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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
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.
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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
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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
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Tagged 1 Chronicles 17:16-17, prayer, sit
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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
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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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