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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
The Voice in the Vision
God spoke to Ezekiel and other prophets in visions. Ezekiel 1:1, 4 (NIV) … the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God … I looked, and I saw … Read the whole first chapter of Ezekiel for his … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Ezekiel 1, the voice of God, visions
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The Voice on the Page
“Thus says the Lord.” Repeated many times in Scripture, this is God’s voice at our fingertips, written in the Bible. Isaiah 55:11 (NIV) So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Isaiah 55:11, thus says the Lord, Voice of the Lord
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The Voice Telling Me Where to Turn
Saturday, I drove through unfamiliar territory to a meeting far from home. I was grateful for the GPS voice guiding my way. Without her, I wouldn’t have arrived in the right place at the right time. I often wish God’s … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged God's voice, good directions, Isaiah 20:36
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The Great Storyteller
Good stories are easy to remember. And Jesus was an expert storyteller: the Lost Sheep, the Prodigal Son, the Farmer Sowing Seed and so many more. Matthew 13:34-35 (NLT) Jesus always used stories and illustrations like these when … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Matthew ad:34-35, parables, stories
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The Only Story
“I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love.” Kate Hankey, 1866 Without God, there is no story. Good morning, Lord. Without You, I have no story to … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged God's story, I Love to Tell the Story, Kate Hankey
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Time for My Story
I’ve written my way through changing technology: pen and paper, an old-fashioned typewriter and a new-fangled Selectric, a cumbersome computer and a sleek laptop, even my cell phone. I’ve used erasers, Wite Out, correction tape and — my favorite — … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Esther 4:14, for such a time as this
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Where’s My Story?
My story covers seven different US states. I’ve lived on a farm, in small towns, an urban center, modern suburbia, and picturesque countryside. I’ve been where everyone knew my name and where no one knew my name. I was never … Continue reading
Finding My Story
I love to tell stories, my own included. My story has already been written … by God. Psalm 139:16 (NLT) Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had … Continue reading
Without Question
Sometimes, questions aren’t what I need. Psalm 46:10 (ESV) Be still, and know that I am God. Note to self: Stop talking! Listen for a change. Good morning, Lord. I can be so busy asking You for something … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged be still, Philippians 4:7, Psalm 46:10
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An Honest Question
Romans 12:3 (NLT) … Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves … Before I get all hyped up, I should think, Is this even about me? Note to self: Honestly, most … Continue reading