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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Good Instead of Harm
Matthew 5:44 (AMP) But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Do things God’s way. It’s good for your enemy, good for you. … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged love your enemies, Matthew 5:44, Maximus the Confessor
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Good, Not Harm
Proverbs 31:12 (NIV) She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. Context matters. This verse comes in the context of Proverbs 31’s Wife of Nobel Character. She brings her husband good, not harm all … Continue reading
Give Freely
Matthew 10:8 (NIV) Freely you have received; freely give. Lord God, You have given me more than I remember, more than I need, more than I can hope for. Everything I call “mine” came from Your hands. Forgive … Continue reading
Give Generously
Do you sometimes wonder how much to give? Here’s one way to look at it. George Müller is remembered for his giving. He cared for over 10,000 orphans, established over 100 schools offering Christian education to more than 100,000 students. … Continue reading
Give Cheerfully
2 Corinthians 9:7 (GNT) You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly. If you can’t give it cheerfully, it’s … Continue reading
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
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged give, Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan's Purse
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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
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.