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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Your Prayer Posture
What’s your usual prayer position? on your feet as you sit on your knees on your face before the Lord It’s not so much the position of your body. It’s your heart that matters most. Zephaniah 2:3 … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged humble heart2:3, prayer posture, Zephaniah 2:3
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Peace for the Nations
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Tagged Isaiah 53:5, Judges 3:11, peace, prayer, shalom, shaqat
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A Timeless Prayer for the Nations
The world is constantly changing, but this first century prayer still applies. “Well pleasing in Your sight.” Yes, Lord!
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged authorities, Clement of Rome, nations
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Praise from the Nations
Nations boast in their own strength for a season. One day, all nations will proclaim God’s power. Psalm 68:32-34 (NIV) Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord, to him who rides across the … Continue reading
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Tagged nations, praise, pray, Psal 68:32-34
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Nations Without a Prayer
Psalm 2 is familiar to me. The words from Young’s Literal Translation catch my imagination. Psalm 2:1-2 (YLT) Why have nations tumultuously assembled? And do peoples meditate vanity? Station themselves do kings of the earth, And princes … Continue reading
Prayer for the Nations
Is there war on the horizon? God knows. Psalm 33:10-12 (ESV) The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. Blessed … Continue reading
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Tagged prayer, Psalm 33:1-12, the nations
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Love This Prayer
If you follow this blog, you know that I love simple, time-tested prayers like this one: A perfect prayer for ourselves and others.
Pray for Love
Matthew 5:44 (ERV) Love your enemies. Pray for those who treat you badly. OK, I can pray for my enemies. But when I do, I must also pray for myself — because loving them doesn’t come easily!
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Tagged love, love your enemies, Matthew 5:44, pray
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Pray with Love
You probably know this children’s song: “Jesus loves me this I know For the Bible tells me so.” Anna Bartlett Warner, 1859 Maybe you’ve sung it. I learned this version many years ago. “I love Jesus, does He know? … Continue reading
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Tagged Anna Bartlett Warner, Jesus Loves Me, love, pray
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Pray to Love
Jesus said, John 13:34 (CEV) You must love each other, just as I have loved you. O Lord, teach me to love!