General Chat

on the bottom on the daysprings ecard sent to me for my 50th birthday Psalm 103:5 The Message He renews your youth - you're always young in His presence. I must perfer that to the one in the NIV

Since you are God`s dear children,you must try to be like Him. Your life must be controlled by love,just as Christ loved us and gave His life for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice that pleases God. Ephesians 5 v 1-3 Gwyn

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths. Proverbs 3 v 5 - 6 Blessings for your day, Vonny

The Great Commandment . Jesus answered, Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the most important commandment. The second most important commandment is like it; Love your neighbour as you love yourself. The whole Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets depend on these two commandments. Matthew 22 v 37-40. Good News Bible. Gwyn

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him, bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 100 v 4 - 5 RSV.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear; The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid? Psalm 27 v 1 King James Bible. Gwyn

As Jesus was going down down the road, he saw a tax collector, Matthew, sitting at a tax collection booth. 'Come and be my disciple,' Jesus said to him, and Matthew jumped up and went along with him. Later, as Jesus and his disciples were eating dinner (at Matthew's house), there were many notorious swindlers there as guests. The Pharisees were indignant. 'Why does your teacher associate with men like that?' 'Because people who are well don't need a doctor! it's the sick people who do!' was Jesus' reply. Then he added, 'Now go away and learn the meaning of this scripture: It isn't your sacrifices and your gifts I want - I want you to be merciful.' For I have come to urge sinners, not the self-righteous, back to God. Matthew 9 v 9 - 13. Living Bible

The word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double edged sword. It cuts all the way through to where the soul and spirit meet, to where joints and marrow come together. It judges the desires and thoughts of man's heart. There is nothing that can be hidden from God; everything in all creation is exposed and lies open before his eyes. And it is to him that we must give an account of ourselves. Hebrews 4 v 12 - 13 Good News Bible grace and peace, Vonny

Ash Wednesday. And when you fast,do not put on a sad face as the hypocrites do. They neglect their appearance so that everyone will see that they are fasting. I assure you,they have already been paid in full. When you go without food,wash your face and comb your hair,so that others cannot know that you are fasting----only your Father, who is unseen,will know. And your Father,who sees what you do in private, will reward you. Matthew 6 v 16--18 Good News Bible. Gwyn

If you have to choose between a good reputation and great wealth - choose a good reputation. Proverbs 22 v 1 Grace and joy, Vonny

My dear friends, we are now God's children, but it is not yet clear what we shall become. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he really is. 1 John 3 v 2 Good News Bible.

Be ye therefore followers of God,as dear children; And walk in love,as Christ also hath loved us,and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. Ephesians 5 v 1-2 King James Bible. Gwyn

How great are God's riches! How deep are his wisdom and knowledge! Who can explain his decisions? Who can understand his ways? As the scripture says: 'Who knows the mind of the Lord? Who is able to give him advice? Who has ever given him anything so that he had to pay it back?' For all things were created by him, and all things exist through him and for him. To God be the glory forever! Amen. Romans 11 v 33 - 26 Good News Bible

For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at last he will stand upon the earth. Job 19 v 25 grace and peace, Vonny

For the value of wisdom is far above rubies; nothing can be compared with it. Wisdom and good judgement live together, for wisdom knows where to discover knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 8 v 11 - 12 Blessings for your day, Vonny

Let brotherly love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13 v 1-2 King James Bible Gwyn

For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29 v 11 Living Bible

The Parable of the Good Samaritan. Luke 10 v 29 - 37 ...............the expert in the Law asked Jesus, 'And who is my neighbor?' In reply Jesus said: 'A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.' 'Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?' The expert in the law replied, 'The one who had mercy on him.' Jesus told him, 'Go and do likewise.'

Train up a child in the way he should go - and in keeping with his individual gift or bent - and when he is older he shall not depart from it. Proverbs 22 v 6 Amplified

And the Lord said, My presence shall go with you and I will give you rest. Exodus 33 v 14 Amplified. Blessings for your day, Vonny