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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Half-Hearted
The book of Revelation records this complaint against the Church at Ephesus: Revelation 2:4 (AMP) … you have left your first love [you have lost the depth of love that you first had for Me]. I ask myself: Do I … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged half-hearted, Revelation 2:4, whole-hearted
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Whole-Hearted
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Whole-hearted faith … for my own good. Good morning, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Proverbs 3:5-6, straight path, whole heart
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Whose Heart?
“Take my heart, it is Thine own, It shall be Thy royal throne.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” Acts 13:22 (NIV) God testified concerning him: “I have found David son … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Acts 13:22, after God's own heart, Frances Havergal, heart, Take My Life and Let It Be
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God’s Will
I sometimes think God’s will is too hard. Hebrews 13:20-22 (TLB) And now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip you with all you need for doing his will … The same … Continue reading
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Tagged God's will, Hebrews 13:20-22, resurrection power
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Good Will
God’s will — good for us, good for our friends and family, good for society. 1 Peter 2:15-17 (MSG) It is God’s will that by doing good, you might cure the ignorance of the fools who think you’re … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter 2:15-17, do good, Good will
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Wrong-Willed
Here’s a hard fact. When it comes to my own will, I’m strong-willed. When it comes to God’s will, I’m weak-willed. I’m in good company. The apostle Paul had the same problem. Romans 7:19 (NIV) For I do … Continue reading
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Tagged Philippians 2:13, Romans 7:19, strong-willed, weak-willed, will
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Will What?
“Will” is an interesting word. It can be a noun, as in the will or desire to do something. It can also be a verb: I will. I want. I choose. Will, in Greek, theléma, a noun. Luke 22:42 (NIV) … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 22:42, Philippians 2:13, Psalm 23:3, will
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Thy Will, Not Mine
“Take my will and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” We know the inspiration behind this verse in our familiar hymn: Luke … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Frances Havergal, Luke 22:42, Not my will, Take My Life and Let It Be, The Lord's Prayer
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Of Scorpions and Eggs
Today’s Proverbs 31 Ministries daily devotional features my musings on stinging scorpions and wholesome eggs.
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Tagged Luke 11:11-12, Proverbs 31 Ministries, scorpions and eggs
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My Mind at Work
“So even though I do not understand myself fully, I experience so much that I marvel at you even more because of that ignorance. Without understanding fully, my mind can still perceive stars in motion or growing things in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Hilary of Poitiers, science and faith, stars and plants
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