Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Woke 2019

The news is filled with folks on a search for justice, equality and acceptance. They mistakenly hope to be “woke” in their own power.   Lord, you alone are the answer to our hearts’ desires. Pour out your Spirit. Wake … Continue reading

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Woke 1735

  A description of the Awakening in Northampton, Massachusetts:     “This work of God, as it was carried on, and the number of true saints multiplied, soon made a glorious alteration in the town: so that in the spring … Continue reading

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Simply Woke

It’s simple: Matthew 6:33 (NIRV) But put God’s kingdom first. Do what he wants you to do. Then all those things will also be given to you. Awaken to God, and leave the rest to him.

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Woke with God

  Micah 6:8 (NIV) And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.   Walk humbly with God. Let Him wake you to justice and mercy.

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Woke to God

  Woke. A wake-up call for social justice. What are you woke to?     Racism Sexism Inequality Guess I’m still sleeping Woke and Awakening. Sound similar? Great Awakening described a time of religious revival. The First Great Awakening took … Continue reading

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Shelter from Trafficking

  We can debate the issues relating to border security. But we must agree on one thing: human trafficking for forced labor or sexual slavery is wrong.    “The United States is now a destination country and global slavery auction … Continue reading

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Simply Said

  My friend Andrew often comments on my posts. This is what he said yesterday: “Do unto others, just like God.”   Thank you, Andrew, for your simple wisdom–  

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The Best of Both

  Forgive me, Lord God, for my self-centered view of my connection to my loved one. Give me eyes to see this relationship as you do, to bring out the best in the both of us.

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There’s Three

  Matthew 18:20 (NIV) For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.   Keep this in mind when you argue: it’s not just the two of you. it’s the three of you. And Jesus … Continue reading

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