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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Walk in God’s Ways
Deuteronomy 5:33 (AMP) You shall walk [that is, live each and every day] in all the ways which the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and so that it may be well with you, and that … Continue reading
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God’s Ways
Psalm 25:4 (NIV) Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Show me, teach me. I can’t figure it out on my own. Good morning, Lord. Without You, I would be lost … lost in wrong … Continue reading
Right and Wrong Ways
Psalm 1:6 (AMP) For the Lord knows and fully approves the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked shall perish. Good advice from the psalmist: stay on the approved path. The other way is a dead end. Good morning, … Continue reading
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The Way of Wisdom
Proverbs 4:11-12 (ESV) I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble. God’s wisdom moves me … Continue reading
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Finding the Way
I like to think I do the right things, the right way. But all too often, I am wrong. There’s only one right way. John 14:6 (NIV) Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to … Continue reading
Like a Consuming Fire
We’ve seen the photos — the flames, the destruction. The consuming wildfires. Exodus 24:15-17 (NIV) When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it, and the glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai … To the Israelites the glory of … Continue reading
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Turn Fury to Peace
“Praise to the Lord, who, when tempests their warfare are waging, Who, when the elements madly around thee are raging, Biddeth them cease, turneth their fury to peace, Whirlwinds and waters assuaging.” Joachim Neander, 1680 Trans. by Catherine Winkworth, 1863 … Continue reading
Still Winds
A California reader reminded me that a torrential downfall could create dangerous mudslides and add to the damage. I don’t want to pray for greater destruction. Our God is the strong power behind both wind and water. Mark 4:39 (NIV) … Continue reading
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Tagged Mark 4:39, wildfires, wind and rain
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Dry Timber, Streams of Water
Psalm 46:4 (MEV) There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling place of the Most High. Imagine a steady rain falling on Los Angeles — soaking the dry timber, putting an … Continue reading
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Tagged dry timber, joy, Psalm 46:4, steams of water
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Let Us Pray
News of the California fires catches my attention. My first thought: Lord, send rain. Good start. 1 Timothy 2:1 (AMP) First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered … Continue reading
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