Thoughts By Women

2021-05-27

When You Don’t Know What to Pray

Have you ever been so burdened by a problem that you say "I just don't even know what to pray?"

2021-05-26

In God Alone

Surrender yourself completely to God. The peace, life, and hope He gives far exceed anything the world can offer. God, I seek you with all that I am because I know that I can only find what I’m looking for in you. Amen.

2021-05-25

Speak the Truth

Read the Word of God daily. Let Scripture be your guide for your thoughts, your mold for your beliefs, and the boundary for your behavior. Store Bible passages in your memory. Then, when you hear someone say something that seems a bit off kilter, you can compare their words with the verses you have learned and ingested.

2021-05-24

The Power of the Tongue

Someone said you have to receive at least five compliments to make up for every criticism.We can build up or we can tear down with our words. Every time we speak we have that power.

2021-05-23

Three Uncomfortable Words

It has been said that the three most difficult words in the English language are, “I am sorry.” It hurts to apologize and we want to put it off, temporarily or even permanently.

2021-05-21

He Provides Companionship

Father, You know all the lonely hearts that are reading this devotional. Reveal Your love for them by showing them that someone cares for them. Thank You! Amen.

2021-05-20

Chains of Perfectionism

Are you a perfectionist? Do you find yourself needing to be perfect in everything, never allowing people or for that matter, God to see your flaws?

2021-05-16

Fear God and You Need Fear Nothing Else

“If you fear God you need fear nothing else,” the Bible says. These words were a great comfort to me during a very difficult time when fear threatened to overwhelm me.

2021-05-15

Confession Is Good for the Soul

Confession, while necessary, may not always bring the instant relief we desire but God is faithful to forgive and bring His healing.

2021-05-13

Be Strong

Hopelessness. Its flag has been flying at full mast for some time, whipped to and fro by life’s merciless winds. Many believe that God has ceased to care, left the building, stepped off his throne. Has our Sovereign Lord self-isolated?

2021-05-12

Take One Step at a Time

Take One Step at a Time by Mary Pinckney. Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take the step!

2021-05-11

Your Mundane Matter

This verse should prompt Christians to want to do good works for Christ (serving, teaching, and loving others), but also remind us that these works can be performed wherever we are.

2021-05-10

Comfort in the Storm

A few nights ago, I had to comfort our cat, Raven, during a thunderstorm. She’s

2021-05-07

He Is Faithful To Lead Us

He will keep in perfect peace those whose eyes are fixed on Him, because you trust in Him (Isaiah 26:3).

2021-05-06

What is Your Hope Built On?

Lyrics to the hymn “Solid Rock”: My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;

2021-05-05

The Blame Game’s Source

Who is responsible for the choices that we make? Is it fair to blame God or someone else when we make wrong decisions, even if we felt pressured or influenced by another?

2021-05-03

Keep a Soft Heart

Do you notice how easy it is to get a hard heart? God’s value system is so often in direct contrast to the values of our world.

2021-05-01

The Trust Factor

Trust is an important element in relationships if they are to develop-- whether it is marriage, family or career. The Bible tells us to trust God. To lean and be confident in Him.

2021-04-30

His Timing

Many of us are experiencing challenging times right now. Frustration rises as we pray and anxiously await answers from the Lord. Tempers are flaring and many are probably contemplating giving up and letting go of their promises from the Lord.

2021-04-29

Having Faith

Pray that God will give you peace in place of worry, filling you with faith instead.

2021-04-28

Love Notes and Never Forgetting

I keep a running list of love notes. God’s love notes. Because unless He keeps telling me He loves me, my human heart stops believing it.

2021-04-27

How to Grow Strong in Your Weakness

None of us likes to be weak, do we? From small up we’ve been trained to “be strong.” “Show them that you can do it!”

2021-04-25

Stand in Awe

As spring unfolds across the Northern Hemisphere this month, may we pause to observe the wonder of the newness of life.

2021-04-22

God Loves You

“God loves you” is a deeply profound statement that will change your life if you will let it. Dare to explore with me the depth of this love.

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