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Thoughts By Debbie West

August 16, 2021

Practice the Present

God promises throughout His Word that He has got our future under control and has amazing plans for us. He knows our past and can use it for great things. Our focus needs to be in the present. Here. Right now. This moment. Today, I can enjoy His presence anxiety-free and experience His blessings, while leaving the future and the past to Him.

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February 20, 2021

God’s Delight

God delights in a heart that is devoted to Him. Prayer: Lord, help me grasp the truth that your greatest delight is not in what I can do, but in my devotion to you. Amen.

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January 3, 2021

Anticipate God’s Goodness

I am confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13 Thought: Change your focus. Decide to believe that good things are on their way. Say this out loud: “I will see the goodness of the Lord".

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October 31, 2020

Steadfast in a Fearful World

God never defaults on His promises. He never walks away. He never gets it wrong. God’s Word tells us that He is a rock when everything else we may put our trust in is sand.

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September 3, 2020

Risky Business

Really, deeply, openly loving another person can be scary.

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September 1, 2020

Be Thankful for Weakness

Power is sexy. We live in a world that admires strength and pities weakness. Fortune 500 companies, movie stars, and politicians all have some level of power over our lives. Some athletes have the physical power to dominate their opponents. We often celebrate and admire the power they all have.

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August 30, 2020

The Heart is What Matters

God, forgive me for judging others’ faith by their outward appearance. Help me see people the way You do. Amen.

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May 17, 2020

Remember What He Has Done

A few years ago in my journey toward healthy living, I came to a game-changing realization. Despite my efforts to the contrary, I was a very unstable person.

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May 8, 2020

Jesus Our Perfect Representative

Lord, I am so thankful for a representative who understands my challenges. In the name of Jesus, my High Priest, forgive me of my sin and hear my requests. Amen.

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April 30, 2020

God’s Power on Display

God says to each of us, “I the Lord have spoken, and I will do it.” Lord, show me how big you are. Help me see you for who you really are. Amen.

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