PASSAGE: The Angel and the Little Scroll
MEMORY VERSE: "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:13
NOTES: (v.1) "Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven. He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head; his face was like the sun, and his legs were like fiery pillars."
(v.6) "And he swore by him who lives for ever and ever, who created the heavens and all that is in them, the earth and all that is in it, and the sea and all that is in it, and said, "There will be no more delay! But in the days when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be accomplished, just as he announced to his servants the prophets."
(v.9) "So I went to the angel and asked him to give me the little scroll. He said to me, "Take it and eat it. It will turn your stomach sour, but your mouth it will be as sweet as honey"....Then I was told, "You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages and kings."
ACT OF LOVE: One of the things that God has been working on in me is my usage of time. I realized that the amount of time you devote to something determines how much of a priority it is in your life. Considering how my day is divided up, can I really say that God is my top priority? Most days I tend to spend night times with Jesus, while the rest of the day I'm preoccupied with school, homework, clubs, busywork. It's something that God is still changing within me--so for my act of love today, I spent just a little more time with God. After I finished my homework, I had the option of going on facebook/youtube and wasting time, or purposefully finishing early to be with Jesus. Realizing that, I took maybe an hour and a half outside of my QT to listen to sermons (on youtube) and meditate my heart on God. It was really refreshing just being reminded of some basic truths of the gospel. To be honest, I think it's going to be a slow process teaching me to be a good steward of my time, but I know God is more powerful than my sin!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Revelation 9, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #218 & 219
*Yesterday, my internet died just as I was going to post my blog so I couldn't update it. Sorry! But I did do it :)
PASSAGE: The Trumpets
MEMORY VERSE: "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:13
NOTES: (v.3) Fifth angel: "And out of smoke locusts came down upon the earth and were given power like that of scorpions of the earth They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those people who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads. They were not given power to kill them, but only to torture them for five months. And the agony they suffered was like that of the sting of a scorpion when it strikes a man."
Sixth angel: (v.15) "the four angels who had been kept ready for this very hour and day and month and year were released to kill a third of mankind...A third of mankind was killed by the three plagues of fire, smoke, and sulfur that came out of their mouths. "
(v.20) "The rest of mankind that were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood--idols that cannot see or hear or walk. Nor did they repent of their murders, their magic arts, their sexual immorality or their thefts."
ACT OF LOVE #218: I was home alone with me and my dog, and he began to whine and growl. Even though I was pretty busy with college apps and spent the whole day working on essays, I took some time out to take Bambi for a walk and feed him some of my leftover ham from Thanksgiving. Then, I spent some time at home playing with him...he usually gets ignored, which is pretty sad.
#219: I spent my lunch making paper stars for this little girl named Ava out of paper chopstick wrappings. She absolutely LOVED them and got really excited everytime I made a new one!
Also, helped my parents set up and decorate the Christmas tree. My mom was too scared of using the ladder, but she needed to get ornaments to the top of the tree, so I did it instead! (even with my lowkey fear of heights). The tree looks FABULOUS! Christmastime is HERE!
PASSAGE: The Trumpets
MEMORY VERSE: "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:13
NOTES: (v.3) Fifth angel: "And out of smoke locusts came down upon the earth and were given power like that of scorpions of the earth They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those people who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads. They were not given power to kill them, but only to torture them for five months. And the agony they suffered was like that of the sting of a scorpion when it strikes a man."
Sixth angel: (v.15) "the four angels who had been kept ready for this very hour and day and month and year were released to kill a third of mankind...A third of mankind was killed by the three plagues of fire, smoke, and sulfur that came out of their mouths. "
(v.20) "The rest of mankind that were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood--idols that cannot see or hear or walk. Nor did they repent of their murders, their magic arts, their sexual immorality or their thefts."
ACT OF LOVE #218: I was home alone with me and my dog, and he began to whine and growl. Even though I was pretty busy with college apps and spent the whole day working on essays, I took some time out to take Bambi for a walk and feed him some of my leftover ham from Thanksgiving. Then, I spent some time at home playing with him...he usually gets ignored, which is pretty sad.
#219: I spent my lunch making paper stars for this little girl named Ava out of paper chopstick wrappings. She absolutely LOVED them and got really excited everytime I made a new one!
Also, helped my parents set up and decorate the Christmas tree. My mom was too scared of using the ladder, but she needed to get ornaments to the top of the tree, so I did it instead! (even with my lowkey fear of heights). The tree looks FABULOUS! Christmastime is HERE!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Revelation 7, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #217: BLACK FRIDAY
PASSAGE: 144,000 Sealed, The Great Multitude in White Robes
MEMORY VERSE: "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:13
NOTES: (v.1) "Then I saw four angels standing at the four courners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing in the land or on the sea or on any tree. Then I saw another angel coming up from the east, having the seal of the living God. He called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the land and the sea: "Do not harm the land or the sear or the trees until we put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of God."
(v.9) "After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb."
(v.11) "All the angles were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshipped God."
(v.14) "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb."
ACT OF LOVE: Today was BLACK FRIDAY! My act of love was being a courteous and loving costumer/shopper everywhere I went. My dad dropped my off at Del Amo at around 7:30am, and my first act of love was holding the door open for people as they were coming in! My other acts of love were being a nice and respectful customer to all the sales associates. I know that Black Friday can be stressful and hectic for both salesclerks and shoppers, so instead I tried to make some of my focus on being loving towards others during my time at the mall.
MEMORY VERSE: "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:13
NOTES: (v.1) "Then I saw four angels standing at the four courners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing in the land or on the sea or on any tree. Then I saw another angel coming up from the east, having the seal of the living God. He called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the land and the sea: "Do not harm the land or the sear or the trees until we put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of God."
(v.9) "After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb."
(v.11) "All the angles were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshipped God."
(v.14) "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb."
ACT OF LOVE: Today was BLACK FRIDAY! My act of love was being a courteous and loving costumer/shopper everywhere I went. My dad dropped my off at Del Amo at around 7:30am, and my first act of love was holding the door open for people as they were coming in! My other acts of love were being a nice and respectful customer to all the sales associates. I know that Black Friday can be stressful and hectic for both salesclerks and shoppers, so instead I tried to make some of my focus on being loving towards others during my time at the mall.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Revelation 6, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #216: THANKSGIVING
PASSAGE: The Seals
MEMORY VERSE: "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:13
NOTES: The Seven Seals: "Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, "Come!" (v.1)
FIRST SEAL: "...there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conquerer bent on a conquest"
SECOND SEAL (v.4) "Then another horse came out, a fiery red one. It's rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make men slay each other."
THIRD SEAL (v.5) "Then I heard what sounded like a voice among the four living creatures, saying "A quart of wheat for a day's wages, and three quarts of barley for a day's wages, and do not damage the oil and the wine!"
FOURTH SEAL: "I looked, and there before me was a pale hors! Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following close behind him. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth."
FIFTH SEAL (v9): "...the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained....Each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer"
SIXTH SEAL(v12) "The sun turned black like a sackcloth....the whole moon turned blood red, and the stars in the sky fell to earth...They sky receded like a scroll....and every mountain and island was removed from its place"
ACT OF LOVE: Today, since my family was busy prepping for the big Thanksgiving dinner, I helped take care of Bambi throughout the day by feeding him, taking him on (many) walks, and cleaning him.
ALSO, since it's Thanksgiving, here are just a few things I am thankful for:
-Jesus Christ, for being my Savoir, BFF, Creator, Father, Teacher, Provider, Counselor, Lord, and King <3
-My mother, for the countless hours she's devoted to this family by cooking, cleaning, and offering wisdom and advice
-My father, for working hard at his job and providing for his family every day
-My sister, for being a role model, a mentor, an inspiration, and friend
-My nephew and brother-in-law: for being great additions to the family, for providing some needed diversity & whiteness
-My education/teachers: for providing me the tools I need to reach my potential, and for challenging me academically and creatively
-My house (old and new): for being a safe and comfortable haven
-My church family: for being my closest friends, for providing much-needed spiritual support, and for being the highlight of my week
-My school friends: for being the funniest, nicest, smartest, and weirdest group of people I could ever wish for
-Bambi: for being the best pillow ever
-Facebook: for being the "social network"
-Sushi Cal, Chipotle, Boba, Spicy food, In N Out, LnL, the Habit, and Pho Hana: for being SO TASTY
-Jaeson Ma, John Piper, Joshua Harris, Brett & Alex Harris, and various other: for being instrumental to my spiritual life, and for being inspirations through your ways of living
-Clothes: for shielding me from the harsh SoCal weather
-everythingelsethathasshapedmeintothewomaniamtoday: good or bad, you've helped me grow!
MEMORY VERSE: "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:13
NOTES: The Seven Seals: "Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, "Come!" (v.1)
FIRST SEAL: "...there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conquerer bent on a conquest"
SECOND SEAL (v.4) "Then another horse came out, a fiery red one. It's rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make men slay each other."
THIRD SEAL (v.5) "Then I heard what sounded like a voice among the four living creatures, saying "A quart of wheat for a day's wages, and three quarts of barley for a day's wages, and do not damage the oil and the wine!"
FOURTH SEAL: "I looked, and there before me was a pale hors! Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following close behind him. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth."
FIFTH SEAL (v9): "...the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained....Each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer"
SIXTH SEAL(v12) "The sun turned black like a sackcloth....the whole moon turned blood red, and the stars in the sky fell to earth...They sky receded like a scroll....and every mountain and island was removed from its place"
ACT OF LOVE: Today, since my family was busy prepping for the big Thanksgiving dinner, I helped take care of Bambi throughout the day by feeding him, taking him on (many) walks, and cleaning him.
ALSO, since it's Thanksgiving, here are just a few things I am thankful for:
-Jesus Christ, for being my Savoir, BFF, Creator, Father, Teacher, Provider, Counselor, Lord, and King <3
-My mother, for the countless hours she's devoted to this family by cooking, cleaning, and offering wisdom and advice
-My father, for working hard at his job and providing for his family every day
-My sister, for being a role model, a mentor, an inspiration, and friend
-My nephew and brother-in-law: for being great additions to the family, for providing some needed diversity & whiteness
-My education/teachers: for providing me the tools I need to reach my potential, and for challenging me academically and creatively
-My house (old and new): for being a safe and comfortable haven
-My church family: for being my closest friends, for providing much-needed spiritual support, and for being the highlight of my week
-My school friends: for being the funniest, nicest, smartest, and weirdest group of people I could ever wish for
-Bambi: for being the best pillow ever
-Facebook: for being the "social network"
-Sushi Cal, Chipotle, Boba, Spicy food, In N Out, LnL, the Habit, and Pho Hana: for being SO TASTY
-Jaeson Ma, John Piper, Joshua Harris, Brett & Alex Harris, and various other: for being instrumental to my spiritual life, and for being inspirations through your ways of living
-Clothes: for shielding me from the harsh SoCal weather
-everythingelsethathasshapedmeintothewomaniamtoday: good or bad, you've helped me grow!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Revelation 5, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #215: RIDES
PASSAGE: The Scroll and the Lamb
MEMORY VERSE: "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:13
NOTES: (v.2) "And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, "Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?" And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth could open the scroll or even look inside it. I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not week! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals."
(v.6) "Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne....He came and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne."
(v.9) "And they sang a new song: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you ewre slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth."
(v.13) "Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea and all that is in them, singing, "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!"
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I gave my friend a ride to and from a board meeting we had in the morning, even though his house wasn't on the way.(Technically, my mom gave the ride since I can't drive yet.)
MEMORY VERSE: "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:13
NOTES: (v.2) "And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, "Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?" And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth could open the scroll or even look inside it. I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not week! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals."
(v.6) "Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne....He came and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne."
(v.9) "And they sang a new song: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you ewre slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth."
(v.13) "Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea and all that is in them, singing, "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!"
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I gave my friend a ride to and from a board meeting we had in the morning, even though his house wasn't on the way.(Technically, my mom gave the ride since I can't drive yet.)
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Revelation 4, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #214: PRAY FOR A FRIEND
PASSAGE: The Throne in Heaven
MEMORY VERSE: "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:13
NOTES: (v.1) "After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said: "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this."
(v.5) "From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder. Before the throne, seven lamps were blazing. These are the seven spirits of God. Also before the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal."
(v.7) "The first creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle....day and night they never stop saying: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come."
(v.9) "Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever....they say "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being."
ACT OF LOVE: Semi-lowkey prayed for my friend who has an internship interview tomorrow, that he would wake up on time and that it would go well!
MEMORY VERSE: "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:13
NOTES: (v.1) "After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said: "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this."
(v.5) "From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder. Before the throne, seven lamps were blazing. These are the seven spirits of God. Also before the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal."
(v.7) "The first creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle....day and night they never stop saying: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come."
(v.9) "Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever....they say "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being."
ACT OF LOVE: Semi-lowkey prayed for my friend who has an internship interview tomorrow, that he would wake up on time and that it would go well!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Revelation 3, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #213
PASSAGE: The the Church in Sardis, To the Church in Philadelphia, To the Church in Laodicea
MEMORY VERSE: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: SARDIS:
-(v.1) "I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God...But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you."
(v.4) "Yet you have a few people who have not soiled their clothes....He who overcomes will be like them, dressed in white. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels."
PHILADELPHIA:
(v.8) "I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name...Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth."
(v.11) "I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown."
LAODICEA:
(v.16) "So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing. But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.'
(v.19) "Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me."
ACT OF LOVE: During lunch, I read my friend's college essay and helped him revise and make any changes. Also gave him suggestions to improve the essay.
MEMORY VERSE: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: SARDIS:
-(v.1) "I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God...But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you."
(v.4) "Yet you have a few people who have not soiled their clothes....He who overcomes will be like them, dressed in white. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels."
PHILADELPHIA:
(v.8) "I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name...Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth."
(v.11) "I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown."
LAODICEA:
(v.16) "So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing. But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.'
(v.19) "Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me."
ACT OF LOVE: During lunch, I read my friend's college essay and helped him revise and make any changes. Also gave him suggestions to improve the essay.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Revelation 2, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #212: OCC
PASSAGE: To the Church in Ephesus, To the Church in Smyrna, To the Church in Pergamum, To the Church in Thyatira
MEMORY VERSE: "If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God."
EPHESUS:
-(v.2) "I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary."
-(v.4) "Yet...you have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place."
SMYRNA:
-(v.9) "I know your afflictions and your poverty--yet you are rich! Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life."
PERGAMUM:
(v.13) "I know where you live--where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me"
(v.14) "Nevertheless...you have people there who hold to the teaching of Balaam...Likewise you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. REpent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth."
THYATIRA:
-(v.19) "I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are not doing more than you did at first."
(v.20) Nevertheless...you tolerate that woman Jezebel...By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols....So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of their ways. I will strike her children dead...and I wall repay each of you according to your deeds."
(v.24) "To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, the TFC, high school, and college sunday schools combined to package and wrap boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Seeing as there might have been some boxes without money, I donated all the money I had in my walled to OCC. (Which turned out to be $28..exactly 4 boxes!) Also, we packaged over 60(?) boxes! YAY for Samaritan's Purse :)
MEMORY VERSE: "If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God."
EPHESUS:
-(v.2) "I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary."
-(v.4) "Yet...you have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place."
SMYRNA:
-(v.9) "I know your afflictions and your poverty--yet you are rich! Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life."
PERGAMUM:
(v.13) "I know where you live--where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me"
(v.14) "Nevertheless...you have people there who hold to the teaching of Balaam...Likewise you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. REpent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth."
THYATIRA:
-(v.19) "I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are not doing more than you did at first."
(v.20) Nevertheless...you tolerate that woman Jezebel...By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols....So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of their ways. I will strike her children dead...and I wall repay each of you according to your deeds."
(v.24) "To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, the TFC, high school, and college sunday schools combined to package and wrap boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Seeing as there might have been some boxes without money, I donated all the money I had in my walled to OCC. (Which turned out to be $28..exactly 4 boxes!) Also, we packaged over 60(?) boxes! YAY for Samaritan's Purse :)
Revelation 1, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #210 & 211
PASSAGE: Prologue, Greetings and Doxology, One Like a Son of Man
MEMORY VERSE: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.7) "Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him."
(v.8) "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."
(v.10) "On the Lord's Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, which said: "Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea."
(v.17) "When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said, "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades."
ACT OF LOVE #210: Gave my friend eyeshadow to use for his beard and eyebrows during the show, offered people my oil blotting sheets, and let my friend use my foundation and lip gloss!
#211: Made my friend a delicious cup of coffee!
MEMORY VERSE: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.7) "Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him."
(v.8) "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."
(v.10) "On the Lord's Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, which said: "Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea."
(v.17) "When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said, "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades."
ACT OF LOVE #210: Gave my friend eyeshadow to use for his beard and eyebrows during the show, offered people my oil blotting sheets, and let my friend use my foundation and lip gloss!
#211: Made my friend a delicious cup of coffee!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Jude, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #209
MEMORY VERSE: "If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.5) "Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their own home---these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgmnet on the great day.
(v.17) "But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. They said to you, "In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires." These are the men who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit."
(v.20) "But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life. But merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them; to toher show mercy, mixed with fear--hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I went to the drama room during lunch to help my friend read a script that he was going over. I spent the lunch playing the role of Alice Lee and reading her lines.
NOTES: (v.5) "Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their own home---these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgmnet on the great day.
(v.17) "But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. They said to you, "In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires." These are the men who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit."
(v.20) "But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life. But merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them; to toher show mercy, mixed with fear--hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I went to the drama room during lunch to help my friend read a script that he was going over. I spent the lunch playing the role of Alice Lee and reading her lines.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
3 John, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #208: OPENING NIGHT
MEMORY VERSE: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.7) "It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. We ought therefore to show hospitality to such men so that we may work together for the truth."
(v.11) "Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil do what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God. Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone--and even by the truth itself. We also speak well of him,and you know that our testimony is true."
ACT OF LOVE: Today was opening night of the fall play, and once again, my act(s) of love were helping people get ready since I finished pretty early. I let people use my curler for their hair, helped pin a lotttt of people's togas, and offered some of my sushi to anyone who was hungry.
NOTES: (v.7) "It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. We ought therefore to show hospitality to such men so that we may work together for the truth."
(v.11) "Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil do what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God. Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone--and even by the truth itself. We also speak well of him,and you know that our testimony is true."
ACT OF LOVE: Today was opening night of the fall play, and once again, my act(s) of love were helping people get ready since I finished pretty early. I let people use my curler for their hair, helped pin a lotttt of people's togas, and offered some of my sushi to anyone who was hungry.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
2 John, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #207: FAKE LASHES
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.5) "And now, dear lady, I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning. I ask that we love one another. And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love."
(v.9) "Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take him into your house or welcome him."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I helped my friend put on her fake eyelashes during our final dress rehearsal. Our last rehearsal before opening night, which is tomorrow!! Pretty crazy. It's going to be a hectic week.
NOTES: (v.5) "And now, dear lady, I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning. I ask that we love one another. And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love."
(v.9) "Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take him into your house or welcome him."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I helped my friend put on her fake eyelashes during our final dress rehearsal. Our last rehearsal before opening night, which is tomorrow!! Pretty crazy. It's going to be a hectic week.
1 John 5, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #206: MAKEUP
MEMORY VERSE: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.3) For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the wrold--our faith."
(v.7) "For there are three who bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness on earth; the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one."
(v.11) "And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life."
(v.14) "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of him."
ACT OF LOVE: Today was our first dress rehearsal for the play, and we had to be in hair and makeup by 3:40! I brought extra foundation for two of my friends so that they could borrow it during the show. Also, I let some of the other cast members to use my curling iron, since not everyone had one. Finally, I helped my friend pin/wrap her toga!
NOTES: (v.3) For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the wrold--our faith."
(v.7) "For there are three who bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness on earth; the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one."
(v.11) "And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life."
(v.14) "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of him."
ACT OF LOVE: Today was our first dress rehearsal for the play, and we had to be in hair and makeup by 3:40! I brought extra foundation for two of my friends so that they could borrow it during the show. Also, I let some of the other cast members to use my curling iron, since not everyone had one. Finally, I helped my friend pin/wrap her toga!
Monday, November 15, 2010
1 John 4, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #205: SAT NEXT TO SOMEONE NEW
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, should humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.2) "By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God."
(v.4) "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them."
(v.7) "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins."
(v.11) "Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another...By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit."
(v.17) "Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; becayse as He is, so are we in the world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love."
(v.21) "And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also."
ACT OF LOVE: Today in Sunday School, I decided to sit next to a girl who looked new. I got to talk to her, and it turns out she just moved here from Taiwan two months ago and goes to the same school as me!! Plus she's a freshman, and her English is super good.
Also, took my dog for a walk so that my parents could take a nap in the afternoon!
NOTES: (v.2) "By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God."
(v.4) "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them."
(v.7) "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins."
(v.11) "Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another...By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit."
(v.17) "Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; becayse as He is, so are we in the world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love."
(v.21) "And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also."
ACT OF LOVE: Today in Sunday School, I decided to sit next to a girl who looked new. I got to talk to her, and it turns out she just moved here from Taiwan two months ago and goes to the same school as me!! Plus she's a freshman, and her English is super good.
Also, took my dog for a walk so that my parents could take a nap in the afternoon!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
1 John 3, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #204: 1040, BABYSITTING, PARENTS
PASSAGE: (I seem to have misplaced my Bible..so I'm using one of the little orange ones that they hand out--the ones that only have the New Testament and Psalms & Proverbs, so there are no subheadings to each passage).
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.2) "Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, and we shall see Him as He is."
(v.7) "Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices is righteous, just as He is righteous."
(v.10) "In this the children of God and the chilren of the devil are manifest: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother. For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another."
(v.13) "Do not marvel, my brothers, if the world hates you. We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death."
(v.15) "Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him."
(v.16) "By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren...My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth."
(v.22) "And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I began my day of love by babysitting two kids that came over with a bunch of parents. I took them outside to this grassy area next to my house to play with my dog. Then, we played "basketball" with a tennis ball (cause I didn't have a basketball) in my yard. THENN they wanted to color, so I whipped out my markers/color pencils/crayons/paper. One of the girls, Ava, started using my silver metallic sharpie. The first time she used it, she was like "OOOH MY GOSH I LOVEE GOLD!!" (she's only 3...so cute hahaa). Seeing that she loved it so much, I gave it to her! In return, she drew me a beautiful picture with her new "gold" marker...I felt so blessed! Love is contagious :)
The latter part of my day was spent helping out with the 1040 Movie showing at church. Got there at around 5 to help prepare (although they didn't have much for me to do). When it came time to show the movie, I helped usher people in and hand out 1040 response cards.
And finally, I served my mom by sacrificing staying later with my friends and accompanying her home (she was still unsure about driving home at night since we just moved, and she didn't know the area that well).
Also, 1040 WAS AMAZING. Seriously, if there is a showing near you, GO WATCH IT. OR buy the DVD. Or borrow mine! I am soo thankful that I got to come to the showing. Now I'm pumped. LETS PRAY FOR NATIONS.
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.2) "Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, and we shall see Him as He is."
(v.7) "Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices is righteous, just as He is righteous."
(v.10) "In this the children of God and the chilren of the devil are manifest: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother. For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another."
(v.13) "Do not marvel, my brothers, if the world hates you. We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death."
(v.15) "Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him."
(v.16) "By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren...My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth."
(v.22) "And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I began my day of love by babysitting two kids that came over with a bunch of parents. I took them outside to this grassy area next to my house to play with my dog. Then, we played "basketball" with a tennis ball (cause I didn't have a basketball) in my yard. THENN they wanted to color, so I whipped out my markers/color pencils/crayons/paper. One of the girls, Ava, started using my silver metallic sharpie. The first time she used it, she was like "OOOH MY GOSH I LOVEE GOLD!!" (she's only 3...so cute hahaa). Seeing that she loved it so much, I gave it to her! In return, she drew me a beautiful picture with her new "gold" marker...I felt so blessed! Love is contagious :)
The latter part of my day was spent helping out with the 1040 Movie showing at church. Got there at around 5 to help prepare (although they didn't have much for me to do). When it came time to show the movie, I helped usher people in and hand out 1040 response cards.
And finally, I served my mom by sacrificing staying later with my friends and accompanying her home (she was still unsure about driving home at night since we just moved, and she didn't know the area that well).
Also, 1040 WAS AMAZING. Seriously, if there is a showing near you, GO WATCH IT. OR buy the DVD. Or borrow mine! I am soo thankful that I got to come to the showing. Now I'm pumped. LETS PRAY FOR NATIONS.
1 John 2, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #203
PASSAGE: Love and Hatred for Fellow Believers, Reasons for Writing, On Not Loving the World, Warnings Against Denying the Son, God's Children and Sin
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
(ps. I can't find my Bible so I'm using Bible Gateway for my QTs)
NOTES: (v.3) We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. 4 Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, love for God[a] is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: 6 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.
(v.11) But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.
(v. 17) The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I tried talking to two newcomers in the fellowship and making them feel more welcome
Also, helped my mom with some of the unpacking and cleaning for our new homeeee.
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
(ps. I can't find my Bible so I'm using Bible Gateway for my QTs)
NOTES: (v.3) We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. 4 Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, love for God[a] is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: 6 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.
(v.11) But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.
(v. 17) The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I tried talking to two newcomers in the fellowship and making them feel more welcome
Also, helped my mom with some of the unpacking and cleaning for our new homeeee.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
1 John 1, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #201 & 202
PASSAGE: The Incarnation of the Word of Life, Light and Darkness, Sin and Forgiveness.
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.2)The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us.3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.4 We write this to make our[a] joy complete.
This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all[b] sin.
8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us."
ACT OF LOVE #201: PRAY: Prayed for my friend who has scoliosis and was going to get tested. Also, I listened to another friend who needed to rant. I offered her any advice I could give, and then promised to pray fr her! :)
ACT OF LOVE #202: Yesterday and today has been full of packing and moving into the new house. Today was the first official day living in my new house, so we had a ton of workers coming to paint the garage and move furniture. They had been here since 8am, and some stayed until 7pm-ish. In the middle of all the unpacking and re-organizing, I periodically brought the workers some ice cold Coke or water so that they wouldn't get too exhausted or hot from working all day. I was pretty exhausted just from unpacking and carry boxes all day--imagine how much more they would be tired doing much more than me! AND They were very nice people too!
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.2)The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us.3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.4 We write this to make our[a] joy complete.
This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all[b] sin.
8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us."
ACT OF LOVE #201: PRAY: Prayed for my friend who has scoliosis and was going to get tested. Also, I listened to another friend who needed to rant. I offered her any advice I could give, and then promised to pray fr her! :)
ACT OF LOVE #202: Yesterday and today has been full of packing and moving into the new house. Today was the first official day living in my new house, so we had a ton of workers coming to paint the garage and move furniture. They had been here since 8am, and some stayed until 7pm-ish. In the middle of all the unpacking and re-organizing, I periodically brought the workers some ice cold Coke or water so that they wouldn't get too exhausted or hot from working all day. I was pretty exhausted just from unpacking and carry boxes all day--imagine how much more they would be tired doing much more than me! AND They were very nice people too!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
2 Peter 3, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #200
PASSAGE: The Day of the Lord
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.3) "First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires...But they deliberately forget that long ago by God's word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water."
(v.8) "But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: with the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years is like a day. the lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. he is patient with you, not wanting anyon to persih, but everyone to come to repentance."
(v.10) But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare.[a]
11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.[b] That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I offered my script to one of the cast members for his part in the play, since he was one of the newer additions and didn't have the script to his part.
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.3) "First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires...But they deliberately forget that long ago by God's word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water."
(v.8) "But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: with the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years is like a day. the lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. he is patient with you, not wanting anyon to persih, but everyone to come to repentance."
(v.10) But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare.[a]
11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.[b] That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I offered my script to one of the cast members for his part in the play, since he was one of the newer additions and didn't have the script to his part.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
2 Peter 2, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #199, DANIEL FAST (16)
PASSAGE: False Teachers and Their Destruction
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.1) "But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who brought them--bringing swift destruction on themselves."
(v.12) "But these men blaspheme in matters they do not understand. They are like brute beasts, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like beasts they too will perish."
(v.18) "For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who live in error. The promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity--for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.)
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I bought my friend a pack of wheat thins.
Also, I threw away my friend's trash when she forgot to, and had already left!
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.1) "But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who brought them--bringing swift destruction on themselves."
(v.12) "But these men blaspheme in matters they do not understand. They are like brute beasts, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like beasts they too will perish."
(v.18) "For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who live in error. The promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity--for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.)
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I bought my friend a pack of wheat thins.
Also, I threw away my friend's trash when she forgot to, and had already left!
Monday, November 8, 2010
2 Peter 1, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #197&198, DANIEL FAST (14-15)
PASSAGE: Making One's Calling and Election Sure, Prophecy of Scripture
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES:(v.5 "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodnedss , knowledge; and to knowledge, self control; and to self control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
(v.19) "And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all,you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came out by the prophet's own intepretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
ACT OF LOVE: #197: Let my friend use my deodorant when she came over because she really wanted to borrow someone's!
198: Helped me family do alotttt of packing/moving for our new house!
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES:(v.5 "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodnedss , knowledge; and to knowledge, self control; and to self control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
(v.19) "And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all,you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came out by the prophet's own intepretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
ACT OF LOVE: #197: Let my friend use my deodorant when she came over because she really wanted to borrow someone's!
198: Helped me family do alotttt of packing/moving for our new house!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
1 Peter 4, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #196, Daniel Fast (13)
PASSAGE: Living for God, Suffering for Being a Christian
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.1) "Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God."
(v.7) "The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use what ever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms."
(v.11) "If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be raised through Jesus Christ."
(v.13) "But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for hte Spirit of glory and of God rests on you."
(v.16) "However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name."
ACT OF LOVE: Spent some time talking to a new kid at fellowship, named Alex. He just moved here from China about three months ago and goes to West! I got to use some of my un-legit Chinese-speaking skills. Haha.
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.1) "Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God."
(v.7) "The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use what ever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms."
(v.11) "If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be raised through Jesus Christ."
(v.13) "But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for hte Spirit of glory and of God rests on you."
(v.16) "However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name."
ACT OF LOVE: Spent some time talking to a new kid at fellowship, named Alex. He just moved here from China about three months ago and goes to West! I got to use some of my un-legit Chinese-speaking skills. Haha.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
1 Peter 3, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #195, Daniel Fast (12)
PASSAGE: Wives and Husbands, Suffering for Doing Good
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.3) "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."
(v.7) "Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers."
(v.9) "Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing."
(v.13) "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I bought my friend a delicious pretzel and french fries during rehearsal because he didn't have any money!
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.3) "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."
(v.7) "Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers."
(v.9) "Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing."
(v.13) "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I bought my friend a delicious pretzel and french fries during rehearsal because he didn't have any money!
1 Peter 2, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #194, Daniel Fast (11)
PASSAGE: The Living Stone and a Chosen People, Submission to Rulers and Masters
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.1) "Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good."
(v.11) "Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your souul. Live such good lvies among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us."
(v.13) "Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right."
(v.16) "Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: LOve the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king."
(v.19) "For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God...To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps."
(v.24) "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I wrote letters to all my east-coast friends just to give them a random hello :) I LOVE MAIL!
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.1) "Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good."
(v.11) "Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your souul. Live such good lvies among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us."
(v.13) "Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right."
(v.16) "Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: LOve the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king."
(v.19) "For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God...To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps."
(v.24) "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I wrote letters to all my east-coast friends just to give them a random hello :) I LOVE MAIL!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
1 Peter 1, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #193, Daniel Fast (10)
PASSAGE: Praise to God for a Living Hope, Be Holy
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.3) "In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials."
(v.7) "These have come so that your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed."
(v.13) "Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, becuase I am holy."
(v.22) "Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I simply spent some time praying for people I don't normally pray for (such as people I don't talk to as often, etc).
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.3) "In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials."
(v.7) "These have come so that your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed."
(v.13) "Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, becuase I am holy."
(v.22) "Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I simply spent some time praying for people I don't normally pray for (such as people I don't talk to as often, etc).
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
James 5, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #192, Daniel Fast (9)
PASSAGE:Warning to Rich Oppressors, Patience in Sufference, the Prayer of Faith
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.7) "Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!"
(v.12) "Above all, my brothers, do not swear--not by heaven or by earth or by anthing else. let your "yes" be yes, and your "no," no, or you will be condemned."
(v.15) "Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for eaach other so that you may be healed. They prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective."
ACT OF LOVE: Today was more of a Daniel-Fast fail than before....at dinner, my dad coaxed me into eating some pork ribs...which, in all honesty, wasn't that hard because I really wanted to eat it. So maybe my fasting-skills could use some work..however! I will be praying for revival, even if I'm not following the strictest fasting diet. I think it's more important to have the focus on the fast be on the "praying for revival" part instead of physical dieting reasons..but that's just me.
Anyways, today's act of love requires a bit of a backstory. Since my mom's been in China for a few weeks, it's up to my dad to cook and clean for the house...and to be blunt, my dad is messy and done of the messiest and dirtiest people I know. heh. Once my mom leaves even for a day or two, the entire house becomes a pigsty, literally. Especially the kitchen. My dad is an intelligent man and a successful business owner, but he can't wash dishes for the life in him. Oftentimes I'll have to rewash the dishes he already 'washed' because they're too dirty to actually use for eating. SO today, I spent a good hour doing a thorough cleaning of the kitchen, which is the messiest. I washed the dishes and pots (that were encrusted with pork meat and crusty oil chunks), cleaned out the sink, reorganized the dishwasher, cleaned the counter, and washed the washcloth (it got so messy that the washcloth need washing HAHA). When my dad came back and saw that everything had been cleaned, he was super surprised and happy!
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.7) "Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!"
(v.12) "Above all, my brothers, do not swear--not by heaven or by earth or by anthing else. let your "yes" be yes, and your "no," no, or you will be condemned."
(v.15) "Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for eaach other so that you may be healed. They prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective."
ACT OF LOVE: Today was more of a Daniel-Fast fail than before....at dinner, my dad coaxed me into eating some pork ribs...which, in all honesty, wasn't that hard because I really wanted to eat it. So maybe my fasting-skills could use some work..however! I will be praying for revival, even if I'm not following the strictest fasting diet. I think it's more important to have the focus on the fast be on the "praying for revival" part instead of physical dieting reasons..but that's just me.
Anyways, today's act of love requires a bit of a backstory. Since my mom's been in China for a few weeks, it's up to my dad to cook and clean for the house...and to be blunt, my dad is messy and done of the messiest and dirtiest people I know. heh. Once my mom leaves even for a day or two, the entire house becomes a pigsty, literally. Especially the kitchen. My dad is an intelligent man and a successful business owner, but he can't wash dishes for the life in him. Oftentimes I'll have to rewash the dishes he already 'washed' because they're too dirty to actually use for eating. SO today, I spent a good hour doing a thorough cleaning of the kitchen, which is the messiest. I washed the dishes and pots (that were encrusted with pork meat and crusty oil chunks), cleaned out the sink, reorganized the dishwasher, cleaned the counter, and washed the washcloth (it got so messy that the washcloth need washing HAHA). When my dad came back and saw that everything had been cleaned, he was super surprised and happy!
Monday, November 1, 2010
James 4, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #191, Daniel Fast (8)
PASSAGE: Submit Yourselves to God, Boasting About Tomorrow
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.2) "You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, becuase you do not ask God."
(v.3) "When you ask, you do not receive, becuase you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures."
(v.7) "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. "
(v.10) "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."
(v.11) "Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against hte law and judges it."
(v.15) "Instead, you ought to say, "if it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."
(v.17) "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I asked my friend for any prayer requests!
Also, I listened to someone who needed a listening ear. Simple as that!
For the Daniel Fast, I had another delicious veggie bowl from Chipotle for lunch, two nutrigrain bars for breakfast, and a bowl of rice and green beans for dinner.
MEMORY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
NOTES: (v.2) "You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, becuase you do not ask God."
(v.3) "When you ask, you do not receive, becuase you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures."
(v.7) "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. "
(v.10) "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."
(v.11) "Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against hte law and judges it."
(v.15) "Instead, you ought to say, "if it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."
(v.17) "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins."
ACT OF LOVE: Today, I asked my friend for any prayer requests!
Also, I listened to someone who needed a listening ear. Simple as that!
For the Daniel Fast, I had another delicious veggie bowl from Chipotle for lunch, two nutrigrain bars for breakfast, and a bowl of rice and green beans for dinner.
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