Thoughts By Gail Rodgers

2021-02-28

Where Are You Looking?

When we leave Jesus to the side of the picture and focus on the things that swirl around us we often find our footing unsure and our clarity blurred. When we put Jesus in the center...

2021-01-21

Prayer for Guidance?

Does the maze of life have you in its rushing and running grasp today? Do you need calm in your being and direction in your steps? God promises to give you exactly that. Let His word seep into your heart and pray this prayer with a sincere and grateful heart because HE IS your hope today

2021-01-15

Needing Peace?

Our sense of peace can be dislodged and replaced by turmoil and confusion before we even realize it. God’s Word puts it simply.

2020-12-17

Walk it Out

“Whatever you did for the one of the least of these brothers and sisters of

2020-11-21

A Little Frayed

The frenzied pace we sometimes choose to keep can take a toll on our homes and impact our relationships. When we live at a pace that continually drains us we end up taking it out on those closest to us.

2020-11-15

Pay Back Time

The Holy Spirit is the guide who nudges our heart when we are prone to get off God’s track. Pay attention to the stirrings of your soul.

2020-11-04

Pursuing God

It is easy to postpone quiet times with God. God makes a promise: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8

2020-10-23

His Presence Draws You

Amidst all the lists and details running through my mind I found words from Psalm 23 pushing into my consciousness. God’s presence was nudging me to draw close. I realized again that where I focus is my choice.

2020-10-05

Where to Give Yourself First

So very simple!! First I give myself to the Lord. I dip into the well of all He is and draw up all that I need for this moment and this day. THEN I go and give out of that to others.

2020-10-01

Come and Trust

Come and Trust: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

2020-09-23

What Leads You Today?

Father God, Today I want to be LED by Your Spirit in a fresh way. Please show me Your loving mercies as I look for them. Encourage my heart and show me who I can encourage.

2020-08-18

Encouragement in Believing

God’s Word alerts us that in difficult times our hearts can go astray.

2020-07-11

Transform me by Your Spirit

The role of the Holy Spirit is to transform us to become more like Jesus, to be filled with the fresh dynamic of His power, willing to undergo the changes He may ask.

2020-06-26

Ambient Stress

The words caught my attention. Ambient Stress. Stress that swirls around with no place to go for conclusion. Uncertainty with no certainty in sight.

2020-06-20

Trusting Through the Drought

His strength will steady us, His comfort will touch us, His peace will wash over us, His presence will encase us, His wisdom will guide us, And His love will surround us.

2020-06-15

Growing in Grace – You Choose

Stress experts tell us that the little stresses, which are short term and temporary, need to be managed and put behind us. If we let them become front and center in our minds they will accumulate and leave us unable to handle the larger stresses of life that come to us all from time to time.

2020-06-08

Grasp His Love for You

“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through

2020-06-01

God is Able

Prayer: Father God, You alone know how shaky I feel on the inside. I ask You today to strengthen my faith. Help me to focus on You, my God who is able.

2020-05-24

Handling Today’s Challenges

When you stop to Intentionally put into your heart and mind just who your great God is - and all the resources He offers you, you will feel a shift happen in your soul.

2020-05-12

Has Flattening the Curve Flattened You?

Today, when you recognize you are simply feeling flat, and the giants loom large, take a break and go to God’s presence. How? One of my favorite ways is to put some praise music on and let the words wash the dust of discouragement off my soul.

2020-05-10

When Roses Don’t Come

If your heart hurts this Mother’s Day, there are some things you can do as you look to God to bring rest to your soul.

2020-05-03

You Qualify

Don't waste another minute thinking you somehow don't qualify for God's help because of the messes in your life.

2020-04-28

Changed by the Spirit

The first step in our journey of exploring the Holy Spirit in our lives is to allow our minds to be transformed and our hope set fully on the grace that redeemed us from an empty way of life.

2020-04-07

Wisdom and Revelation

Heavenly Father, Thank you that Your Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. Quiet my heart to hear Your Spirit.

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