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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
My Way or the Highway
“OK God,” you say, “if You won’t give me what I want, I’ll just leave.” Where you gonna go? Psalm 139:7-10 (NLT) I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If … Continue reading
Let’s Make a Deal
Jesus, if You do this one thing for me, I won’t ask for anything else ever. I can’t be a good reflection of You, God, dressed in last year’s fashion. I need this job and its big salary so I … Continue reading
Simple Love
If You loved me, Lord, You’d give me what I want. We think we can whine and guilt God into doing things our way. God’s short answer: I love you so much I died for you. Can’t whine … Continue reading
Just Do It My Way
In my younger days, I threw some legendary tantrums. I still do. I’ve been known to slam my fists, stomp my feet and pitch a fit before the throne of grace. And when I finally wind down–sobbing and sodden–the throne … Continue reading
My Will Be Done, God!
You pray for something, and it doesn’t happen. What do you do? I pitch a fit I whine I bargain I pout If God did everything the way you–not He–wanted, He wouldn’t be God. Bad behavior on … Continue reading
Safe Distribution in Venezuela
People are starving in Venezuela. There’s help available, but those in power block this desperately needed aid. The Christian Post explains: “The U.S. announced Saturday that USAID will be sending hundreds of tons of food, medicine and supplies … Continue reading
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Overcome Evil with Prayer
Lord, we pray for those whose hearts are inclined to evil, those who even now are plotting death and destruction. Transform their hearts of stone. Fill them with hope instead of despair. Turn their thoughts from death to life, … Continue reading
Who’s Evil?
Think twice before pointing your finger of blame. Ephesians 6:12 (NLT) For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and … Continue reading
Fear No Evil
Psalm 23:4 (NIV) I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Matthew 6:13 Deliver us from the evil one. Look at the 23rd Psalm and the Lord’s Prayer–two of the best-known Bible passages. They don’t say, “If … Continue reading