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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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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

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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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