"There is one who speaks like the piercing of the sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health."
"This verse talks directly about the things we say. It says some people hurt others with what comes out of their mouths, but wise people use healing words. Do you want your words to stab people or bring them to healing? The choice is yours. Nobody can force you to say something. You have to think it and then open your lips to let it out. You can stop the message or change it anytime you want.
Think about what you said to people this week. Did you tease your little sister or talk back to your parents? Did you join other kids in making fun of a student at school? It's easy to say something but impossible to take it back. And while you can't take back words, you can work to make things better with people you may have hurt. Ask God to bring to mind people to whom you should apologize. Then pray you'll have the courage to make things right."
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Psalm 139:13-14
"For You formed my inward parts; you covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made, marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well."
"Sometimes David just liked to sit, think, write about God. In these verses he recognizes God's awesome creative powers. It's God who forms each one of us, and all of his works are wonderful. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Doesn't that make you feel special? When God made Earth, stars, planets, plants, animals, he "saw that it was good" (Gen 1:25). But when God made the first man and woman, the Bible says 'it was excellent in every way' (Gen 1:31). All people are created in God's image-no matter the color of their skin or if they're mentally or physically challenged. You might know someone with a disability. Maybe you try to avoid that person. Next time, why not make a point of saying hi and treating him like one of God's amazing creations? Ask God ot help you treat all people as his special creation."
"Sometimes David just liked to sit, think, write about God. In these verses he recognizes God's awesome creative powers. It's God who forms each one of us, and all of his works are wonderful. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Doesn't that make you feel special? When God made Earth, stars, planets, plants, animals, he "saw that it was good" (Gen 1:25). But when God made the first man and woman, the Bible says 'it was excellent in every way' (Gen 1:31). All people are created in God's image-no matter the color of their skin or if they're mentally or physically challenged. You might know someone with a disability. Maybe you try to avoid that person. Next time, why not make a point of saying hi and treating him like one of God's amazing creations? Ask God ot help you treat all people as his special creation."
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Ecclesiastes 7:8
"The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient is spirit is better than the proud in spirit."
"During his day , king Solomon was considered the wisest man in the world. In this verse Solomon says finishing a project is better than starting one. He adds that having patience is better than being proud. do you start things but don't have time to finish them? Do you feel that days are too short because you can't get everything done? You might be too busy. If your life is out of whack because you're hanging out with friends too much or spending a lot of time playing sports, you may want to ask your parents to help you bring your life back in balance. And if you're too busy to spend a little time with God every day, it's time for a balance check. Ask God to show you where you can make more time for him every day."
"During his day , king Solomon was considered the wisest man in the world. In this verse Solomon says finishing a project is better than starting one. He adds that having patience is better than being proud. do you start things but don't have time to finish them? Do you feel that days are too short because you can't get everything done? You might be too busy. If your life is out of whack because you're hanging out with friends too much or spending a lot of time playing sports, you may want to ask your parents to help you bring your life back in balance. And if you're too busy to spend a little time with God every day, it's time for a balance check. Ask God to show you where you can make more time for him every day."
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
2 chronicles 16:9
"For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. In this you have done foolishly; therefore from now on you shall have wars."
"This verse shows God's power. It says the Lord looks all over Earth for people who are fully committed to him. And when he finds them, he stregthens them. God's always watching you. And he doesn't need a high-tech telescope to do it. It's neat to think about God searching Earth for people who are fully committed to Him. Can't you just picture God in heaven staring down at Earth with a smile on his face because you love him with all your heart? Well, you can do more than think about it or imagine it. You can know it-because it's true. God strengthens you when you believe in him. God expects you to do great things, but he doesnt expect you to do them alone. He 's with you. He'll give you the strength to accomplish whatever he asks you to do. Praise God that he has his eyes on all believers and that he gives you strength."
"This verse shows God's power. It says the Lord looks all over Earth for people who are fully committed to him. And when he finds them, he stregthens them. God's always watching you. And he doesn't need a high-tech telescope to do it. It's neat to think about God searching Earth for people who are fully committed to Him. Can't you just picture God in heaven staring down at Earth with a smile on his face because you love him with all your heart? Well, you can do more than think about it or imagine it. You can know it-because it's true. God strengthens you when you believe in him. God expects you to do great things, but he doesnt expect you to do them alone. He 's with you. He'll give you the strength to accomplish whatever he asks you to do. Praise God that he has his eyes on all believers and that he gives you strength."
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Philippians 3:8
"Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ."
"Paul says that everything else is worthless compared to knowing Jesus. Some people know about Jesus, but they don't know him. They might have heard that Jesus is a good teacher or that he died on a cross. Have you talked to Jesus in prayer? Have you asked him to forgive your sins and come into your life? Have you read what he's told you through the Bible? Do you know him, or do you just know about him? Paul says it's worth losing everything to know Jesus. Jesus will never disappoint you. If you haven't before, pray and ask Jesus to forgive your sins and come into your life. Tell him that you want to know him and have a relationship with him."
"Paul says that everything else is worthless compared to knowing Jesus. Some people know about Jesus, but they don't know him. They might have heard that Jesus is a good teacher or that he died on a cross. Have you talked to Jesus in prayer? Have you asked him to forgive your sins and come into your life? Have you read what he's told you through the Bible? Do you know him, or do you just know about him? Paul says it's worth losing everything to know Jesus. Jesus will never disappoint you. If you haven't before, pray and ask Jesus to forgive your sins and come into your life. Tell him that you want to know him and have a relationship with him."
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
matthew 2:7-8,12
"Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, 'Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also...Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.
"In these verses King Herod tells the wise men to find the baby Jesus and report back to him so he can also worship Jesus. But God warns the magi in a dream not to tell the king anything, so they go home a different way. Do you thing King Herod wanted to worship Jesus? If you've read the Christmas story, you know King Herod was lying. He really planned to kill Jesus. When the king's priests and religious teachers told him that prophets along time ago had predicted that a ruler would be born in Bethlehem, herod got mad. He didn't want anybody to rule but him. But as much as Herod wanted to kill Jesus, God had a different plan for his Son. First God warned the wise men in a dream about the king's real plan. Then he warned Jesus' parents to get out of Bethlehem and take Jesus to Egypt. And the same God who protected Jesus still protects his children today. Thank God for his protection, and ask him to give you the wisdom to stay safe."
"In these verses King Herod tells the wise men to find the baby Jesus and report back to him so he can also worship Jesus. But God warns the magi in a dream not to tell the king anything, so they go home a different way. Do you thing King Herod wanted to worship Jesus? If you've read the Christmas story, you know King Herod was lying. He really planned to kill Jesus. When the king's priests and religious teachers told him that prophets along time ago had predicted that a ruler would be born in Bethlehem, herod got mad. He didn't want anybody to rule but him. But as much as Herod wanted to kill Jesus, God had a different plan for his Son. First God warned the wise men in a dream about the king's real plan. Then he warned Jesus' parents to get out of Bethlehem and take Jesus to Egypt. And the same God who protected Jesus still protects his children today. Thank God for his protection, and ask him to give you the wisdom to stay safe."
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Matthew 25:40
"And the King will answer and say to them, 'Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren you did it for Me.' "
"Jesus is telling a story to teach a lesson. In this verse Jesus says whatever you do for people in need, you do for him. If you're reading this book, you probably have more than most kids in the world. You have an education-you're able to read. You have enough to eat. And you have a warm place to sleep. Will you think about helping other people because of how generous God has been to you? Look in your closet and dresser, and hunt through all your stuff in the basement, attic, and garage. Find toys and clothes that are still in good shape but that you don't use anymore. Then ask a parent to help you donate them to a shelter or Salvation Army. Maybe you can even save your money to buy something for a needy child. Whenever you help people in need, you're actually giving to Jesus. Ask God to help you be more giving."
"Jesus is telling a story to teach a lesson. In this verse Jesus says whatever you do for people in need, you do for him. If you're reading this book, you probably have more than most kids in the world. You have an education-you're able to read. You have enough to eat. And you have a warm place to sleep. Will you think about helping other people because of how generous God has been to you? Look in your closet and dresser, and hunt through all your stuff in the basement, attic, and garage. Find toys and clothes that are still in good shape but that you don't use anymore. Then ask a parent to help you donate them to a shelter or Salvation Army. Maybe you can even save your money to buy something for a needy child. Whenever you help people in need, you're actually giving to Jesus. Ask God to help you be more giving."
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