You can read Random Thoughts Part 1 through 8 that were previous posts.  Here are a few more thoughts that have blessed me and I pray will bless you as well.

1.    "Do not fear what may happen tomorrow.The same loving Father who cares for you today will care for you tomorrow and every day. Either he will shield you from suffering or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace then and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings." - St. Francis de Sales. 

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way. Psalms 139:23-24 (HCSB).

Lord, I know you will take care of this situation. Forgive me for forgetting. You know each anxious thought I have.


2.    "Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward with the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence." - Og Mandino 

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. - Psalm 139:13-14

I know this pain and confusion are just for a time. Your grace will sustain and bring back the smiles.


As you read these, ask God how He wants you to respond to Him.

Helpful Resources:

Whispers of Hope, Beth Moore

Journey (devotional magazine for women)

Today is my 8th post in this series of " Random Thoughts." Read the other posts in this category here.

These thoughts have blessed me and I pray they will bless you as well.

1.    "During trying times, keep trying."  (Unknown Author)

But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience. Romans 8:25 (HCSB)

Father, help me not to give up but to always find hope in each situation.

2.    “Either you control your thoughts or they most certainly will control you.” (Unknown Author)

We demolish arguments and every high-minded thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. 2 Cor 10:4-5 (HCSB)

Lord, so often, my mind goes where it shouldn’t-unclean things, worries, fear. Help me turn to you and allow your thoughts to fill my mind.


As you read these, ask God how He wants you to respond to Him.

Helpful Resources:
Whispers of Hope, Beth Moore
Journey (devotional magazine for women)

You can read Random Thoughts Part 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5  and 6 that were previous posts. More thoughts that have blessed me and I pray will bless you as well.

1." If in the first waking moments of the day you learn to fling the door wide back and let God in, every public thing will be stamped with the presence of God." (Oswald Chambers)  

I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Proverbs 8:17 (HCSB)

Lord, help me open wide the door to my heart and life to you today!

2.  "It's critical for us to understand: Jesus doesn't offer to improve us. He offers to let us die and then to inhabit our personalities with His presence."  (Chris Tiegreen)

"Therefore we were buried with Him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too may  walk in a new way of life. Romans 6:4 (HCSB) 

Lord, show me how to die to self today and allow you to fill my life totally.

 

As you read these, ask God how He wants you to respond to Him.
 

Helpful Resources:

Whispers of Hope, Beth Moore
Journey (devotional magazine for women)

You can read Random Thoughts Part 1, 2 , 3, 4 and 5 that were previous posts.  Here are more thoughts, leader to leader.  These are specific prayers that my prayer partners are praying for me this year, and what I am also claiming daily.  I pray these will bless you as well!

1.    I look forward to lifting you in prayer this coming year.  I am asking for a new excitement in the Lord for you.  I am asking that He gives you abundant wisdom to serve Him and bring Him glory.  I am asking that you have the best year of  marriage (Note from Chris: this is our 40th year of marriage!) ever and that your children and grandchildren will call you "blessed"

2.    Just wanted you to know I again lifted you to our Lord.  I continue to ask for a 'fresh love' for the work God has given you.  I prayed for you and your husband, claiming love, laughter and joy for your marriage.  I am asking our Lord to let you see Him in all that you do and recognize His work.  I know as you see His Hand in your life, your love for Him will only deepen.  I ask that any distractions be swept away and your eyes will see Jesus more clearly today than yesterday.  Love you, friend.

3.    Want to start the year off letting you know I am praying for you.  I pray that you will have exciting encounters with the Father, up close and personal.  I am praying that you will meet the challenges with power and confidence. And that you will have joy and power in every opportunity that the Father wants you to seize.  You are loved by Him, and me.
 
I will claim these daily this year and pray they will speak to you as well.  Watch for those special ways that He speaks to you personally as you seek to walk with Him daily.

Helpful Resources:
Whispers of Hope, Beth Moore
Journey (devotional magazine for women)