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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
The True Story
Deuteronomy 4:9 (NLT) Be careful never to forget what you yourself have seen. Do not let these memories escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren. God … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Deuteronomy 4:9, lessons learned, pass it on, the true story
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Don’t Hide Your Story
Matthew 5:15-16 (NLT) No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged let your light shine, Matthew 5:15-16, share your story
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A Good Story
God has already written my story. I live it out, page by page, day by day. Psalm 118:24 (MEV) This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Even if today is a terrible, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged a good end, my story, Psalm 188:24, this day
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A Better Story
If I were writing my own story, it would be different — different, not better. I would have written my story blindly, not knowing what was ahead. Psalm 139:16 (TLB) You saw me before I was born and scheduled each … Continue reading
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Tagged a better story, my story, Psalm 139:16
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My Story
My story is really God’s story: Hebrews 12:2 (MEV) Let us look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith … My story isn’t a feel-good novel. It isn’t fantasy or science fiction. It’s a real-time documentary. But it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Author of my faith, God's story, Hebrews 12:2, love story, my story
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Changing Room
God’s waiting rooms are also changing rooms. Isaiah 61:3 (GNV) … to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of gladness for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged change for the better, changing room, Isaiah 61:3, waiting room
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Prayer Closet
Your waiting room is also a prayer closet. Matthew 6:6 (MEV) But you, when you pray, enter your closet, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret. Good morning, Lord. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Matthew 6:6, prayer closet, waiting room
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Time-Out Corner
Sometimes I’m in the waiting room because God is waiting on me. Hebrews 12:5-6 (NLT) My child, don’t make light of the Lord’s discipline, and don’t give up when he corrects you. For the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he … Continue reading
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Tagged discipline, forgive me, Hebrews 12:5-6, I'm sorry, time-out corner, waiting room
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Pantry
Your waiting room may also be a pantry. Stock up while you wait. Isaiah 55:2-3 (ESV) Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen … Continue reading
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Tagged Isaiah 55:2-3, pantry, waiting room
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The Waiting Room
Ever feel like you’re in the waiting room, wondering when God’s going to show up and take charge? I had two jobs where I seemed to be marking time, going nowhere. Each waiting-room position was followed by a much better … Continue reading
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Tagged Psalm 27:14, wait on the Lord, waiting room
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