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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Thoughtful Prayers
Psalm 139:4 (NIV) Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. We don’t have to put our prayers into words. God hears our thoughts and feelings.
What and Where on My Prayer List
Psalm 122:7 (ERV) May there be peace within your walls. Psalm 122 refers specifically to Jerusalem. And yes, I do pray for the peace of Jerusalem. But this prayer can apply to so many places. When I lock my … Continue reading
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Prickly People on My Prayer List
Some folks are challenging, even toxic. I try to ignore them. One day, as I put distance between me and a prickly person, God nudged me. No one is praying for him. You be first. Imagine that! … Continue reading
Pop-Ups on My Prayer List
Sometimes a name or face comes to my mind out of nowhere. It may be a call to prayer. I have no idea why. I don’t know what to pray. Your will be done, Lord. Fill them … Continue reading
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Tagged Ephesians 3:19, Matthew 6:10, prayer
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What More on My Prayer List?
What more? Scripture. I can’t go wrong taking my prayers straight from Bible. For example (from Ephesians 3:16-19): Father God, strengthen them with the Holy Spirit’s power. Jesus Christ, dwell in their hearts. May they be rooted and … Continue reading
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What’s on My 2022 Prayer List?
Last week we covered who’s on my prayer list (everyone) and when I should pray (all the time). We looked at a couple items on my list: to live peaceful lives and avoid temptation. What else? Let’s start with what … Continue reading
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One More Name on My 2022 Prayer List
My prayer list is incomplete without one more name. Mine. Matthew 26:41 (ESV) Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 1 Peter 5:8 (AMPC) Be … Continue reading
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Who and What on My 2022 Prayer List
1 Timothy 2:2 (MSG) Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation. Who? Elected officials Judges Appointees Regulators Support staff for all of … Continue reading
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My 2022 Prayer List
1 Timothy 2:1 (MSG) The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Everyone I know. Every family member Every coworker Every neighbor Every friend Every enemy … Continue reading
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My 2022 Prayer Target
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (AMP) Be unceasing and persistent in prayer. Unceasing prayer. Persistent prayer. That’s a wide target for 2022. Willing to join me? Ready. Aim.
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