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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Wrong-Willed
Here’s a hard fact. When it comes to my own will, I’m strong-willed. When it comes to God’s will, I’m weak-willed. I’m in good company. The apostle Paul had the same problem. Romans 7:19 (NIV) For I do … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Philippians 2:13, Romans 7:19, strong-willed, weak-willed, will
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Will What?
“Will” is an interesting word. It can be a noun, as in the will or desire to do something. It can also be a verb: I will. I want. I choose. Will, in Greek, theléma, a noun. Luke 22:42 (NIV) … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 22:42, Philippians 2:13, Psalm 23:3, will
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Thy Will, Not Mine
“Take my will and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” We know the inspiration behind this verse in our familiar hymn: Luke … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Frances Havergal, Luke 22:42, Not my will, Take My Life and Let It Be, The Lord's Prayer
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Of Scorpions and Eggs
Today’s Proverbs 31 Ministries daily devotional features my musings on stinging scorpions and wholesome eggs.
Posted in P31 Devotional
Tagged Luke 11:11-12, Proverbs 31 Ministries, scorpions and eggs
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My Mind at Work
“So even though I do not understand myself fully, I experience so much that I marvel at you even more because of that ignorance. Without understanding fully, my mind can still perceive stars in motion or growing things in the … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Hilary of Poitiers, science and faith, stars and plants
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Beyond My Mind
I can’t wrap my human mind around everything God says and does. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (NIV) … as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, Ephesians 20, Holy Spirit, mystery
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Reason Together
Isaiah 1:18 (EXB) The Lord says, “Come, let us talk about these things [reason together; or settle this matter; or consider your options].” Reason together. Talk it over, consider the options. God isn’t looking for mindless agreement. He’s OK … Continue reading
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Tagged consider the options, count my blessings, Isaiah 1:18, reason together
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Balanced Thought
Matthew 22:37 (NIV) Love the Lord your God … with all your mind. Matthew’s “with all you mind” uses the Greek word dianoia—diá, from side to side, and noiéō, to use the mind. It represents balanced thought. God … Continue reading
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Tagged balanced thought, Matthew 22:37, mind
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Using My Mind
“Take my intellect and use every power as thou shalt choose.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” The wisdom of the world says that faith and intellect can’t coexist. Matthew 22:37 (NIV) … Continue reading
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Tagged intellect, Matthew 22:37, mind
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Giving Is Good for Me
God doesn’t need my offering. Psalm 50:9-10 (NLT) But I do not need the bulls from your barns or the goats from your pens. For all the animals of the forest are mine, and I own the cattle on a … Continue reading
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Tagged money, offering, Psalm 50::9-10
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