(dani and maggie)
hello, all!!! i am dani, and this is my other blog. i have noticed on my feedjit that i have had several visitors from all around the world:)
welcome, and i invite you to return!!!
further, it doesn't matter to me at all if you leave a comment about the post, itself; but i'd love for you to take the time to say a quick"hello"!!!
also, i wanted to let you know that i have been a blogger for a year and a half or so. you can also visit me at "give me a second to think about it" by clicking HERE.
just so you know, as lent was approaching, i decided to do a daily lenten study and journal: rather than giving up something, i decided to "do" something. the study has, thus far, been really good for me... as it prompts me to delve into the scripture everyday:)
also, i use the niv (the new international version) bible... as that is the bible with which i am most familiar. if you use a different version, you may have a totally different perspective than i do on the same scripture.
finally, if you would like to add to my answers or even disagree please do!!! i want this to be a very comfortable place for those of any/all denominations to learn, discuss, and even debate... (just keep it nice please!!!:)
well that's all for now...
on to today's post:)
scripture
all the ends of the earth
will remember and turn to the LORD,
and all the families of the nations
will bow down before Him.
(psalm 22: 27, niv)
questions about the scripture:
so many times i hear that we in the western world are not mentioned in end time prophecy. do you believe this is true???
if you do believe this is true, why???
if you believe this is false, why???
and...
why is the western world not mentioned specifically by name???
my answers to tuesday's/wednesday's questions:
tuesday's scripture: for if those who live by law are heirs, faith has no value and the promise is worthless.(romans 4: 14, niv)
tuesday's answers...
what does this scripture say to you??? it says to me that if we live by the law and the law alone, faith in Christ and our redemption is futile. it also says to me that we are all doomed because we are sinners by nature; wrath follows sin. however, if we live by faith, through the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT, we are led to live a more righteous life out of our love for GOD, our FATHER, and the knowledge that we have been redeemed by the blood of JESUS.
in the old testament, where was the first mention of "the promise" (the coming of Christ)??? Christ was alluded to for the first time in the book of genesis.
"and I will put enmity
between you and the woman,
and between your offspring and hers;
he will crush your head,
and you will strike his heel."
(genesis 3: 15, niv)
and, by the way, Christ did indeed crush the head of satan when He defeated death.
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wednesday's scripture: when abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless." (genesis 17: 1, niv)
wednesday's answers:
why was it important that abram (abraham) be blameless (righteous)??? it was important that he set the standard for righteousness, for GOD had made a covenant with him that abraham would be the father of all nations. also, so long as abraham was righteous a strong bond would be held between abraham and GOD. (remember to always keep the way clear between you and GOD so that there is nothing to interrupt your way to HIM:)))
what covenant was made with abraham that day??? it was the covenant of circumcision.
what transpired in the house of abraham as a result of that covenant??? all the males in the house of abraham were circumcised... including abraham.
memory of the day:
today, i am patiently awaiting the results of a biopsy.
saying grace:
Father you totally rock!!! You are the essence of good in ALL WAYS ALWAYS. i could never thank you enough for blessing me with allowing me to be one of Your children. i am so grateful to have You in my life and the feelings of peace, love, and assurance especially that go along with having been born again of your SPIRIT.
please direct me today to do what YOU would have me do, to pray for whom YOU would have me pray, to say the things YOU would have me say.
here am i, send me:D
FATHER, i am very aware that i fall short on being the person YOU would have me be, but YOU never fail to bestow my cup with mercy to over-flowing. please help me to be more merciful.
HEAVENLY FATHER, i lift these especially as prayers of intercession.
john
john
the schrijvers
tabitha's family
the nall family
the sorenson family
k!!! (special prayers for k, today, and wendi too, please)
the macs
the skaggs (all of them)
the gaddises
the pardues
as well as all those who are suffering
with emotional and/or physical pain
those who have lost their jobs
the leaders around the world
and all others who are crying out to YOU!!!
FATHER, i continue to praise You for answering the prayer above for elisabeth
BABY ELISABETH SORENSON IS HOME WITH A VERY GOOD BLOOD COUNT:)))
thank YOU again for all YOU are and all YOU do in our lives!!!
in Jesus' name i pray.
amen.
love,
dani
ps. if you have any prayer requests,
please let me know in your comment.
i will add it to my daily prayer list.
