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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Your Preparation
Ephesians 2:10 (NASB) For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. God started preparing you to accomplish His purpose long before you were born. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Ephesians 2:10, Luke 22:42, preparation
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God’s Promise
Psalm 37:4 (ESV) Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. How to pursue your passion: start with God. Good morning, Lord. When I line up my passions with Your passions, You … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged desires of your heart, Psalm 37:4
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Your Passion
What’s your passion? What makes your heart race? What makes your soul soar? Galatians 4:18 (MSG) It is a good thing to be passionate in doing good. Is it good? Is it of God? Go for it! Good … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged eternal value, Galatians 4:18, Passion
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All Around Me
“Christ be with me, Christ within me Christ behind me, Christ before me Christ beside me, Christ to win me Christ to comfort me and restore me” St. Patrick (≈390-460) God is all around me, all the time. … Continue reading
All for God
1 Corinthians 10:31 (NASB) …. whatever you do, do all things for the glory of God. “For the glory of God” — the right thing, for the right reason, done well, for God’s glory and not my own. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 10:31, all for God
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All Things through God
Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. All things — not through my effort, but through God’s grace. Good morning, Lord. Thank You for the strength to get up and … Continue reading
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Tagged Philippians 4:13, through Christ
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All from God
If it’s truly good, it comes from God. If it comes from God, it is good. James 1:17 (NIV) Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who … Continue reading
It’s All About God
Romans 11:36 (NIV) For from him [God] and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen. Without God, there’s nothing. Good morning, Lord. You are the force behind the air I … Continue reading
Eyes to See God’s Will
“Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready my God, Thy will to see, Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!” Clara H. Scott, 1895 This hymnwriter got it right. It’s my job to wait and be willing. The Holy Spirit … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Clara H. Scott, Holy Spirit, Open My Eyes
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Eyes of the Heart
I have a few friends who are blind. They see with the eyes of their hearts. Ephesians 1:18 (NIV) I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope … Continue reading
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Tagged Ephesians 1:18, eyes of the heart
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