Thoughts By Phil Ware

2022-11-26

I Will Not be Shaken

“I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken”. — Psalm 16:8

2022-11-23

The Knowledge of God

God's plan to save us is incredible. His blueprints for the creation of our universe are beyond our imagining. He is so rich in wisdom and knowledge. What else can we do but go to him and ask him to open our minds to his work and his will in our lives.

2022-11-13

Resist the Enemy

Satan is real. He and his power are intended to harm. But rather than spending our time worrying about him, let's resist him when we are tempted and focus on Jesus.

2022-11-06

God’s Patience

God's Patience: "My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9

2022-11-01

The Lord Confides

“The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.

2022-10-26

Renewed Mind

O Lord, please guard my soul from pride, my heart from callousness, and my mind from too much focus on unimportant things and not enough on your things.

2022-10-24

Eyes on Jesus

Holy God, forgive me when I chase what is false and let my focus shift from Jesus as my ultimate hero. I want to honor and serve him, having his life come alive in me,

2022-10-11

Gentle and Humble

Give me strength and patience, O God, that I may be as loving, gentle, and patient with others as you have been with me.

2022-09-21

Hanging On

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him” James 1:12

2022-09-17

Godly Power

When it is godly power, might does make right because godly power is accompanied by love and self-discipline.

2022-09-14

I Love the Lord

Understanding the Lord's love, presence, and nearness should lead us to serve him and to deepen our relationship with him. While we love God for many reasons, we want to express our love to him today especially for his personal concern for us.

2022-09-11

He Who Began a Good Work

“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6

2022-09-01

He Makes His Step Firm

I don't know about you, but I've stumbled my way through much of life. I've tripped at some of the most embarrassing moments. I've stumbled over my own feet, ...

2022-08-18

Direct My Steps

“Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.” Psalm 119:133

2022-08-14

Walk in the Light

As we seek to please God and trust in his grace, more grace is supplied — we are given relationship with each other.

2022-07-27

Do Not Fear

Prayer; Almighty and Eternal Father, it is such sweet comfort to know that you are always there. Thank you for always being there and guaranteeing my victory! In Jesus' name. Amen.

2022-07-20

I Am Always with You

In times of confusion, we can take comfort that while we may not understand everything while here on earth (read Psalm 73:1-22), God will be faithful. Everything we have and know here on earth is subject to decay, but our relationship with the LORD is our strength forever. He will not abandon, fail, or forget us.

2022-07-18

What is Your Strength

Thought: What is your strength? Is it your youth? ...your conditioning? ...your wisdom? ...your friends? ...your experience? None of us can depend upon our human ability.

2022-07-15

A Gentle Answer

Why do we always have to defend ourselves no matter how ridiculous the charge?

2022-07-10

Jesus’ Heart

“Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17

2022-07-09

Our Struggle

How often do you forget that we are in a spiritual war? Our enemy is deceptively cunning -

2022-07-07

Be a Rescuer

Hanging on to bitterness and keeping alive grudges is consuming work. It leaves little energy for blessing others, praising God, or enjoying life.

2022-06-24

My Refuge

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.

2022-06-21

Not Alone

Loving Father, lead me to the people today who need their burdens lifted and their joys shared.

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