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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Holy … and Merciful
The second of my three imaginary steps to the throne of grace: repentance. Luke 18:13 (ESV) God, be merciful to me, a sinner! We recognize our sin and look to Holy God for salvation and forgiveness. As the old hymn … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Elvina M. Hall, Holy Holy Holy, Jesus Paid It All, Luke 18:13, merciful, repentance
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Praise Thy Name
Continuing to focus on God’s holiness as described in Reginald Heber’s hymn, Holy, Holy, Holy: “All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea.” In my imagination, there are three steps to the throne of God. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Holy Holy Holy, praise Thy name, Psalm 148:13, Psalm 19:14
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Holy, Holy, Holy
“Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.” Reginald Heber, 1826 Lent is the perfect time … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Holy Holy Holy, Lord God almighty, Reginal Heber
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God Sees Me
Lent is a good time for private, secret prayer. Fear not, God sees and hears. Matthew 6:6 (AMP) But when you pray, go into your most private room, close the door and pray to your Father who is … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged God sees in secret, Matthew 6:6, prayer closet, Your will be done
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God Who Sees
Genesis 16:13 (NLT) Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the Lord, who had spoken to her. She said, “You are the God who sees me.” She also said, “Have I truly seen the One who sees me?” Hagar thought … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Genesis 16:13, God Who Sees, Hagar, John 14:6
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Does God Not See?
Isaiah 29:15-16 (NLT) What sorrow awaits those who try to hide their plans from the Lord, who do their evil deeds in the dark! “The Lord can’t see us,” they say. “He doesn’t know what’s going on!” How foolish can you be? God … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged God forgives, God sees, Isaiah 29:15-16, Psalm 103:12
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God Sees
God sees all. God sees me. Psalm 139:3 (NLT) You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. I’m always amused when someone criticizes politicians for their faith in God. Considering all … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged And Can It Be?, Charles Wesley, God sees, Psalm 139:3
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Seeing God during Lent
Lent is the perfect time to put in the extra effort — look for God with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 (MSG) “When you come looking for me, you’ll find me. “Yes, when you get serious about finding … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Jeremiah 29:13, seeing God, seeking God
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Fasting: More than Food
“Let the hands fast by being pure from plundering and avarice. Let the feet fast by ceasing from running to unlawful spectacles. Let the eyes fast, being taught never to fix themselves rudely on handsome faces, or to busy themselves … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged fasting, Lent, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 23:3, St. John Chrysostom
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What Are You Losing for Lent?
Lots of folks (including me) give up some kind of food during Lent. You could call it a weight-loss program — you lose the weight of your bad habits and sins. Joel 2:12 (AMP) “Even now,” says the Lord, “Turn and come … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged fasting, Joes 2:12, Lent, repentance
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