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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Who’s In Control?
Proverbs 25:28 (NIV) Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. If I’m not in control, who is? Who has broken through the boundaries of my life, making decisions for me? 1 Peter 5:8 … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 25:28, self-control
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Self-Control (or Lack Thereof)
Here in the USA, it’s Thanksgiving week — a perfect time to ponder the last attribute in the fruit-of-the-Spirit list: Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and … Continue reading
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Tagged fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:13, self-control
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Gentle, Me?
Philippians 4:5 (NIV) Let your gentleness be evident to all … Evident to all? I’m not sure my gentleness is evident even to me. Good morning, Lord. Teach me to be gentle. I want others to … Continue reading
Gentle Man
Paul, the outspoken man, was also a gentle man. 2 Corinthians 10:1 (NIV) By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Corinthians 10:1, gentle like Christ, gentleness
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Gentle Strength
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” Francis de Sales, 1567-1622 Never mistake gentleness for weakness. They are grounded in totally different places. Good morning, Lord. You spoke the universe into being … Continue reading
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Gentle Shepherd
Isaiah 40:11 (NIV) He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. We sheep want our Shepherd to be tough on … Continue reading
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Tagged gentle, gentle Jesus, Good Shepherd, Psalm 23
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Gentle Jesus
Jesus said: Matthew 11:29 (NIV) Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. When I think of the King of kings and Lord … Continue reading
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The Faithful Message
Romans 10:17 (NIV) Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. I heard, I believed. Who has heard through me? Good morning, Lord. I am grateful for the good … Continue reading
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Tagged faithfulness, message of salvation, Romans 10:17
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The Measure of Faithfulness
“Success is the world’s criterion of merit; fidelity is God’s.” Charles S. Robinson (1829-1899) Fidelity = faithfulness. Faithfulness is doing things God’s way. Faithfulness (obedience) is God’s measure of merit. Good morning, Lord. You don’t call us … Continue reading
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God’s Faithfulness
Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV) Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. Oh, to be as faithful … Continue reading
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