MAC Scriptures

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:7-9

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds: 2 Corinthians 10:4

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Acts 17:11

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Proverbs 16:23

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:2

Don't Let the Word become Ineffective ...

Jesus Said...
"...the cares of the world, and the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it yields nothing." Mark 4:34

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Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of thing which are visible.

Example: The atom...

Forgiveness... and a clean heart

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Psalm 51:1-13

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51:17

5 Economic Trends to Watch for...

I read this article and found the info and links useful. This might be worth looking at occasionally.

5 ECONOMIC TRENDS TO WATCH
This is from SmartMoney.com "When to get back in the Market; 5 signs of a long-term rally."

1] What to watch: Stock prices across different sectors of the economy.
Where to get them: http://news.morningstar.com/stockReturns/CapWtdSectorReturns.html

2] What to watch: The "TED spread." It recently fell to around 50 basis points, close to its historical average-an encouraging sign.
Where to get it: Many financial-news sites, including Bloomberg.com and TEDspread.com.

3] What to watch: Weekly unemployment claims. Look for a couple of months of slower growth or, better yet, declines.
Where to get them: Department of Labor.

4] What to watch: Consumer confidence index; two or more months in a row with scores above 50 would be good news.
Where to get it: The Conference Board business trade group.
NOTE: Page above has several U.S. Indicators. Review this.

5] What to watch: Housing starts and building permits. The more, the merrier.
Where to get it: The Census Bureau's New Residential Construction index.

Humility and Praying over the Calendar

This is from Today in the Word

Because of God's sovereignty, we would do well to include humility into
every plan we make. James admonished: "You do not even know what will happen
tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and
then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, 'If it is the Lord's will, we will
live and do this or that'" (4:14—15). Resolve to go through this week with this
attitude, resisting frustration when things don't go your way. Praying over your
calendar might be a good place to start!

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.