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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Rushing Feet
Proverbs 6:16, 18 (NIV) … the Lord hates … feet that are quick to rush into evil. Don’t rush ahead blindly. Stop. Think. Good morning, Lord. I want to be slow to step into evil, quick to … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged feet, Proverbs 6:16-18, rush to evil, unintended consequences
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Dirty Feet
Psalm 40:2 (ESV) He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. Slimy pit or solid rock, which to choose? The answer is … Continue reading
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Tagged dirty feet, Psalm 40:2, secure steps, slimy pit
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Feet in Step
Psalm 1:1 (NIV) Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked. I want to blessed, head to toe. My feet have to be headed in the right direction for that to happen. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged feet, path of righteousness, Psalm 1:1, walk in step, walk in the way of the wicked
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My Feet
“Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” The words of this hymn are based on Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 (NIV) How … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged beautiful feet, Frances Havergal, Isaiah 52:7, Take My Life and Let It Be
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Working Hands
Psalm 90:17 (ESV) Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands! What sort of work has God established for … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged good work, Proverbs 31:12, Psalm 90:17, work of our hands
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Lazy Hands
A bit of working wisdom from God’s Word: Proverbs 6:9-11 (CEV) How long will you lie there doing nothing at all? When are you going to get up and stop sleeping? Sleep a little. Doze a little. Fold … Continue reading
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Tagged lazy hands, Proverbs 6:9-11, rest and work, wasted time
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Open Hands
The woman of noble character (Proverbs 31) has open hands: Proverbs 31:20 (AMP) She opens and extends her hand to the poor, And she reaches out her filled hands to the needy. Good morning, Lord. My hands are full, I have … Continue reading
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Tagged give as I have been given, open hands, Proverbs 31:20
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Hoarding Hands
Jesus told a story of a hoarder, a man who had more than he needed. Luke 12:19-21 (ESV) And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Corinthians 9:7, cheerful giver, hoarding, Luke 12:19-21, open hands
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My Hands
“Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of thy love.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” Give my hands to God? What an interesting idea. Good morning, … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Frances Havergal, hands, Take My Life and Let It Be
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Know Better
Nothing I tell God is news to him. But transparency on my part improves our relationship. It doesn’t change Him. It changes me. It opens the door to honest conversation. Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV) Search me, God, and know … Continue reading
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Tagged know, know better, Psalm 139:23-24, walk and talk with God, yada
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