Your Daily Start - Wednesday - 3 Dec 2008

VERSE OF THE DAY
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. -- Hebrews 11:6

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Relaxation does wonders for the mind and body. With today's modern pace of living, we can become fatigued and stressed, both physically and mentally. Relaxation for any length of time, brief or long, can be beneficial at home, at work, outdoors, or anywhere. Proper and regular relaxation, provides a refreshing change a pace, anytime or anyplace.

BIBLICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY
Moses said, "And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue."---Ex. 4:10

BIBLE QUESTION
What, according to Jesus, do prayer and fasting accomplish?
Answer tomorrow
Answer to yesterday’s question: Who proclaimed a day of fasting as part of the scheme to get Naboth's vineyard?
Answer: Jezebel (1 Kings 21:8-10)

DAILY BIBLE READING
30 Nov: Ezekiel 23-24; Revelation 14
1 Dec: Ezekiel 25-27
2 Dec: Ezekiel 28-29; Ephesians 6
Today: Ezekiel 30-31; Philippians 1

PROVERB OF THE DAY
Do not trust too much in your own opinions, but be willing to listen to those of others.

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. ---Prov 17:27
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety. ---Prov 11:14

ENCOURAGEMENT
Count no day lost in which you waited your turn, took only your share, and sought advantage over no one.

POINT TO PONDER
A healthy body and a sharp mind usually go together.
For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. –1 Cor 6:20

BIBLE STUDY
Subject: Leadership (commanders, guides, models) Part 2 of 10
What are some qualities of effective leaders?
Bible Reading: Exodus 39:32-43
Key Bible Verse: And Moses did look upon all the work, and, behold, they have done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them. –Ex 39:43
Effective leaders delegate. Moses had learned his management lesson well. He gave important responsibilities to others and then trusted them to do the job. Great leaders, like Moses, gave plans and direction while letting others participate on the team. If you are a leader, trust your assistants with key responsibilities.

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