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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Whole Discipline
1 Thessalonians 5:23 (MSG) May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together—spirit, soul, and body—and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. I made … Continue reading
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The Power of Discipline
Day 6. How will I find the power for 40 days of discipline? It’s simple (but not necessarily easy): Not my will but Yours, Lord. Not my power but Yours, Lord.
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Discipline the Mind
Here’s the goal: 2 Corinthians 10:5b (NIRV) I keep every thought under control in order to make it obey Christ. This is how I picture it– My mind is a harbor, and thoughts sail in and out. I choose to … Continue reading
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Discipline the Body
Social isolation has been bad for my body. Less time out and about. Too much time too close to the kitchen. Too little exercise. Too much food. My body displays my lack of discipline. 1 Thessalonians 4:4 (NIV) Learn … Continue reading
Flagging Discipline
How did I know it was time for some discipline? There were lots of red flags: Haphazard housekeeping Undone to-do’s Slipshod schedule Flabby flesh Muddled mind-set Clearly, things weren’t playing out well. Job 5:17 (NIV) Do not despise … Continue reading
Discipline ≠ Punishment
40 days of discipline does not equal 40 days of punishment. Proverbs 3:12 (NIV) The LORD disciplines those he loves. It’s not punishment; it’s love. Day 2 ends on a note of love.
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40 Days of Discipline
God and I just finished a long chat. He reminded me of the one-word I chose for 2020: discipline. 1 Timothy 4:7 (AMP) Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness. Unfortunately, I’ve dropped off the wagon. I’ve … Continue reading
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Count What?
James 1:2-4 (ESV) Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. No doubt … Continue reading
Simply Count
“Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1897 Gonna be a long list! Johnson Oatman wanted to be a good singer, … Continue reading
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Can’t Count
Matthew 18:21-22 (MSG) Peter got up the nerve to ask, “Master, how many times do I forgive a brother or sister who hurts me? Seven?” Jesus replied, “Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven.” 70 x 7 = 490 Once a … Continue reading