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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
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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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
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Acts 1:8, Breath of God, Holy Spirit, John 20:22
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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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Tagged Charles Haddon Spurgeon, heart, Jesus, John 13:34
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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
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
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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Tagged inquire, Isaac Watts, Join All the Glorious Names, know, listen, submit, trust
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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
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged ask, know, listen, Proverbs 3:5-6, trust
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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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Tagged 2 Samuel 2:1, inquire of the Lord, listen
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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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Tagged 1 Samuel 3:10, know, listen
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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