Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Eyes on the Unseen

  The Apostle Paul urges us to look up and beyond.   2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV) So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is … Continue reading

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Eyes Cannot See

“Holy, Holy, Holy! though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see.” Reginald Heber (1783-1826)     Good morning, Lord. Earthly eyes cannot see the glories of heaven. I’ve read the description in … Continue reading

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Eyes to Read

  Psalm 119:18 (NIRV) Open my eyes so that I can see the wonderful truths in your law.   God gave me eyes. It’s up to me to use them. Using my eyes to read God’s Word … that’s a … Continue reading

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Time to Work

Psalm 90:17 (NLV)  Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us. And make the work of our hands stand strong. Yes, make the work of our hands stand strong. Let’s set our hands and hearts to good … Continue reading

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Timely Wisdom

  Psalm 90:12 (NIV) Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.   My father often quoted this tidbit of wisdom:  “We grow so soon old and so late smart, yet.” Let’s collect wisdom … Continue reading

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Timely Love

  Psalm 90:14 (MSG) Surprise us with love at daybreak; then we’ll skip and dance all the day long.   Put spring in your step and music in your heart. Look for signs of God’s love every day.   Good … Continue reading

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God’s Timeframe

Psalm 90:3 (GNT) A thousand years to you are like one day; they are like yesterday, already gone, like a short hour in the night.   God doesn’t run on our timeclock. We run on His, but we don’t see … Continue reading

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A Timeless Psalm

  My Bible-reading schedule took me to Psalm 90. It got me thinking about time.   Psalm 90:1-2 (NIV) Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole … Continue reading

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Revival in Our Nation

“There has never been a spiritual awakening in any country or locality that did not begin in united prayer.” A. T. Pierson (1837-1911)   Do you believe we need a nation-wide revival? Are you praying for a nation-wide revival?   … Continue reading

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Repent for the Nation

Daniel 9:4-5 (NIV) Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws. … Continue reading

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