Thoughts By Phil Ware

2023-11-15

Praying for You

When we hear of Christians in other places, especially where circumstances and times are difficult, or they are new in the Faith, let's intentionally and purposefully pray this prayer for them!

2023-11-10

Do Not Worry

Generous Father, banish fear and selfishness from my heart. I know you have already provided the most incredible gift of all time, Jesus. Please help me pursue you and your will,

2023-11-03

To Love Others

We are not the source of love: God is. We are not the great example of love: God is. God's love is expansive and open to all.

2023-10-28

Speaking the Truth

"Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15

2023-10-16

Be Still

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalms 46:10 Thoughts on today's verse History tells me it has been true! Faith trusts it will be true eternally! Reverent silences, a pause in the hectic rush of our lives, reminds us that it is true today.

2023-10-06

My Great Delight

God loves the aroma of his children's joy, especially when he is the source of its delight!

2023-09-23

He Knows the Way I Take

“He knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside.” Job 23:10-11

2023-09-21

I Am Made by God

Thought: am made by God! You are made by God. Just as surely as ANYone has been made by God, we have been made by God. He knew us before anyone knew we

2023-09-05

Secret of Contentment

I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” Philippians 4:12

2023-08-28

Let Us Bow Down

Worship is more than our heart, soul, and words offered to God. It's our posture. When we understand the grace he has given us to be called his children, what else can we do but bow down.

2023-08-26

In Everything You Do

The "Golden Rule" is so straightforward, isn't it? Sometimes we make things, especially religious things, far too complicated and complex.

2023-08-12

Reflect Jesus

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.

2023-08-05

Our Confidence

There are some tough times in life! They're inescapable. That's when our confidence in the Lord's salvation and our relationship with him get tested!

2023-08-01

Trust the Lord

Trust. Can we trust in God? Is the Lord faithful? While we may wish to have been alive when Jesus walked the earth or Jeremiah spoke fearlessly God's hard truth, we are especially blessed to be alive today.

2023-07-27

Good and Pleasing to God

In our lives as Christians, we need to remind each other of what we are doing right and just simply say, "Hey, you're doing well'"

2023-07-23

The Lord will Keep You

Thoughts on today's verse. Our lives are not lived alone. The Lord is with us personally.

2023-07-19

The Deceitful Heart

Prayer: Righteous Father, please help me guard my heart and be wise enough not to place things into it that would rob it of its devotion to you.

2023-07-07

A Blessing to Everyone

A Blessing to Everyone - Words of Blessing. Put aside sarcasm and bless others with kind words.

2023-06-19

Through the Eyes of Jesus

Father, please help me see the people around me as Jesus does. I want to see your work done in their lives, so please give me patience with those who are rude, tenderness with those who are hurting, and boldness with those who are ready to hear the Good News of Jesus.

2023-06-17

What We Hope For

ThoughtWhile the road ahead of us may be clouded with questions and concerns, we can look back and see the many ways God has acted in our behalf to get us...

2023-06-16

Remember to Give Thanks

God wants to hear our prayers, but to keep them from becoming too self-focused, God wants us always to remember to give thanks. It is so easy for us to turn prayer into a request line. We are the ones who are left bereft when thanksgiving and praise are robbed from our prayers.

2023-06-11

Mighty to Save

The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. Zephaniah 3:17

2023-06-06

Perfect Peace

Thought: While it is naive, on one hand, to think that trusting in God makes all of our problems go away — Christians have many of the same problems that unbelievers do because they share the same mortal flesh, on the other hand it's true.

2023-05-29

Stop Trusting in Man

Thought. How many times have you been disappointed by someone for whom you voted, betrayed by a friend, been abandoned by a loved one, or let down by a church leader?

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