Blog Entries for Shirley Choat

Good Morning Thoughts 1-7-09

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100

"For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles and in every place incense shall be is offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for ;my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts." Malachi 1:11 When the Christian Church works for the spread of the Gospel, when we Christians live in such a way that the light of the Gospel shines forth in our lives and that men are drawn t [...]

Good Epiphany Day 1-6-09

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100

EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD

Isaiah 60:1-6

Ephesians 3:2-12

Matthew 2:1-12 (11)

Psalm 72:1-14

This is the day the church remembers the journey by the wisemen of the East to the young baby Jesus. While we cannot travel to see the baby Jesus, we can be wise people.

The Magi followed the leadership o [...]

Good Morning Thoughts 1-6-09

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100

"He who planted the ear, does He not hear? He who formed the eye, does He not see? Psalm 94:9 The Word of God reveals to us a God who is always busy in His world. He made it in the beginning, He saved it through the cross and He carries out His purposes day after day. We are to keep this in mind when we are facing the many problems of life. We may try, as many do, to solve these by ourselves. If we do, we are not living life to [...]

Good Morning Thoughts 1-5-09

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off eveything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Heb. 12:1

Anyone who has every gone on a journey knows that sharing that journey with someone makes the journey fun. Most of us like to have company along the way.

The Christian life and our journey into th [...]

Good Sun. Morning 1-4-09

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100

"This is the day the LORD hath made let us rejoice and be glad in it." Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Eph. 1:3-18 John 1:18 Psalm 147:12-20 What an amazing beginning: a New Year! With a mixture of apprehension and anticipation we have awaited this unique marker in time. The whole world has watched with eagerness as we entered this new year after the birth of Christ. [...]

Good Morning Thoughts 1-3-09

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100

"This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and cures. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him. For the LORD is your life, and He will give you many years in the land He swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Deut. 30:19,20 One of things in our modern world of which we have no [...]

Good Morning Thoughts 1-2-09

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100

"Every perfect gift is from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 (The Bible often compares goodness with light and evil with darkness. For other passages see-Psalm 27:1-Isiah 60:19-22-John 1:1-14) We begin a new year of our lives today with mixed feelings. God alone can and does know all the thoughts in our hearts. We have not walked this way before, and our minds are full of thoughts of what the year ahead [...]

Good Morning Thoughts 1-1-09

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." Heb. 13:8 One of the most precious gifts of life is a friend whom one can trust. God in His love has given us such a friend to walk with us into the new year. Our God is not far away. He is very near. He has come to find us where we are and to walk with us along life's road. We would be saddened, indeed, if we thought that such a great and good Friend would want to mingle only [...]

Good Morning Thoughts 10-18-08

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100

When a man is gloomy, everything seems to go wrong; when he is cheerful, everything seems right! Prov. 15:15

What world is filled with so much good, Little things that bring us pleasure, But Christ can fill our lives with joy, Beyond all earthly treasure.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Happiness is not a destination but a day-by-day journey.

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Good Morning thoughts 10-6-09

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0100

When a man is gloomy, everything seems to go wrong; when he is cheerful, everything seems right! Prov. 15:15

What world is filled with so much good, Little things that bring us pleasure, But Christ can fill our lives with joy, Beyond all earthly treasure.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Happiness is not a destination but a day-by-day journey.

Click on the link below to enjoy an Autumn Greeting

http://llerrah.com/dreams.htm

Good Morning Thoughts 10-17-08

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

"If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin." 1 John 1:7

I'd rather that one would walk with me than merely show the way.

Blest be the tie that binds & [...]

Good Morning Thoughts 10-16-08

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

http://llerrah.com/hereiamlord.htm
What does the LORD require of you?
to act justly
to love mercy and
to walk humbly with your God. Mic. 6:8

We must be careful that our good activities do not degenerate into empty formalism. Our faith must make a difference in how we live and how we treat others. We are to be people who walk humbly with God, who love to show mercy, a [...]

Good Morning Thoughts 10-15-08

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

"God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God's many kinds of blessings. 1 Peter 4:10

Every talent that I have, You have given me LORD, May I have the wisdom to use these abilities to Your glory. Amen

It matters not what others do; & [...]

Good Morning Thoughts 10-13-08

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

While in the quiet of my room, at the hospital this last weekend, Faith came singing into my room And other guests took flight. Grief, anxiety, fear and gloom, Sped out into the night. Then I prayed: Lord this day may I stay close to You and rest in the calmness of Your presence. Amen &n [...]

Good Morning Thoughts 10-11-08

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

I will be out of town a couple of days. Hold emails till Monday, Thanks. "If anyone among you does not bridle his tongue, this one's religion is useless." James 1:26

MAY THE OUTWARD AND INWARD MAN BE ONE!

The words we speak may indicate [...]

Good Morning Thoughts 10-9-08

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me." Phil 3:14.

The important thing in this world is not where we stand, but in what direction we move.

Onward and upward your course plan today, Seeking new heights as you walk Jesus' way; &nbs [...]

Good Morning Thoughts 10-8-08

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

GOOD MORNING !

"Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4

Oh LORD I cast my care on Thee, I triumph and adore; Hencforth my great concern shall be, To love and please Thee more.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Contentment comes when we realize God has everything we need.

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Good Morning Thoughts 10-7-08

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

When a man is gloomy, everything seems to go wrong; when he is cheerful, everything seems right! Prov. 15:15

What world is filled with so much good, Little things that bring us pleasure, But Christ can fill our lives with joy, Beyond all earthly treasure.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Happiness is not a destination but a day-by-day journey.

Click on the link below to enjoy an Autumn Greeting

http://llerrah.com/dreams.htm

Good Morning Thoughts 10-7-08

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

When a man is gloomy, everything seems to go wrong; when he is cheerful, everything seems right! Prov. 15:15

Click on the link below to enjoy an Autumn Greeting

http://llerrah.com/dreams.htm

Good Morning Thoughts 10-5-08

shirleychoat@yahoo.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0100

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

This is the day the LORD hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-10 Psalm 135:1-14 A positive response to the call of God leads to a productive life and the LORD'S choicest rewards. Moses was blessed with a view of both the land and God's plan for the people Moses had led throught the widerness. Jesus' story identified persons who did not [...]