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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Who’s to Blame?
When things go wrong, I look for someone to blame. I declare, “It’s all their fault!” But is it ALL their fault? Am I part of the problem? Proverbs 17:15 (NIV) Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged forgiveness, glame, Proverbs 17:15
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Who Knows?
Brains overloaded with alcohol and drugs are unreliable. Judgment is skewed, memories muddled. The recollection of who did what, when and how may not tell the true story. Who knows what really happened? God knows. Psalm 139:3-4 (NIV) You … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged impaired judgment, muddled memories, Psalm 139:3-4
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Wild Partying and Scripture
Recent news stories focused on wild partying, drunkenness and casual sex — not the usual topics for my posts here. But I felt the nudge to see what the Bible has to say on the subject. Romans 13:13 (NLT) … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged drunkenness, Romans 13:13, Romans 3:23, sexual immorality
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The Voice of Peace
Hearing the gentle nudge of the Spirit can be tricky. It gets better with practice. Romans 8:6 (ESV) … to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Sometimes it’s easier for me to hear God’s no than … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged nudge of the Spirit, Romans 8:6, the voice of God
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The Audible Voice
Ezekiel 43:2 (NIV) I saw the glory of the God of Israel … His voice was like the roar of rushing waters. Ezekiel recognized the Lord’s voice when he heard it. Only once have I heard the audible … Continue reading
The Voice in the Vision
God spoke to Ezekiel and other prophets in visions. Ezekiel 1:1, 4 (NIV) … the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God … I looked, and I saw … Read the whole first chapter of Ezekiel for his … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Ezekiel 1, the voice of God, visions
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The Voice on the Page
“Thus says the Lord.” Repeated many times in Scripture, this is God’s voice at our fingertips, written in the Bible. Isaiah 55:11 (NIV) So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Isaiah 55:11, thus says the Lord, Voice of the Lord
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The Voice Telling Me Where to Turn
Saturday, I drove through unfamiliar territory to a meeting far from home. I was grateful for the GPS voice guiding my way. Without her, I wouldn’t have arrived in the right place at the right time. I often wish God’s … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged God's voice, good directions, Isaiah 20:36
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The Great Storyteller
Good stories are easy to remember. And Jesus was an expert storyteller: the Lost Sheep, the Prodigal Son, the Farmer Sowing Seed and so many more. Matthew 13:34-35 (NLT) Jesus always used stories and illustrations like these when … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Matthew ad:34-35, parables, stories
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The Only Story
“I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love.” Kate Hankey, 1866 Without God, there is no story. Good morning, Lord. Without You, I have no story to … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged God's story, I Love to Tell the Story, Kate Hankey
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