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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Sweet Prayer Time
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged prayer, Sweet Hour of Prayer, William W. Walford
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Time to Pray
Wondering when to pray? Anytime! Psalm 55:17 (YLT) Evening, and morning, and noon, I meditate, and make a noise, and He heareth my voice. God’s listening — anytime, all the time.
God Speaks in Prayer
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Charles Haddon Spurgeon, God speaks, prayer
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Prayer Advice
Having trouble hearing God? Don’t quit praying. Ask for help. Find someone who hears God better than you do. Proverbs 19:20 (ERV) Listen to advice and accept discipline; then you, too, will become wise. Learn from these godly … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged advice, listening, prayer, Proverbs 19:20
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Hearing God’s Side of Prayer
How do we hear God’s side of a prayerful chat? If only he would speak loudly and clearly. But shouting isn’t really his style. God may have already given us his answer — in the Bible. It might … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 2 Timothy 3:16, listening, prayer
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Listening Prayer
Young Samuel grew up in the Tabernacle, under the care of Eli the priest. You can read the story of Samuel’s childhood in 1 Samuel 1 – 3. 1 Samuel 3:10 (NIRV) The Lord came and stood there. He called … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Samuel 3:10, listening, prayer
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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