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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Thy Will, No Argument
“I find that doing of the will of God leaves me no time for disputing about His plans.” George MacDonald (1824-1904)–Scottish author, poet and minister–influenced a very impressive group of people: Lewis Carroll, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Madeleine … Continue reading
Resorting to Prayer
Thy will be done. I tend to make that my prayer of last resort. That’s not what Christ taught his disciples back in Galilee. It should be my prayer of first—and only—resort.
How It’s Done
You pray, Thy will be done. Do you mean it? Absolutely! Sure, as long as my way is God’s way Not if it costs me time, money or trouble Our lips say the words, yes. But do … Continue reading
Leave Behind the Sins of the Parents
Did you ever notice how some people who have been visited by the sins of their parents repeat those same sins? And others do the exact opposite? There is only only one way what to leave it all … Continue reading
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May Only Blessings Flow from Here
Deuteronomy 5:9 (ESV) I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generation. When I happen upon someone bearing the weight of his or her … Continue reading
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Long-Term Legacy
Exodus 20:5-6 (NLT) I lay the sins of the parents upon their children; the entire family is affected—even children in the third and fourth generations of those who reject me. But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on … Continue reading
Leaving a Legacy
What will your descendants inherit from you? Money, lots of money! Absolutely nothing, they must earn their own way Family heirlooms loaded with memories I come from a family with Huntington’s Disease. I didn’t inherit that defective … Continue reading
Valuable Time
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All in Good Time
When I pray for others, I am focused on what is best at this moment in time. Jesus is focused on what is best for all eternity. What I see as urgent looks very different to him. Revelation … Continue reading