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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
No Self-Control
Proverbs 25:28 (ESV) A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. “Broken into and left without walls” — in other translations of the Bible: breached, helpless, without protection, defenseless, conquered. Without self-control, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged John 10:10, Proverbs 25:28, self-control
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Face to Face
Exodus 33:11 (NIV) The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Friends with God … face-to-face conversations … anytime, anywhere. Good morning, Lord. I am grateful for our friendly conversations — … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged conversation with God, Exodus 33:11, face to face, friends with God
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Downcast Face
Cain had an attitude problem, and he let it come between him and God. Genesis 4:5 (NIV) Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast. I imagine Cain trudging along, slumped shoulders, eyes fixed on the … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Cain, downcast face, Genesis 4:5
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The Lord’s Face
Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV) The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Does God move to make His face shine on us? Or … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Numbers 6:24-26, The Lord bless you, the Lord's face
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The Face of the Deep
Genesis 1:1-2 (ESV) In the beginning … darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. The Hebrew word used here for face of the deep and … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged face of God, face of the deep, Genesis 1:1-2
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Seek God’s Face
Psalm 27:8 (ESV) You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.” When I want to be sure a child is listening to me, I say, “Look at me.” In essence, I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged Psalm 27:8, Seek God's face
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My Name on God’s Hand
Isaiah 49:15-16 (NIV) … I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. God sees my name on His palm — engraved (better than permanent marker). Good morning, Lord. Sometimes … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazing Love, Isaiah 49:15-16, Palm of God's hand
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God’s Right Hand
Sometimes life is scary. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right … Continue reading
Mark the Hand of God
The prince of preachers, Charles Spurgeon, reminds us to mark the hand of God at work in the past. “It is a delightful and profitable occupation to mark the hand of God in the lives of ancient saints, … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Charles Haddon Spurgeon, God's hand, Morning and Evening devotional, unexpected opportunities
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My Breath in God’s Hand
Job 12:10 (NIV) In his [the Lord’s] hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. God holds my breath in His hand … amazing! Good morning, Lord. You are the source … Continue reading
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Tagged Bread of Life, breath of life, Genesis 2:7, Job 12:10, Joh 7:37-39, John 6:35, living water
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