(February 27, 2013 Wed 9:02 AM CST)
I had surgery yesterday on my right eye.
"So let us confidently approach the throne of grace
Go to the Lord for all your needs.
I received an
IOL lens
.
I have to carry a card
that notifies people of this implant.
Hopefully I will be able to see without glasses.
Right now things are blurred.
God bless the doctor and nurses
and all the people there.
to receive mercy and favor and
to find help in time of need."
Hebrews 4:16
Ask for help.
Pray with confidence.
The Lord is on your side.
He wants the best for you.
(February 26, 2013 Tue 9:04 AM CST)
"There is nothing to fear.
Do not be afraid.
I am the First and the Last and
the One who lives.
Once I was dead but now I live ---
forever and ever.
I hold the keys of death
and the nether world."
Revelation 1:17-18
Jesus controls life and death.
He has the keys.
Seek his wisdom and knowledge.
Live for him.
Keep him first.
(February 23, 2013 Sat 9:49 AM CST)
Today I'm loading
Office 365
on my Windows 8 PC.
"And now, brothers, I beg you through the mercy of God
Offer your life to the Lord.
I want to see how it works.
You can use it on up to 5 PCs.
to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice
holy and acceptable to God, your spiritual worship.
Do not conform yourselves to this age
but be transformed by the renewal of your mind,
so that you may judge what is God's will,
what is good, pleasing and perfect."
Romans 12:1-2
Serve him alone.
Do his will.
Follow his lead.
Be pleasing.
(February 21, 2013 Thu 6:39 AM CST)
Yesterday I went to the
doctor
for my annual physical.
"And this recompense of mine?
It is free.
His picture was on a large poster as you entered the hospital.
He is a great guy.
God bless him and all in his office.
It is simply this,
that when preaching I offer the gospel
free of charge and do not make full use
of the authority the gospel gives me."
1 Corinthians 9:18
The good news is given to you free of charge.
Receive this free gift with joy.
Make full use of this saving grace.
Enjoy your blessings.
(February 20, 2013 Wed 6:59 AM CST)
"My God in turn will supply your needs fully,
Turn to the Lord.
in a way worthy of his magnificent riches in Christ Jesus.
All glory to our God and Father for unending ages!
Amen."
Philippians 4:19-20
Look to him for all your needs.
He is there to help you.
He will bless you.
(February 18, 2013 Mon 7:01 AM CST)
Someone
that helped me look for a job in 2009 died recently.
"In times past, God spoke in fragmented and
Jesus is God.
Pray for him and all his family.
varied ways to our fathers through the prophets;
in this, the final age,
he has spoken to us through his Son,
whom he has made heir of all things and
through whom he first created the universe."
Hebrews 1:1-2
He came to earth.
He spoke freely about the Kingdom of God.
See what he said in the Bible.
It is there for all to see.
(February 16, 2013 Sat 9:34 AM CST)
"Make it a point of honor
Set an example.
to remain at peace and
attend to your own affairs.
Work with your hands
as we directed you to do,
so that you will give good example
to outsiders and want for nothing."
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
Do what is right and pleasing to God.
Be led by the Holy Spirit.
Be holy.
(February 15, 2013 Fri 6:52 AM CST)
"With that, all deserted Jesus and fled."
They all left Jesus.
Mark 14:50
They ran for their lives.
They deserted him.
He was without friends.
Go to Jesus when you feel all alone.
He has been there.
He will stand with you.
(February 13, 2013 Wed 6:55 AM CST)
Today is Ash Wednesday.
"Peter and John answered,
Yes, obey the Lord.
We begin the season of Lent.
Draw near to the Lord and
he will draw near to you.
'Judge for yourselves
whether it is right in God's sight
for us to obey you rather than God.
Surely we cannot help speaking
of what we have heard and seen.'"
Acts 4:19-20
Stay near to him.
Be led by the Holy Spirit.
Speak the praises of the Lord.
(February 11, 2013 Mon 6:45 AM CST)
I tried to buy a book
(SEO Book)
this morning
"I do not do what I want to do
We are not perfect.
and it is only sold for the Kindle
and I don't own a Kindle.
I have an iPad.
"Whatever" as J would say.
but what I hate."
Romans 7:15
We make mistakes.
We commit sins.
Ask Jesus to forgive you.
Jesus, I have sinned.
Forgive me, Lord.
Give me the grace to do what is right.
(February 9, 2013 Sat 8:57 AM CST)
"Taking a seat opposite the treasury,
Give.
Jesus observed the crowd putting money
into the collection box.
Many of the wealthy put in sizable amounts;
but one poor widow came and put in two small coins
worth a few cents."
Mark 12:41-42
Give of your time and money.
Give even if it is just a little.
God will multiply your efforts.
Give from your heart.
(February 8, 2013 Fri 7:04 AM CST)
"Jesus told Thomas,
Jesus is the way.
'I am the way, and the truth, and the life;
no one comes to the Father but through me.
If you really knew me, you would know my Father also.
From this point on you know him;
you have seen him.'"
John 14:6-7
Find him and you find the truth.
He points the way to eternal life.
Follow him closely.
(February 6, 2013 Wed 6:49 AM CST)
"I am amazed that you are so soon deserting him
Read the Bible.
who called you in accord
with his gracious design in Christ,
and are going over to another gospel.
But there is no other."
Galatians 1:6-7
Remember what you have learned.
Stay near the Lord.
Be faithful.
Your salvation is in Christ.
(February 4, 2013 Mon 6:43 AM CST)
"Tell those who are rich in this world's goods
Share what you have.
not to be proud, and not to rely
on so uncertain a thing as wealth.
Let them trust in God who provides
us richly with all things for our use.
Charge them to do good,
to be rich in good works and generous,
sharing what they have.
Thus will they build a secure foundation
for the future, for receiving that life
which is life indeed."
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Thank the Lord for his blessings.
Use them to help others.
That is life indeed/(in deed).
(February 3, 2013 Sun 6:37 AM CST)
Yesterday I loaded Windows 8 on my laptop PC.
"Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness;
None of us is perfect.
It had Vista and would not do updates anymore.
in the greatness of your compassion
wipe out my offense.
Thoroughly wash me from my guilt
and of my sin cleanse me."
Psalms 51:1-2 or 3-4
Go to Jesus and ask for forgiveness.
Then go and sin no more.
You need an update to your life.
If you fall, get back up.
Do not give up trying.
Jesus, forgive my sins.
I want to start a new life.
Help me, Lord.
I need you.
Save me, Lord.
(February 2, 2013 Sat 8:43 AM CST)
"When Jesus heard this,
Jesus heard about the death of John the Baptist.
he withdrew by boat from there
to a deserted place by himself."
Matthew 14:13
It must have been a great shock.
He needed time to recover.
He needed some quiet time.
It was very sad.
(February 1, 2013 Fri 6:44 AM CST)
"Tax collectors also came to be baptized,
Pay your taxes.
and they said to John,
'Teacher, what are we to do?'
He answered them, 'Exact nothing
over and above your fixed amount.'"
Luke 3:12-13
Be honest.
Pay your share to help the community.
God will bless you.
