Prayer ~ Thank You. Lord, for this great day that You have given us. We gratefully celebrate with joy. Show us what just what You want us to do…and to say to others today. Your word is a light unto my path shining glory into every day with You and into our relationship.
This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Meditate. The Lord made this day. He is still the creator
and sustainer of life.
What is your favorite verse? What scripture speaks to your
heart…and gives you joy? This verse is my husband’s favorite—and he learned it
from a wonderful Christian gentlemen and dear friend, John Foster, who went to
be with the Lord several years ago. John was a good example. He not only read
and truly studied God’s word, he applied it to his life. He lived it and had a
devoted relationship with the Lord, serving others in a quiet and gentle manner.
What a great example for us.
Is this…or any day—a day that the Lord has made for you? Are
you made in God’s image for this day? Good question. We are all made in the
image of God…just like Adam. God has breathed into us life—for as long as we
live. Personally, we can rejoice because we know the Lord—and seek to know Him
more each day. For that we can be glad. We have not only the desire, but the
opportunity to learn more about God daily. Do you take that for granted…and
spend your time doing other things? What have you learned about God today? Are
you systematically reading and studying God’s word daily? For myself—and my
relationship with the Lord, I need to improve on intentionally analyzing,
memorizing, and applying God’s word to my life. Sure, I read it daily—if only a
few verses, and I love studying God’s word—especially doing studies of particular
words—but it just doesn’t seem to be enough. I guess my appetite for His word
is greater than my consumption. How it going for you? Do great days begin with
the Lord?
Verses of Salvation ~ As for
us, we can’t help but thank God for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the
Lord. We are always thankful that God chose you to be among the first to
experience salvation—a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you
holy and through your belief in the truth. He called you to salvation when we
told you the Good News; now you can share in the glory of our Lord Jesus
Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
Memory Verse of the Week ~ For He satisfies the
thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:9
Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table
Watermelon Cake
Refreshing and delightful!
Fun - for a great day!
Choose this day…what you will eat! Usually, you read a “choosing” verse…choose this day whom you will serve—meaning serve God, an idol, or man…not considering that it may be that you are “serving” your own stomach! Most people on their birthdays have their cake…and eat it too. Today, my husband, Jerry, has a special day—and he is choosing to have his ice cream in a banana split sundae and eat it, too, along with some nice little shortbread cookies that our granddaughters are making for him! This will be a wonderful treat for us all. Yum! You don’t have to have “cake” for your birthday! When your birthday rolls around—consider having your favorite pie, strudel, cobbler, fruit crisp, cookies, or a slice of delectable fruit as a special treat. Watermelon cake anyone?
Happiest
of Birthdays to you, Jerry!
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