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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Seasons of Prayer
The weather comes in seasons — and so does prayer. There are seasons of life: Childhood – God bless Mommy and Daddy. Teens/Young Adults – What should I be when I grow up? Adulthood – Get me through … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent
Tagged Ecclesiastes 3:1, prayer, seasons
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Fasting Wrong
This headline in my newsfeed caught my eye: “Fasting from meat for Lent? Check out these seafood restaurants.” Jesus said, Matthew 6:17-18 (ESV) But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not … Continue reading
Fasting for . . .
God calls us to fast for good. Isaiah 58:6-7 (MEV) Is not this the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, … Continue reading
Fasting from . . .
There’s more to fasting than food. John Chrysostom was the Archbishop of Constantinople at the turn of the fifth century AD. His well-spoken sermons earned him the name “golden mouthed.” He packed a lot of wisdom into a few words.
Fasting during Lent
Fasting (going without something, usually food) is often connected with the season of Lent. Why? Lent looks forward to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and his resurrection from the dead. It’s considered a season of preparation. Joel 2:15 … Continue reading
Kneeling in Prayer
I had a doctor’s appointment yesterday. I rearranged my schedule to make it work. That’s what we do with appointments. “Have an appointment with the Lord.” Rearrange your schedule. Make it work. Pray with power. You won’t be sorry.
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Corrie ten Boom, kneeling, prayer
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Standing in Prayer
Two men stood in prayer: Luke 18:9-11, 13 (NIV) Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Luke 18:9-13, prayer, standing
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On Your Face in Prayer
Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent. Lent is the season of preparation, as we remember Christ’s death, burial and resurrection. Lent is a time of prayer. Let’s start flat on the ground in humble gratitude … Continue reading
Sitting in Prayer
We sit on the couch and pray. We sit at the table and pray. We sit in the church pew and pray. We sit in the car and pray. 1 Chronicles 17:16-17 (TLB) Then King David went in … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 1 Chronicles 17:16-17, prayer, sit
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