Thoughts By Women

2017-06-18

ABBA

Abba, Father: Thought: Picture yourself, no matter your age, crawling on Abba’s lap to receive His comfort, love and guidance. It’s okay. None of us are ever too old or self-efficient to not need that!

2017-06-11

God’s Discipline

Who loves his child more—the father who allows the child to do what will harm him, or the one who corrects, trains, and even punishes the child to help him learn what is right? Discipline may feel like punishment, but let us remember God’s discipline is a sign of his deep love for us.

2017-06-10

God’s Strength in Your Weakness

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2

2017-05-27

Equipped

“May the God of peace, …who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip

2017-05-18

Give Thanks in ALL Circumstances?

“Give thanks in all circumstances.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Carol’s parents were divorced and she never knew her father. The hurt festered in her heart.

2017-05-17

Don’t Let Jesus Walk Away

“…he passed straight through the crowd and walked away.” Luke 4:30 His message was too

2017-05-12

Worth the Effort

I tried many things to fill the void in my life. However, in reflection, I realize that I forfeited peace often over the years because I didn’t seek to know God more. I didn’t put the necessary effort into...

2017-05-10

A Direct Link

“For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6

2017-04-25

For the Love of God

Thought: Are you offended by what God is doing or not doing in your life? Apply your ear to His heart and listen as He speaks to you.

2017-04-18

A Wonderful Expression of Love

Heavenly Father, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice of your Son Jesus, so I may know you, love you, and share you here on the earth. Help me to remember that without you, I have nothing. Open my eyes to see the opportunities that you are giving me to share who you are with others. Amen.

2017-04-05

Atrophying or Absorbing?

God is looking for people who are thirsty. In my own life am I absorbing (earnestly desiring to understand) or am I atrophying (withering)?

2017-04-03

True Praise

“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise — the

2017-04-02

This is My Body

This is my body, given for you! The words rang in my ears as I heard the sound of the women in the background.

2017-03-24

Encouragement Goes a Long Way

“Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless,

2017-03-22

Victory in Christ

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57. “It isn’t my fault. He made me do it.” “She can’t help it -after what’s happened to her.”

2017-03-08

6th Commandment

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it

2017-02-26

How’s Your Heart?

Do you need to renew your covenant with the Lord to seek Him with all your heart and soul? You may need to renew your commitment to Him, if you exhibit these unhealthy spiritual "vital signs" of an unhealthy heart.

2017-02-20

Lift Up Your Soul

Lift Up Your Soul: Dearest Lord, I pray that I may surrender a little more each day to Your use, and trust more and more in Your mercy and love — that I can lift up my glass for You to fill with Your presence.

2017-02-19

The Power of the Tongue

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Do you remember this old adage? It would often be heard on a schoolhouse playground as children were teasing each other, pretending not to be bothered by the insults that came their way.

2017-02-06

A Take-Home God

“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He

2017-01-25

Leaving the Nets

Sometimes in the groping dark of my not knowing I am exhausted with the struggle to believe in you, O God. Your ways are not our ways. Your ways are extraordinary. Madeleine LâEngle

2017-01-15

Don’t Be Deceived

“Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must

2017-01-13

Courage to Draw Near

Father God, So many things distract me and You often seem far away in my day to day reality. Help me to use the exercise daily of opening my hands and having You show me what I need to wash out of my life.

2017-01-10

DARE

A few years ago, I kicked New Year’s resolutions to the curb. I was tired of the guilt, of never making it past January with even one resolution. Instead, each year I choose one word to focus on, with the hope that God would develop it in my life.

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