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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Unchanging God
This week we’ve looked at changing seasons, consistent blessings, repeated requests and confessions. It all happens under the watch of an unchanging God. James 1:17 (GW) … Father who made the sun, moon, and stars … doesn’t change like … Continue reading
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Tagged James 1:17, unchanging God
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I’m Sorry … Again
I confess my sin, I repent for my wrongdoing. Then I sin again. And repent again. In this, I’m a bit like the Apostle Paul. Romans 7:15 (NLT) I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged confess, repeat, repent, Romans 7:15
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Persistent Prayer
Colossians 4:2 (GNT) Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God. Day after day, my prayers seem much the same. But God never seems to tire of my words … thanks be to … Continue reading
Unfailing Sunrise
Lamentations 3:22-23 (GNT) The Lord‘s unfailing love and mercy still continue, Fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise. Unfailing sunrise, unfailing mercies. God is faithful. Good morning, Lord. You loved me yesterday, You love me today, You will … Continue reading
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Tagged Lamentations 3:22-23, love, mercy, morning
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Time and Seasons
Here in the US, February 2 is Groundhog Day. Every year, we pretend the groundhog can predict the end of winter. The movie Groundhog Day tells the story of a guy caught in a time loop, with every day as … Continue reading
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Tagged Genesis 1:14, Groundhog Day, seasons, Time
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Guilt and Grace
Guilt = I’ve done wrong. Grace = Blessings I don’t deserve. 2 Timothy 1:9 (NIV) He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own … Continue reading
Malice and Mercy
Proverbs 20:22 (TLB) Don’t repay evil for evil. Wait for the Lord to handle the matter. Don’t get even … grant mercy and leave the final decision to God. Good morning, Lord. Malice is a heavy burden, … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, evil for evil, malice and mercy, Proverbs 20:22
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Life and Death
I have a choice. You have a choice. Everyone has the same choice. Everyone since the time of Moses has had the same choice. Deuteronomy 30:19 (TLB) I call heaven and earth to witness against you that today … Continue reading
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Tagged choices, Deuteronomy 30:19, life and death
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Condemnation and Restoration
John 3:17 (NIV) For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. A different translation paints a picture in my mind. John 3:17 (MSG) God didn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged condemnation, John 3:17, restoration
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Blessing and Cursing
James 3:9-10 (MSG) With our tongues we bless God our Father; with the same tongues we curse the very men and women he made in his image. Curses and blessings out of the same mouth! My friends, this can’t go … Continue reading
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Tagged blessing and cursing, James 3:9-10, Psalm 19:14
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