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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Self-Talk: Constructive Criticism
I’m a writer, and I’m part of a critique group. We read each other’s work and comment on what’s good and what could be improved. We share constructive criticism — we’re all better writers for it. My self-talk is apt … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 2 Corinthians 13:5, complain, Constructive Criticism, critique
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Self-Talk: What I [Don’t] Deserve
I’m shopping, and I find something I like. “I deserve it,” I tell myself, “because I’ve been …” (good, sick, overwhelmed–any reason will do). Something bad happens. “I don’t deserve this!” I wail. Do you know what I really don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Come Thou Fount, deserve, Ephesians 2:8, Robert Robinson, self-talk
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Self-Talk: Good Enough
The things I say to myself — oh, how I waffle! Sometimes I tell myself I’m too good for a task. Other times, I think I’m not good enough. I waffle between pride and doubt. What does God say? Romans … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged not good enough, Philippians 4:13, Romans 12:3, self-talk, too good
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What Say You? (to Yourself)
Talk to myself? You bet! Sometimes it’s the best conversation I have all day. And sometimes it is the worst. I can be my best cheerleader and my worst critic. I can be brutally honest or the biggest liar. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged James 1:17, moods, self-talk, shifting shadows
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Maximize Devotion, Minimize Distraction
Luke 10:38-40 (NIV) Martha opened her home to him [Jesus]. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. Jesus didn’t tell Martha … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Luke 10:38-40, Mary and Martha, perfection, to-do list
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Let Us Pray!
In the US, today is the National Day of Prayer. Wherever you are, take time today to pray for your nation. Good morning, Lord. “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12). We pray … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged National Day of Prayer, Psalm 33:12
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Maximize the Good, Minimize the Harm
We read this about the wife of noble character: Proverbs 31:12 (NLT) She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. Maximize the good, minimize the harm … in my marriage, my church, my community. It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged good and harm, maximize, minimize, Proverbs 31:12
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Minimize Worries
My husband in late for dinner. It’s raining, and I worry. I imagine all kinds of horrible things: heavy traffic, a horrible accident, transport to the hospital. By the time he pulls into the driveway, I’m thinking life-support. My brain … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 2 Corinthians 10:5, maximize, minimize, worries
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Maximize Excellence
Two little symbols at the top of my screen — a straight line and a square box — I use them all the time. Hit the maximize box and an image fills my screen. Click the minimize line and it … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged maximize, minimize, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 19:14
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The Gift of Intelligence
Gad gave me the gift of intelligence, along with the free will to do as I want with it. “Take my intellect and use every power as thou shalt choose. Take my will and make it thine; it shall be … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Frances Havergal, intelligence, Psalm 139:14, Take My Life and Let It Be
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