Worthy of Praise
Thought. What we know about God is confined to our small brains, our limited experiences, our willingness to read about the great deeds of God in Scripture, and our hearing of his incredible work…
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Thoughts by Phil Ware
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In All These Things
"In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." Romans 8:37 Prayer: Give me eyes to see, O God, and a heart to believe that Jesus' victory over death is…
Seek and to Save
Jesus came so that the last could be first, the sick could be healed, the sinners could be saved, and the lost could be found. That was his purpose: to fix that which was…
He Leads Me
Prayer. As you have shown me time and time again, dear Father, I know that being with you restores me in a place within my heart that no one else can reach.
Timely Words
“A man finds joy in giving an apt reply -- and how good is a timely word!" Proverbs 15:23 Knowing the right word at the right time is a great gift.
Immeasurably More
Of all the names for God in the Bible, this is my favorite: "Him who is Able to Do Immeasurably More." Our God is the same God who parted the Red Sea and fed…
When Things are Tough
Gracious Father, every good thing I have in my life has come because of you. The family I have been blessed with, the protection I have received, the values that I hold, the successes…
To Do Good
We are to be a people who do good deeds! When God gives us the opportunity, let's take it!
Sweet Comfort
Fear saps our will power and leaves us feeling depleted and hopeless. Yet very few of us have ever experienced a defeat so complete and bitter as the one God's people faced when Isaiah…
The Lord is Near
Because the Lord is near, we can rejoice and treat others with gentleness. He is near because he lives in us through his Spirit.
God’s Joy and Peace
Prayer: Great and Mighty God, bless me with greater trust that you are nearby and long to help. Dear Father, bless and empower me to be the person you want me to be.
Persecution and Hardship
I pray that you will bring deliverance from this time of persecution. I pray that their sufferings will be the source of powerful witness so others will come to see the great value of…
God’s Grace
“In Christ we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with
Heavenly Wisdom
Now I know why righteousness is so hard to find: there aren't many sowers! Heavenly wisdom is full of sacrificial earthly action.
Hiding Place
“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with
The Lord is Our Helper
How can we be confident in what happens today? What is our assurance for tomorrow? Where do we muster excitement about eternity?
You are the Light
Our life will not be neutral. We will either point others away from God or show them that allegiance to God is important.
My Grace is Sufficient
Prayer: Patient and loving Shepherd, guard my heart from discouragement in tough times and guard it from arrogance in good times.
The Lord Confides in Those Who Fear Him
Where does true deliverance come from? Only from God. Deliverance is found in God through deep reverential respect for his holiness and might, through living in covenant relationship with him, and through maintaining our…
Maker of Heaven and Earth
In a world of startling beauty and a universe of dazzling diversity, our hearts are to be drawn back to the One who made it and now sustains it.
Wait on the Lord
If there is anything we don't like to do, it's wait. Maybe that is why God is so interested in us learning to do it! There is something purifying about remaining strong in tough…
Glorify the LORD
Thought: Isn't it good that we can sing alone and know God loves our song! Isn't it even better that we can join others in songs of praise and lose ourselves in wonder, love,…
My Refuge and My Shield
Where can we go to remain secure from the onslaught of bad ideas, evil influences, and false hopes? We can go to God and his Word. While people can be disloyal and misguided, God's…