Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Morning Prayer: Never Forget

Good morning, Lord. You know everything, and I know so little. You never forget, and so much slips my mind. When I forget Your rules for living and do wrong, You remember the blood on the cross and forgive my … Continue reading

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Remember: God and Us

Luke 22:19 (NLT) He [Jesus] took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: God with Me

Good morning, Lord. Even after all these years, there are times when doubts sneak into my thoughts. I find myself in a pickle and the enemy whispers, “If God was real, you wouldn’t be in this mess.” Or the world … Continue reading

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Remember Your Ebenezers

  After a miraculous victory over their enemy, Samuel gave the people of Israel a memorial to help them remember the day.   1 Samuel 7:12 (NLT) Samuel then took a large stone and placed it between the towns of … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Awe and Gratitude

Good morning, Lord. I thank You for this Lenten season, when we remember Your sacrifice on the cross. It’s so easy, in the busyness of my daily routine, to forget the biggest event in human history. Engrave the truth of … Continue reading

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Remember the Passover

  God knows us. He knows we tend to forget. So he helps us remember.   Exodus 12:25-27 (NLT)  When you enter the land the Lord has promised to give you, you will continue to observe this ceremony. Then your children will ask, … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Bless My Enemies

Good morning, Lord. Unlike St. Patrick, I’ve never been stolen away and forced into slavery. Like Patrick, I’ve had people do me wrong. Let me follow his example and be quick to forgive those who made me feel unsafe, disrespected … Continue reading

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Remember St. Patrick

  We celebrate St. Patrick with parades and green beer. Doesn’t seem right.     Long ago (fifth century), 16-year-old Patrick was captured by raiders and taken from his British homeland to serve as a slave in Ireland. He later … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Body and Blood

Good morning, Lord. Here in the midst of plenty to eat and drink, it is easy for me to take the sacrifice of Your body and blood for granted. It is easy for me to start taking credit for all … Continue reading

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The Bread and the Cup

  Here’s the solution to spiritual famine and drought:     1 Corinthians 11:24-25 (ESV) When he [Jesus] had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me. In … Continue reading

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