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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Reviving the Soul
What’s the antidote to a sagging soul? Psalm 19:7 (ESV) The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. God’s Word … it’s good for what ails you. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged God's Word, Psalm 19:7, soul, the law of the Lord
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Ignoring the Soul
3 John 1:2 (TLB) Dear friend, I am praying that all is well with you and that your body is as healthy as I know your soul is. How often do we pray for the health of the … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 3 John 1:2, body, mind-will-emotions, soul
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Body and Soul
Genesis 2:7 (MSG) God formed Man out of dirt from the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life. The Man came alive—a living soul! Without the breath of God in me, I would be an empty, lifeless … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Acts 17:28, body, Genesis 2:7, mind-will-emotions, soul
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Appreciating My Body
This Scripture is about the Church, the body of Christ. But let’s not miss the other wisdom herein. 1 Corinthians 12:12 (ERV) A person has only one body, but it has many parts. Yes, there are many parts, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Corinthians 12:12, body, body of Christ, gratitude
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Training My Body
1 Timothy 4:7-8 … train yourself to live a godly life. Training the body helps a little, but godly living helps in every way. Godly living has the promise of life now and in the world to come. Training the body … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Timothy 4:7-8, body, godly living, physical training
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Comparing My Body
Sometimes I look at other people and wish I looked more like them. I envy their slim, trim, athletic bodies. Proverbs 14:30 (NIV) A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Envying … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged comparison, envy, Proverbs 14:30
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Liking My Body
Let’s me be honest. I tend to blame God for the things I don’t like about my body and take personal credit for the things I do like. John 1:3 (NKJV) All things were made through Him, and … Continue reading
Ignoring My Body
I recently read this article by Bob Brody in which he thanks his body for its faithful service and apologizes that he hasn’t treated it better. I could do likewise. I’m quick to complain, slow with the gratitude. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Bob Brody, body, fearfully and wonderfully made, Psalm 139:14, Psalm 19:14
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Stop Pretending Before Others
Matthew 6:2 (MSG) You’ve seen them in action, I’m sure— ‘playactors’ I call them—treating prayer meeting and street corner alike as a stage, acting compassionate as long as someone is watching, playing to the crowds. All sweet and kind in … Continue reading
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Tagged good all the time, hypocrite, Matthew 6:2, playactors
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