Sunday Morning! Starting the Day Right. Christian Bible Study Scriptures

Matthew 6:33 KJV
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Good morning, good Sunday, rest day... or whatever day you rest during the week, be sure to get at least one day a week. God rested on the 7th day after creation, we too need a day off. Today though, I need to get some chores done, and I will devote some time to rest after.

I have a good tip on how to first seek the kingdom of God daily. My children and I remember each day, sometimes they surprise me and say it before I do. My youngest daughter said it half asleep the other day.

This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24 (Psalms 118 audio).

Start the day right and read His scriptures, end the day with His word also. The word is the sword, it gets us through all the hardship each day brings. Even hard days I think, "Lord, you know more than I do." What is the purpose of a "bad day"?

Romans 8:28 KJV
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Hebrews 4:12 KJV
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

There is good in all things for those who serve Him. (For those that believe and want to do His will, that is live in faith and believe in Jesus Christ. It is not about religion, it's about a relationship. Love the Lord your God, with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. Jesus taught this even to the children.

Luke 10:27 KJV
And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

Rejoice in knowing God is in each day, even the tough ones. 

Happy Earth Day in Biblical Scriptures plus Go Green Tips

Celebrating Earth Day by giving thanks to the creator... For us, the earth and animals.

"Garden of Eden" photo thanks to: photobucket.com by fortschreitend

Genesis 1:1 NKJ In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Genesis 8:1 NLT Then God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the animals that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters subsided.

 Genesis 1:26 NLT Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.

Psalm 36:6 NKJ Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O LORD.

Colossians 1:16 NKJ For by him [Jesus Christ] all things were created that are in heaven and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through him and for him

Romans 1:20 NKJ For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse

 {more biblical study... Is there really a God?

Numbers 35:3 NKJ They shall have the cities to dwell in; and their common-land shall be for their cattle, for their herds, and for all their animals.

(referenced from biblegateway.com)

For Go Green Good Stuff tips see my other blog post:  http://thechristianviewinoc.blogspot.com/2012/04/go-green-tips-earth-day-april-22-2012.html

More news recommended by Alysa Good Stuff by the Huffington Post: Earth Day 2012

CLEARANCE SALE $8.88 COOL Christian Clothes NOTW- C28 TRUTH SOUL ARMOR

TODAY: Tuesday October 12, 2010: In Store and Online Sale at C28.com $8.88 Sale T-shirts, some really great rockin designs too! I looked over the sales and there are some cute girl's clothes, and cool T's.

Other Current Sales: 50% Off Sale, 25% Off Shoes, they also have $10 sales often too:  I believe Not Of This World took over Truth Soul Armor brand Christian clothing which they also carry. They also carry Ezekiel, Endure and more. Also, their brand Canvas- which has designs made by you... or whomever has designs that are accepted by winning per votes. Check out more about this at http://www.canvasthreads.com

Feel good too, when you make a purchase from C28 they support a charity in which you can direct where it goes: Mercy Ships, Campus Crusade, or C28 Outreach. I love knowing that not only is it "T-Shirt Ministry" but it's cool that you can also have a direct impact wearing the shirts and knowing that some of that purchase went to something good.

December 21, 2012 Christian View Doomsday Prophecies

God knows our time, keep your focus on Jesus.
We do not know the hour Jesus will come.

Look here for an interesting look on the facts of the Mayan calender and biblical view on "Doomsday" Dec. 21, 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11Ww-DHcQqc&annotation_id=annotation_978545&feature=iv

Glass Half Full Not Empty Living (Inspirational Devotion) + Music Video Before Morning

I may not feel like a winner sometimes, but I don't want to think I am a loser, or that I am really letting life's loops throw me for a spin, maybe a bit of a twirl though. I try to be an overall caring person. I try to put myself last. I just don't feel like I'm on the winners list sometimes. In my life I have a lot of effort in things that I have sought for, whether it is a relationship, friendship, motherhood, writing and art, work... but I don't understand why it seems I don't seem to "make it"... all the way. That in many areas I feel the taunting of my failures. I guess I am wanting my own goodstuff. I am the kind of person that most of the time is half full glass but everything conflicting around me says, no it's half empty! "Believe me you are half empty", the glass tells me... this same glass not fulfilling my thirst. Oh if I fall into that pit of despair and hopelessness, suddenly it's... why is "this"- which can be anything from a flat tire to a car crash or a bad hair day to an illness- why is this happening? I tried. If I don't give up, someone else may anyway and where does it leave me. "Give up", the empty glass calls, "give in to despair."
Despair, in definition stated:

• a state in which all hope is lost or absent;
  
• abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart;
  
• the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well; "they moaned in despair and dismay"; "one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair"

Still, I've got to try if I am falling into that pit- will I not claw the walls to get out? We all have to fight that fight when it comes, one fight that is a good fight. What control do we really have? Only ourselves, our choices. If only we made good choices all the time, but we wouldn't be human then. Try your best to be your best. There's no need to sink into despair, when around the corner things can turn around. We don't know what's around the corner. Something to remember in those half empty moments:

1. Romans 7:21 (King James Version) I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
   
2. Romans 8:28 (New Living Translation)
   And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

If evil is with us when we do good, all we can do is be prepared and try to do good to our best ability, sometimes we need to try even harder to. God is all knowing and much more powerful then I, so who am I to know his plans? Everything can be caused for good to those that love him. I need to be reminded myself at times. So instead, cheers to half full, cause it's much better than empty. Chins up! Alysa

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Happy Mother's day to all the Mom's out there!! God bless you.

Precious Moments Mother's Day card

I haven't looked through each of these scriptures... but I found a sweet site for mothers. Here's some Scriptures for Mothers: http://members.tripod.com/~Marne_2/scriptures.html

National Day of Prayer... even worldwide! May 6 Where to gather in the US

FREE... Salvation is Free!... (I love that Cranberries song)

Pray anywhere all day! The US 59th year of celebrating National Day of Prayer.


Look for a prayer gathering event near you (for a broad search in California search California):
http://nationaldayofprayer.org/about/find-an-event/

Want to do even more? Save the National Day of Prayer! 
Sign the petition: http://nationaldayofprayer.org/news/save-the-national-day-of-prayer/

Even a silent prayer is loud to the heavens, how much louder do you think all our prayers united could be?! The Lord hears and answers an amount of prayers that we could not fully even imagine or fathom his abilities. "Yes", "No", and "Wait"... he will answer, you will see it, hear it or know it.

Pray for our nation, our world, our neighbors, our loved ones. Pray for understanding and wisdom and faith, especially in the trying times we are in. Pray for what is in your heart.

I will also pray for those of you that need him, that your hearts be open to hear the call of Jesus on the door of your heart. Open the door. God bless you.

Do you need prayer? Email me I will be very happy to pray for you: alysavan@live.com

Scriptures on prayer:http://www.biblegateway.com/keyword/?search=pray&version1=51&searchtype=all&limit=none&wholewordsonly=no

He hears us!

1 Kings 8:30 May you hear the humble and earnest requests from me and your people Israel when we pray toward this place. Yes, hear us from heaven where you live, and when you hear, forgive.
1 Kings 9:3 The Lord said to him,“I have heard your prayer and your petition. I have set this Temple apart to be holy—this place you have built where my name will be honored forever. I will always watch over it, for it is dear to my heart.

Jeremiah 29:11-13 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.