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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Pure-Hearted
Matthew 5:8 (AMP) Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God. Create in me a pure heart, Lord (Psalm 51:10), make me spiritually mature. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Matthew 5:8, Psalm 51:10, pure-hearted
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Broken-Hearted
Our Great Physician changes stony hearts (yesterday’s post). He also repairs broken hearts. Psalm 147:3 (AMP) He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow]. Jesus: the cure for what ails us.
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged broken heart, Great Physician, Psalm 147:3
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Stone-Hearted
Stone-hearted? In need of a heart transplant? Ezekiel 36:26-27 (VOICE) I will plant a new heart and new spirit inside of you. I will take out your stubborn, stony heart and give you a willing, tender heart of flesh. And I will … Continue reading
Whole-Hearted
Want to know God better, to be more like Jesus? Jeremiah 29:13 (EXB) You will search for me. And when you search for me with all your heart, you will find me. Put your heart in it!
Christ-Minded
1 Corinthians 2:16 (NLT) “Who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ. Like-minded with God. Wow! Lord God, teach me to think like … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 2:16, the mind of Christ
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Single-Minded
Luke 10:27 (NIV) Love the Lord your God . . . with all your mind. Single-minded love for God — good for you!
Double-Minded
Have you ever asked God for something and then made a back-up plan in case God didn’t come through? I have, more often than I care to say. James had something to say about it. James 1:6-8 (NIV) But … Continue reading
Sober-Minded
2 Timothy 4:5 (EXB) But you should control yourself [be sober-minded] at all times. Sober-minded (néphó in the Greek) means free from intoxicating influences. Let’s think beyond alcohol or drugs. Ponder this from HELPS Word-studies (https://biblehub.com/greek/3525.htm): “free from … Continue reading
Like-Minded
This week, my pastor’s message was on unity in the church. The Apostle Peter would agree. 1 Peter 3:8 (NIV) Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Sympathetic, not indifferent. … Continue reading
God’s Breath, Heart and Mind in Me
“Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee, perfect in power, in love, and purity.” Reginald Heber, 1826 The powerful breath of the Spirit in me. The loving heart of the Son in me. The pure mind of … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Holy Holy Holy, Reginal Heber, Trinity
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