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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Let Us Pray
News of the California fires catches my attention. My first thought: Lord, send rain. Good start. 1 Timothy 2:1 (AMP) First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Timothy 2:1, pray, wildfires
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Still See
“Heart of my heart, whatever befall, Still be my vision, O Ruler of all.” Irish Hymn, Bí Thusa ‘mo Shúile Trans. Mary E. Byrne, 1905 Good morning, Lord. Keep my eyes focused on You … ever and always. … Continue reading
Still Water
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. Psalm 23:1-2 (ESV) I find a hot shower invigorating. For restoring my body, nothing beats a long … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged John 7:38, living water, Psalm 23:1-3, still waters
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Still Listen
“It is best to learn to silence the faculties and to cause them to be still so that God may speak.” John of the Cross (1542-1591) Good morning, Lord. Sometimes I’m so eager to tell You what’s … Continue reading
An Important Lesson Learned
Posted in P31 Devotional
Tagged 2 Kings 19, Let God Make You Plans, Proverbs 31 Ministries
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Still Whisper
Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart …, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 1After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the … Continue reading
Still Know
We live in a noisy, chaotic world. It’s easy to lose sight of God, to doubt His existence. Stop! Look and listen. His creation reveals His glory. His power is still at work. He still speaks to our souls. … Continue reading
Resolution: Redo
Every day is a fresh start, an opportunity for a do-over. Lamentations 3:21-23 (ESV) But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged do-over, fresh start, Lamentations 3:21-23, redo, Resolution
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Resolution: Renew
I can’t deny it. I’m getting old. My body aches and my joints creak. Somedays I feel it more than others. 2 Corinthians 4:16 (ESV) So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Corinthians 4:16, renew, Resolution
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Resolution: Refocus
“Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face, And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, In the light of His glory and grace.” Helen H. Lemmel, 1922 Good morning, Lord. It’s a new … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Helen H. Lemmel, Philippians 3:13, Refocus, Resolution
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