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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Praying with the Holy Spirit
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged 1 Peter 1:16, Holy Spirit, Leviticus 11:45, prayer, Thomas T. Lynch
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Praising in the Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:3 (ESV) . . . no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the power behind our prayers of praise and worship. It is through God that we … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 1 Corinthians 12:3, Holy Spirit, praise, prayer
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The Holy Spirit Is Praying
When our world crumbles, when things seem darkest, the best we can manage is a one-word prayer: God! It is enough. Romans 8:26 (NLV) We do not know how to pray or what we should pray for, but the … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Holy Spirit, prayer, Romans 8:26
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Praying at All Times
Ephesians 6:18 (NLT) Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Pray “at all times.” No way! Good thing the Holy Spirit is here to help.
Praying in the Holy Spirit
The epistle of Jude is short (one chapter, 25 verses). In verse 20, Jude tells us to pray “in the Holy Spirit” (that’s how it’s worded in most English translations). What does that mean? Let’s look at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Holy Spirit, Jude 20, prayer
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When God Says “Know”
Ephesians 3:19 (NIRV) And may you know his love, even though it can’t be known completely. Then you will be filled with everything God has for you. The better you know God, the better you know how to … Continue reading
Thank God for Saying No
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Tagged August Ludvig Storm, prayer, Thanks to God for My Redeemer
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Why God Says No
Sometimes God says No. James explains why. James 4:3 (AMP) You ask [God for something] and do not receive it, because you ask with wrong motives [out of selfishness or with an unrighteous agenda]. Check your motives … Continue reading
God Says Yes and No
Matthew 6:11 (NIRV) Give us today our daily bread. I say bread. I think brownie — warm from the oven, topped with ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream. God says yes to the bread, no to … Continue reading