My thoughts and my life

When you woke up this morning, did you realize how uniquely special you are. Not only that you have a unique finger print, unique tongue print and a unique personality specially designed for God’s purpose, but that you are special in every way to God. He loves you more than you realize. Here are a few things that make you special: Genesis 1:27 - So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them. Every human spent about half an hour as a single cell. A baby acquires fingerprints at the age of three months. Your teeth start growing 6 months before you are born. The stomach’s digestive acids are strong enough to dissolve zinc. Fortunately for us, the cells in the stomach lining renew so quickly that the acids don’t have time to dissolve it. You get a new stomach lining every three to four days. The lungs contain over 300,000 million capillaries (tiny blood vessels). If they were laid end to end...

Luke 6:43-45 THE TREE AND ITS FRUIT "A good tree can't produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can't produce good fruit. A tree is identified by its fruit. Figs are never gathered from thorn bushes, and grapes are not picked from bramble bushes. A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.” What kind of tree are you? God placed us here for one specific purpose and that is to glorify His name, to worship Him, and show His love to this around us. Does your tree produce fruit and what kind of fruit do you have. The Holy Spirit was send by Jesus to assist and guide us, let the Holy Spirit inspire you today to produce life changing fruit. Let the glory of God shine out in everything you do. Matthew 10:39 “If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.” To God be...

My prayer for you for today is that the Lord will carry you in His hands through all the challenges that await you. That you will triumph above all expectations and that His glory will shine through your life. Luke 6:20-22 "God blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours. God blesses you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. God blesses you who weep now, for in due time you will laugh. What blessings await you when people hate you and exclude you and mock you and curse you as evil because you follow the Son of Man. When that happens, be happy! Yes, leap for joy! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, their ancestors treated the ancient prophets that same way.” This day will be a beautiful day. Do you feel that you are being challenged above your limits? Are you tired? Jesus was tempted for forty days in the desert and in that time He said that you must not test the Lord our God. For forty days He was constantly challenged b...

My prayer for you for today is that God will take away all your fear and open your heart for His presence. Psalm 34:4-7 I prayed to the L ORD , and He answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to Him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. In my desperation I prayed, and the L ORD  listened; He saved me from all my troubles. For the angel of the L ORD  is a guard; He surrounds and defends all who fear Him. Why do we fear? The enemy attack us on a daily basis and try to take away our blessing in God. He robs us from our time and trust that we should put in God and once he pulls us away and we do not trust God completely anymore we become vulnerable. Then fear sets in, and the enemy is provided with a foothold in our life. This must never happen. Why do we continuously try and do things by ourselves? God has made it so clear in scripture that He will protect us and He will take away all our fear. ...

My prayer for us for today is that we will turn to Jesus and seek Him in every moment. Psalm 1:1-3 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the LORD , meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. Have a nice day

My prayer for you for today is that you will be patient and obedient to God so that His plan in your life will find a solid foundation. Psalm 40:1-3 I waited patiently for the L ORD  to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the L ORD .

Luke 1 76  "And you, my little son,   will be called the prophet of the Most High,   because you will prepare the way for the Lord. 77  You will tell his people how to find salvation   through forgiveness of their sins. 78  Because of God's tender mercy,   the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, 79  to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,   and to guide us to the path of peace." Psalm 39 FOR JEDUTHUN, THE CHOIR DIRECTOR: A PSALM OF DAVID. 1  I said to myself, "I will watch what I do   and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue   when the ungodly are around me." 2  But as I stood there in silence—   not even speaking of good things—   the turmoil within me grew worse. 3  The more I thought about it,   the hotter I got,   igniting a fire of words: 4 ...

THE MAGNIFICAT: MARY'S SONG OF PRAISE 46  Mary responded, "Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. 47    How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! 48  For he took notice of his lowly servant girl,   and from now on all generations will call me blessed. 49  For the Mighty One is holy,   and he has done great things for me. 50  He shows mercy from generation to generation   to all who fear him. 51  His mighty arm has done tremendous things!   He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. 52  He has brought down princes from their thrones   and exalted the humble. 53  He has filled the hungry with good things   and sent the rich away with empty hands. 54  He has helped his servant Israel   and remembered to be merciful. 55  For he made this promise to our ancestors,   to Abraham and his children forever."

My prayer for you today is that you will truly see your purpose in God’s kingdom and that you will know how important you are and that you will grow and fulfil the important role that you play in God’s plan. Luke 1:38 Mary responded, " I am the Lord's servant . May everything you have said about me come true." And then the angel left her.

Mark 15:21-22 A passerby named Simon, who was from Cyrene, was coming in from the countryside just then, and the soldiers forced him to carry Jesus' cross. (Simon was the father of Alexander and Rufus). And they brought Jesus to a place called Golgotha (which means "Place of the Skull"). Who was Simon of Cyrene? We do not know for certain, but we can make some pretty good guesses. Mark tells us that he was the father of Alexander and Rufus. (Mark 15:21, Acts 13:1.) And since the gospel of Mark was directed to the Romans, it is evident that the sons were well known in the church at Rome. But how unexpected the honor was! When Simon left home he had no idea that he was going to play such an important part in history! And perhaps as you read this the Lord will honor you and ask you to shoulder a burden. Maybe right now He's saying, "I want you in Burma, Africa, India, Mexico. Or maybe in a voice that is soft and low He is saying, "I need you in th...

Psalm 34 A PSALM OF DAVID, REGARDING THE TIME HE PRETENDED TO BE INSANE IN FRONT OF ABIMELECH, WHO SENT HIM AWAY. 1  I will praise the L ORD  at all times.   I will constantly speak his praises. 2  I will boast only in the L ORD ;   let all who are helpless take heart. 3  Come, let us tell of the L ORD 's greatness;   let us exalt his name together. 4  I prayed to the L ORD , and he answered me.   He freed me from all my fears. 5  Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;   no shadow of shame will darken their faces. 6  In my desperation I prayed, and the L ORD  listened;   he saved me from all my troubles. 7  For the angel of the L ORD  is a guard;   he surrounds and defends all who fear him. 8  Taste and see that the L ORD  is good.   Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! 9  Fear the L OR...

Mark 10 14  When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, "Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. 15  I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn't receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it." 16  Then he took the children in his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them. 42  So Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. 43  But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, 44  and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else. 45  For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 11 22  Then Jesus said to the disciples, ...

Mark 7:14-15 Then Jesus called to the crowd to come and hear. "All of you listen," he said,"and try to understand. It's not what goes into your body that defiles you; you are defiled by what comes from your heart." Jesus stated here that we are defiled but what comes out of our heart and further on He makes it quite clear that this is the impurities of our thoughts.   I feel that the Holy Spirit says that this goes hand in hand with what we say and do and what we say to other people. Therefore I urge you today so speak only uplifting things over everybody you see and meet no matter how hard and difficult. Our primary function is to bring honour and glory to God and this is clearly seen in the way we treat those around us. Let God guide in speaking life over every person you meet. To God be all the glory.

My prayer for you today is that God fills you with His love and that His love will overflow in all that you do. You are amazingly created, and in Him you will find endless power. Mark 4:39-40 When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Silence! Be still!" Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.  Then he asked them, "Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?"

Psalm 27 A Psalm of David. 1  The L ORD  is my light and my salvation—   so why should I be afraid? The L ORD  is my fortress, protecting me from danger,   so why should I tremble? 2  When evil people come to devour me,   when my enemies and foes attack me,   they will stumble and fall. 3  Though a mighty army surrounds me,   my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked,   I will remain confident. 4  The one thing I ask of the L ORD —   the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the L ORD  all the days of my life,   delighting in the L ORD 's perfections   and meditating in his Temple. 5  For he will conceal me there when troubles come;   he will hide me in his sanctuary.   He will place me out of reach on a high rock. 6  Then I will hold my head high   above my enemies who surroun...

Power and obedience Mark 1 9  One day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River. 10  As Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Holy Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11  And a voice from heaven said, "You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy." 16  One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. 17  Jesus called out to them, "Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!" 18  And they left their nets at once and followed him. Mark 2 Jesus Calls Levi (Matthew) 13  Then Jesus went out to the lakeshore again and taught the crowds that were coming to him. 14  As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at his tax collector's booth. "Follow me and be my disciple," Jesus said to him. So Le...

Mark 1 JOHN THE BAPTIST PREPARES THE WAY 4  This messenger was John the Baptist. He was in the wilderness and preached that people should be baptized to show that they had repented of their sins and turned to God to be forgiven. 5  All of Judea, including all the people of Jerusalem, went out to see and hear John. And when they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan River. 6  His clothes were woven from coarse camel hair, and he wore a leather belt around his waist. For food he ate locusts and wild honey.   7  John announced: "Someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I'm not even worthy to stoop down like a slave and untie the straps of his sandals. 8  I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!" THE BAPTISM AND TEMPTATION OF JESUS 9  One day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River. 10  As Jesus came up out of the water...

Matthew 25 PARABLE OF THE THREE SERVANTS 14  "Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone. 15  He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one bag of silver to the last—dividing it in proportion to their abilities. He then left on his trip.   16  "The servant who received the five bags of silver began to invest the money and earned five more. 17  The servant with two bags of silver also went to work and earned two more. 18  But the servant who received the one bag of silver dug a hole in the ground and hid the master's money.   19  "After a long time their master returned from his trip and called them to give an account of how they had used his money. 20  The servant to whom he had entrusted the five bags of silver came forward with five more and said, 'Master, you gave ...