Thoughts By Phil Ware

2021-12-04

Assurance of His Provision

Psalm 37:3 “Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.”

2021-12-01

Your Consolation

God is our comforter, sustainer, and Lord. Only his gracious presence and tender blessings can bring consolation and comfort to our restless and discouraged souls.

2021-11-30

Your Hand Will Guide Me

Father, Thank you for the assurance that I won't have to face a day without you. Thank you for the comfort of knowing that I will never face my sorrows alone.

2021-11-20

His Faithful Ones

God is committed to his people. He loves justice, and those who pursue it. He will not forget his people.

2021-11-13

The Battle We Face

The battle we face is not a physical one. Instead, it is a spiritual battle with powers that we do not easily see and which are very powerful.

2021-11-04

God Our Comfort

A Devotional recognizing how God Comforts us when we are wounded - inside and out.

2021-11-01

The Lord is Close

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit”. — Psalm 34:18

2021-10-27

Wait for the Lord

Loving Father, help me as I wait for you to show me the way with my decisions, to meet my needs, and reveal your presence in my loneliness. I really do seek you with all my heart. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.

2021-10-25

Come to Me

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

2021-10-20

I Sought the Lord

Have you sought the LORD lately? Many of us made a commitment to turn all of our lives over to him last week; how have you done at that commitment? God promises wisdom to those who ask and don't doubt.

2021-10-16

Cry of the Poor

If we are going to be true children of our Father, his values must become our own, his lost sheep must become our quest.

2021-10-07

He Satisfies

The Bible cries out with one recurring truth: God quenches the thirst and satisfies the hunger of those who seek him.

2021-10-04

Love Like Jesus

We love others because God has first loved us. Our Heavenly Father taught us how to love in Jesus. Our Abba Father has given us security and confidence so we can love more fully.

2021-09-23

This is How We Know Love

What does it mean to lay down our lives for our brothers? Sounds pretty extravagant, but the next verse in 1 John 3 reminds us that most often it's very simple:

2021-09-18

Dwells in the Shelter

At the end of summer's scorching heat, where did you find your shadow of protection and refreshment?

2021-09-09

Seeing Clearly

What do you see most clearly today? Is it what is seen or what is unseen? No matter our belief system, we ultimately have to trust what we can't see.

2021-08-31

Do Not Be Anxious

Anxiety is worry over things which we cannot control and which we do not remove from our thoughts. Anxiety dominates and controls a passive mind and a troubled heart, filling both with doubt, fear, and dread.

2021-08-17

The Beginning of Wisdom

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10

2021-08-13

I Will Be With You

Thank you, Almighty God, for always being near. I know that there are many times when I am not aware of your nearness or of your providence at work or of your miraculous moving in history.

2021-08-03

In Times of Confusion

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.

2021-07-20

Learn to be Content

Steadfast and Faithful Father, still my restless and sometimes covetous heart and help me find my contentment in your presence and character in my life. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

2021-07-14

Seek

Holy Lord, only in you do I find what satisfies my soul's desires. The things that have captured my eye are boring after only a short while.

2021-07-05

Removed Our Transgressions

Psalm 103:12 “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”

2021-07-01

Trust With All Your Heart

Trust. It can't be half-hearted. Either it is a full trust or it is clouded with suspicion and doubt. Let's ask for God's wisdom and guidance as we make our choices.

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