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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Prayer Goes Both Ways
You speak, God listens. God speaks, you listen. Have you been monopolizing the conversation? Luke 11:28 (CEV) The people who are really blessed are the ones who hear and obey God’s message!
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Tagged listen, Luke 11:28, prayer
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Praying Hand
Think of a child holding his daddy’s hand. He feels safe. He feels secure. He feels loved. When I’m scared, nervous or lonely, I can reach for my heavenly Daddy’s hand. Psalm 139:10 (NIV) Even there your hand will … Continue reading
Sketched Prayers
I draw some of my prayers. They’re simple line sketches, something I could squeeze into the margins of my Bible. It need not be perfect — God knows what I mean.
Difficult Prayers
Some prayers don’t come easily. Think of someone you don’t like: Your grumpy neighbor The politician you despise The coworker who did you wrong The guy who bullied you back in middle school Now, imagine that person … Continue reading
Prayer Triggers
Do you, like me, have photos of your loved ones everywhere? On your desk, on the wall, on your phone? I’ve been thinking . . . I should get in the habit of shooting a prayer heavenward every … Continue reading
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Tagged Philippians 1:3, photos, prayer triggers
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Picture Prayers
Romans 8:27 (ERV) God already knows our deepest thoughts. God knows what I’m thinking. I don’t have to tell Him in words. I can tell Him in pictures. How do I do it? Sometimes the pictures I share with … Continue reading
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Tagged prayer, Prayer Pictures, Romans 8:27
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Colorful Prayers
I ran across this book at the public library. It opened my eyes to a new way to pray. In Praying in Color: Drawing a New Path to God, Sybil MacBeth showed me how to add color, shapes and … Continue reading
Snapshot Prayers
Yesterday, I posted God’s wordless answer to my prayer request. Today, let’s consider some wordless requests. Imagine: A loved one who doesn’t know Christ kneeling at the cross. Two people with long-held grudges shaking hands. A fractured family … Continue reading
Moving Picture Prayers
Let me share a wordless answer to prayer. Our keys were missing. We looked everywhere — no keys. I prayed. We need to find them, Lord. Moments later, a short video played in my head. It showed our … Continue reading
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Tagged moving pictures, prayer
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Wordless Prayers
Romans 8:26 (CEV) When we don’t know what to pray for, the Spirit prays for us in ways that cannot be put into words. God needs no words.