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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Timely Wisdom
Psalm 90:12 (NIV) Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. My father often quoted this tidbit of wisdom: “We grow so soon old and so late smart, yet.” Let’s collect wisdom … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged get wisdom, number our days, Psalm 90:12
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Timely Love
Psalm 90:14 (MSG) Surprise us with love at daybreak; then we’ll skip and dance all the day long. Put spring in your step and music in your heart. Look for signs of God’s love every day. Good … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Lamentations 3:21-23, mornings, new day, new mercies, Psalm 90:14
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God’s Timeframe
Psalm 90:3 (GNT) A thousand years to you are like one day; they are like yesterday, already gone, like a short hour in the night. God doesn’t run on our timeclock. We run on His, but we don’t see … Continue reading
A Timeless Psalm
My Bible-reading schedule took me to Psalm 90. It got me thinking about time. Psalm 90:1-2 (NIV) Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged everlasting, impatience, Moses, Psalm 90, Time
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Revival in Our Nation
“There has never been a spiritual awakening in any country or locality that did not begin in united prayer.” A. T. Pierson (1837-1911) Do you believe we need a nation-wide revival? Are you praying for a nation-wide revival? … Continue reading
Repent for the Nation
Daniel 9:4-5 (NIV) Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws. … Continue reading
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Tagged Daniel 9:4-5, Psalm 23:3, repent for the nation, Romans 3:23
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Prayer for the Nation
“Thy love divine hath led us in the past, In this free land by Thee our lot is cast; Be Thou our ruler, guardian, guide and stay, Thy Word our law, Thy paths our chosen way.” Daniel C. Roberts, 1876 … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Daniel C Roberts, God or Our Fathers
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A Devoted Nation
Proverbs 14:34 (MSG) God-devotion makes a country strong; God-avoidance leaves people weak. Devotion to God brings good, not harm … to individuals, communities, a nation. Good morning, Lord. I want to be fully devoted to You — … Continue reading
A Call to Prayer
Following up on the 4th of July celebration, this week we’ll explore our Biblical responsibilities toward our nation. 1 Timothy 2:1-3 (NIV) I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Timothy 2:1-3, prayer for those in authority
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