Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Give Happiness

  I finished packing two Operation Christmas Child boxes. It wasn’t hard.     I picked out the items over the past few weeks. The check to cover the shipping won’t stress our bank account. A gift that requires so … Continue reading

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Pray for the Days to Come

1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV) I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  … Continue reading

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Pray Every Day

It’s easy to criticize those in authority. Pray first. Pray often.

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Pray the Day After

  The day after — no gloating, no whining.     Lord God, clothe the winners with gratitude and humility. Clothe the losers with grace and goodwill.

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Pray the Day Of

It’s election day. Step into the voting booth. Look carefully at each name.   And pray. For everyone. Not just the ones you’re voting for.   1 Timothy 2:1 (MSG) Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. … Continue reading

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Pray the Day Before

  Tuesday is our US election day.     1 Timothy 2:2 (TPT) And pray for every political leader and representative. Now is the day to pray for the political leaders currently in office.  Now is the day to pray … Continue reading

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God’s Seasons

There’s a purpose behind every time and season — good times and bad stormy and peaceful seasons times of robust health and distressing illness seasons of hope and seasons of drudgery times of great joy and seasons of shattering sadness … Continue reading

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Faithful Seasons

This well-known hymn reminds us that God is faithful. Lord God, great is Your faithfulness!

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Changing Seasons

    The prophet Daniel spoke of changing seasons.   Daniel 2:20-22 (NIV) Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He … Continue reading

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Earthly Seasons

  We draw time zones on our maps. We mark the changing seasons on our calendars.   The psalmist gives credit where it’s due.   Psalm 74:16-17 (NIV) The day is yours, and yours also the night; you established the sun … Continue reading

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