Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Praying Expectantly

  Acts 12 shows the power of corporate prayer (if you don’t know the story, take a few minutes and read it for yourself). Christians were being persecuted. James was killed, Peter put in jail.   Acts 12:5 (NIV) Peter … Continue reading

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Praying for One Another

Prayer brings the Church together. Bind us together, Lord.

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Prayer Meeting

  What’s a prayer meeting? Are you thinking of a weekly gathering at church, where folks pray for one another, for their family and friends, for their community and the world? Yep, that’s a prayer meeting. As is a quick … Continue reading

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Praying across the Miles

Jesus said, Matthew 18:20 (EXV) For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.   Last week, I prayed with a friend on the other side of the country — sweet fellowship across the … Continue reading

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Praying Together

After Jesus ascended to heaven, the disciples returned to Jerusalem. Acts 1:4 (ESV)  All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers. 11 disciples + Mary +more women + the … Continue reading

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“Fear Not!” (Proverbs 31 Ministries Devotion)

I’m excited to have Proverbs 31 Ministries publish a devotional I wrote. I read their Encouragement for Today post every morning. I hope this one speaks to your heart: https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2022/03/25/fear-not!-your-time-will-come

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Space for Prayer

1 Thessalonians 5:17 (GNT) Pray at all times. You may be thinking, “Nope. I don’t have time for that.” This is a picture of the Western Wall in Jerusalem (credit: Pixabay). These big stones are all that remain of the … Continue reading

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Your Prayer Space

  1 Timothy 2:1 (MSG) Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.   For almost tw0 decades, I drove an hour to and from work. Much of that time was spent in prayer. I prayed for people … Continue reading

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Your Prayer Room

  Matthew 6:6 (ERV) But when you pray, you should go into your room and close the door. Then pray to your Father.   In the movie War Room (which I heartily recommend), a closet becomes the prayer room. It’s … Continue reading

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Your Prayer Closet

Matthew 6:6 (MEV) But you, when you pray, enter your closet, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret. You and God, sharing secrets.

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