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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Changing Room
God’s waiting rooms are also changing rooms. Isaiah 61:3 (GNV) … to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of gladness for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged change for the better, changing room, Isaiah 61:3, waiting room
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Prayer Closet
Your waiting room is also a prayer closet. Matthew 6:6 (MEV) But you, when you pray, enter your closet, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret. Good morning, Lord. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Matthew 6:6, prayer closet, waiting room
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Time-Out Corner
Sometimes I’m in the waiting room because God is waiting on me. Hebrews 12:5-6 (NLT) My child, don’t make light of the Lord’s discipline, and don’t give up when he corrects you. For the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged discipline, forgive me, Hebrews 12:5-6, I'm sorry, time-out corner, waiting room
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Pantry
Your waiting room may also be a pantry. Stock up while you wait. Isaiah 55:2-3 (ESV) Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Isaiah 55:2-3, pantry, waiting room
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The Waiting Room
Ever feel like you’re in the waiting room, wondering when God’s going to show up and take charge? I had two jobs where I seemed to be marking time, going nowhere. Each waiting-room position was followed by a much better … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Psalm 27:14, wait on the Lord, waiting room
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The Pride of Self-Sufficiency
Give God the credit He’s due. Deuteronomy 8:16-18 (MSG) If you start thinking to yourselves, “I did all this. And all by myself. I’m rich. It’s all mine!”—well, think again. Remember that God, your God, gave you the strength … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Deuteronomy 8:16-18, humility, pride of self-sufficiency
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Abounding in Hopeful Prayer
Here in the USA, today is the National Day of Prayer. This year’s theme focuses on hope: Romans 15:13 (ESV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer
Tagged hope, National Day of Prayer, Romans 15:13
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Let’s Take Easter Personally
“Bearing shame and scoffing rude, in my place condemned he stood, sealed my pardon with his blood: Hallelujah, what a Savior!” Philip P. Bliss, 1875 Jesus stood in my place. Jesus died in my place. Good morning, Lord. … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Easter, grace, Man of Sorrows, Philip P. Bliss
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