Just thoughts

Decided to share some of my thoughts (and of others too) gained through Bible and devotional study the past few months.

*Talking to Christ about others helps us to talk to others about Christ.

*God's peace comes to us when we talk to God about everything that comes in our lives -- our needs, our wants, our fears, our desires, Everything! We experience His peace when we do not stray from focusing on Him alone. Some of you may remember the phrase, "Don't worry, be happy." Well, how about instead, "Don't worry ... tell God, thank God, praise God, be at peace with God."

* The fears you have may be Satan's darts, but they can come true. Then what!? God still knows -- the beginning, the end and the middle. Even when your fear becomes reality, the devil hasn't won. God is aware -- follow Him and He will guide you out of the struggle, the burden you are striving to overcome by yourself. No one person can do it alone! But God can.

* You're headed in the right direction when you walk with God.

*Thoughts that are not true or real are mere speculations.

*Jesus Himself showed us that without God we won't accomplish anything of lasting value.

*God's gift of Himself to us is a present we will always be unwrapping ... 365 days a year.

*The birth of Christ brought God to mankind. The cross of Christ brings mankind to God.

*We should be alert for the Lord's presence when we least expect to see Him.

*Faith in Christ will keep us steady in the stormy sea of change.

*God can turn any difficulty into an opportunity.

*Quiet times with God store up power for future emergencies.

"Just as the winter turns to spring,
Our lives have changing seasons too;
So when a gloomy forecast comes,
Remember -- God has plans for you."
(David Sper, editor with RBC Ministries/Our Daily Bread)