ Jesus...made Himself of no reputation (Phil 2:5-7)
5, Wed: Be clothed with humility (1 Pet 5:5)
6, Thur: Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous (Psalm 97:12)
7, Fri: I meditate on all Your works (Ps 143:5)
8, Sat: My soul longs for You (Ps 143:6)
9, Sun: Your testimonies are my meditation (Ps 119:99)
10, Mon: I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning (Ps 59:16)
11, Tues: Let us worship and bow down (Ps 95:6)
12, Wed: The Gospel of Christ... the power of God to salvation (Rom 1:16)
13, Thur: The testimony of the Lord is sure (Psalm 19:7)
14, Fri: My word...accomplish what I please (Isaiah 55:11)
15, Sat: Lord, teach us to pray (Luke 11:1)
16, Sun: They saw no one anymore, but only Jesus (Mk 9:8)
17, Mon: Constant prayer was offered to God (Acts 12:5)
18, Tues: Praying always...in the Spirit (Eph 6:18)
19, Wed: The Spirit (itself) makes intercession for us (Rom 8:26)
20, Thur: Do not let sin reign in your mortal body (Rom 6:12)
21, Fri: Praying always...with all perseverance (Eph 6:18)
22, Sat: God...is able to build you up (Acts 20:32)
23, Sun: God so loved the world that He gave His only Son (Jn 3:16)
24, Mon: The Lord...rises up all who are bowed down (Psalm 145:14)
25, Tues: The Prince of life (Jesus), whom God raised from the dead (Acts 3:15)
26, Wed: Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine (1 Tim 4:16)
27, Thur: You are all sons God through faith in Christ Jesus (Gal 3:26)
28, Fri: For your sakes He became poor (2 Cor 8:9)
29, Sat: Jesus Christ... to Him be glory and dominion forever (Rev 1:5-6)
30, Sun: The Lord who is faithful...He has chosen You (Isa 49:7)
Gospel Gems for April 2010
After a long break, I am now ready to continue sharing the Bible/Gospel Gems for 2010.
APRIL 2010
1st, Thur.: The Lord of hosts, He is the King of Glory (Psalm 24:10)
2nd, Fri.: They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom (Ps 145:11)
3rd, Sat.: Give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven (Matt 19:21)
4th, Sun.: Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it (Luke 11:28)
5th, Mon.: May the word of the Lord...be glorified (2 Thess 3:1)
6th, Tues.: Who hindered you from obeying the truth? (Gal 5:7)
7th, Wed.: Whatever He says to you, do it (John 2:5)
8th, Thur.: Run with endurance the race that is set before us (Heb 12:1)
9th, Fri.: Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous (Psalm 97:12)
10th, Sat.: Give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name (Ps 97:12)
11th, Sun.: Fear not, for I have redeemed you (Isaiah 43:1)
12th, Mon.: Have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (Rom 5:1)
13th, Tues.: I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples (Ps 57:9)
14th, Wed.: Shine as lights in the world (Phil. 2:15)
15th, Thur.: The Lord of peace Himself give you peace always (2 Thess 3:16)
16th, Fri.: Praise the Lord, call upon His name (Isa 12:4)
17th, Sat.: Declare His deeds among the peoples (Isa 12:4)
18th, Sun.: Call upon Me...I will listen to (Jeremiah 29:12)
19th, Mon.: Resist the devil and he will flee from you (James 4:7)
20th, Tues.: Do not be children in understanding (1 Cor 14:20)
21st, Wed.: Therefore, submit to God (Jam 4:7)
22nd, Thur.: Do not cease to cry out to the Lord (1 Sam 7:8)
23rd, Fri.: We will give ourselves continually to prayer (Acts 6:4)
24th, Sat.: We will give ourselves...to the ministry of the word (Acts 6:4)
25th, Sun.: They went out and preached everywhere (Mk 16:20)
26th, Mon.: Pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands (1 Tim 2:8)
27th, Tues.: You do not know what hour your Lord is coming (Matt 24:42)
28th, Wed.: Ask in prayer, and believing, you will receive (Matt 21:22)
29th, Thur.: The Lord gave the word (Ps 68:11)
30th, Fri.: Freely you have received, freely give (Matt 10:8)
APRIL 2010
1st, Thur.: The Lord of hosts, He is the King of Glory (Psalm 24:10)
2nd, Fri.: They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom (Ps 145:11)
3rd, Sat.: Give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven (Matt 19:21)
4th, Sun.: Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it (Luke 11:28)
5th, Mon.: May the word of the Lord...be glorified (2 Thess 3:1)
6th, Tues.: Who hindered you from obeying the truth? (Gal 5:7)
7th, Wed.: Whatever He says to you, do it (John 2:5)
8th, Thur.: Run with endurance the race that is set before us (Heb 12:1)
9th, Fri.: Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous (Psalm 97:12)
10th, Sat.: Give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name (Ps 97:12)
11th, Sun.: Fear not, for I have redeemed you (Isaiah 43:1)
12th, Mon.: Have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (Rom 5:1)
13th, Tues.: I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples (Ps 57:9)
14th, Wed.: Shine as lights in the world (Phil. 2:15)
15th, Thur.: The Lord of peace Himself give you peace always (2 Thess 3:16)
16th, Fri.: Praise the Lord, call upon His name (Isa 12:4)
17th, Sat.: Declare His deeds among the peoples (Isa 12:4)
18th, Sun.: Call upon Me...I will listen to (Jeremiah 29:12)
19th, Mon.: Resist the devil and he will flee from you (James 4:7)
20th, Tues.: Do not be children in understanding (1 Cor 14:20)
21st, Wed.: Therefore, submit to God (Jam 4:7)
22nd, Thur.: Do not cease to cry out to the Lord (1 Sam 7:8)
23rd, Fri.: We will give ourselves continually to prayer (Acts 6:4)
24th, Sat.: We will give ourselves...to the ministry of the word (Acts 6:4)
25th, Sun.: They went out and preached everywhere (Mk 16:20)
26th, Mon.: Pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands (1 Tim 2:8)
27th, Tues.: You do not know what hour your Lord is coming (Matt 24:42)
28th, Wed.: Ask in prayer, and believing, you will receive (Matt 21:22)
29th, Thur.: The Lord gave the word (Ps 68:11)
30th, Fri.: Freely you have received, freely give (Matt 10:8)
Friday, May 7, 2010
Great Quote from a Christian TV Program
Hi, I was watching a tv program on a Christian channel in Feb this year when I heard a neat quote the presenter repeated to his audience.
"I'd rather know what I know and not know what I don't know rather than know what I don't know and not know what I do know."
The program was 'Footsteps of Paul' (www.biblicalworld.org) and the presenter was a guy called Tony Moore. He was referring to the wonderful priceless knowledge Christians have concerning the Truth of the Gospel Jesus brought from heaven. Ultimately, the only knowledge that is truly valuable is the Gospel and the teachings of Jesus (Yeshua) the Messiah. All that the world regards as wisdom and knowledge is of no ultimate importance if it is not compatible with the Gospel.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Gospel Gems Scriptures from 2009 Calendar
This is part 2 (ie March and April) of a 6-part series of blogs in which I reproduce Bible verses fom my 2009 'Gospel Gems' calendar. I am getting a thrill from sharing them with you, yes - YOU! I hope they will have an impact on your life. Come back very soon to follow part 3.
2009
March
Sun., 1st: Fight the good fight of faith (1 Tim 6:12)
Mon., 2nd: Make known His deeds among the peoples (1 Chron 16:8)
Tues., 3rd: Cast your burden on the Lord (Ps 55:22)
Wed., 4th: Tribulation produces perserverance (Rom 5:3)
Thurs., 5th: Abstain from every form of evil (1 Thess 5:22)
Fri., 6th: He who calls you is faithful (1 Thess 5:24)
Sabbath, 7th: The testing of your faith produces patience (Jam 1:3)
Sun., 8th: Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good (Ps 34:8)
Mon., 9th: Ponder the path of your feet (Prov 4:26)
Tues., 10th: Lead me in a smooth path (Ps 27:11)
Wed., 11th: In the way of righteousness is life (Prov 12:28)
Thurs., 12th: "I am the vine, you are the branches" (Jn 15:5)
Fri., 13th: Keep yourselves in the love of God (Jude 21)
Sabbath, 14th: Show yourself to be a pattern of good works (Titus 2:7)
Sun., 15th: According to Your mercy, remember me (Ps 25:7)
Mon., 16th: He is able to aid those who are tempted (Heb 2:18)
Tues., 17th: The just shall live by faith (Heb 10:38)
Wed., 18th: Walk worthy of God (1 Thess 2:12)
Thurs., 19th: Serve the Lord with all your heart (1 Sam 12:20)
Fri., 20th: My God shall supply all your need (Phil 4:19)
Sabbath, 21st: God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor 9:7)
Sun., 22nd: "Learn from Me" (Matt 11:29)
Mon., 23rd: As your days, so shall your strength be (Deut 33:25)
Tues., 24th: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col 3:16)
Wed., 25th: Your life is hidden with Christ in God (Col 3:3)
Thurs., 26th: Be filled with the Spirit (Eph 5:18)
Fri., 27th: God is able to make all grace abound (2 Cor 9:8)
Sabbath, 28th: "I am the Lord, who makes all things" (Isa 44:24)
Sun., 29th: "I will give you rest" (Matt 11:28)
Mon., 30th: He heals the broken hearted (Ps 147:3)
Tues., 31st: The Lord shall preserve you (Ps 121:7)
April
Wed., 1st: Overcome evil with good (Rom 12:21)
Thurs., 2nd: Believe...and you will be saved (Acts 16:31)
Fri., 3rd: My son, fear the Lord (Prov 24:21)
Sabbath, 4th: Do not let your heart envy sinners (Prov 23:17)
Sun., 5th: Underneath are the everlasting arms (Deut 33:27)
Mon., 6th: Your labour is not in vain in the Lord (1 Cor 15:58)
Tues., 7th: The gift of God is eternal life (Rom 6:23)
Wed., 8th: His understanding is infinite (Ps 147:5)
Thurs., 9th: I will feed them in good pasture (Ezek 34:14)
Fri., 10th: God is love (1 Jn 4:16)
Sabbath, 11th: We love Him because He first loved us (1 Jn 4:19)
Sun., 12th: Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord (Ex 32:29)
Mon., 13th: "I am the good shepherd" (Jn 10:14)
Tues., 14th: Jesus Christ who gave Himself for us (Titus 2:13,14)
Wed., 15th: Keep yourself pure (1 Tim 5:22)
Thurs., 16th: Do good to all (Gal 6:10)
Fri., 17th: With God all things are possible (Matt 19:26)
Sabbath, 18th: He delights in mercy (Micah 7:18)
Sun., 19th: Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth (Ps 141:3)
Mon., 20th: You are my refuge (Ps 142:5)
Tues., 21st: Sin shall not have dominion over you (Rom 6:14)
Wed., 22nd: Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You (Ps 56:3)
Thurs., 23rd: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you (1 Pet 5:2)
Fri., 24th: He who has the Son has life (1 Jn 5:12)
Sabbath, 25th: Do not grow weary in doing good (2 Thess 3:13)
Sun., 26th: Do not love the world (1 Jn 2:15)
Mon., 27th: Owe no one anything (Rom 13:8)
Tues., 28th: Faith without works is dead (Jam 2:20)
Wed., 29th: God has given us eternal life (1 Jn 5:11)
Thurs., 30th: Call to Me, and I will answer you (Jer 33:3)
This is the end of Part 2 of this 6-part series of wonderful Scriptures from my 2009 'Gospel Gems' Christian calendar. I trust they have been a blessing to you as you meditate on them.
Gospel Gems from my 2009 Calendar
Good News! I recently found my 2009 Gospel Gems calendar and I would like to share the precious Bible verses found in it with you. Below, I reproduce the Scriptures (for January and February) 'as is' and hope that you will be blessed as you read and meditate on them.
2009
January
Thurs., 1st: The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble (Nahum 1:7)
Fri., 2nd: The word of our God stands forever (Isa 40:8)
Sabbath, 3rd: The entrance of Your word gives light (Ps 119:130)
Sun., 4th: Through Your precepts I get understanding (Ps 119:104)
Mon., 5th: Be steadfast, immovable (1 Cor 15:58)
Tues., 6th: Lay hold on eternal life (1 Tim 6:12)
Wed., 7th: Stand fast in the Lord (Phil 4:1)
Thurs., 8th: The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree (Ps 92:12)
Fri., 9th: Enter into His courts with praise (Ps 100:4)
Sabbath, 10th: God is light (1 Jn 1:5)
Sun., 11th: Let brotherly love (Heb 13:1)
Mon., 12th: We have redemption through His blood (Col 1:14)
Tues., 13th: Know that the Lord (Yahweh), He is God (Ps 100:3)
Wed., 14th: In all your ways acknowledge Him (Prov 3:6)
Thurs., 15th: The paths of the Lord are mercy and truth (Ps 25:10)
Fri., 16th: Be strong in the Lord (Eph 6:10)
Sabbath, 17th: Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord (Jer 17:7)
Sun., 18th: Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matt 6:21)
Mon., 19th: He is Lord of all (Acts 10:36)
Tues., 20th: Search from the book of the Lord, and read (Isa 34:16)
Wed., 21st: Whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he (Prov 16:20)
Thurs., 22nd: Return to Me, for I have redeemed you (Isa 44:22)
Fri., 23rd: Abide in My love (Jn 15:9)
Sabbath, 24th: God is a refuge for us (Ps 62:8)
Sun., 25th: Pour out your heart before Him (Ps 62:8)
Mon., 26th: God is my strength and power (2 Sam 22:33)
Tues., 27th: Walk in love (Eph 5:2)
Wed., 28th: Christ has given Himself for us (Eph 5:2)
Thurs., 29th: His work is perfect (Deut 32:4)
Fri., 30th: We shall reap if we do not lose heart (Gal 6:9)
Sabbath, 31st: My help comes from the Lord (Ps 121:2)
February
Sun., 1st: Worthy is the Lamb who was slain (Rev 5:12)
Mon., 2nd: Christ died for the ungodly (Rom 5:6)
Tues., 3rd: He is risen from the dead (Matt 28:7)
Wed., 4th: Be serious and watchful in your prayers (1 Pet 4:7)
Thurs., 5th: He who believes in the Son has everlasting life (Jn 3:36)
Fri., 6th: I am with you always (Matt 28:20)
Sabbath, 7th: His compassions fail not (Lam 3:22)
Sun., 8th: Pray without ceasing (1 Thess 5:17)
Mon., 9th: Great is Your faithfulness (Lam 3:23)
Tues., 10th: The Lord has chosen you to serve Him (2 Chron 29:11)
Wed., 11th: Great peace have those who love Your law (Ps 119:165)
Thurs., 12th: Walk as children of light (Eph 5:8)
Fri., 13th: You will guide me with your council (Ps 73:24)
Sabbath, 14th: Let us watch and be sober (1 Thess 5:6)
Sun., 15th: According to your faith, let it be to you (Matt 9:29)
Mon., 16th: The Lord will provide (Gen 22:14)
Tues., 17th: The Lord is my strength and my shield (Ps 28:7)
Wed., 18th: According to His mercy, He has saved us (Tit 3:5)
Thurs., 19th: Wait on your God continually (Hos 12:6)
Fri., 20th: Mu soul, with silently for God alone (Ps 62:5)
Sabbath, 21st: Seek those things which are above (Col 3:1)
Sun., 22nd: Call upon Me in the day of trouble (Ps 50:15)
Mon., 23rd: Humble yourselves that He may exalt you (1 Pet 5:6)
Tues., 24th: If you love Me, keep My commandments (Jn 14:15)
Wed., 25th: He who walks with integrity walks securely (Prov 10:9)
Thurs., 26th: Casting all your care upon Him (1 Pet 5:7)
Fri., 27th: Make your way straight before My face (Ps 5:8)
Sabbath, 28th: Teach me your ways, O Lord (Ps 27:11)
I hope you will be blessed as you read these inspired verses. I hope, like me, you are thankful to the Great Almighty God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, for giving us the wonderful gift of faith, something so many people lack as they wander aimlessly through life. Praise the Lord.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Bible Readings from my 2007 Diary (Part 2)
Sabbath greetings again from Cork county. I hope you enjoy reading, studying and knowing the Scriptures. I delight in sharing these precious verses from God's Word, the Holy Bible, with you. I hope you get a lot of spiritual benefit from reading them here. As mentioned in an earlier entry, I found a 2007 diary called 'Hopeful Thoughts' that has a Bible verse at the foot of each page, one page per week. It is now time to finish the verses for this diary. I now present the verses for weeks 27-52/53 (July thru to Dec 2007). As before, the first rendering is from the diary 'as is'. The second is from the NASV [New American Standard Version](NT vs only) and the third is from the NLT [New Living Translation] (again, NT vs only). All OT verses shall be followed by the NKJV [New King James Version] rendering. But only if the wording is different from the diary version. May the Lord bless you as you read and live His precious Word.
Bible Readings for July-December 2007:
For week ending (w/e) July 7,
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus (1 Thess 5:18)
[NASV]: in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
[NLT]: Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
w/e July 14,
He shall cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you shall take refuge (Psalm 91:4)
w/e July 21,
The living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy (1 Tim 6:17)
[NASV] :.....but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.
[NLT] : .....God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
w/e July 28,
I am the good shepherd, and I know my sheep, and am known by my own (Jn 10:14)
[NASV]: "I am the good shepherd; and I know My own; and My own know Me."
[NLT]: "I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me."
w/e Aug 4,
The people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits (Dan 11:32)
w/e Aug 11,
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; the God of my strength, in Him I will trust (2 Sam 22:2-3)
[NKJV]: "The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; 2) The God of my strength, in whom I will trust;....."
w/e Aug 18,
Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Tim 2:1)
[NLT]: .....be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
w/e Aug 25,
He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom (Isa 40:11)
w/e Sept 1,
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit (Ps 34:18)
w/e Sept 8,
Oh, love the Lord, all you his saints! For the Lord preserves the faithful (Ps 31:23)
w/e Sept 15,
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord (Jer 17:7)
w/e Sept 22,
I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes (Rom 1:16)
[NASV]: For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to every one who believes,.....
[NLT]: For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes.....
w/e Sept 29,
Do not fear, for I am with you. I will bless you (Gen 26:24)
w/e Oct 6,
I press towards the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus (Phil 3:14)
[NASV]: I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
[NLT]: I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, [is calling us].
w/e Oct 13,
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you (Isa 26:3)
w/e Oct 20,
Oh, how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you (Ps 31:19)
w/e Oct 27,
My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness (2 Cor 12:9)
[NASV]: ....."My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.".....
[NLT]: ....."My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.".....
w/e Nov 3,
This is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent (Jn 17:3)
[NASV]: "And this eternal life, that they may know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent."
[NLT]: "And this is the way to have eternal life-to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth."
w/e Nov 10,
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above (Jam 1:17)
[NASV]: Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above.....
[NLT]: Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father.....
w/e Nov 17,
Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord (1 Chron 16:10)
w/e Nov 24,
The Lord is my strength and song, and he has become my salvation; he is my God (Ex 15:2)
w/e Dec 1,
The Lord is good to all, and his tender mercies are over all his works (Ps 145:9)
w/e Dec 8,
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace (Num 6:26)
w/e Dec 15,
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go, I will guide you with my eye (Ps 32:8)
w/e Dec 22,
For he shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you in all his awys (Ps 91:11)
w/e Dec 29,
O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together (Ps 34:3)
w/e [Jan 5 2008, for Dec 31 2007],
When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman (Gal 4:4)
[NASV]: But when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman.....
[NLT]: But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman,.....
I hope these passages of Scripture will be a blessing to you whenever you read them. Make a note of them and meditate on them. Allow them to have an impact on you. May God bless you.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Bible Readings for March 2010
Sabbath greetings to you from my home in Cork county on Friday, 5th March. Sunset was soon after 6pm locally. That is when Sabbath began for me. I wish I had lots of neighbours who also kept it. I have been a Sabbath-keeper since March 1984. I was baptised by immersion on March 4th that year. I was 'only' 19 but never more sure of anything in my life that being baptised into the family of Almighty God was the right thing to do. Sadly, no one else in my family is interested in knowing what the Bible really teaches. They're all content to let other people do their thinking for them. Everyone needs to read the Bible every day to feed their spirit and draw closer to King Jesus.
Apologies for being a few days late in posting these wonderful Bible verses from my 'Gospel Gems' 2010 calendar. (Did anyone even notice???)
March 2010
Mon, 1st: Let him labour.....to give to him who has need (Eph 4:28)
Tues, 2nd: Let him who stole steal no longer (Eph 4:28)
Wed, 3rd: Offer the sacrifices of righteousness (Ps 4:5)
Thur, 4th: Your eyes will see the King in His beauty (Isa 3:17)
Fri, 5th: Now to the King eternal.....be honour and glory (1 Tim 1:17)
Sabbath, 6th: Of His kingdom there will be no end (Lk 1:33)
Sun, 7th: If we confess our sins, He will forgive us (1 Jn 1:9)
Mon, 8th: He who calls you is faithful (1 Thess 5:24)
Tues, 9th: Your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly (Mt 6:4)
Wed, 10th: Your reward will be great (Lk 6:35)
Thur, 11th: Blessed are those who do His commandments (Rev 22:14)
Fri, 12th: It is good to give thanks to the Lord (Ps 92:1)
Sabbath, 13th: Wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord (Lam 3:26)
Sun, 14th: The Lord is righteous in all His ways (Ps 145:17)
Mon, 15th: Hold fast what you have till I come (Rev 2:25)
Tues, 16th: Gracious is the Lord, and righteous (Ps 116:5)
Wed, 17th: His righteousness endures forever (Ps 111:3)
Thur, 18th: Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness (Ps 5:8)
Fri, 19th: My tongue shall speak of your righteousness (Ps 35:28)
Sabbath, 20th: Exhort one another daily (Heb 3:13)
Sun, 21st: Let each esteem others better than hislef (Phil 2:3)
Mon, 22nd: Be patient.....until the coming of the Lord (Jam 5:7)
Tues 23rd: The truth of the Lord endures forever (Ps 117:2)
Wed, 24th: He is risen.....go quickly and tell (Mt 28:6-7)
Thur, 25th: As they went to tell.....Jesus met them (Mt 28:9)
Fri, 26th: His name [Yahweh/God] alone is exalted (Ps 148:13)
Sabbath, 27th: He who comes from above is above all (Jn 3:31)
Sun, 28th: Christ.....far above all (Eph 1:20-21)
Mon, 29th: God.....has highly exalted Him (Phil 2:9)
Tues, 30th: You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory (Rev 4:11)
Wed, 31st: Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom (Ps 145:13)
This finishes my labour of love for now. More Bible readings will be posted online soon. I hope someone somewhere will be touched by these wonderful words of the Spirit of God and lead him/her into a lifelong study of the Holy Bible. This Book alone contains the words that lead to eternal life. The Bible not only contains the words of God; it IS the Word of God!
Till next time, may God bless you and your family as you seek, love and obey Him and ask Him to guide you through your brief time here on Earth. Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you. We were never meant to 'go it alone.' We can only succeed with God's help!
"Blessed be the name of the Lord." Amen.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Bible readings from my 2007 diary
I recently saw a copy of my small 'Hopeful Thoughts' 2007 diary. Each small page had 7 horizontal spaces for a week. I had not written much in it at all during the entire year. It's about 98% blank. I would like to share with you the Bible reading/verse at the foot of each page in two parts. This is part one and it covers the verses for weeks 1-26. Part two will follow shortly. I'm not sure which version of the Holy Scriptures the publishers used but I will reproduce the reading as is for OT verses and for NT verses, I will use the NASB [New American Standard Bible, c. 1960] and the NLT [New Living Translation, c. 1996] versions as well. (**Where either the NASB or the NLT are identical to the diary version, I will not repeat it here.**)
May you be blessed as you read the words inspired by Almighty GOD Himself for our benefit and blessing. Enjoy and may God bless you today and during all of 2010.
2007 (January - June) [Part 1]
Scripture for Week 1, ending [w/e] Sat., Jan 6:
Jn 1:10, He (Jesus) was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world did not know him.
Jn 1:10 [NLT], He came into the very world he created, but the world didn't recognize him.
Week 2) w/e. Jan. 13:
Deut. 31:8, The Lord, he is the one who goes before you. He will be with you, he will not leave you nor forsake you.
Week 3) w/e. Jan. 20:
Matt. 6:8, For the Father knows the things you have need of, before you ask him.
Matt. 6:8 [NASB], Therefore, do not be like them; for you Father knows what you need, before you ask Him.
Matt. 6:8 [NLT], Don't be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask Him!
Week 4) w/e. Jan. 27:
Ps. 27:14, Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengten your heart.
Week 5) w/e. Feb. 3:
Ps. 103:8, The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in mercy.
Week 6) w/e. Feb. 10:
Ps. 68:19, Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits.
Week 7) w/e. Feb. 17:
1 Chron. 16:34, Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! For his mercy endures forever.
Week 8) w/e. Feb. 24:
Ps. 119:18, Open my eyes that I may see wonderous things from your law.
Week 9) w/e. Mar. 3:
Heb. 10:22, Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith.
Heb. 10:22, Let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith.......
Heb. 10:22, let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him.
Week 10) w/e. Mar. 10:
Ps. 32:8, I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with my eye.
Week 11) w/e. Mar. 17:
Deut. 33:27, The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Week 12) w/e. Mar. 24:
Prov. 3:5, Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding.
Week 13) w/e. Mar. 31:
Jn. 14:1, Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in me."
Jn. 14:1 [NLT], "Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.
Week 14) w/e. Apr. 7:
1 Pet. 5:7, Casting all your care upon him, for he cares for you.
1 Pet. 5:7 [NASB], casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you.
1 Pet. 5:7 [NLT], Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
Week 15) w/e. Apr. 14:
Rev. 5:12, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom."
Rev. 5:12 [NLT], "Worthy is the Lamb who was slaughtered- to receive power and riches and wisdom......."
Week 16) w/e. Apr. 21:
Matt. 28:6, "He is not here; for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."
Matt. 28:6 [NASB], "He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying."
Matt. 28:6 [NLT], "He isn't here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying."
Week 17) w/e. Apr. 28:
Num. 6:25, The Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you.
Week 18) w/e. May 5:
Matt. 6:30, "Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, will he not much more clothe you?"
Matt. 6:30 [NASB], "But if God so arrays the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more do so for you, O men of little faith?"
Matt. 6:30 [NLT], "And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?"
Week 19) w/e. May 12:
Ps. 62:1, Truly my soul silently waits for the Lord, from him comes my salvation.
Week 20) w/e. May 19:
Ps. 27:14, Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart.
Week 21) w/e. May 26:
Joel 2:21, Be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done marvellous things!
Week 22) w/e. Jun. 2:
Ps. 103:2, Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.
Week 23) w/e. Jun. 9:
Prov. 3:6, In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.
Week 24) w/e. Jun. 16:
Jam. 4:8, Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.
Jam. 4:8 [NLT], Come close to God,a dn God will come close to you..........
Week 25) w/e. Jun. 23:
1 Jn. 5:11, God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
1 Jn. 5:11 [NASB], And the witness is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
1 Jn. 5:11 [NLT], And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
Week 26) w/e. Jun. 30:
Heb. 12:1-2, Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus.
Heb. 12:1-2 [NASB], ........let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus..........
Heb. 12:1-2 [NLT], .........And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus..........
[This is the end of Part 1 of this labour of love for the Scriptures. Part 2 will follow shortly.]
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