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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
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
Posted in Constructive Thought
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
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
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
Remember!
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Katharine Lee Bates, Memorial Day, remember
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Pray for Parents
Parents are their children’s first and best teachers. God expects parents to teach their children how to lead godly lives. Deuteronomy 11:19 (VOICE) Teach these things to your children. Talk about them when you’re sitting together in your home and … Continue reading
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Tagged Deuteronomy 11:19, parents and children, prayer
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Pray for the Adults
Matthew 19:14 (ESV) Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them.” Let’s pray for school teachers, administrators and staff (I count myself among them: I work part-time in a high school): Lord, may … Continue reading
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Tagged Matthew 19:14, pray, schools, stepping stones, stumbling blocks
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Pray for Uvalde
Romans 8:26 (MEV) Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weaknesses, for we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Help us, Holy … Continue reading
Pray for the Students
I memorized this verse decades ago. 2 Timothy 2:11 (KJ21) Study to show thyself approved unto God. It’s good advice for students of all ages: study, not to get a good grade, or earn a scholarship, or please your parents, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Timothy 2:15, prayer, students
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