The 366th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 365th day. Good Day, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! It would seem that I have loved you now for 366 days. And while it is my intention to love you more. I also have to remind you that there is no greater love than the love God has for you. I pray that His love is a constant light and strength in your life throughout 2013 . . . ==> “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. [John 15:11-13] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a safe New Year Celebration!]

The 363rd Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 362nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 363rd day of 2012, I'm reminded once again of the whispers, the crying, and the joy found in a stable long ago. And I bow my head and my heart . . . ==> "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." [Matthew 2:2] [As you love one another as hard as you can, please play nice and enjoy your weekend.]

The 362nd Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 361st day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 362nd day of 2012, please know that there is at least one person in the world who sincerely prays that you are enjoying this Christmas Season. Just believe in the Joy of the Christ Who believes in you . . . [Please continue to pray for Newtown, Connecticut, and love one another as hard as you can.]

The 357th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 356th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 357th day of 2012, as I wander through this Christmas Season, I wonder what it was like to HEAR the heavenly host. What a wonderful choir they must have been!. . . ==> "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “ Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” [Luke 2:13-14] [Please continue in prayer for Newtown, Connecticut, and love one another as hard as you can.]

The 356th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 355th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 356th day of 2012, I'm preparing to celebrate the birth of a child who was delivered specifically to deliver me . . . ==> "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." [John 3:17] [Please continue in prayer for Newtown, Connecticut, and love one another as hard as you can.]

The 355th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 354th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 355th day of 2012, I just wanna put a smile on your face as you remember family and friends . . . and Christmas . . . ==> “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” [Matthew 2:2] Watch for my Note: "Always Christmas" [Please continue in prayer for Newtown, Connecticut, and love one another as hard as you can.]

The 354th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 353rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 354th day of 2012, might I share with you again how much I love and miss my family? Especially at this time of year? But I thank God for the love we share under the same "Christmas Star". . . ==> "They asked, “Where is the King of the Jews Who has been born? We have seen His star in the East. We have come to worship Him.” [Matthew 2:2]  [Please continue in prayer for Newtown, Connecticut, and love one another as hard as you can.]

The 353rd Day . . .

‎~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 352nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 353rd day of 2012, might I suggest to you that sometimes God has to allow our tears and pain in order to get our attention. But through it all, He weeps with us and for us, because He still loves us in every aspect of the word . . . ==> “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" [Psalm 46:10] [Please continue in prayer for Newtown, Connecticut, and love one another as hard as you can.]

The 352nd Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 351st day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 352nd day of 2012, the silence is shattered by these words from Edmund Burke: "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." We are the change we need today . . . ==> "But I have stilled and quieted my soul;" [Psalm 131:2] [Please continue un prayer for Newtown, Connecticut, and love one another as hard as you can.]

The 349th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 348th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 349th day of 2012, it's still ironic, don't you think, that we don't have to go through what Jesus did, primarily BECAUSE of what Jesus did . . . ==> "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, 'God with us'." [Matthew 1:23] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great weekend, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 348th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 347th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 348th day of 2012, I just want to remind you to keep CHRIST in CHRISTmas. . . ==> "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." [Matthew 2:2] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 347th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 346th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 347th day of 2012, might I suggest to you that sometimes a change of self is needed more than a change of scenery. . . ==> "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." [2 Corinthians 5:17] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 346th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 345th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 346th day of 2012, might I suggest to you that YOU are God's "ulterior motive" for sending Jesus into the world? Might I suggest to you that YOU are the "ulterior motive" for His birth, death, and resurrection? . . . ==> "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." [John 3:17] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 345th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 344th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 345th day of 2012, and as we move closer to Christmas Day, I remember family and friends who are no longer with us. And I close my eyes and thank God that He came so that one day I could see them again . . . ==> "For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; He will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." [Revelation 7:17] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 342nd Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 341st day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB!  On this 342nd day of 2012, as I again think about His unfailing love for me, I grow weak and fall to my knees in worship . . . ==> "For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations." [Psalm 100:5] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your weekend, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 141st Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 340th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! And Happy B-Day, Stevie C. Mells!!  On this 341st day of 2012, life may not be always good. But God is ALWAYS God . . . ==> "Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." [Psalm 106:1] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 340th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 339th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 340th day of 2012, I realize that I've had a lot of smiles and a lot of tears throughout my life. And as I look back over everything, I realize how strong of a presence God has been through it all . . . ==> "Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness." [Lamentations 3:22-23] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy this day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 339th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 338th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 339th day of 2012, I still believe that He is Lord, and worthy of my praise. And I still believe that He is either Lord OF all, or He's not Lord AT all. How about you? . . . ==> "The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust . . .” [Psalm 18:2] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy this day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 338th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 337th day.  Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 338th day of 2012, learn to love yourself again.  Just think of all the time you'll have to spend with you . . . ==> "I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well." [Psalm 139:14] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy this day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 355th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 334th day. Welcome to December, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB!  On this 335th day of 2012, I challenge you to make a conscious effort to begin your Spiritual Walk again . . . ==> "You were like lost sheep. But now you have come back to Him Who is your Shepherd and the One Who cares for your soul." [1 Peter 2:25] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 334th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 333rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 334th day of 2012, don't you think He deserves NEW praise for the NEW mercies He's showering on you today? . . . ==> "Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvelous things." [Psalm 98:1a] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 333rd Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 332nd day.  Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB!  On this 333rd day of 2012, don't you think He deserves NEW praise for the NEW mercies He's showering on you today? . . . ==>  "Oh, sing to the Lord a new song!  For He has done marvelous things." [Psalm 98:1a] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 332nd Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 331st day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 332nd day of 2012, I challenge you to celebrate the joy of living by letting people know that you're alive. GET UP, GET OUT, and LIVE OUT LOUD!! . . . ==> "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" [Philippians 4:4] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day today, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 328th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 327th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 328th day of 2012, I just want to wish all of you a wonderful day, filled with everything that increases your joy, and sets your heart and mind on Christ . . . ==> "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!" [Philippians 4:4] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a safe weekend, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 327th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 326th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 327th day of 2012, I extend to all in the USA and Americans abroad a Happy Thanksgiving. And to all my family and  friends, I challenge you to live a life worthy of the grace given to you . . . ==> "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." [1 Thessalonians 5:16-18] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a safe day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 326th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 325th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 326th day of 2012, I'm thankful for the promise that no matter what I go through in life, I will never go through it alone. The Lord is always by my side . . . ==> ". . . And I am with you always, even to the end of the world.” [Matthew 28:20b] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 325th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 324th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 325th day of 2012, as you prepare to gather with family and friends, I wish you safe travels . . . and Jesus . . . ==> "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." [John 1:1] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 324th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 323rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 324th day of 2012, I need to remind you that God loves each and EVERY one of us, as if there were ONLY one of us . . . ==> "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." [Romans 5:8] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 321st Day . . .

‎~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 320th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 321st day of 2012, is He worthy of your Praise and Worship even when all seems lost? . . . ==> "If we are thrown into the fire, our God Whom we serve is able to save us from it. . . . But even if He does not . . .  [Daniel 3:17-18a] [As you pray fpr one another, remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great weekend!]

The 320th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 319th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 320th day of 2012, don't pray without ceasing so that God will hear you, but so that you will hear God . . . ==> "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." [1 Thessalonians 5:16-18] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day!]

The 319th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 318th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 319th day of 2012, let me encourage you to give God your "Yet Praise", and He'll make the REST of your life the BEST of your life . . . ==> "Why are you downcast, O my soul? ... Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God." [Psalm 42:11]  [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day!]

The 318th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 317th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 318th day of 2012, I still continue in my worshiping Him, just as I would continue a conversation with a friend . . . ==> "Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness!” [1 Chronicles 16:29] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day!]

The 317th Day . . .

‎~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 316th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB!  On this 317th day of 2012, I once again invite you to follow me, but only as I follow Christ, and stay with me as I dwell "under the shadow of the Almighty" . . . ==> “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” [Psalm 91:1]  [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a terrific week!]

The 314th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 313th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 314th day of 2012, I challenge you to take a stand. ==> "And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve . . . But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." [Joshua 24:15] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a terrific weekend!]

The 313th Day . . .

‎~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 312th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 313th day of 2012, I go back to something my niece once posted: "someone...somewhere...for some reason....somehow......cares!" I'm praying that she realizes how true that is today. And you, too . . . ==> "In my distress I called upon the LORD, And cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, And my cry came before Him, even to His ears." [Psalm 18:6] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a terrific Thursday!]

The 312th Day!!!

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 311th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 312th day of 2012, I'm reminded of how God's unconditional love for me shamed me into striving to be just like Christ . . . What does it do for you? ==> "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." [Romans 5:8] [As you love your neighbors and enjoy this day, PLEASE remember to pray for the victims of Superstorm Sandy.]

The 311th Day . . .

‎~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 310th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 311th day of 2012, I pray for you a Wonderful Day, and encourage you to keep your head high, no matter what comes your way . . . ==> "I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth." [Psalm 121:1-2] [As you enjoy this USA Election Day, PLEASE remember to pray for the victims of Superstorm Sandy.]

The 310th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 309th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 310th day of 2012, I'm asking you to simply join me in continued prayer for the victims of Superstorm Sandy . . . ==> "For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” [Matthew 18:20] [As you enjoy this new week, PLEASE remember to pray for your neighbors.]

The 307th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 306th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 307th day of 2012, I'm thankful for having been given 307 days so far this year to share with you the source of my joy and strength . . . ==> "I have told you these things so My joy may be in you and your joy may be full.” [John 15:11] [As you enjoy this day, PLEASE remember to PRAY for those devastated by Superstorm Sandy. Thank You.]

The 306th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 305th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 306th day of 2012, I ask you again to not surrender to what you're going through. It's only temporary. God has an "After This" after that! . . . ==> "[You] are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed—" [2 Corinthians 4:8-9] [As you enjoy this day, PLEASE remember to PRAY for those devastated by Superstorm Sandy. Thank You.]

The 305th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 304th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB!  On this 305th day of 2012, it's gonna be hard.  But don't surrender to what you're going through. It's only temporary. God has an "After This" after that! . . . ==> "[You] are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed—" [2 Corinthians 4:8-9] [As you enjoy this day, PLEASE remember to PRAY for those devastated by Superstorm Sandy.  Thank You.]

The 304th Day . . .

‎~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 303rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 304th day of 2012, I think about a song, "See Jesus In Me", written by a friend of mine (JP). And I'm reminded that as important as it is to know that Jesus lives in me, it is equally as important for others to SEE Him alive in me . . . ==> Be reminded that you may be the only Jesus that some will see today. Be a reflection of Him . . . [Stay Safe Today, and Check On Your Neighbors.]

The 303rd Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 302nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 303rd day of 2012, I look at what's going on around the world, and I get more and more thankful that this place is not my home . . . ==> “Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” [Revelation 22:12-13] [As you enjoy a new week, PLEASE Love, Love, Love one another!]

The 300th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 299th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 300th day of 2012, when we've come to know that God is our strength, and don't always feel blessed, it is probably because we don't always walk in what we've come to know . . . ==> "The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?" [Psalm 27:1] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful weekend.]

The 299th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 298th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 299th day of 2012, as the sunshine of another glorious day kisses my face and energizes me, I am so humbled by His love for me . . . ==> "I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant." [Genesis 32:10a] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy this wonderful day.]

The 298th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 297th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 298th day of 2012, I wanna share with you that God proves my faith in Him to be a sure thing, even when life is not so good! Come worship Him with me. And bring your "Yet Praise" . . . ==> "Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." [Psalm 42:5] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy this wonderful day.]

The 267th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 296th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 297th day of 2012, might I suggest to you that in order to hear, sometimes you simply have to listen . . . ==> "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge." [Psalm 19:1-2]] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy this wonderful day.]

The 296th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 295th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 296th day of 2012, God has given you a new day and a new week. Welcome! It's your time of renewal. Your chance to start over . . . ==> "This was the Lord’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it." [John 4:13-14] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great week.]

The 293rd Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 292nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 293rd day of 2012, I know me. And knowing me, I know that it truly IS amazing that God would consider me His friend. How about you? . . . ==> "When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?" [Psalm 8:3-4] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy this day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 292nd Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 291st day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 292nd day of 2012, I just want to wish all of you a wonderful day, filled with everything that increases your joy, and sets your heart and mind on Christ . . . ==> "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!" [Philippians 4:4] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy this day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 290th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 289th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 290th day of 2012, I'm reminded that all my years of tears had many days of praise! I believed in a God Who believed in me. Now Watch Me Dance!! . . . ==> "I have told you these things so that you would find comfort in Me. In this world, you will suffer; but be courageous, for I have overcome the world!" [John 16:33] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day!]

The 289th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 288th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 289th day of 2012, I send out another message to the hurting and concerned.  Keep in mind that you're still stronger than you think . . . ==> "The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?" [Psalm 27:1] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a fresh week!]

~ . . . It's a God Thing . . .
Nothing impossible has ever happened before.
If it has happened before,
then it cannot, by definition, be impossible.
"With God, all things are possible." [Mark 10:27b]
(. . . It's a God Thing . . .)

The 286th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 285th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 286th day of 2012, I just wanna remind you that God's love for you is free. But His love is something you have to act on: You have to accept it . . . ==> "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded." [James 4:8] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful weekend!]

The 285th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 284th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 285th day of 2012, I'm thanking God for all He's done and continues to do in YOUR life. Yes, it even blesses me to see that God is blessing YOU! And I repeat my challenge to you to praise Him more . . . ==> “Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory.” [Psalm 98:1] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful day!]

The 284th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 283rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 284th day of 2012, I am again reminded that greater than ANY calling on my life is the calling to kneel before the Throne and just worship Him . . . ==>  “ . . . but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." [Philippians 3:13b-14] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a new day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 282nd Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 281st day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 282nd day of 2012, my challenge for you is this: Don't tell people you love them. Just do it . . . ==> "You obey the whole Law when you do this one thing, “Love your neighbor as you love yourself." [Galatians 5:14] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a new week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 280th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 279th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 280th day of 2012, I confess again that my three boys were raised like I was-- on "The Street" . . . with Bert and Ernie and Grover and Cookie and Oscar and Kermit and Elmo and Big Bird. Let's not take dreams, imagination, and education away from our children . . . ==> "When Jesus saw this, He was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." [Mark 10:14] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 278th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 278th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 279th day of 2012, I have discovered the most important thing to God!  If you want to see it, then run and take a look in a mirror! . . . ==> “This is love: not that [you] loved God, but that He loved [you] and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for [your] sins." [1 John 4:10] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your weekend, I thank you for remembering your neighbors in prayer.]

The 278th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 277th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB!  On this 278th day of 2012, I take pleasure in introducing to some, and presenting to others, our Lord God, and the works of His hands. But recognize that His most wonderful work can be found right in your mirror . . . ==> "Yet you, LORD, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand." [Isaiah 64:8] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy another day, I thank you for remembering your neighbors in prayer.]

The 277th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 276th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 277th day of 2012, and in this month, I pray with those of you who are remembering a loved one lost to breast cancer. And I challenge ALL of you to do your part in helping to find a cure. ==> "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” [Revelation 21:3-4]

The 276th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 275th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 276th day of 2012, I'm still glad to know that God's presence in our lives is steadfast and sure. Allow me also to suggest to some that He believes in you, even as He waits for you to believe in Him . . . ==> "Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me." [Psalm 51:11] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a new day, I thank you for remembering your neighbors in prayer.]

The 275th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 274th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 275th day of 2012, I welcome you to October.  And I encourage you to keep your head high, no matter what comes your way . . . ==> "I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth." [Psalm 121:1-2] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful week, I thank you for remembering your neighbors in prayer.]

The 272nd Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 271st day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 272nd day of 2012, I encourage you to keep on praying. You may not get what you ask for, but be thankful that God's answers are wiser than your prayers . . . ==> "Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!" [Psalm 34:8] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful weekend, I thank you for remembering your neighbor in prayer.]

The 270th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 269th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 270th day of 2012, I wonder if you're wondering: "How do I handle that occasional fear and doubt?" Might I suggest to you this answer: . . . ==> "Fear not, O land; Be glad and rejoice, for the LORD has done marvelous things!" [Joel 2:21] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 169th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 268th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 269th day of 2012, as hard as it may seem at times, I challenge you AGAIN to keep a SMILE on your FAITH . . . ==> "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." [Hebrews 11:1] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 268th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 267th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 268th day of 2012, as hard as it may seem at times, I challenge you to keep a SMILE on your FAITH . . . ==> ". . . Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today." [Exodus 14:13a] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 265th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 264th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB!  On this 265th day of 2012, don't spend too much time talking about what you've been through. Instead, praise God because you MADE IT through! . . . ==> "No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, a d their righteousness is from Me,” says the Lord." [Isaiah 54:17] [Will you be playing nice, loving one another, and remembering one another in prayer this weekend?]

The 264th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 263rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 264th day of 2012, again I confess to you that even for ME, life is not always good. BUT!! God is ALWAYS God. That alone keeps me feeling good . . . ==> "Know therefore that the LORD your God IS God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments." [Deuteronomy 7:9] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 263rd Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 262nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 263rd day of 2012, when I can't find the words to pray, I find comfort in knowing that He knows my heart . . . ==> ". . . We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." [Romans 8:26] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 262nd Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 261st day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 262nd day of 2012, I urge you to believe in hope.  Hope, after all, is faith reaching out of your darkness . . . ==> "Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord." [Psalm 31:24] [Are you playing nice, loving one another, and remembering one another in prayer this week?]

The 261st Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 260th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 261st day of 2012, a post by my son reminds me that the fact that God loves me not BECAUSE of who I am, but INSPITE of who I am, sets me free to love unconditionally . . . ==> "He who does not love does not know God, for God is love." [1 John 4:8] [Are you playing nice, loving one another, and remembering one another in prayer this week?]

The 258th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 257th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 258th day of 2012, I just wanna remind you that there are more gifts in you than those you have discovered.  God made you ON purpose FOR a purpose. So keep a SMILE on your FAITH . . . ==>  "The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness." [Jeremiah 31:3] [Are you playing nice, loving one another, and remembering one another in prayer this weekend?]

The 256th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 255th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! And Good Morning, USA. On this 256th day of 2012, I just want to remind you that He still moves stones, and He still answers prayers . . . ==> "Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear." [Isaiah 65:24] [Are you playing nice, loving one another, and remembering one another in prayer?]

The 255th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 254th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! And Good Morning, USA.  On this September 11th of 2012, I wanna remind you that healing doesn't mean going back to the way things were before, but allowing the way things are NOW to move us closer to God . . . ==> "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." [Matt. 11:28-29]  [Remember to Play Nice, Love One Another, and Remember One Another in Prayer.]

The 254th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 253rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 254th day of 2012, I am needing you to remember that you are never alone. Walk with me as I deliver this message to a friend's heart. You just may need to hear it, too . . . ==> “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge." [Psalm 46:10-11] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a new week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 251st Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 250th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 251st day of 2012, remember to only look down at a person for as long as it takes to lift them up. ==> "So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" [2 Cor. 5:16-17] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your weekend, please remember TM in prayer.]

The 150th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 249th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 250th day of 2012, please be reminded that battered and/or bruised, you may be the only Jesus that some will see today.  Stand strong . . . ==> "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” [Ephesians 6:13] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember TM in prayer.]

The 249th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 248th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 249th day of 2012, try not to focus on what you've been through. Instead, praise God because He BROUGHT you through . . . ==> "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” [2 Corinthians 5:17] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember TM in prayer.]

The 248th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 247th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 248th day of 2012, I must confess that I love the way He loves me. It leaves me wanting to be closer . . . ==>  "One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple." [Psalm 27:4] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember TM in prayer.]

The 247th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 246th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 247th day of 2012, as I wrap my web-stretched arms around each and every one of you, I dare you to make it through this day WITHOUT seeing the goodness of God. Even in your sorrow or pain, He Is Good . . . ==> “Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so . . .” [Psalm 107:1-2a] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful week!]

The 244th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 243rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 244th day of 2012, and with your head held high, I challenge you to boldly walk through any struggles you may face, and find peace. After all, peace is not the absence of conflict, but finding hope in the presence of God no matter WHAT the conflict. . . . ==> "Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!" [Psalm 27:14] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a fabulous Friday!]

The 243rd Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 242nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 243rd day of 2012, I will continue in my worshiping Him, just as I would continue a conversation with a friend . . . ==> "Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness!” [1 Chronicles 16:29] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 242nd Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 241st day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 242nd day of 2012, I would rather be hated for being who I am, than loved for being who I am not. Why? Because I am God's masterpiece. His prized possession. . . And so are you . . . ==> "And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day." [Genesis 1:31] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonder-filled Wednesday!]

The 241st Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 240th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 241st day of 2012, I just want to send another reminder to those who need reminding . . . ==> "For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him;" [Psalm 103:11] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 240th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 239th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 240th day of 2012, might I suggest that you have to lose yourself before you can find yourself. So I invite you today to lose yourself in Him, and in so doing, find yourself in Him . . . ==> "What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ." [Philippians 3:8] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your weekend, please remember one another in prayer.]

he 237th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 236th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 237th day of 2012,  I'm thankful for the promise that no matter what I go through in life, I never go through it alone. My Lord and my God is always by my side . . . ==> "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” [Deuteronomy 31:6] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your weekend, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 236th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 235th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 236th day of 2012, God has given you a new day. Welcome! It's your time of renewal. Your chance to start over . . . ==> "This was the Lord’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it." [John 4:13-14] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 234th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 233rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 234th day of 2012, I can proclaim that He became my friend when He died for my sins. But He became my Savior when He rose again . . . ==> "For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living." [Romans 14:9] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 228th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 228th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 229th day of 2012, I'm still satisfied. No matter what comes my way today, no matter what challenges I face, I know the Lord is with me- protecting me, guiding me. And I am satisfied . . . ==> "Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days!” [Psalm 90:14]  [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day!]

The 228th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 227th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 228th day of 2012, I recognize Him as Lord, and being worthy of my praise. And I understand that He is either Lord OF all, or He's not Lord AT all. How about you? . . . ==> "The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.” [Psalm 18:2-3] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day!]

The 227th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 226th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 227th day of 2012, might I suggest again that one undeniable truth that Blind Bartimaeus COULD see was that there was a God nearby who could change things . . . ==> "And when he heard it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" [Mark 10:47-48] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a terrific day!]

The 226th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 225th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 226th day of 2012, might I suggest to you that if you don't have what you need, it could be that you have not claimed what He has for you . . . ==> “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” [Jeremiah 29:11] [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful day!]

The 222nd Day . . .

‎~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 221st day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 222nd day of 2012, I once again consider the very thought that God loves even me, and it blows my mind. You see, I know the me that you don't know. And so does God. And He STILL loves me. And He does it with an Amazing Love . . . ==> “For God so loved (your name here) that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” [John 3:16]  [Remember to love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful day!]

The 220th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 219th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 220th day of 2012, I know me.  And knowing me, I know that it truly IS amazing that God would consider me His friend.  How about you? . . . ==> "When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?" [Psalm 8: 3-4] [Please pray for Faith Christian Academy as you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day.]

The 219th Day . . .

‎~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 218th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 219th day of 2012, I implore you to keep the faith. It is the evidence of the answer of God . . . ==> "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." [Mark 11:24] [Please pray for Faith Christian Academy (Welcome Back!) as you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful week.]

The 216th Day . . .

‎~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 215th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 216th day of 2012, I implore you to keep the faith.  It is the evidence of the answer of God . . . ==> "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." [Mark 11:24] [Please pray for Faith Christian Academy as you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful weekend.]

The 215th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 214th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 215th day of 2012,  once again I woke up to the sound of birds singing and asking for breakfast. And I was immediately reminded that Christ is alive- in me and in everything I see . . . ==> "Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day." [Genesis 1:31] [Please pray for Faith Christian Academy as you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful day.]

The 214th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 213th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 214th day of 2012, I remind you to NEVER be ashamed or afraid of asking God for what He is exceedingly and abundantly able and willing to give you . . . ==> "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." [Mark 11:24] [Please pray for Faith Christian Academy as you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful day.]

The 213th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 212th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB!  On this 213th day of 2012, I just want to thank God for having been so very good to me.  And His good just gets better and better . . . ==> "Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever." [Psalm 136:1] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a blessed day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 212th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 211th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 212th day of 2012, someone needs to be reminded.  So, for all He HAS done, for all He IS doing, and for all He WILL do . . . ==> "Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand . . ." [Psalm 95:6-7] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a blessed day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 209th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 208th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 209th day of 2012, might I suggest to you that Total Victory is found in Completely Surrendering to God . . . ==> “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up." [James 4:10] [As you remember Aurora, Colorado USA, play nice, and count your blessings, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 208th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 207th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 208th day of 2012, I remind you that just because you have a bad day doesn't mean you have a bad life.  If you're reading this today, you're blessed . . . ==> “Give all your worries to Him because He cares for you." [1 Peter 5:7] [As you remember Aurora, Colorado USA, play nice, and count your blessings, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 207th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 206th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 207th day of 2012, He may not be all I HAVE, but He IS all I NEED . . . ==> “I don't care about my own life. The most important thing is that I complete my mission, the work that the Lord Jesus gave me—to tell people the Good News about God's grace." [Acts 20:24] [As you remember Aurora, Colorado USA, play nice, and count your blessings, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 206th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 205th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB!  The challenge for this 206th day of 2012: Live life in a way that makes those around you thirsty for Christ . . . ==>  “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men." [Matthew 5:13] [As you remember Aurora, Colorado USA, play nice, and count your blessings, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 205th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 204th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 205th day of 2012, might I suggest to you that being knocked to our knees is also within God's will.  Or have we forgotten that as Christians, our battle position IS on our knees . . . ==> "Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ . . ." [Ephesians 3:13-14] [As you remember Aurora, Colorado USA, play nice, and count your blessings, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 103rd Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 202nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 203rd day of 2012, please remember the people of Aurora, Colorado USA and the surrounding communities. . . ==> “. . . for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters.  And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." [Revelation 7:17] [Please remember one another in prayer.]

The 202nd Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 201st day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 202nd day of 2012, please remember the people of Aurora, Colorado USA and the surrounding communities. Who knows?  You may need this message, too . . . ==> “For I am persuaded that (. . . nothing . . .) shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." [Please Read Romans 8:38-39] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a blessed day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 201st Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 200th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 201st day of 2012, . . . "I Remember Mama".  I thank God for making her mine, and find comfort in the belief that I will see her again . . . One Sweet Day . . . ==>  "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a blessed day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 200th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 199th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 200th day of 2012, I just wanna remind you once again that He still moves stones, and He still answers prayers. And He always will . . . ==> "Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear." [Isaiah 65:24] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 199th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 198th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, Twitter, and FB! On this 199th day of 2012, I borrow from myself as I challenge you once again to not only receive, but to BE a blessing to those around you. As Nick Vujicic put it: "If you don't RECEIVE a miracle, then BE a miracle." . . . ==> "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." [John 13:34-35]

The 198th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 197th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB! I'm reminded on this 198th day of 2012, I'm reminded of a time long ago when I came to myself and ran back to God . . . and He ran to welcome me home . . . ==> "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded." [James 4:8] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 195th Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 194th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  I'm reminded on this 195th day of 2012, that sometimes we just need to say, "Precious Lord, take my hand". . . ==> "For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning." [Psalm 30:5] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great weekend, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 194th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 193rd day.  Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  On this 194th day of 2012, know that it IS okay to feel beaten and broken sometimes.  But do not add fear to those feelings.  Know that God's love for you is always present. . . . ==>  "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love." [1 John 4:18]  [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 193rd Day . . .

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~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 192nd day.  Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  Thank God for carrying you into the 193rd day of 2012!  Smile!  Today is a New Day!! . . . ==> "Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, 'The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him.'" [Lamentations 3:22-24] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 192nd Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 191st day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  On this 192nd day of 2012, I once again challenge you to worship Him in spite of what you may be going through . . . ==> "Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness." [Psalm 29:2] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a safe week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 191st Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 190th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB! On this 191st day of 2012, it still amazes me what some people would foolishly give up their life for.  We've all been given one gift of life to live, and the opportunity to live that life however we choose.  I choose to live mine to the fullest, while helping and allowing others to do the same.  BUT please do not mistake my kind and gentle heart for a weak and tolerable spirit. That is a mistake from which you may not recover . . . ==> ". . . But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more; that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing." [1 Thess. 4:10-12]

The 188th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 187th day.  Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  On this 188th day of 2012, as you prepare for the weekend, I challenge you to make it all about Christ . . . ==> "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." [Galatians 2:20] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a safe weekend, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 187th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 186th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB! On this 187th day of 2012, remember to look down at a person only for as long as it takes to lift them up . . . ==> "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." [2 Cor. 5:17] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 186th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 185th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  I don't know about you, but on this 186th day of 2012, this is my desire . . . ==> "One thing I have desired of the LORD, that will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in His temple." [Psalm 27:4] [Enjoy A Safe Independence Day, USA!  Everyone else, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 185th Day . . .

~ . . . and the evening and the morning were the 184th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  This 185th day of 2012 serves as a solid reminder of how much His love for me puts me to shame.  In comparison, my love for Him virtually disappears . . . ==> "The Lord came to us from far away, saying, “I have loved you with a love that lasts forever. So I have helped you come to Me with loving-kindness." [Jeremiah 31:3] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 181st Day . . .

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~ . . . and evening and morning were the 180th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB! On this 181st day of 2012, when you arrive at the tomorrow you worried about yesterday, isn't it good to know that He's been there all the time? . . . ==> "Even if I walk through a very dark valley, I will not be afraid, because You are with me.    Your rod and Your shepherd's staff comfort me." [Psalm 23:4] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great weekend, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 180th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 179th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB! On this 180th day of 2012, I wonder if you ever find yourself sometimes needing Him on purpose.  I know I do.  Especially on days like EVERY day . . . ==> "One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple." [Psalm 27:4] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 179th Day . . .

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~ . . . and evening and morning were the 178th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB! On this 179th day of 2012, might I remind you that the strength to face every day is found in knowing that He is already there . . . ==> "I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." [Philippians 4:12-13] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 178th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 177th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB! On this 178th day of 2012, are you fed up with the set-up? Keep your head up, and it will let up . . . ==> "As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.  My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long— though I know not how to relate them all." [Psalm 71:14-15] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 177th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 176th day.  Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  On this 177th day of 2012, at the same time you come to realize that God is all you have, you will also come to realize that God is all you need . . . ==> "Give all your worries to Him because He cares for you." [1 Peter 5:7]  [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful week, please remember one another in prayer. My love to you all.]

The 174th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 173rd day.  Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  On this 174th day of 2012, I look behind me and can see AT LEAST 18,238 reasons to thank Him, and NO reason to complain.  How about you? . . . ==> "I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works." [Psalm 9:1] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful week, please remember one another in prayer. My love to you all.]

The 173rd Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 172nd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB! On this 173rd day of 2012, as I celebrate the 50th anniversary of my birth, I STILL say the best decision I ever made was to accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.  No turning back.  No turning back . . . ==> "Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good . . . " [Psalm 34:8a] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful week, please remember one another in prayer. My love to you all.]

The 172nd Day . . .

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~ . . . and evening and morning were the 171st day.  Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  On this 172nd day of 2012, if you feel you have been swallowed alive by situations or circumstances, if you feel discouraged, disheartened, or even defeated at times because of guilt and regret, let me remind you that God is still good, because God is still God.  Keep moving forward . . . ==> "He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us . . ." [2 Corinthians 1:10] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful week, please remember one another in prayer. My love to you all.]

The 171st Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 170th day.  Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  On this 171st day of 2012, I'm reminded that sometimes we look at all the wonders of His hands and consider all He does in the course of a day to keep in motion the course of every day.  But as big as He is, have you ever wondered: "Can He still be small enough to hear me, to feel me, to hold me?  Now . . .?" . . . ==> ". . . As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you." [Joshua 1:5] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful week, please remember one another in prayer. My love to you all.]

The 167th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 166th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB! On this 167th day of 2012, I once again invite you to join me this weekend in doing what I enjoy doing more than anything else.  And you can do this from the comfort of wherever you are . . . ==> "Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker." [Psalm 95:6] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a wonderful Father's Day weekend, please remember one another in prayer.  My love to you all.]

The 166th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 165th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB! On this 166th day of 2012, I'm satisfied. No matter what comes my way today, no matter what challenges I face, I know the Lord is with me- protecting me, guiding me. And I am truly satisfied . . . ==> "Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days!” [Psalm 90:14] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 165th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 164th day.  Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  On this 165th day of 2012, I thank God for old friends, new friends, and friends who SAY they will never leave your side . . . and never do . . . ==> "No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you." [John 15:15] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 165th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 164th day.  Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  On this 165th day of 2012, I thank God for old friends, new friends, and friends who SAY they will never leave your side . . . and never do . . . ==> "No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you." [John 15:15] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 164th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 163rd day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  On this 164th day of 2012, I have a question: How much sin can carry you too far away from the love of God?  Answer: Where God's love for you is concerned, there IS NO place called "Too Far" . . . ==> "Yes, I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor ruling spirits, nothing now, nothing in the future, no powers, nothing above us, nothing below us, nor anything else in the whole world will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." [Romans 8:38-39] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 163rd Day . . .

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~ . . . and evening and morning were the 162nd day.  Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  On this 163rd day of 2012, I confess that I'm still at the same point in my spiritual life where I was when I was 14.  That was when I came to realize when all is said and done, it was God who "said and done" it . . . ==> "No one can please God without faith, for whoever comes to God must have faith that God exists and rewards those who seek Him." [Hebrews 11:6] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 160th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 159th day.  Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB!  Whether this 160th day of 2012 finds your life filled with happiness, or finds your life turned upside-down, God wants to know if you'll still love Him. I challenge you to say, "Yes, Lord, yes!" . . . ==> "And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment." [Mark 12:30] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 159th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 158th day. Good Morning, Blogger, G+1, and FB! Blessed to see this 159th day of 2012, I don't know about you, but once again I find myself lost in- and humbled by- His love for me . . . ==> "I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant." [Genesis 32:10a] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 158th Day . . .

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~ . . . and evening and morning were the 157th day.  Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB!  On this 158th day of 2012, I remind you that you'll never have to be afraid of what tomorrow holds, as long as you know Who holds tomorrow . . . ==> "At day's end I'm ready for sound sleep.  For you, God, have put my life back together." [Psalm 4:8 (The Message)] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 157th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 156th day. Good Afternoon, G+1, Blogger, and FB! On this 157th day of 2012, I remind you that one of the hardest things to do in life is to place your trust in the Lord. But I suggest to you that one of the wisest things to do in life, is to place your trust in the Lord . . . ==> "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct[a] your paths." [Proverbs 3:5-6] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 156th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 155th day. Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB! WAKE UP!! On this 156th day of 2012, I just want to tell you again that it's time to stop focusing on what you're GOING through, and start rejoicing because you are MAKING IT through! . . . ==> "Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy." [Psalm 126:5] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 153rd Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 152nd day. Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB! On this 153rd day of 2012, as you prepare for the weekend, I dare you to shake off that mess that Satan is using to hide you from the joy God has for you. I dare you to find rest for your soul by embracing your healing . . . ==> "Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God." [Psalm 42:11] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a safe weekend, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 152nd Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 151st day. Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB!  On this 152nd day of 2012, might I suggest to you that true faith involves walking in the footsteps of the One Who walked on water . . . ==> "Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’  Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other Name given under heaven by which we must be saved." [Acts 4:11-12] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 151st Day . . .

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~ . . . and evening and morning were the 150th day. Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB! On this 151st day of 2012, I challenge you to live a life that teaches others that Jesus is either Lord OF all, or He isn't Lord AT all . . . ==> "Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." [Philippians 2:9-11] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your weekend, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 150th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 149th day. Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB!  On this 150th day of 2012, I want to remind you that God loves each and every one of us, as if there were only one of us . . . ==> "For God so loved (your name here) that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." [John 3:16] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your weekend, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 146th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 145th day. Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB! On this 146th day of 2012, as you prepare for the weekend, I want you to let go, and let God handle those things that have troubled you this week.  I need you to go into the weekend too blessed to be stressed . . . ==> "The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?" [Psalm 27: 1] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy your weekend, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 145th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 144th day. Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB! On this 145th day of 2012, be glad that God's answers are wiser than your prayers.  Because He is much more interested in changing YOU than He is in changing your circumstances . . . ==> "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." [Romans 12:2] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 144th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 143rd day.  Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB!  On this 144th day of 2012, I remind you that one of the hardest things to do in life is to wait on the Lord.  But I suggest to you that one of the wisest things to do in life, is to wait on the Lord . . . ==> "Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!" [Psalm 27:14] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 143rd Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 142nd day.  Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB!  WAKE UP!!  On this 143rd day of 2012, it's time to stop focusing on what you're GOING through, and start rejoicing because you are MAKING IT through! . . . ==> "Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy." [Psalm 126:5] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 142hd Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 141st day.  Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB!  I can face this 142nd day of 2012, and every other Monday, because I know that God is already there . . . ==> "Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?” says the Lord; “Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the Lord." [Jeremiah 23:24] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great week, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 139th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 138th day.  Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB!  On this 139th day of 2012, might I dare to suggest to you that a holy person is not a person who CANNOT sin, but a person who WILL NOT sin . . . ==> "Exalt the LORD our God, And worship at His holy hill; For the LORD our God is holy." [Psalm 99:9] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great weekend, please remember one another in prayer.]

"I Need You To Survive"

~ . . . To all those within the reach of my post. Please accept this dedication, from my heart . . . to yours . . .

The 138th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 137th day. Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB! On this 138th day of 2012, allow me to educate you.  FALSE: "God said it. I believe it. That settles it."  TRUE: "God said it, That settles it!". . . ==> "For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ.  And so through Him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God." [2 Corinthians 1:20] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 137th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 136th day. Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB! On this 137th day of 2012, I believe the worst mistake you can make is going through life worried you will make one . . . ==> ". . . Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." [Matthew 17:20] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]

The 136th Day . . .

~ . . . and evening and morning were the 135th day. Good Morning, G+1, Blogger, and FB! On this 136th day of 2012, I just want to send a reminder to those who need reminding . . . ==> "For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him;" [Psalm 103:11] [As you love one another, play nice, and enjoy a great day, please remember one another in prayer.]