Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

The Spirit’s Power in Me

In Jesus Christ’s own words: John 20:22 (NLT) Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:8 “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” The breath of God = POWER. Breathe on … Continue reading

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The Son’s Love in Me

John 13:34 (NLT) So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.  “. . . two notes, though different, may be in perfect harmony, so is … Continue reading

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The Father’s Wisdom in Me

Psalm 19:7-8 9 (NLT) The instructions of the Lord are perfect,     reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,     making wise the simple. The commandments of the Lord are right,     bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear,         … Continue reading

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The Trinity in Me

We humans need brain, heart and lungs for physical life. Likewise, we need Father, Son and Spirit for spiritual life. Father – the head, the wisdom Son – the heart, the love Spirit – the breath, the power God in … Continue reading

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Submit to the Lord

Submit.  It’s hard to do. But if we know the Lord (Monday’s post) listen to the Lord (Tuesday) inquire of the Lord (Wednesday) trust in the Lord (Thursday) submission to the Lord comes naturally “My dear almighty Lord, My Conqueror … Continue reading

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Trust in the Lord

My posts this week lay out a process:   Know the Lord Listen to the Lord Inquire of the Lord Trust in the Lord   Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your … Continue reading

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Inquire of the Lord

  Inquire of the Lord. The phrase is found in several Old Testament passages. Here’s one:   2 Samuel 2:1 (ESV) After this David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?” And … Continue reading

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Listen to the Lord

Yesterday’s post is titled Know the Lord. God already knows you better than you know yourself. You’ll never know God better if you’re the one doing all the talking.   Take a cue from young Samuel. 1 Samuel 3:10 (CEV) … Continue reading

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Know the Lord

Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God. Know the Lord.   Know — in Hebrew, yada: acknowledge, get acquainted, discover, experience, have a relationship with, be known by. Be still and have face-to-face time with God.  Be … Continue reading

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Light the Way

Psalm 119:105 (ESV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. “It is true the head needs illumination, but even more the feet need direction, else head and feet may both fall into a … Continue reading

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