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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
The People of Heaven
Usually, I’m not a fan of crowds. But heaven’s great multitude — count me in! Revelation 7:9-10 (NIV) After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Revelation 7:9-10, the great multitude, unity
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The Music of Heaven
“Every soul there [in heaven] is as a note in some concert of delightful music that sweetly harmonizes with every other note, and all together blend in the most rapturous strains in praising God and the Lamb forever.” Jonathan Edwards … Continue reading
The Fruit of Heaven
This passage from John’s description of heaven intrigues me. Revelation 22:1-2 (NIV) Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb … On each side of … Continue reading
Heaven: Our Happy Place
The next time I stub my toe or burn my finger, I’ll think about this verse: Revelation 21:3-4 (NLT) … Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Heaven, no tears and pain, Revelation 21:3-4
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Hope of Heaven
This week, we’ll catch a few glimpses of our future in heaven. “It is not darkness you are going to, for God is Light. It is not lonely, for Christ is with you. It is not unknown country, for Christ … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Charles Kingsley, Heaven, hope of heaven
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Growing Self-Control
Self-control is one of many godly attributes we should be eager to embrace. 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; … Continue reading
The Spirit of Self-Control
“We must have a spirit of power towards the enemy, a spirit of love towards men, and a spirit of self-control towards ourselves.” Watchman Nee (1903-1972) Power, love and self-control — working together for good. Good morning, Lord. … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged 2 Timothy 1:7, self-control, Watchman Nee
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The Gift of Self-Control
2 Timothy 1:6-7 (MEV) Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God … For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and self-control. The spirit of self-control is a … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 2 Timothy 1:6-7, free wo;;, self-control
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Self-Control or God-Control
Who’s in control? Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. My self-control is the product of God’s control. Good morning, Lord. When I let You take control, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-23, self-control
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