Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Morning Prayer: Strength of Will

Good morning, Lord. Let me be honest: I chase after things that aren’t good for me. I eat too many sweets and not enough vegetables. I watch too much YouTube and exercise too little. I scroll endlessly through social media … Continue reading

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Hunger and Thirst

Matthew 5:6 (AMP) Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied. I want to be nourished by your goodness, Lord. … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Perfect Timing

Good morning, Lord. Forgive me: first for thinking You should work according to my timeline, and also for getting angry with You when You don’t. I get impatient and want what I want right now. Teach me to wait with … Continue reading

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Divine Intervention … at the Right Time

  Romans 5:6 (NLT) When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.   Divine intervention, at just the right time. It the reason for the Lenten season.  

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Morning Prayer: God’s Word

Good morning, Lord. Your Word is new every day. I discover new insight in familiar passages. Phrases leap from the page, and I think, “How did I not understand this before?” A passage I study early in the day applies … Continue reading

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Serendipity? Or Divine Intervention?

  Serendipity — unexpectedly happy findings; wonderful discoveries.     My Bible study overflows with serendipity: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (MSG) No one’s ever seen or heard anything like this, Never so much as imagined anything quite like it— What God … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Thank You

Good morning, Lord. Thank You for watching over me last night. Thank You for guiding my comings and goings today. Thank You for ordaining all my days before one of them came to be (Psalm 139:16). Thank You for eternal … Continue reading

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Fate? Or Divine Intervention?

  Fate. People use the term to describe an unavoidable outcome.   Left to fate, we are without hope. With divine intervention, our outcome will be glorious. Per Jesus’ prayerful words: John 17:24 (NLT) Father, I want these whom you … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Here and Now

Good morning, Lord. How often have You directed events to bring me to this place at this time? It’s no accident of nature, no coincidence, no mistake. This has been Your plan from the start. You have put me here, … Continue reading

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Coincidence? Or Divine Intervention?

Acts tells how the treasurer from Ethiopia met Philip on the road. I wonder if the Ethiopian thought it was a coincidence. Scripture tells us it was no coincidence — it was divine intervention. Acts 8:26 (NLT)  As for Philip, … Continue reading

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