Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

A Fit Prayer

Lord, I’m like the athlete who loves victory but hates practice. You know when I fail to eat healthy and exercise, the days I skip worship and Bible study, the times I look for the easy way out. Give me … Continue reading

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Simply Fit

  Fit. My shortest New Year’s one-word ever.   Proof that little words can hold big thoughts.  

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Fit for Service

  What does it take to be physically fit? Perseverance and discipline.   What does it take to be spiritually fit? Perseverance and discipline.    

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Fit for a New Year

    My “one-word” for 2019: –fit– Luke 9:62 (NIV) Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” Fit for service–body, soul and spirit. Happy … Continue reading

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Resolution Accomplished

    How did your 2018 New Year’s resolutions work out?   What resolutions? Recycling them for 2019 I made some headway Mission accomplished Isaiah 26:12 (NIV) All that we have accomplished you have done for us. My “one word” … Continue reading

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Sheltering Faith

China continues its crackdown on Christians. In December, more than 160 members of the Early Rain Covenant church were arrested, along with their pastor, Wang Yi. Pastor Wang anticipated this and had prepared a statement to be released should he … Continue reading

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Simply One

  Romans 12:5 (NASB) We, who are many, are one body in Christ.   Not should be. Not will be. Are–here, now and forever.

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Change for Good

Lord God, I confess that I often seek comfort when your goal is growth. Teach me to embrace change, in your name.

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You’re a Gift

  1 Corinthians 12:4 (NIV) There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.   Be the gift God intended.

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Birthday Blessings, Lord!

Happy birthday, Lord Jesus, Happy birthday to You!    

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