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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Gentle Strength
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” Francis de Sales, 1567-1622 Never mistake gentleness for weakness. They are grounded in totally different places. Good morning, Lord. You spoke the universe into being … Continue reading
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Tagged Francis de Sales, gentleness, strength
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Gentle Shepherd
Isaiah 40:11 (NIV) He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. We sheep want our Shepherd to be tough on … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged gentle, gentle Jesus, Good Shepherd, Psalm 23
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Gentle Jesus
Jesus said: Matthew 11:29 (NIV) Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. When I think of the King of kings and Lord … Continue reading
The Faithful Message
Romans 10:17 (NIV) Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. I heard, I believed. Who has heard through me? Good morning, Lord. I am grateful for the good … Continue reading
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Tagged faithfulness, message of salvation, Romans 10:17
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The Measure of Faithfulness
“Success is the world’s criterion of merit; fidelity is God’s.” Charles S. Robinson (1829-1899) Fidelity = faithfulness. Faithfulness is doing things God’s way. Faithfulness (obedience) is God’s measure of merit. Good morning, Lord. You don’t call us … Continue reading
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Tagged Charles S. Robinson, faithfulness, obedience
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God’s Faithfulness
Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV) Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. Oh, to be as faithful … Continue reading
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Tagged Deuteronomy 7:9, faithfulness, forever faithful
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Heartfelt Faithfulness
Proverbs 3:3 (NIV) Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. God’s faithfulness to me – His Word in my heart. My faithfulness to God – … Continue reading
Faith-Full
I want to be faithful — literally, full of faith. What is faith? Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. I can’t see faith, but … Continue reading
Good Job
We all crave approval — most of all God’s approval. Matthew 25:21 (NIV) His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” Jesus wrapped these words in a fictional story. But we all know the “master” in the story … Continue reading
Good Fruit
James 3:17 (NIV) But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Craving good fruit? Look in the right place. It’s in the … Continue reading
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Tagged good fruit, goodness, James 3:17
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