FOR YOUR DAY HAS RISEN!

Monday- Hey there! Are you up and happy? How is life going for you? Remember , the hardest thing in life to learn,, is which bridge to cross, and which bridge to burn! A decision that is a task of hardship,, if the wrong one is decided on,, choice!

Prayer Request: For Debs mother,, who has taken a turn for the worst for now. She is having a very hard time.. Please pray for her to get better.

FOR YOUR DAY HAS RISEN!

On this early morning that I write this, someone is up, not sure of what their day is, what is going to be out there,, they have not slept hardly at all,, a lot has been weighing on their mind. Whether it be work, family, money, husband , wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, just friend, pet, car,, house,, whatever that nagging thing that has kept you up,, almost afraid to step into the day... You , if you are reading this,, don't have to do it alone..or if you are just out there,, I pray that you hear the voice calling,, for Jesus is calling ,, come join me,, I will give you rest , I will give you the answers to your many questions... I am here,, come to me... for this day , this day is yours alone,, so come!
Yes, I believe the Lord is working miracles this morning, and I know He does each second, minute , and hour of each day.. but do you know of someone,, that this very morning,, or this very minute, that needs you, or your prayers,, this instance,, if you do ,, then do it! For as far out as these thoughts are this very morning,, I can feel the want of the Lord , through out this land,,, to save the ones calling deep within their selves,,they just need us, our physical hand, or the hand of help with prayer,, So let's all pray this very moment, for ,,, for that someone out there, to call out to Jesus, who we know is waiting and He hears you praying &,, He can hear your heart, just open your mouth and ask,, for to that person,,

THIS DAY RISING,,
IS THE DAY RISEN,
TO TAKE HIM WITHIN YOURSELF!
HE IS YOUR ANSWER,, JUST LISTEN!

Lord , whoever this may be,, let us all pray for that one,, that one who is lost and feeling their way ,, that they might touch your helm in their wandering blindness , and their eyes be open wide and see your glory, and see your way,, the shinning light out of darkness of sin and into your arms.. amen

John HIcks
I will be watching by the wayside, and I will be praying,, will you? Have you made your trip across your bridge of salvation of the Lord.. have you chosen your way? If not ,, today, make that decision, and follow that Cross to wherever it leads... make it!

TEARING TO TEAR IT DOWN!

Sunday- Welcome to the Sabbath day of our Lord God! Please , kick back, enjoy it and rest , for He did,, work only if it is a have to,, to get the ox out of the ditch!


TRYING TO TEAR IT DOWN!

In this day , satan is working at one of his hardest tasks , since trying to tempt. the Lord. he is always on a 24/7, with all his angels working around the world,, but now he is grouping them.. with an all , all out try at tearing Christ from the cross, and tearing it to the ground, and burning it with the souls of men and women.. yes the souls of men and women.. for believe it or not,, they are also rushing to him... why to be able to do as they think others want them to be.. In one church,, they are taking out Christ, because they don't want to offend others who attend... they have a mixed congregation now.. Muslims, Buddhas, and others who do not believe in The Christ, nor the Cross. much less not even believing in God.. why are they there? I don't know, but I do know that the Church, does not alter to the congregation.. but the congregation to the church,, for the Church is of God,,or is if you invite Him in.. and those who come to worship Him,, should be showed by these "so called Christians".. and I use that word for each and every one who sets on one of those pews in that church, and I also call them angels of satan, for if real Christians, they would get on their knees right there, and then get up and turn to God with a loud voice, and empty those who dare try to take Him out!
We as Christians need also to stand up tall, and place out faith of God, in front of us,, and not let a lone atheist, or two dictate our worship , and try to tear down our Cross, yes folks ,, it is OUR CROSS,, given to us by the Lord Jesus Christ,, with His life, and blood.. so

CLAIM IT , BEFORE IT IS TORN TO SHREDS!

Matt: 27:39-40 "And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple,and buildest it in three days, save theyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross." That is what the world is trying to accomplish today, not only do they want Christ off the cross...they want no reminder of Him anywhere. Praise God that he didn't come down, but died and rose for us,, alive,,,not dead.. praise God Almighty.

John HIcks
Stand Guard,, be a defender of God, and strut the Cross proudly!

TCB

Saturday- When those feet hit the floor, stretch your arms,, jump up and down, smile,, and praise God, He has given you another one to enjoy, so do so in His name.

TCB

Elvis had this as his logo for him and his troop. "TCB" ,"Taking Care of Business". He went by this logo until his death. The business, was his , not mine to judge, but he took it to his grave.
Are we taking care of our business? Are we out doing the business at hand , or are we taking care of,, the I want to impress you,,, I want to do what you want me to,,,, or let's do what makes us feel good, business? I feel like a lot of us are not taking care of the business we need to be taking care of,,, Gods' business!!!! Jesus took the business of saving us to the cross, the grave, and the Resurrection. He did it all !!! Why can't we ,,,, for just this lifetime?
I know I could do more, how about you , will you join me, and let's ban together, and get out and

TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS?

God , grant us the ability to take care of business of testifying of you, to all we meet. amen

John HIcks
I am on the road of TCB for God, and I stand firm,,, my anchor is Him... who is your anchor?

IN HIS HANDS

Friday-TGIF- Today, carry your cross out in the open, not a physical one, you could if you want,, but I am talking about the one of sight, within your eyes, your voice, and your actions... if you do,, people will see it!

Results of Prayer: Deb's mom,,, no cancer found,, praise God Almighty!


IN HIS HAND!

Today, I ask for you to close your eye when ever you read this,, and imagine this.. the number of people in China,,, India, Asia, South America, Africa, North America. There are millions of millions.. almost as many as the grains of sand on the beaches of the world. God knows the amount, the exact number of those grains of sand,, He knows how many rain drops fall, how many flakes of snow(and has never made one the same).. think of the snow that the northern part of our country got , and the north west,, Canada! A lot of flakes, wow! I can't even count a hand full of any of the above mentioned.
With all that ,,, guest who holds each of us in His Hand? Yes , God holds us in His Hand.. He holds the world ,, in His hand! Go ahead and sing it,, hum it,, now it will be in your mind the rest of the day.. even tonight,, off to bed humnming,, "He's got the whole world, in His Hand".. yes you will.. so give in,, and hum a little of it out loud,, it will do you good! (3x=three repeats each)
He's got the whole world , in His hands, 3x
He's got the wind and rain, in His hands, 3x
He's got the sun and moon in His hands, 3x
He's got the little bitty baby, in His hands, 3x
He's got you and me , brother/sister, in His hands, 3x
He's got everybody here,, in His hands,,, 3x
YES , HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD ,, IN HIS HANDS! 3x

enough said,,, OH, HOW GREAT THOU ARE!

God, thank You for holding me, and all of the readers , and this world.. may you continue to hold us to your bosom for an eternity,, amen

John HIcks
He's got the whole world,, in His hands,, yes I wil hum it all day also.. hummmmmmm!

OUR ACTIONS!

Thursday- during our awakening time of this day,,let's practice something,, let's smile , be courteous, and when someone asks how we are doing..let's just say , we are great, no matter how we feel, and then say , by the Grace of God, am I so good.. Well, I said practice , I guess, because I don't hear this very often... am I wrong?

Prayer Requests: Debs' mom is through the operation, doing as good as could be expected, the operation went good, and the report is ICU,, and day to day new.. keep praying!
Gene , is in the hospital, but doing much better,, so keep praying for him also.

OUR ACTIONS

You know, we, or I,, can go around spouting off words of encouragement about God, Jesus, and Heaven,, what satan is doing to all of us at times, and that God has to rescue us,, and that you are not going to go Heaven without the acceptance of Jesus Christ.. and His standing next to you in the judgment at the throne of God... yes,, we can holler until we can't make any sound, and this is great,, it is something we should do,, speak out and speak for the Living God, and Jesus.
BUT... our actions are just as a value to the spreading of His word,, as our words!
Yes,, some live by the minute of conviction, some by the hour, some by the day, some for life.. well you had better be the one for life.. for the minute, hour, day, just don't get it.. for as soon as you fall , then so does the recruit.. Like the drill Sergent,, over and over, until it is built in to your mind,,, Yes, and then can you talk the talk, walk the walk,, be a true Christian.. for life.
Don't be just a politician of God, which is part time, waiting for someone to vote you as "good christian of the day",, zealous of yourself.
Be a proud person of God.. and talk with a little action,, also.. Be a full time

ACTION HERO!,,, OF THE WORD OF GOD!

Let all look through your window of life and see you working for God,, all the time!

Lord, thank You for all those working Christians, and I pray that by our actions, we can add reach more.. amen

John HIcks
I am not a good actor,, so I have to be truthful. If it hurts to talk "God Talk", then I ache and am in constant agony.. How do you feel today?

DRINK OF HIM!

Wednesday- Ole hump day! Are you ready to slide to the week-end? Do you have your splinter proofs on.. for if you don't plan ahead,, you could get some mighty rough splinters as you slide! Call on Jesus and make Him your slide buddy ,, and then you can slide without worry, for He is splinter proof, and also fun to be with!! Have a nice slide to the W/E!

Prayer Request: For Gene Bachman, who has been feeling real bad,, had to make a quick trip to the hospital,, get a little fluid and back home for now... pray for him and his wife, for God to heal and comfort them both.
For Deb Treadgils mother ,,, who underwent surgery yesterday, had her spleen taken out and half of her pancreas.. she is doing as best as she can after the operation.. please continue to pray for her to improve and get well..
Pray for those above , and also keep in mine those around the world,, that needs your prayers also,, and around the world means here in the USA, also.

DRINK OF HIM

We all, at one time have been so thirsty, our mouths, lips, tongue, and throats were as dry as sand, and parched like salt.
When we reach a drink of water,, wow, did we drink, and so thankful for that one long pull on that glass, dipper, or bottle.. good cool water, so soothing, and so cool ,, all the way down.. saved by that one drink of water.. for without that water,, you would die.. yes die.. life cannot withstand this world, without water.. yes that is a fact! Makes you want to find it and put it somewhere safe , as to not run out of it,, right, yes we all feel like we must guard the water supply,, keep it clean, and let know that we are water conservatives",, and the guardian of it... we want to live! Right? We want to escape death.
How about the "death", of eternity? Life here is so temporary,, then why do we treat it so great,, compared to the eternal death... We guard our water, we holler if we all don't have it, we insist that our government give it to us,,supply us with this liquid gold.. yet we let them take away our eternal water of life,, Jesus Christ,, Oh, you can have Him in Church, out on the road(if not a national road, or state), so you can have Him on a county road,, in a ditch,, in a house,, you just cannot have Him in the government that makes the laws as to your life here,, and yes it affects your eternal life.. Why do we stand for a senator walking into a room, or a supreme court judge,, or our president with a bottle of water, when they will not let one walk into a government building with the Bible in our arms with the intension of reading from it.. but the water bottle they are carrying in, or putting on their podium,,is for them to drink from there of, and in front of all of you,, thus substaining their worldly life, and yet keeping you from your life of not only here but your eternity..
I know this sounds like a crazy example, but it is truth,, we must put the "drink of life" ,,Jesus Christ, Our God, back into this land,, and be able to drop and worship Him anywhere and anytime.. What would our government do if we spread a blanket on the ground, and pray to a chunk of coal, or a rock , out in times square,, they would be so offended as to say anything...they would look and walk away,, but put Jesus in front of that blanket and you will go jail.. so I challenge each of you to take your Jesus, your glass of life,, and lift it and drink of it anywhere you please to do so.. and dare someone to take and break your life!

DRINK OF HIS BLOOD, FROM HIS CROSS , ANYTIME AND ANYWHERE! I dare you!

God, thank You for Your Son and the drink of His salvation to give us eternal life with You. amen

John HIcks
Yes , I have my bottle , and it is filled with the gospel of Jesus Christ, and I will set it on any podium I please.. how about you?

A WORLD APART- A SECOND APART FORM EACH TICK OF THE HEART!

Tuesday- Today is a day in all our lives, that we can find at least one person to talk to about God. Will you , even if you have the opportunity? This is the question of the day, and decades... will you if given an opportunity? Don't fall through the cracks of the wood-work of to the floors of this world!

Prayer Request: For all those in Christchurch, New Zealand,,, where a 6.3 Earthquake hit yesterday... It is a killer, and has hurt thousands.. and it is the second one.. last one was in September. Pray for the families,, the hurt, and may they all feel that touch right now in their time of need...

A WORLD APART,
A SECOND APART FROM EACH TICK OF OUR HEARTS!

We live in a wide , wide world. This was a saying that can now only be measured in walking. We are definitely close in our hearts and physically... to speak ,, more than we have ever been. By this I mean the new phone system.. of this computer giant of a world. Yes, a giant computer network,, I don't know for sure ,, if it is really that good for us.. We will have to wait and see,, and while we are waiting,, we need to be doing some heavy praying,,, not just when we need something, but now,, for whether you realize it or now,, we need something now! That is god within all of us,, NOW!
The word is that the "anti-Christ " will be able to see our all moves,,, an all seeing eye. Just a note on just how our government, and other governments can work now.. Your cell-phones.. can be had and traced, not only where you are, but where you have been. Take a walk in your back yard, and if they want to.. the security of our nation,, and others,, can zoom in on you and tell you if you parted your hair this morning , and which side, and also ,, if you even have any hair.. or pokey dot undershorts on! Scary? Yes!
So, I am not advocating that the ant-christ is here, although I think so,, but think about what is prophesied, not only in the churches,, now..& past, but also in the Bible , written long before the use of computers,, or the knowledge of today... written by others, but with the pen of God, and the ink of Jesus.
Just stop, think about the all seeing eye prophesied, and the one, ones we have today,, don't have to make a decision,,just think about it,, real long and real sure,,,, and

THEN MAKE A CALL, TWEET, EMAIL TO,,,

A WORLD A PART!!!

Even bring up each others images on your phones as you talk!
These thoughts today will go halfway around the world, this morning,, in a push of a butoon...o.k.?
Theirs... go around the world, into space, and not just individual, but multiple,, stumble and look up and "then say I am alright, it 's o.k." and one of them looking will smile, and do nothing but make a note,, only God will help you up, with a smile.. now you are starting to think,, right?

God, thank You for our technology,, and I pray that it will be used for You, and in Your name, and not for the wanting of some to take Your place.. amen

John HIcks
Yes ,, some would like to be called a god,, and some so request this in other countries, and not in this one,, only because of you and I , and the foundation of freedom of God , that we stand on.. so let's just hold hands,,, tightly, and don't let anyone tilt us!

TREADMILL

Monday! Good morning to all... welcome back from the week-end,,now to do it all over again... only takes five days to make a week-end,, don't you workers,, wish it was the other way .. only two days to make a week-end.. who started this week-end anyway ? When I grew up,, it was Saturday afternoon,, thats when you got to quite work in the field, and maybe,, once a month, go to town,, we have sure made some progress... dropped off a whole half of a day of the work week,, Ha! May all have a great and blessed day, and days...

TREADMILL

How many of you have a treadmill? It is a great exercise item and I use mine each morning. I can walk for two whole miles, and I am tired, and yet I am in the same place that I started!
Question of where are you at with God? Are you on a Treadmill with Him by staying in the same place? At the end of your day, or week,, when you look,, are you still in the same ole place,, no movement with Him, nor increase of your output for Him?
God wants us to walk for him and testifying in His name. He wants us to go the extra mile, not stay in the same place. We need to get off the "treadmill" and on the no dead-end Road To Salvation . We need to be walking forward and spreading the glory of Jesus and the promise from His Father of eternal life through His Son. This is His plan, so come on with me,, and let's Get Off The Treadmill,, and start walking down that

ROAD TO SALVATION,

AND

LET'S SPREAD HIS WORD!

Lord, I pray that we not only stand and talk your word, but we walk and spread the gospel according to You, spread it to all! I ask that you forgive us of our sins, bless all those in need. amen

John HIcks
Still Fired Up For Jesus!
Are You? You do not have to answer me, just yourself! It is that "choice",, always right out in front of you and only YOU can make it, soooooo?

DON'T YOU DARE TEMPT!

Sunday, Good morning! Welcome on board to my ship,, I am not afraid of storms nor anything upon the sea, for I have the best radar, sonar, guidance system ever.. we can all sail without fear, for we have as our captain,, Jesus, and He is the Master of the Sea,, so welcome aboard the "The Shining Star" , boat of salvation!

Prayer Request : Pray for God to give strength to Stephanie Strickland Dudley, and Stan Pippin, who lost their daughter, Hope Pippin Matheny, age 22, on Monday of Valentines Day.. Pray for God to continue hold them in His arms and give them comfort on this, their lost.

DON"T YOU DARE TEMPT!

As we go through this life,, we are destined at one time of another to tempt someone, or be tempted by someone.. Mans' nature is to deceive,, almost as if we have it built in.. but it is the devil,, satan, whom God has loosed on this planet, earth, to roam and reap whom he can, and in any way he sees fit..
God made this earth good, man soiled it, and God is still good, and He watches and walks on this earth daily, minute by minute, to see who will cry out to Him in the want to be in the glory of Him, out of these sinful ways , this temptation of sin, and more sin,,, daily.. He has given us His Son Jesus Christ,, for the forgiveness of these sins,,, and once you have called on the Son for the forgiveness of these sins,, then there stands the Son as a barrier for you to walk, and live behind from this temptation for all times,, it is up to you,, to call out,, ask,, be saved, be put in the protection of the "fort of life",, behind the enemy lines of this temptation from satan, he will gnaw at you, place the things that seem like they are great and good, but are the damn nation and ruination of your life...
Listen to what Jesus told satan in Mathew 4:7-Jesus said unto him(satan), "It is written again, Thou Shalt Not Temp The Lord Thy God." You see , Jesus even let satan know that God was still satans God also,,, even though God let him loose,, He lets satan know He is still in complete charge,, and some boundaries are still boundaries, and that is temptation.. and once saved by Jesus, stand tall,, and when things of this world comes your way,, stop just long enough to make sure that God would approve,, and then if it is satan presenting,, the you tell him just as our Jesus did on temptation.. and you say to him.....

satan,, DON'T YOU EVEN DARE TO !

God, thank You for our barrier from sin and temptation , Your son, Our Jesus, Our salvation, and and Temper Resister.. amen

John HIcks

Mathew 4:10- "Get thee hence Satan: for it is written, Thou Shalt Worship The Lord Thy God and Him Only Shalt Thou Serve. "

IF ONLY ,, one day left!

Saturday- Welcome to the W/E,, Take a few days off,, and relax,, and think about life, and what you want from it,, ultimately,, from now to then! Make the choice now, not later, and not to late!


IF , ONLY,,,One Day Left!

What would you do different? It should be answered , "Nothing, just the same", that is if you have your life in order for God. But I am afraid that is not the answer for everyone! I feel like there are some who are still lost.
Just remember, "Yesterday is yesterday!", and "Tomorrow is Gods' ", but "Today is now,, and choice day, for the rest of your life! This is the day we should concentrate on. There is nothing you can do about yesterday, but there is a lot you can to today, to prepare you for tomorrow!
Mark Twain said ,"I lived through a lot today, and some of them actually happened". We are in a day of dreams of happenings,, we are in a think and what will happen will happen.. Well,, one will , if you don't make that decision, today... and it will get mighty hot where you will be if you don't make the the decision of Jesus.
Maybe what we are doing is worrying about what is going to happened tomorrow , at the office, at work, on the road, or just on a walk. "Don't !", Let yourself look around!!!!!,, and enjoy what God has given you TODAY. Look at the day, the sunrise, the trees, the air, the sight to look , and the day to enjoy with love ones, and the opportunity to forgive those that you think has hurt you, and the opportunity to forget yesterday(Its Gone).
It's like the story from Joel Osteen, about girl that could not help herself. Her only communication was a scream in a certain tone, to eat, drink, and etc. One was a noise for an itch and her brother would have to go all over her body to find the itch, can you imagine how fortunate you are.
How can you scratch your itch? Yes , your itch of sin?Who do you have, who is your brother that can scratch? With the help and gratitude from God, He gave you someone, not only to scratch but to eliminate the itch, and make that decision for Him , today,, not later, now,, and remember,,, life is no guarantee,,, it is like a vapor !

Gone ,,,In a Flash !"

Live today as God wanted you to live, and intended for you to live,,
in enjoyment of His world!


May God bless this day for you and I,, and may we realize the importance of this and every day. amen

John Hicks

DAILY VITAMIN !

Friday-TGIF- Having slide through this week to this day, the start of the week-end for some, the final reach to it for others,, make sure you have landed on the soft turf of the Lord,,, and not a rocky road to hell and dispair.. and for this week-end,, take Him with you,, where-ever you go, and if He does not fit in , where you are,, or are going, then my friend,, you sure don't need to be there,, Think ,use your brain, and have a great start and a good week-end.. by the gracious gift of the one who is furnishing it.... anyway!

DAILY VITAMIN!

Do you take a daily vitamin? A "One A Day" , or similar? I do,, without fail! These are suppose to boost the body, guard against bad things that hurt the body, such as colds,,, run down feeling,,, no energy. It is good to take these,,, for no none has shown that they are not good for you,,, and you take them in good faith that they will indeed do all of the above,,, energy boost,,, guardian at the door... yes it is good to have this kind of faith.
How about your soul? Have you or do you have a "One A Day" vitamin for it.... FOR YOUR SOUL? Well simple,,,, take Jesus each morning ,,, and see the difference in your life,,, a bigger boost than any other "one a day",,,, and the only guardian that cannot be penetrated!!!! When you open those eyes in the morning,,, smile real big, and just say,, good morning Jesus, and thank You for being ! Vitamin taken! How about it? Want your dynamite vitaminn toady???

TAKE A JESUS PILL!!

JUST OPEN YOUR MOUTH,,, AND ASK FOR HIM,

HE WILL BE THERE IN AN INSTANCE!!!!

Lord,,, thank you for being available to me each and every day,,, and being the guardian of my soul... amen...

John HIcks
Taken daily,,,, the "Vitamin of the Day",,,, Jesus Christ!!!! Have you taken yours???

THANK YOU LORD FOR THIS MEAL

Thursday- Enter today with thanksgiving and gladness,, and let everyone know just who it is that is making you smile so big and wide! Of course,,, it is Jesus of Nazareth!

THANK YOU LORD FOR THIS MEAL

How many of us stop at meal time, and give thanks to God, for the food we are about to eat, and all that we enjoy daily? It is something that should be done in recognition of who made it possible to sit down to a meal such as we enjoy here in this Country,, the U.S.A. There are countries in this world who would be proud to eat our "scraps",,, they can stay more healthy on these "scraps",than we can by eating it first in our diet...and they will have an abundance of scraps to eat,, as we are the most wasteful nation on this earth...
We need to thank about sharing our good blessings from God,,, and most of all we need to let God know that we are thankful,,, My two little grand-daughters,, bow their heads, and each say, individual blessings at the table.. (train them while young) when they do pray,, you can just imagine the grin on Gods face!
How many of you bow your head in public,,,such as McDonald's,,, Hardees,,, Burger King,,, Steak and Shake,,, all other public eating establishments, and have a blessing of thanks to God before you eat? I do,,, not bragging,, but proud to do it,,,, for I believe it is not only thanking God for my food,,,but a great way to testify of my belief in the Lord of all things to all who is seated with me and around me...
I did put Steak and Shake in the list above,, for the reason to comment on them.... they are the chain that told the family they were not allowed to pray a prayer of thanks in their establishment,, as it might offend other customers....all because one,, yes one complained while the family prayed, and the family was asked to leave.. so if you go there ,,, be sure to pray openly,,, and maybe get kicked out in Gods name,,, I just might have to visit them myself...
All in all,, let's all not only pray for our souls,,, pray for relief of debts,, and all other things that we pray for,,,, let's all just stop,,, and before,,, we bend the ole elbow, from table to our mouth,,,let's


THANK THE ONE ,WHO IS REALLY SUPPLYING THE MEAL,,, GOD !


Thank You,, God,,, for all the food we consume each and every day,,, and may you feed all that are hungry,,, just as Jesus fed thousands on the "Mountain"with only faith,,,, amen

John HIcks
I pray a blessing at my meals,,, in home,,, and anywhere else I eat,,,, for I am proud to do so, and I do it to show the love of the provider,,, and the chance to say Thanks,,, instead of "give me" .... Will you bless your meals and pray "thanks " also?


IF YO DO NOT WANT THESE THOUGHTS,,, HIT DELETE,,,, OR LET ME KNOW AND I WILL TAKE YOU OFF THE LIST,,, BUT NOT FROM MY PRAYERS,,,,GOD BLESS...

WANNA A DRINK OF WATER?

Wednesday- Middle of the week,, downhill to the week-end...just panting for the week-end and those two glorious days off! Now ,, stop, and pray for all those who have been without work,, some since 09.. they just keep looking,and I know some who are doing anything to just make a buck,,, so come on let's do a real , real prayer day for all of them,, for remember , this is the middle of the week, and for the "Baptist,, it is prayer meeting day"! So, let's all be good "whatevers" and today,, have a personal prayer meeting for the unemployed!

WANNA A DRINK WATER?

I was watching Extreme Makeover , Sunday night, and the couple that were the guests,, had made a device that purifies water.. ready to drink! Yes,, I saw where they put the incoming hose in a pond of ever kind of waste you could imagine, in Haiti,, turn it on, and drank out of the outgoing hose,,water more pure than when you turn on your tap! These people had a water pipe break in their house while in Haiti delivering these devices.. and when they got back,, they had to dry out the best they could,, and live as best they could.. for they continued to fly a small plane they had,, old but "fly-able", with a few supplies , and these water devices.. what a sacrifice.. do with out, to give to others ,, the drink of life,, for you know water is essential. They showed kids,, and grown ups, drinking right out of the pipes on these purification devices,, with the biggest smile of "YES WATER,, THANK GOD".. just the look on these kids faces to have water,, that was not going to give them cholera, yes , love of man,, right there on the screen.. giving more than they actual had, but doing it with no remorse, no expected give back, except that look on that kids face, or that parent of that kid...
So,, go over to your sink,, look at the spicket,,, reach over to the handle with one hand, and grab a cup with the other hand, turn it on.. watch the water pour... fill the cup, let it run over.. and then turn it off,, bow your head,, pray thanks to your God, for that water you have so plentiful , while you have it.. and pray for those two people that still continue to fly those purifiers to Haiti,, and pray for those children, and grown ups, who are still dying in Haiti for clean water,,, yes still dying,, and ask God to help and you also help by supporting these FOOD EFFORTS,, these not looking for a return , except some big ole smiles...

HEY, WANNA DRINK OF WATER? PURE WATER?

God, please help those in all places who need good, clean water, and may you continue to bless those two, who fly in with the hope of life for those in Haiti.. amen

John HIcks
Moved in heart to just how great we have it here in this nation. and how blessed we are that our God has given this to us.. and for us to realized we need to give thanks, and be humble , for we know not just how long , our God will continue to give.. and not receive... right? Pray for this world!

ARE YOU?

Tuesday- SMILES,, two s' with a mile between them,,, just think of the distance you can accomplish today with the one thing that takes less musceles to use than any part of the body,, the distance of love and care,, and the use of one of the best God given talents , that we all can do... and that is smile , and smile big and wide,, if.... we will just do it!

Prayer Request: For the friends of Nanette: Steven and Jeanie, whose son Tyler , 16 yr. old, was in a four wheeler accident, he is in ICU , not yet awake, but with some response from one side.. please pray for his full recovery, and to give strength to the parents.

ARE YOU?

Are you His, or are you his? A choice of the most important of your life,, no mater the age,, there is none too young,, none too old.. age is of no different.. both will receive you at any time,, and will keep you at your decision.
God is the top authority,, but He gave satan free reign of the earth,, to sucker in any and as many,, as he can to his eternity. his eternity?,, a hole, a pit of burning fire, smoke ,suffocating, the thirst of a drop of water, but none exists..only hot burning of flesh with the gnashing of teeth that will tear this flesh and will never tear it completely off, nor ever completely burn up,, just the pain of fire and teeth, smoked air, and dry mouth..for an eternity. Yes God gave satan this ability..
God gave us Jesus, and made Heaven, for all of us.. the streets of gold, the water fountain of no need for we will never thirst again,, the tree of life of eats,, we will want for nothing, but have everything, be able to rejoice with out love ones who made the choice.. We wil have all,, for an eternity, bound, and protected from all by our God.. able to take us at our becking, from satan and all our sins..
Now the choice,, yes you have to make it.. and before the time of passing comes.. so don't wait,, don't put off till tomorrow.. do it now, this instance,, if you have already accepted Him ,, that is Jesus Christ,, then do two more things, one , honor Him loud and clear every chance you can... and spread His word over satans,, every chance you meet someone who needs Him.. Once you have accepted Jesus as your Savior,,, the doors are closed to satan.. for you are His, and no one, man or satan can over-ride the Son of God.. Make that choice ,,, and be

HIS,, NOT his!

God, may all who know Your name,, come to the Altar Of Life, that You have provided, that of Your Son Jesus , and accept Him and be born again,, to You.. amen

John HIcks
Born twice, of this world , and of His world,, how about you? Not only come and accept Jesus,, but spread the word of His goodness, and His salvation.. and wage war on satan and all of his angels of doom.. choice,, make it for Him,, and no one else!

PRAYER REQUEST

Monday-The ole saying to judge ones "wake up attitude" ,, was to ask ,, which side of the bed did you wake up on? The good side or the bad side? I never did know just which was which, did you? I did know for a fact which one I changed to,,just as soon as I opened my big mouth at the breakfast table, and my Mother asked that question.. "which side of the bed did you wake on?" Now,, which one did you wake on, "the gonna have a good time today",,, or "the gonna pout all day long",,, and lose it altogether?

HAPPY VALENTINES TO ALL OF YOU!

Prayer Request: For yourself, and the world.. God does not mind hearing a request from you,, for you... so go ahead, for mostly,,, He is just excited to hear from us. Yes,, hear from us.. I was sitting here thinking about the thoughts for today, and I was envisioning a good long story of sorts,, when I just typed in the "prayer request", and after that , I had to add a small amount,, but I think , enough said, is enough said.. for Yes, God Does Love To Hear From Us, and He is so great,, yes He will even take a request,, but would rather have a

THANK YOU ,, ONCE IN A WHILE!

Thank You God, for all we have had, have now, and will ever have.. we give you the glory for it.. again THANK YOU GOD! AMEN

John HIcks
And thanks to all of you for letting me come into your homes with the "thoughts for today".

GOD'S GAS STATION (FILLING STATION)!

Sunday- The Lords Day! What ? You thought it was yours? Surprise! Surprise!


GOD'S GAS STATION (Filling Station)!

I was traveling down the road the other day,,and I pulled in to get some gas. It took me almost five minutes to decide how to operate the dang thing,, then I found out , I had to walk a half block to pay for what I had not even gotten yet, and the attendant even said ,, how much? They could talk,, and I said , "I don't know how much it will hold" so just fill it up!" The attendant said, "you have to give me the money for what you want first, then I can turn the pump on.",, Well I finally gave her $20 thinking that ought to fill me almost up.. well at $3 a gallon, it got me almost back to where she was sitting.. ha! Well that is about the way it works now.. pay in advance, and as long as you hand them the money , they don't care what you do with the gas,, oh,, except putting it in a milk jug! By the way,,have you ever really seen anyone get arrested for putting any in a milk jug,,me neither!
Well,, here I go ,, still driving down the road,, and all of sudden I get this feeling that I am lost... I get the map out, can't see any land marks,, then I say,, well let me pull over here on the side of the road ,,looks like an old gas station of sorts.. I pull in, and lean back,, close my eyes, and say,, "oh Lord,, where am I,, I am lost, help me find my way." I open my eyes, and that old gas station is like new,,, bright and shinning,, with angels running all around my car, and other peoples cars also... I see a sign up over me, that says,,, 0/gallon... I ask one of the angels who was cleaning my windshield,, who paid for the gas,, the angel said,, wait just one minute while I clean your windshield so you can see plainer, wow, there were angels not just cleaning my windshield, but was putting air in my tires,, checking the oil, and smiling, and saying welcome,, and then the angel said here comes the owner.. and I saw this figure of a man,, young, with a smile, arms swinging ever so even and gallantly, but I noticed his hands ,had something on them,, and then I could see more clearly out of that windshield,, it was scares of nails in His hands,, and blood was still running out of those holes.... wow!!! On top of His hat was Service Attendant.. the "windshield angel" asked,, do you recognize the attendant... I said oh yes I do.. and the angel said,, well that is who pays for the gas around here,, and that is who told me to clean your windshield so you could see where you where. Then the attendant said to me,,Now that you have seen,, may you know that I am still here ,, with the same ole "filling station" as always,, no changes, just giving you the service of my father,, life eternal, at no charge,, for I have paid the way,, and filled you up,, with faith, love , and hope...You all come back again real soon!

Then I awoke from my stance,, with a wide open sight of where I was, where I was going, and who had just filled my tank of salvation for free,,, and who was sitting next to me in the car...

Have you been to an ole fashion "filling station" lately... just look to your right,, on the side over there, where ever you decide to pull over and call out,, "FILL ME UP , LORD", close your eyes, and watch the angels and the attendant come running!!!!

Thank You Lord for a message from a little ole remembrance of how it was. amen

John HIcks
Some times we think of how it was, but you know, He is still the same as when He was here,, it is just us ,,that has changed... By the way,, how many of you know what a "filling station" is anyway? Please let me know.......Please?

QUESTS OF LIFE!

Saturday,, welcome to it, and I pray for all to have a great week-end!

Prayer Request: For Verna Stallings , who lost her sister,, please pray for her and all the family during this trying time.

Recognition: Jacob Sanders, earned and was presented his EAGLE SCOUT badge last night, with the start of the ceremony of brother , Eagle Scout George. with mother and father at his side. God Bless the BSA, and all scout organizations.. and God Bless the USA.

QUEST OF LIFE

What is your quest for this life,,, do you have any goals? We should all have and keep goals in front of us. When you don't, then life doesn't mean as much, for as you complete one goal,,, you have another to go to with the feeling of satisfaction of already completing one. It doesn't have to be a big goal,,, but just some small goals. We tend to make them so big that we can't complete them, and then we just lay back and say to heck with it and let life run its' coarse.. This is not what our Maker intended for us to do.. God made this world for US,, not anyone else,,, He gave us dominion over all things on this earth,,, and He gave us so much,,, so we could enjoy our life, so let's put our trust, belief, and love back to Him,, our Creator,,, and renew our goals to Him first, life second. Look on the bright side,, for there is a bright side,,,, if you go through Him to get to your goals,,, so let's all make some goals for life,,, beautiful,, not bare and dark,, but let the light of God shine on all of your

QUESTS OF LIFE

Lord, thank you for Your world that you gave us, and may we find all kinds of quests to do and do them in your name.. amen

John HIcks
One of my quests of life , is to stand tall and non-waving, for my God, and my Country,,, name some of yours..

Whose Rub Was That?

TGIF- FRIDAY! While , here, it is freezing outside, we are warm inside,, and I mean inside of the body, the heart,, for guess who is my fuel, and flame of life.. and wow, will Jesus ever warm you up!

Prayer Requests: For Deb's mom, Anne Gravette, who on the 22 of Feb. will have part of her pancreas taken out.. please pray today, and ever day for the success and the recovery of this surgery. Deb is the wife of our pastor, and we all love them both,, and with the love of the Lord, we know it will be good.
For Audin King, who is the friend of one on our list, four year old daughter has been diagnosed with cancer.. please pray for the daughter and the family..
For Andy Morris, who has just been ordained a deacon in his church,, and also accept the call,, and is going to seminary very soon,, pray for God to hold tight to this young man, and keep him forward and may Andy speak the word loud and clear.. God bless you Andy!

Whose Rub Was That?

This is one from a sort of previous one.. but just needed to be re-done today. Have you ever been setting, walking and felt like something or someone touched you? I have,, not once, but many times. I have always wondered , what is that ? I felt it on my arm, my shoulder, my neck, my back,,, but I never seen anything... I have felt like someone at times, just drags a finger down my arm or back,, makes me arch my back at times... well,, I know what most say it it,, just a nerve, running around through the muscles, well folks let me tell you ,, just what I think(did you ever thank it would be anything else but what I think),, that I am very fortunate to have all those nerves that are right along the arm, across the shoulder, back of the neck, makes my back arch with a smile,, just ever so slightly,, and you know, I call those little "rub", those little "touches",, the rub touch of the Lord.. so what is your explanations,,, doctors? Little nerve action,, or just a little Jesus action..????

RUB A DUB,, DUB!

Lord, thanks for dropping by and letting us all know of your presence every once in a while,, we all need reminders, that you are right beside us, and we think you for being there at all times. amen

John HIcks
Some may say crazy,,, but I say , yes, crazy for the Lord God,, my savior, and yours,, I pray! and for those who cry out His name,, let them be touched ever so much! Feels good!

I SEE THE FLAME!

Thursday-Welcome to another of Gods' days! If you will set up on the side of your bed or just set straight up in a chair.. close your eyes,,breath just as deep as you can,, go ahead and fill your lungs just as full as you can,, almost to the breaking point,, now open your eyes slowly as you exhale real slow,, you have just tasted some of this,,, "your" , Gods' day! Of His air, He gave you, plus the body you are in, and the life you have... now,,, praise Him, from whom it all comes!

I SEE THE FLAME!

Yes, as I look across this vast country,, this land,,, I can see a flame,, it is at a distance, yet , it is close, almost in a circle around me. What? far in a distance ,, yet in a circle? Sounds like I have finally lost it ,, wasn't much up here to start with, ha! Well , what I see,, is the works of satan,, and to me they represent fire,, flames whipping here and there,, licking at our brows, close to our hearts,, almost burning, but not able to touch us,, yet ,, seems to be able to strike some of the ones, around us. I can see them,even as they are hit,,they are smiling,, dancing to the tune of satan, in the streets, in restaurants, offices, theaters, apartments, homes, t.v.,, all over this land,,, and there he is,, the head flame,, laughing , wiggling his finger,, come on,, come on,, saying over and over,, come with me ,, I will give you all of this for an eternity,, and they are listening.. why do they listen to them?
Maybe it is because we have not called out,, we are a do nothing people,, but it is time we stepped in front of satan with our hands up at a "halt stance".. saying ,, STOP,, I have had enough of this satan,, I say ,, "STOP!".. and satan cries back ,, "who are you? I have seen you on the sidelines, doing nothing, so go and leave me alone!"
...and we answer with the greatest authority of all, standing behind us,,JESUS CHRIST!,,and we say it..LOUDLY!,, "I stand to stop you satan, in the name of Jesus Christ,, and I give an invitation to all who are walking behind you the invitation to join Jesus Christ , who is the only one who can give them real eternity of good, and not fire and damnation.. here I stand , and here I will not move!
As we say this to satan, all in a group,, I can see the flames starting to diminish from around us, and from our friends in front of us. it is getting less and less as it goes into the distance with this scream of satan ,, as he claws and grabs to hold on,, but not a nail left to grab with, Jesus just gave him a nail trimming job... and why did Jesus come, and do all of this.. for we cried out, and we ask,, yes we just asked , and like a firetruck with siren wailing,, he came,
Now we know why we can see this happening in front of us,, and we now can see how to stop it from happening,, how to be a "stopper" not an observer only,,, now we know how to


EXTINGUISH THAT FLAME WE SEE..

Lord, Thank You for Jesus ,,, and thank You for having Him standing by for us to call out to save us all from satan and damnation.. amen

John HIcks
I can not stand on the sideline, and not fight satan.. I can not let him dance by my watch, on this earth,, will you join me,, and I mean join in earnest,, join Jesus Christ and His army of salvation, to put satan back and way from the walks of life,, and whip satan with our tongues by calling out against him... can you call out,, will you join and call out? Well? Say it!!!!!!!!

SINCERE, PEERSECUTE, REVENGE

Wednesday-Welcome to the "HUMP" day of the week, as you have climbed to the top,, ready to make the slide to the w/e, to eliminate splinters,, try sliding on humility, rather than on your own conceited self!

SINCERE, PERSECUTE, REVENGE

Three very big words,, when used in a good or bad way. As man,,, we must , at one time do the above within ourselves, and only one should we use,, that is,,, Sincerity.
Romans: 12:9-10(niv) Love mut be sincere, hate what is evil, cling to what is good. be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Persecution is one thing that has been done to Christians since the beginning of Christianity.
Romans:12:14(niv)Bless those who persecute you: bless and do not curse.
Revenge is one thing that man is good at.. but should be the last on his list to ever do!
Romans: 12:19(niv)Do not take revenge my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written:"It is mine to avenge; I will repay." says the Lord.
Now if you look at the heading,,, then read,, then practice,, you will use only one. Ask now,which one, where is and what is in, your heart,, right now?

SINCERITY?

Lord, thank You for Your directions from Paul's teaching,, that none of us is righteous,, but that Jesus Christ, Your Son, is the only perfectly righteous. With these teaching we know sincerity of love, rather than persecution and revenge. amen

John HIcks
Let us all strive each and every day to pour out love,,, the love our Jesus Christ ahead of all else..

WHERE ARE YOU HEADED, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

Tuesday: Good morning! As you wake,, stop and just say to the Lord before you brace your day ,, thank You Lord for what I am about to receive,, for I know,, it is from You!



WHERE ARE YOU HEADED,
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

This is the question, you need to set down and really think about. . It is a question that we all need to answer, and answer now.
How about it? Did you like the answer? If not , do something about it, for only you can do it.
Remember this,
Only One , can help you in your quest ahead.
Only One can do anything with where you have been.
That ONE is Jesus, and you are the ONE who has to ask for Him to come into your life,, you accept Him as your Savior,, be born again through Jesus Christ,, and when you do this,, and only when you do,,will you really know


WHERE YOU ARE HEADED,



AND THE PAST? LEAVE IT BEHIND, FOR THAT IS WHERE IT IS,, PAST!


Lord, thank You for being with me on my quest through this life, and thank You for the forgiveness of my past where I fell off the tracks of life and sinned. amen


John HIcks
Headed Forward With Him!!!!!! Come and walk with me!!!! or run!

WOMANS' PURSE, LIKE THEMSELVES !

Happy Monday!,,, no matter the color! I like days! Noticed the days? If I was to pick one,, it would take the day , and that would be wasted.. I like the waking up , not knowing just what is beyond the next step,, the light of the starting day, the flash of something, the growing grass, the tree with, or without leaves,,the air so fresh, or stinks of the chicken houses down the road(ugh),, the sound of the world ,, cranking up.. the motors, the appliances zinging as you make a breakfast,, if just toast,, the popping up of the bread,, the voices of a love one,,, saying those incredible words,, "Good Morning",, not realizing what they mean to you , who is already having an incredible start,,, of a great Gods' Day! How about that!!!

Prayer Request: For those who were not true to their God. May He forgive us all.

WOMAN'S PURSE, LIKE THEMSELVES!

Oh O! is what you are saying right now,, you are going to get into trouble when you mess with the misses' of this world.. but I just have to try.. Ha. No, not mess with them,, but give them some glory.. that of a purse. We men say, we can do without one, and I do.. but let me tell you something,, when a little one is with you and has a scrape from a fall,, who is it that can pull out an alcohol swab, anti-bacteria spray,, then a band-aid,(one with cartoons on it),, no, I can't pull this stuff out of my back pocket! So the kid cries for 2 miles,,, with everyone looking at you like you are killing him,, no ,, you just don't have a purse.. how about the broken nail.. oh yes,, you do have a clip,, but what about a file for it,, or a little girl going to a party, do you have any fingernail polish? No, for you don't have a purse! Ready for the pictures to be taken,,, what is that on the forehead,, oh,, a little dirt ,, I have my little hanky,,, wait , let me comb and brush your hair one more time,, well why didn't YOU do that,, why,, you did not have a dad-burn purse,, that's why.. chap-stick anyone,,who would have thought of a throat lozenger,, a piece of gum, yes, but cough drops too? WOW! I give up, to much for too little of a brain here..... Well I applaud all of you ladies, who are going out and being prepared, better than any other "scout" that I have seen.. yes the "HERO", at many a time of need of that little one,, and yes that big one you married... or thinking about marrying.. You go ladies,, and if anyone says anything about that purse,, then you take that little weakling arm and hand, and you knock him down with that 45 pounds you been caring around,, yes you go,, weaker sex.. Ha, Men, you just think you are tough.. Now what am I getting to this morning with all of this,, is that a Woman gives birth, nurtures that child until grown,, clothes, cooks and feeds , gives drink, cleans ,,, teaches from right and wrong(while you just set over by the way side and "ugh".. then they cloth, feed and clean your house,, ha your house,, really... When you lean back in that recliner and holler "bring me",,,,.. just who do you think you are? Heck,,, you can't even pack a purse ... so don't try to run the house also..
Yes ,, Women , God made you from a rib,, and gave you to us,, so I not only say,, thanks to my God for all of you.. I am thankful that he did not make you from our brain,, ,,, (some times it looks that way, ha)..Women,, thank you again for being our soul mates, and carrying for us,, for God loaded you just,,, as you loaded

YOUR PURSE,, WITH EVERYTHING!

GOD BLESS THE WOMEN OF OUR WORLD!

God thank You , for the "women" of this world,, may you bless them always, AMEN

John HIcks
Today,, just stop, and tell your woman,, thank you.. for they deserve every thanks that is given!

STATEMETN OF RECORD

Sunday-Up and atta em! Remember, we make a living by what we get,,, but we make a life by what we give! Think about it!

STATEMENT OF RECORD!

We all dread to see those envelopes in the mail, that have that little plastic window on the front,,your address printed so striking, so as not to deliever them anywhere else,, just to you , personally. Most of them say, yow owe x amount , due by x time, please pay all, or x amount, and it will decrease your gross amount to x amount,, usually not much of a decrease,, for as long as they can string you along the better.... Maybe you receive a bank statement,, that says, you have x amount in the bank,,, you have written x amount of checks, you are in past your account balance by x number of dollars.. you are minus this amount __ of dollars,, and must rectify ASAP , or face arrest. These bills are life mis-planned,, by you or circumstances of the economy have put you there.. and I want you to know that satan works the same way in our lives,,,he is always sending us things for free at the time of giving,, but then the redemption of that gift from him is a long, painful death of an eternity,, yes an eternity, for this burning, this pain, this never receiving thirst, this death lasts and lasts,, an eternity...
Wow, how do you change the above scenario, where is this tunnel of escape, this place of peace , quiet, freedom, non-thirst, non-hungry, streets paved of gold?
Where is this bank that sends out statements, of owed, zero, balance full,,, all bills paid in full? Where you don't receive mail with windows in the envelopes,, but receive mail of love only?
IT is at the bank and post office of God! Yes , He runs His two places on love, happiness, and honor, and a life ,, Once you become a member, and a worker of these two organizations.. YOU GET LIFETIME BENEFITS! You get a life of the want of nothing,,, for an eternity,,, and this place is right in front of you ,,,, It is called the "OFFICES OF JESUS CHRIST",, OPEN ALL DAY,,, 24/7,, WELCOME TO ALL BELIEVERS..JUST COME ON IN!
Yep that is all folks,, just the step into , and the calling out,, "I ask for You, Jesus",, and there you are ,, in the place with a big sign on the wall in front of you ,, right over the head of Jesus,,,,, a statement of billing,,, that says


DEBT PAID IN FULL!

By, the president of the bank,,

JESUS CHRIST!

Lord, thank You for Jesus,,, and I pray that the door in is full at all times.. amen

John HIcks
I have had my debts of life canceled by my banker , Jesus Christ,, you may come in at any time,, He is never to busy to greet you and save you... make the choice! Please , and if you have,, please pass the message on, and on.....

JUST STURDAY?

Saturday- the last day of the week,, finishing a job, very well done creating,, a world! Now to rest a day and after a long rest ,,, He guilt the animals and filled the sea..He decided to create Man,, He was well pleased,,, then He decided to build Man a helpmate.. so He built Woman.. now we have a pair,, they sinned, made Him, angry,, and then He had them impregnate this world.. and that is when we "became", from that very first seed planted!
We were put over this planet, and every creature on it,, to govern it, to tend it, to worship the one who made it all,, and gave it all to us... Yet we could not govern all, not even ourselves! So later,,, gave us His all, His Son,,
Why did He give us His Son,, for He loved us,, ,(John 3:16),,, with His Son , He forgave us,,, if we would just choose Him,, Jesus , the Son as our Savior,, yes choose.. for we had been sinful and wicked,,, we watched as Man and Woman crucified this ,,,His Son,, but then, most walked away with heads turned and Man,, yes he still continued on his wicked way,,
Today ,,, I ask,, if you will look at the beginning,, knowing the now,, seeing Jesus standing out in front with nail scared arms outstretched,, will you continue to sin? or will you wrap yourself in those outstretched arms, and feel the warmth and the forgiveness of Jesus,, and the Father? Get off that road of destruction and hell,,, accept, by choice?

That is it today,, I just felt like in all we have ,,,and all we have discovered, made by our hands,, we have only a short way to go, just a step, only a step & four words to discover life eternal, and yet with all of these discoveries,, so many still cannot see and discover His Eternal Gift, ,,,,, that is right in front of them, cannot make that step nor utter these words,, Jesus, "I accept you"!
I pray that today your heads turn, and you take the step, and utter these words......

Jesus , I come, forgive me,, lead me doen Your path, and only Your path,,, will I choose to follow. amen

HAVE A GREAT..... GODS' DAY!

John HIcks

TODAYS DEFENDERS

Friday- Thank God today for our freedom and this nation.. and for the ones who are defending her today, right now as we speak!!!!! Thank you , my comrades,, I pray and love each and every one of you!

PRAYER REQUEST:
I asking everyone to say a prayer for Darkhorse 3rd Battalion 5th Marines and their families. They are fighting it out in Afghanistan,,, they have lost 9 Navajo Marines in 4 days. It would be great to hear that all of you are on your knees praying for these brothers. Semper Fi, God Bless America and God Bless the United States Marine Corps...(and all of the other branches) Who Are Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever Justin Allen, 23, Brett Linley, 29, Matthew Weikert, 29, Justus Bartett, 27, Dave Santos, 21, Chase Stan ley, 21, Jesse Reed, 26, Matthew Johnson, 21, Zachary Fisher, 24, Brandon King, 23, Christopher Goeke, 23, Sheldon Tate, 27, All are Navajo Marines that gave their lives for YOU this week. Honor THEM in prayer, and passing on to your friends , this request today! God help those that are in the heat of battle today, right now,, and be with the families of all of them at home waiting. Lord , touch each family and family member of those who have given their all above..amen



TODAYS DEFENSE



Not much more to say,, but we down this nation,, we voice our opinion,, we even down those defending our borders,, keeping the terrorists out.. us safe,, why do we tend to tear down our nation with words,,, for those who do,, and for those who do not,, for those who clap their hands at the flag,, those who place a hand over the heart as they see this great flag pass,,, who smile real big when they see a man or woman in uniform,,,,

why? because those who are doing the freedom fighting, and the freedom dying right now makes it possible for us to do as what we please here,,, so let's do what is first of "our please" on all of our lists....



PRAY FOR OUR DEFENDERS!



God, hold the hands of these brave men and women, and bring them home safe, and secure.. amen



John HIcks

USAF (INACTIVE)-- (BUT ACTIVE IN THE HEART AND MIND FOREVER)

CHRISTIAN THERMOSTAT SETTING

Thursday- Open your eyes to the sun- shine! What , you don't see it? Look inside to see the "Son- shine", I am referring to! Bright isn't it? Wow!


CHRISTAN THERMOSTAT SETTING!

Been a while,,, but where do you have your thermostat set in your house,,, this keeps you right at the correct temperature for enjoyment of the seasons. Also, where is your Christian Thermostat set at?

Too Low,,, can get mighty hot,, for eternity

Too High,,, can get real comfortable,, for eternity

Automatic,,, (Christian) Once this choice is made,, it never fails.. and keeps you steady, minute by minute!

God thank you for our built in thermometer,, Jesus.. Give us the ability of the vision within, that you have given us to make that choice ,,, of YOU! amen

John HIcks
As I look out the window,, I see nature cooling, warming her gardens,, and I thank of my inner warmth of Jesus within me,,, I have set mine on "automatic" ,,, where have you set yours... really,, go ahead and answer.. "Deny me, and I will deny you before my Father" said Jesus,, so speak up at all times and claim Him every chance you are allowed.... no matter who poses the question,, it is a question to be answered....

Stop, I think some one calling out,, throw me the life line,, please,, throw me the life line.! Well,, what are you doing about it? Just standing on the dock of life, or are you throwing?

FLYING ?

Wednesday- Welcome to it,, today you climb to the top of the middle of the week,,, then for the slide to the week-end.... slide slow and easy, for once slide! cannot re-slide that particular trip down the ole slide... Make a good ,,, or bad slide? Your choice!

FLYING!

When you decide to take a trip , and are going by air,,, things you put in prospective.. safety first: best company, with best planes and safety records.. time of trip, waiting periods, actual air time, how many bags,,, first class or tourist.... lots of decisions on just this one trip. For some, it may be the one and only trip you make.. others, it may be a routine thing ... but in any case,,, you will be packed, plans made,, destination pin pointed,, lodging reserved,, meals planned fairly well,, knowing and looking forward to a great and comfortable trip.. It is a good thing to plan ahead.. be prepared!
There is one trip we will all make one day,,there is no way out of it.. we may not want to admit it,, but it is there... I am not trying to "gloom and doom".. but facts is facts.. worried about it? You need not,, for this is one trip you can plan on also,, but plan it,, one surely does need to do it,, now.. register your soul,,, with one of the two.. for there are but two ways,, up or down? Now , that is again your trip, ,,just as on to the beach, mountains, plans must be made. Destination is a choice of "forever".. not just a day, or a three day week-end,, but forever,,, think about... don't wait too long! Destination,, Heaven or Hell.. choice to make now!
You choose Heaven? Then you will want to have your Heavenly Wings fitted, and ready, within quick reach, and ready to fly,, fly at any moment... for you will be flying with "Captain, Jesus Christ" now and until...

MAKE YOUR CHOICE,,, FLY FIRST CLASS!

OR NOT! CHOICE!!

Lord, thank You for the wings, and the pilot to guide us to You.. amen

John HIcks
My heavenly "plane" is all first class.. that is a great thought! Now I know I will have some of my great friends with me.. RIGHT?

LOOKING HIGH AND TOWARDS THE EAST!

Tuesday: The 1st of February! What happened to January? Wow,, this month was fast, at least to me! Maybe I need to slow down,, more?
Time is really what you make out of it. It is the one thing, that cannot be reclaimed,, so we all should live it with a little more enjoyment, and a good plan,, for that road is walked down, only once, and reviewed, only once!

Prayer Request: For all those who are lost, and do not know, nor excepted Jesus Christ as their Savior.. I pray that in some way, they hear the word, and come to Him . I also pray that those words of testimony in coming from our lips also.

LOOKING HIGH, AND TOWARDS THE EAST

Where is your eyes trained on this very moment? It cold be millions of things from millions of folks.. One thing, if you watch peoples eyes,, they usually are moving, form here, to there, back to you,, blink , close, re-open, they are a wonderful item of our body. Our body is made up of various organs,, some we can do without,, some we cannot live without... thank God we have two eyes,,, for some have lost partial vision, and to have lost both is a horror for us to think about,,, but,, when it happens,, people are great,, they change their life style and adapt..
We are born clean of spirit,, without sin at at the time of birth, from that time on, we lose more of that clean spirit as we grow,,,, and when the age of accountability is here,, we must be on the right road .. the one with Jesus, for then we become are accountable to the Father. . Jesus has told us,,, "I will return",,, and I believe He will, with no doubt,, and I say ,, we all had better be ready,, no cries of "wait a minute will be accepted,,, no, time will be left at hand,, He is here, you are at the time ... so I ask,, I beg,, please if you do not know Jesus,, bow your head, and call out to Him, and tell Him,, "You accept Him as your Lord and Savior"! You are His,,, stay on the "Jesus Road".. and keep your eyes

EAST, AND HIGH, FOR JESUS IS COMING ,

WITH THE ANGELS OF HEAVEN BEHIND HIM...

COMING TO CLAIM HIS OWN !

ARE YOU READY?

Lord, I pray that all who reads this ,, are ready, and that they will go out and work hard for You to draw those without You,,, to You,,, amen

John HIcks
I look to the east,,, from where my Savior , Jesus Christ will come ,,, like the wind,,, are you ready for this great event?

I write these Thoughts 's each day with the a conviction within, that they are inspired by Him to me... what those who want,, can believe what they want, it is a free world,,, my accountability is to Him, and only to Him.. all comments are appreciated,,,, and will be read, and answered if desired.. May God bless each of you every day of your life.. jh