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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Growing Self-Control
Self-control is one of many godly attributes we should be eager to embrace. 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 2 Peter 1:5-7, self-centered
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The Spirit of Self-Control
“We must have a spirit of power towards the enemy, a spirit of love towards men, and a spirit of self-control towards ourselves.” Watchman Nee (1903-1972) Power, love and self-control — working together for good. Good morning, Lord. … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged 2 Timothy 1:7, self-control, Watchman Nee
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The Gift of Self-Control
2 Timothy 1:6-7 (MEV) Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God … For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and self-control. The spirit of self-control is a … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 2 Timothy 1:6-7, free wo;;, self-control
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Self-Control or God-Control
Who’s in control? Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. My self-control is the product of God’s control. Good morning, Lord. When I let You take control, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-23, self-control
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No Self-Control
Proverbs 25:28 (ESV) A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. “Broken into and left without walls” — in other translations of the Bible: breached, helpless, without protection, defenseless, conquered. Without self-control, … Continue reading
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Tagged John 10:10, Proverbs 25:28, self-control
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Face to Face
Exodus 33:11 (NIV) The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Friends with God … face-to-face conversations … anytime, anywhere. Good morning, Lord. I am grateful for our friendly conversations — … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged conversation with God, Exodus 33:11, face to face, friends with God
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Downcast Face
Cain had an attitude problem, and he let it come between him and God. Genesis 4:5 (NIV) Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast. I imagine Cain trudging along, slumped shoulders, eyes fixed on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Cain, downcast face, Genesis 4:5
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The Lord’s Face
Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV) The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Does God move to make His face shine on us? Or … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Numbers 6:24-26, The Lord bless you, the Lord's face
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The Face of the Deep
Genesis 1:1-2 (ESV) In the beginning … darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. The Hebrew word used here for face of the deep and … Continue reading
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Tagged face of God, face of the deep, Genesis 1:1-2
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