Daily Word and Insight

We complicate our lives when we borrow trouble from  the future.  We waste our energy worrying about what might happen tomorrow; we become frantic and pressured looking at the many responsibilities on our to-do list for the next week; we lie awake obsessing over our plans for the upcoming month. And meanwhile we miss the precious gift of peace that God has given us right here, right now, in this tiny present moment that touches eternity.  Be like the wildflower, Jesus tells us in the Gospels, simply soaking up today's sunshine: "Take no thought for the morrow, for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself" (Matthew 6:34). Children live the same way, delighting in the here and now, untroubled by the future.  When we can find that same wholehearted simplicity, we, too, will know the peace of God's Kingdom. Ellen Sanna

You are my hope, the Lord of my life.  I wait on You and move cautiously in my decisions.  I am not ashamed to trust in Your guidance, Lord.  Instead I feel thankful for the trust in You.  I am filled with peace.  Throughout the day my thoughts often turn to You for direction and strength.  In quiet and confidence I find the strength only You can give. You, dear Father, are my Rock and my defender; I shall not fear.  I know I believe, and I am persuaded that You keep me close to You day by day. I look to You.  I doubt not in Your unfailing love for me.  Thank You.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.  Anita Corine Donihue

There is so much evil in the world today, so much wickedness, violence, corruption, drunkenness and debauchery.  There is so much crime of every description, that some people think it will never end.  Evil has taken strong hold on the human race ever to be eradicated. Yet one of the most glorious truths your Bible reveals is that someday in God's good time, when He is ready, all evil will come to an end.  Someday there shall be no more curse and no more utter destruction because the former things shall not be remembered.  All the mean, ugly, hateful things shall not be remembered nor come to mind. This was one of the main reasons that Jesus came to this world as stated in 1 John 3:8,  "For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil." But He is not going to destroy just the works of the devil, but the devil himself.  Praise God!!

That day when they crucified my Saviour, He was willing to pay all the cost.  When they drove the nails through His body, they were nailing my sins to His cross. Oh the shame of it, my sins crucified Him that day, my sins were to blame.  Forgive me Lord I pray, I will live so the world can know that I love You for nailing my sins to the cross. Although this was centuries ago now, and I was not even living at all, The Bible says Jesus died for all sinners.  This includes me, Oh praise His dear name.  Thank you Jesus!

Signs Of The End Times   There are those who would roll their eyes at the idea of the signs of the end times. This is due in large part to the number of times in the past people have proclaimed that the end times were upon us. That being said, the events of the past few years, or even decade, have Bible scholars at all levels looking closer to ascertain if prophesy is indeed being fulfilled. Date and Time Is there a preordained date and time for the end of the world? In the Bible, this question was posed of Jesus, to which he said that no one would know the day of the end save God himself; however, He did say there would be unmistakable signs. So, while according to the Bible no one can know the specific month, day or hour of the end times return of Christ, it is clear that the season will be apparent. Prophesy of the Signs There are many signs listed in the New Testament that will proclaim that the end of the world is near. Here are but a few and the manner...

We need to evaluate the obstacles in our lives that are preventing us to pursue our dreams.  Some of them are: I am too young I am too old I am physically handicapped I do not have the money I do not have the time I do not have the energy I am not intelligent enough I am not creative enough I am too shy I am not attractive I do not know the right people It is too hard to change at this stage in my life. God has the ability to turn things around for us, so get out of the boat, visualized your goal and make a step towards it.  Through the power of God your obstacles can become opportunities and your stumbling stones can become your stepping stones.

No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.  Therefore, I fail to see how a man arrived at a date for Christ's coming, and I also fail to see in these modern times how so many people can be fooled into believing a lie.  But then I remembered my Bible tells me that, when people fail to believe the truth then they will believe a lie. Everyone needs to read Matthew chapter 24, and if you believe the Bible, then rest assured that no false prophet can deceive you.  Wake up people! Wake up to the truth and believe God's Words.