Notes from Charles Stanley: OPTIMISTIC o EGATIVE? “If I keep thinking these thoughts: —Where will these thoughts lead me? —Are these thoughts scripturally acceptable? —Will these thoughts build me up or tear me down? Don’t say, “I feel weak, old, lost, or down.” —Could I share these thoughts with somebody? —Where did these thoughts originate?…
Category: Prayer Journal
Even Loving Servitude Is Hard
Dear Child, I know your frustration. I know your eagerness to be free and yet not to be free, but I also know your dedication to carrying out the task before you. Believe Me when I say, you will be blessed and thankful for this opportunity to serve one so loved and appreciated. (T.Y.J. for…
DO IT ANYWAY (POWERFUL)
(Dear Father in Heaven, thank You for this day and all you have in mind to teach me.) Dear Child, there is one thing that I want you to learn for sure: giving of yourself in a new way. Go beyond your usual pattern. Look for ways to serve others. Be alert to what is…
I Will Teach You
Dear Child, I love you. (Thank You, but I don’t deserve it.) Let Me be the Judge of that. You are My Child and I know your heart, you know this. I know that, when you fall short of My Will for you, there is genuine sorrow. Your patience has a lot of growing to…
A Place of Surrender
(Dear Lord, I surrender my future to You again. The last time I did this was six weeks before I met the wonderful man You gave me to be my husband. If You have a specific work for me to do later, let me know clearly. I surrender where I live, what I do, and…
It’s Unmistakable! (TAKE NOTE)
(Dear sweet Father in Heaven, thank You for letting us come to You with all our questions and responsibilities. Your strength and guidance are immeasurable.) Dear Child, I will always let you know what path to take when you ask My Will. There will be no confusion. When you truly let Me guide you to…
People Rather Than Agenda
Dear Child, you are blessed and I want you to bless others. Think about how, ask Me how. Everyone has a need. Ask Me to show you where you can make a difference in My Name. Let the love I give to you overflow to others. Please concentrate on this more than your agenda. I…
Through It All (POWERFUL)
Dear Child, I want you to rededicate yourself to Me. Renounce all the outside distractions and narrow your focus on Me more during the day. There are always going to be problems to solve, interesting diversions, chores to accomplish, pleasantries to share, hardships to overcome. Throughout all the varied circumstances of your day, BE IN…
Divine Friendship (POWERFUL)
Dear Child, hear Me when I say that you are taken care of today, tomorrow, the rest of your life on earth, and finally with Me for ALL ETERNITY. Yes, I am looking out for you in every aspect of your existence. This is no less than a loving parent would do for his children….
Leave It To Me
(Dear Jesus, I surrender Hans to You. I thank You ahead of time fo ot letting him suffer, for taking him home without laboring time and difficulty. Thank You for gracing my life with such a fine man of extraordinary character, integrity, humility, generosity, forgiveness, mercy, and love. Thank You so much for letting me…