-
Search this Blog
Look for posts on a subject, Bible verse or quotation.
-
I KEEP IT SHORT & SIMPLE.
Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
_______________
Share your thoughts
I welcome your input. Please, be gracious and kind.
You own your opinions, but it’s my blog. I reserve the right to delete any comments that are, in my opinion, offensive, degrading, off-topic or inappropriate.
By commenting, you grant me the right to post your comments.
By continuing your navigation here, you consent to the use of cookies and the collection of your IP address to help with the measurement of the traffic on this site.
Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Pray Like an Eagle
The eagle soars high and sees the big picture. Its sharp eyes miss nothing. The eagle face of prayer looks beyond the horizon. Matthew 6:10 Your kingdom come.
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged eagle, four faces of prayer, Matthew 6:10, The Lord's Prayer
Comments Off on Pray Like an Eagle
Pray Like a Man
The man-face of prayer is filled with compassion and empathy. The man-heart grieves over broken souls. Man-prayer focuses on relationships (with God, with others). Restoration is the goal. Matthew 6:12 (AMP) And forgive us our debts, as we … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged four faces of prayer, man, Matthew 6:12, prayer, The Lord's Prayer
Comments Off on Pray Like a Man
Pray Like an Ox
Consider the ox. It does the day-to-day hard work: plowing the fields, carrying the water, turning the grindstone. Those dear saints with the ox-face work their way through their prayer lists daily. They cover the routine needs. They’re … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Matthew 6:11, ox, prayer, The Lord's Prayer
Comments Off on Pray Like an Ox
Pray Like a Lion
What does the lion face of prayer look like? Imagine a lion resting on a hill, watching all that happens in the space between him and the horizon. He notices every bit of movement. He evaluates — is it friend, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged four faces of prayer, lion, Matthew 6:13, prayer, The Lord's Prayer
Comments Off on Pray Like a Lion
Four Faces of Prayer
The book of Revelation offers an intriguing peek into the action in heaven: Revelation 4:6-7 (ESV) And around the throne, on each side of the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind: the first living … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged four creatures, prayer, Revelation 4:6-7
Comments Off on Four Faces of Prayer
Forgiving Prayer
Matthew 6:12 (AMP) And forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven our debtors [letting go of both the wrong and the resentment]. I can only speak for myself, but I tend to hold on to the resentment, even … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged forgive, Matthew 6:12, prayer, The Lord's Prayer
Comments Off on Forgiving Prayer
Be Quick to Pray
James 1:19 (NIV) Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. Let me add one more thought: Everyone should be quick to listen, quick to pray, slow to speak and slow to … Continue reading
Pray for Your Own Eye
Jesus offered this advice: Matthew 7:4-5 (CEV) How can you say, “My friend, let me take the speck out of your eye,” when you don’t see the log in your own eye? . . . First, take … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged eye, Matthew 7:4-5, prayer
Comments Off on Pray for Your Own Eye
The Golden Rule of Prayer
Do you practice The Golden Rule? Luke 6:31 (ERV) Do for others what you want them to do for you. The Golden Rule also applies to prayer. Pray for others what you want them to pray for you.
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Luke 6:31, prayer, The Golden Rule
Comments Off on The Golden Rule of Prayer
Practice What You Pray
You’ve heard, “practice what you preach.” It’s good advice. Likewise, practice what you pray. If you pray for peace, speak gently If you pray for reconciliation, forgive others If you pray for the poor, be generous The Apostle … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Ephesians 1:17-18, prayer
Comments Off on Practice What You Pray