Exploring Scripture

Today's thought: Jesus said, “Life is not measured by how much you own." (Luke 12:15) How do you measure yours?

Today's thought: we humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but GOD’s purpose prevails. Do we want God to follow us, and bless our plans? Or is it that we are meant to be following him?

Today's thought: see who is around you today, and determine to speak words of encouragement to them.

Today's thought: when life revolves around me, somehow I am out of sync with heaven.

Today's thought: God has not left us to ourselves to muddle through as best as we can. Within us, and around us, and therefore available to us, are the unbelievably boundless stores of grace.

Today's thought: Jesus talked about the possibility of the seed of God that has been planted in us being “choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life...” (Luke 8:14) Are there any weeds and thorns in the garden of your soul that need pulling out? Would you let the Lord show them to you?

Today's thought: who or what has the greatest tug on your heartstrings? Remember, God is a jealous lover.

Today's thought: unconquered and ungoverned areas within us are the source of much distress and defeat. Maybe we need to ask the Holy Spirit to do a deep cleansing and to bring under his, and our, control certain troublesome areas of our lives.

Today's thought: we do not want the wisdom of God for ourselves only; that is spiritually selfish. We seek the wisdom of God also to be a blessing to others, creatively beautifying their worlds.

Today's thought: what will we leave in our trail today? At the end of the day, will people be thanking God for the influence that we have had upon them, or will they be in pain?