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Thoughts By Karen Woodard

July 21, 2020

The Gift We All Need

Sometimes even God’s greatest gifts go unused because in order to fully benefit from them, we need to admit we need help. We can all humbly use the amazing gift of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives, relying on him moment by moment.

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March 20, 2020

When Fear Takes Over

When I am fearful, I tell myself this truth: God is with me and I can trust Him to keep me safe.

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September 27, 2019

What We Do Know?

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

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August 23, 2019

Not Forgotten

Redeemer God, you know the despair I feel at times. Help me to believe that you’ve already made a way for me, and that you are going before me, even if I cannot see what you are doing for me right now.

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July 15, 2019

Faithfulness

Like Jeremiah, I am choosing to “wait quietly” (Lamentations 3:26) for God to bring a season of healing to our family. I will never understand why he allowed us to have such a devastating year that still continues to spark grief in my heart, but I keep claiming those mercies that are “new every morning”, because I really need them!

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June 6, 2019

Waiting on God

Repentance, Rest, Quiet, Trust. There is something about these words that appeals to me. They are contrary to human nature, but calming when I am stressed or fearful.

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April 27, 2019

Trusting God in Suffering

The book of Job is my favorite, not because it is about suffering, but because it is about knowing God in a deeper way to the point that I can trust Him and say with Job,“For I know that my Redeemer lives, ...

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