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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Creative Work
God gave Adam, the first man, an interesting job. Genesis 2:15, 19 (NIV) The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. . . Now the Lord God had formed … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Adam, Genesis 2:15-19, naming the animals, Work
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The Gift of Work
Some folks hold a negative view of work, counting it as a necessary evil. Work is necessary, and it’s not necessarily evil. Per the Bible, work is a gift from God. Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 (NIV) I know that there is … Continue reading
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Tagged Ecclesiastes 3:12-13, Work
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First Work, Then Rest
Here in the US, today is Labor Day, a tribute to American workers. It’s a good week to ponder work. Genesis 2:3 (NIV) Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all … Continue reading
Mountains Sing and Trees Dance
Isaiah 55:12 (NIV) …the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. I love autumn. Every year we get a sneak preview of a glorious concert yet to come … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Isaiah 55:12, mountains sing, trees dance
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In God’s Hands
God’s hands shaped the world as we know it. Psalm 95:4-5 (NIV) In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his … Continue reading
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Tagged He's got the whole world in His hands, Psalm 95:4-5
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Disguised Blessings
“What we count the ills of life are often blessings in disguise, resulting in good to us in the end.” Matthew Henry (1662-1714) This wisdom still applies … to me. Good morning, Lord. As I look back on … Continue reading
Without Favoritism
The Nepali flood made no distinction between tourists and villagers, rich and poor, good and evil. Likewise, blessings roll down on all sorts of folks. Matthew 5:45 (NLT) … [God] gives his sunlight to both the evil and the … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Matthew 5:45, Nepali flood, undeserved grace
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Shaken!
Last week, the world witnessed a chunk of mountain ice break away and tumble into the valley below. The landslide slammed into river waters with deadly force. It wrought destruction of biblical proportions. Psalm 46:1-3 (NIV) God is our … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Nepal-Tibet flood, Psalm 46:1-3, shaken
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Measuring Our Choices
Isaiah 28:20 (NLT) The bed you have made is too short to lie on. The blankets are too narrow to cover you. Yesterday’s constructive thought measured justice and righteousness. Today’s Scripture describes what happens when we bend the … Continue reading
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Tagged choices have consequences, Isaiah 28:20
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A Measured Life.
I’ve been reading from the book of Isaiah. I’m always amazed by the prophet’s inspired choice of words. Isaiah 28:17 (NIV) I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumb line … Our house started out as a … Continue reading
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Tagged Isaiah 28:17, plumb and measured, straight and narrow
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