Bookend Your Day!
Even before your feet hit the floor in the morning you can begin to set your day up for success. By turning your first thoughts of the day toward the Lord.
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Thoughts by Gail Rodgers
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Keep a Soft Heart
Do you notice how easy it is to get a hard heart? God’s value system is so often in direct contrast to the values of our world.
Stand in Awe
As spring unfolds across the Northern Hemisphere this month, may we pause to observe the wonder of the newness of life.
God Loves You
“God loves you” is a deeply profound statement that will change your life if you will let it. Dare to explore with me the depth of this love.
Prayer to Thirst for God
“O, God, You are my God, earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You…”
Fruit of the Spirit
So what does the fruit of a Christian look like? When we allow the Holy Spirit to have power in our life it shows in specific ways.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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
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…
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…
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
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…
Encouragement in Believing
God’s Word alerts us that in difficult times our hearts can go astray.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Grasp His Love for You
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through
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.