Living Content
I find it hard to be contented about almost anything. My performance is not up to par. My weight isn't where it should be. My words were a little insensitive in the last conversation.
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Thoughts by Phil Ware
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His Way is Perfect
Thought: God is a shield whose Word can be trusted. His way is not only true, but it is also life-giving. But, we must take refuge in him if his flawless word and his…
I am Doing a New Thing
Thought: The year is gone, finished, past. We cannot reclaim it or undo it. We cannot rest on the great distance it has brought us. Let's journey forward, knowing that God already inhabits the…
Whatever You Do
Everything! All! No matter what we say, no matter what we do, it is to be offered as a gift of thanks to God with Jesus' name, power, and honor attached! This makes all…
Bread of Life
“Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6:35 Read the rest:
God Our Comforter
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” Psalm 94:19 God is our comforter, sustainer, and Lord. Only his gracious presence and tender blessings can bring consolation and comfort…
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
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.
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…
The Lord Confides
“The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.
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.
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…
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.
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
Godly Power
When it is godly power, might does make right because godly power is accompanied by love and self-discipline.
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…
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
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, ...
Direct My Steps
“Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.” Psalm 119:133
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.
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.
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…
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.
A Gentle Answer
Why do we always have to defend ourselves no matter how ridiculous the charge?