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Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
First Fruits or Leftovers?
Deuteronomy 26:2 (ESV) You shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest from your land that the Lord your God is giving you, and you shall put it in a basket, and you … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Deuteronomy 26::2, faith, first fruits and leftovers
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My Mite, My Silver and My Gold
Continuing with more wisdom from this old hymn: “Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” These lyrics speak to something Jesus noticed. … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Frances Havergal, Luke 21:1-4, mite, money, silver and gold, Take My Life and Let It Be
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Pleasing Words
Psalm 19:14 (TLB) May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to you, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer. Pleasing words … not only coming out of my mouth but also floating through my mind. Good … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged acceptable words, Psalm 19:14, spoken words
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Misusing My Voice
One of the 10 Commandments is all about our choice of words. Exodus 20:7 (NLT) You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. “Oh my God” should be a prayer. When it’s not, I’m misusing God’s name. … Continue reading
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Tagged Exodus 20:7, misusing God's name
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Lying Lips
Psalm 120:2 (ESV) Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue. Deliver me from lying lips — my own and those of others. Good morning, Lord. I don’t like it when people lie to me, and … Continue reading
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Tagged lying lips, Psalm 120:2, truth and lies
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A Mouth Full
Psalm 34:1 (ESV) I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. What fills my mouth? Junk food Gossip Sarcasm Small talk Praise to God I’m aiming for more of the praise, … Continue reading
Good Words
“Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” Sing to God, … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Frances Havergal, good words, lips, Take My Life and Let It Be, voice
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Stumbling Feet
I stumble when I hurry, when I don’t pay attention, when I’m on uneven ground. Psalm 17:5 (NIV) My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not stumbled. I want to avoid stumbling — physically and … Continue reading
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Tagged Psalm 17:5, steady feet, stumbling feet
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Rushing Feet
Proverbs 6:16, 18 (NIV) … the Lord hates … feet that are quick to rush into evil. Don’t rush ahead blindly. Stop. Think. Good morning, Lord. I want to be slow to step into evil, quick to … Continue reading
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Tagged feet, Proverbs 6:16-18, rush to evil, unintended consequences
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Dirty Feet
Psalm 40:2 (ESV) He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. Slimy pit or solid rock, which to choose? The answer is … Continue reading
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Tagged dirty feet, Psalm 40:2, secure steps, slimy pit
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