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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Who’s the Enemy? (Thursday)
From Martin Luther, 1592: “For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe” Satan, the ancient foe 400+ years ago, is still working woe. Our Enemy’s only admirable quality is his perseverance.
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Who’s the Enemy? (Wednesday)
A friend told me about a contentious church meeting. The battle was pretty much a repeat of previous meetings, with two factions each accusing the other of ungodly behavior. After everyone was sliced, diced and miserable, the meeting adjourned. This is … Continue reading
Who’s the Enemy (Tuesday)
Psalm 137:8-9 (NLT) Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land. This passage … Continue reading
Who’s the Enemy?
Enemy is an unpleasant word. Let’s take it down a notch. Who aggravates you most? My spouse My boss My child My neighbor 1 Peter 5:8 (NIV) Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls … Continue reading
Parental Prayers (Friday)
Jewish Sabbath tradition includes the father’s blessing (think “Sabbath Prayer” from Fiddler on the Roof). No matter what happens during the week, Friday night brings Daddy’s blessing: Numbers 6:24-26 (NLT) May the Lord bless you and protect you. … Continue reading
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Parental Prayers (Thursday)
I get caught up in the day-to-day drama of my children’s and grandchildren’s lives. I pray for short-term success; God reminds me to seek long-term maturity. Me: Lord, open the door to a better job. God: First, he should seek my kingdom … Continue reading
Parental Prayers (Wednesday)
Matthew 19:14 (NASB) Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me.” I picked these from the synonym lists for hinder: impair, invalidate, neutralize, screw up, undermine, complicate, entangle, inhibit, interrupt, obstruct, restrain, challenge, repulse, … Continue reading
Parental Prayers (Tuesday)
I remember the adult Sunday School teacher, sitting on his stool and ignoring his notes on the podium. He made no effort to hide his tears as he ‘fessed up about his hopes for his children. “I discovered … Continue reading
Parental Prayers (Monday)
Yesterday our church celebrated Children’s Day. We prayed for the children. What do you pray for the children in your life? Health and happiness A good education Honest and prosperous labor A godly spouse Not wrong, but not exactly right either. How … Continue reading
Whose Will Be Done? (Friday)
I want my own way, you want your own way. We all want to be in charge. We submit seldom, and reluctantly. God says, “Blessed are the meek” (Matthew 5:5). God blesses us when we are humble, gentle, voluntarily letting … Continue reading
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