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Zephaniah 1:12 And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their heart, The Lord will not do good, neither will he do evil. Introduction A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle. _James Keller Chapter one................My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from me, nor is their sin concealed from my eyes That the eye signifies the understanding is because the sight of the body corresponds to the sight of its spirit, as where the Lord says in Matthew. The light of the body is the eye if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light; but if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness; if therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness (Matthew 6:22, 23; Luke 11:34). But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.---1 Samuel 16:7 Matthew 13:15 FOR THE HEART OF THIS PEOPLE HAS BECOME DULL, WITH THEIR EARS THEY SCARCELY HEAR, AND THEY HAVE CLOSED THEIR EYES, OTHERWISE THEY WOULD SEE WITH THEIR EYES, HEAR WITH THEIR EARS, AND UNDERSTAND WITH THEIR HEART AND RETURN, AND I WOULD HEAL THEM. For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. _Audrey Hepburn Judges 17:6 In those days there was no king in Israel; every man did what was right in his own eyes. Psalms 19:8 The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 2 Kings 6:17 Then Elisha prayed and said, “O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.” So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. The eyes of Jesus Song Some times it seems Gods a million miles away Too busy for a creature such as I And then I think of how He sees each sparrow fall I call on Him and fi nd that He is nigh The eyes of Jesus are upon each footstep that I take His ears are always open when I pray His hands are always there to help me lift my heavy load His heart is broken every time I stray. In valleys low I look toward the mountains high And praise the Lord that caused this world to be. To think that God so great holds me safe within His arms What love that He should ever care for me Chapter two...............Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways Gods inspired Word in the Bible is the only true source of religious instruction and theology.Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.---Proverbs 4:13 Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heeds his fathers instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. If I try to understand what it means to be a Christian, I look at the two instructions that were given in the Bible that are paramount, and those are to love God with all your heart and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself. Thats it. _Bruce Cockburn Galatians 6:6 Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor. Exodus 16:4 Then the LORD said to Moses, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions. Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you. God is good Song God is good, God is good, God is good all the time. God is good my God is good all the time. Even though sometimes I may have to cry (God is still good), He still wipes tears from my eyes (all of the time). Weeping may endure for a night, but the joy of the Lord comes in the morning light. Sometimes it seems like you cant take it, (God is still good) God will give you a way to escape it (all of the time). He may not come when you want Him, but I guarantee Hell step in right on time. When I woke up early this morning I thanked the Lord for a brand new day. I know that my God is still in control, my God is good all the time. God is good all of the time, all of the time, my Gods good all the time. Chapter three.........................Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever Thanksgiving in the Bible is the giving of thanks to God for everything that we receive at his hand. Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples.---1 Chronicles 16:8 Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. A sensible thanksgiving for mercies received is a mighty prayer in the Spirit of God. It prevails with Him unspeakably. _ John Bunyan 1 Thessalonians 5:18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 2 Timothy 1:3 I thank God for you—the God I serve with a clear conscience, just as my ancestors did. Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Every Day Is Thanksgiving song Everyday is a day of thanksgiving. Gods been so good to me, everyday Hes blessing me. Everyday is a day of thanksgiving; take the time to glorify the Lord today. I thank God for the moments when I worship His name, I thank Him for the sacrifice of praise. Its no mystery to say, how my God is everyday; making my way through clouds so dark, bringing His light into my heart. Yes, theres pressures all around me when fighting Satans descending powers, that never cease from trying to bring me down. But I just lift my hands to glory, believing in Gods redemption story; thanking Him for His saving grace, as God gives me power just to win this race. He keeps blessing me, blessing me; He opens the door that I might see, Hes blessing me. He keeps blessing me, blessing me; take the time to glorify the Lord today. Conclusion Love is God and light is God so why not we have to be in love and light ._Nii Ni Amen