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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Trading Spaces
John 14:2 (NKJV) In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Mansions, rooms — moné in Greek, meaning dwellings or permanent residences. “The house itself … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged John 14:2, mansions, Matthew Henry, rooms
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Rooms Under Construction
John 14:2 (ESV) In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? As I sleep, eat and clean in my rooms here … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged John 14:2, rooms, the Father's house
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Timeless Repentance
This ancient prayer of repentance says it well. “O Lord, forgive me my sins, the sins of my youth, and my present sins, the sin that my parents cast upon me, original sin, and the sins that I … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged forgiveness, John Donne, repentance
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Repentant People
Daniel repented for his own actions and those of all God’s people hither and yon: Daniel 9:4-5 (MEV) Alas, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping His covenant and mercy to those who love Him, and to … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged corporate reprentance, Daniel 9:4-5, Lent, repent
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Self-Righteous Child
There’s a second son in the parable of the prodigal son. He seems stuck in the moment. No somber reflection, no change of heart. Luke 15:28 (MSG) The older brother stomped off in an angry sulk and refused … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Luke 15:28, Prodigal Son, self-righteous
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Repentant Child
Luke 15:21 (NIV) The son said to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.” Jesus told the well-known parable of the prodigal son. This rebellious young … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Luke 15:21, Prodigal Son, repent
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Repent for Lent
Acts 3:19 (NIV) Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. Repent — metanoeó in Greek, from the words meta (after or beyond) and noeo … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Acts 3:19, change my mind, Lent, repent
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Step up to the Throne
I imagine stepping up to Gods’ throne: Praise. Repentance. Submission. In humble submission, I kneel before the Lord, my Maker. Good morning, Lord. I come to You with praise on my lips, repentance … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged God's throne, Holy Holy Holy, Psalm 95:3-7
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Lord God Almighty
In my imagination, I approach the throne of grace, starting with praise, followed by repentance. As I get closer to God’s throne, I’m totally in awe of His power. The only response I can imagine is to fall to my … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Holy Holy Holy, Lord God almighty, Matthew 6:10, Romans 12:1-2, submission
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Holy … and Merciful
The second of my three imaginary steps to the throne of grace: repentance. Luke 18:13 (ESV) God, be merciful to me, a sinner! We recognize our sin and look to Holy God for salvation and forgiveness. As the old hymn … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Elvina M. Hall, Holy Holy Holy, Jesus Paid It All, Luke 18:13, merciful, repentance
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