In The Beginning

1IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.

2He was present originally with God.

3All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being.

4In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men.

5And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered it [put it out or absorbed it or appropriated it, and is unreceptive to it].

6There came a man sent from God, whose name was John.

7This man came to witness, that he might testify of the Light, that all men might believe in it [adhere to it, trust it, and rely upon it] through him.

8He was not the Light himself, but came that he might bear witness regarding the Light.

9There it was--the true Light [was then] coming into the world [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] that illumines every person.

10He came into the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him [did not know Him].

11He came to that which belonged to Him [to His own--His domain, creation, things, world], and they who were His own did not receive Him and did not welcome Him.

12But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, right) to become the children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name

13Who owe their birth neither to bloods nor to the will of the flesh [that of physical impulse] nor to the will of man [that of a natural father], but to God. [They are born of God!]

14And the Word (Christ) became flesh (human, incarnate) and tabernacled (fixed His tent of flesh, lived awhile) among us; and we [actually] saw His glory (His honor, His majesty), such glory as an only begotten son receives from his father, full of grace (favor, loving-kindness) and truth. John 1:1-14 Amplified

Strong Tower

"The name of the Lord is a Strong Tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." Proverbs 18:10

Today put your trust in the Lord, He has your back. Have the assurance that God is your refuge and strength - a very present help in a time of trouble! His name is your fortress and protection in this unstable time. Do not fear, trust in the Lord and do not lean to your own understanding, in everything you think and do, acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.

In Christ

Happy Thanksgiving

That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, And tell of all Your wondrous works.

Psalm 26:7

Therefore I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the Gentiles, And sing praises to Your name. Psalm 18:49

Sing praise to the LORD, you saints of His,And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. Psalm 30:4

To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent.O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever. Psalm 30:12

Offer to God thanksgiving, And pay your vows to the Most High. Psalm 50:14

I will praise the name of God with a song,And will magnify Him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30

We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks!For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near. Psalm 75:1

So we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture,Will give You thanks forever; We will show forth Your praise to all generations. Psalm 79:13

It is good to give thanks to the LORD,And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; 92:1

Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving;Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. Psalm 95:2

Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous,And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. Psalm 97:12

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. Psalm 100:4

Oh, give thanks to the LORD!Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! Psalm 105:1

Praise the LORD!Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Psalm 106:1

Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness,And for His wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107:8

Let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving,And declare His works with rejoicing. Psalm 107:22

I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving,And will call upon the name of the LORD. Psalm 116:17

At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You,Because of Your righteous judgments. Psalm 119:62

Oh, give thanks to the God of gods!For His mercy endures forever. Psalm 136:2

Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords!For His mercy endures forever: Psalm 136:2

Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven!For His mercy endures forever. Psalm 136:26

Surely the righteous shall give thanks to Your name;The upright shall dwell in Your presence. Psalm 140:13

Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;Sing praises on the harp to our God. Psalm 147:7

Today, give thanks for you family, your job, your health, your wealth, your life and your Messiah.

Have a Blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving.

In Christ

John

As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.

Psalm 42:1-2

"You Should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven."

Matthew 5:16

Selah

For in Him the whole fullness of Deity (the Godhead) continues to dwell in bodily form [giving complete expression of the divine nature].

And you are in Him, made full and having come to fullness of life [in Christ you too are filled with the Godhead--Father, Son and Holy Spirit--and reach full spiritual stature]. And He is the Head of all rule and authority [of every angelic principality and power]. Colossians 2:9-10

Today, seek the Lord and His Strength; Seek His face evermore! Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth, O seed of Israel His servant, You children of Jacob, his Chosen Ones!






Today, remember He is the LORD our God; His judgments are in all the earth. Remember His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations,The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac, And confirmed it to Jacob for a statute,To Israel for an everlasting covenant,
Saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan As the allotment of your inheritance,” When you were few in number, Indeed very few, and strangers in it.
























Today, Sing to the LORD, all the earth; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

Today, Praise the Lord, For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised; He is also to be feared above all gods.

For all the gods of the peoples are idols, But the LORD made the heavens.

Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place.





Today, Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Give to the LORD glory and strength.
Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness!
Tremble before Him, all the earth. The world also is firmly established, It shall not be moved.

Today, Speak to the wind and all the nations. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.”
Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; Let the field rejoice, and all that is in it.
Then the trees of the woods shall rejoice before the LORD, For He is coming to judge the earth.

Blessed be the LORD God of Israel From everlasting to everlasting!

Today, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the Lord!

Today, call upon His name; Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Tell everyone you come into contact with of His wondrous works!

Today, glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the lord!

Today, all the people say, “Amen!” and praise the LORD.

1 Chronicles 16 NKJ