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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
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 2 Corinthians 4:18, eyes on the unseen
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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
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged eyes cannot see, Holy Holy Holy, Reginald Heber
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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
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
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Psalm 90:17, the work of our hands
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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
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged get wisdom, number our days, Psalm 90:12
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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
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Lamentations 3:21-23, mornings, new day, new mercies, Psalm 90:14
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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
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
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged everlasting, impatience, Moses, Psalm 90, Time
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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
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
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Daniel 9:4-5, Psalm 23:3, repent for the nation, Romans 3:23
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