Tuesday prayer & verses (04 05 2010)

Thought for the day

These are actual warning labels on products:

ON TESCO'S TIRIMISU DESSERT - Do not turn upside down. (printed on the bottom of the box.)

ON MARKS & SPENCER BREAD PUDDING - Product will be hot after heating.

ON PACKAGING FOR A ROWENTA IRON - Do not iron clothes on body.

ON CHILDREN'S COUGH MEDICINE - Do not drive car or operate machinery.

ON NYTOL (A SLEEP AID) - Warning: may cause drowsiness.

ON A KITCHEN KNIFE - Warning: keep out of children.

ON A STRING OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - For indoor or outdoor use only.

ON A FOOD PROCESSOR - Not to be used for the other use.

ON SAINSBURY'S PEANUTS - Warning: contains nuts.

ON AN AMERICAN AIRLINES PACKET OF NUTS - Instructions: open packet, eat nuts.

ON A CHAINSAW - Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands.

ON A HAIRDRYER - Do not use while sleeping.

ON A BAG OF FRITOS - You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.

ON A BAR OF DIAL SOAP - Directions: Use like regular soap.

ON A FROZEN DINNER - Serving suggestion: Defrost.

ON A HOTEL-PROVIDED SHOWER CAP IN A BOX - fits one head.

Some of those warning labels conjure up some humorous images. Like the last one -- can you imagine trying to fit a shower cap onto two heads at once? Ridiculous, huh?

Almost as ridiculous as taking the body of Christ and suggesting it has more than one head. There is one body (Eph. 4:4), and it has only one head. Fortunately, that head is no earthly person or group of people. It is none other than the Son of God himself.

"And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence." (Colossians 1:18)

This day, give preeminence and praise to the one who is our head!

Verses

Hebrews 11:6

and without faith it is impossible to please him; for one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he is the rewarder of those who seek him out.

John 8:31-32

Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

Ephesians 2:10

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Mark 11:24

Therefore I say to you, That whatsoever ye shall pray and ask for, believe that it will be, and it will be to you.

Psalm 112:1,3

Praise the Lord! For all who fear God and trust in him are blessed beyond expression. Yes, happy is the man who delights in doing his commands. He himself shall be wealthy, and his good deeds will never be forgotten.

Prayer

Father, how grateful we are that we live in the time of Your favor. You favor us with Your goodness, love, and provisions. But most of all You favor us with redemption through the precious blood of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus paid the price and we are recipients of His love and forgiveness. We give thanks for our salvation and we pray for anyone who has not made that divine appointment with You to make this the day of their salvation, for now is the time of Your favor and now is the day of their salvation. Amen.