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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
MLK: Peace and Justice
“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Stride Toward Freedom, 1957 Justice, peace … and blessings. Psalm 106:3 (ESV) Blessed are they who observe justice, who … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., justice, peace, Psalm 106:3
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Morning Prayer: Right Things, Right Time
Good morning, Lord. You know how often I procrastinate. Teach me to prioritize the right things. Teach me to do the right things at the right time. May I never put off doing the right thing, in Jesus’ name.
MLK: The Right Time
Today we celebrate the wisdom and leadership of Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a Christian minister, and he carefully studied the Bible. His wisdom was grounded in the Word of God. This week, I’ll connect bits of MLK’s best-known … Continue reading
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Tagged Ecclesiastes 8:5-6, Letter from a Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King Jr., right time
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Morning Prayer: More God, Less Me
Good morning, Lord. All too often, I confess, I think too much about myself and too little about You. My motives are usually self-serving. My worldview pretty much revolves around me. I am quick to think, “How will this affect … Continue reading
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Tagged morning prayer, self-centered
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Walk in Humility
Micah 6:8 (AMP) And what does the Lord require of you Except to be just, and to love [and to diligently practice] kindness (compassion), And to walk humbly with your God [setting aside any overblown sense of importance or self-righteousness]? Humbly, … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: Light
Good morning, Lord. When I turn my thoughts to You and Your Word, You throw light on my confusion and doubts. Not that You instantly solve every problem–You don’t, but Your light makes it all less scary. For that, Lord, … Continue reading
Walk in the Light
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path. Stumbling on the road ahead? Heading in the wrong direction? Tripping up on the path of life? You don’t need a better … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: Follow God
Good morning, Lord. I’d like to know where we’re going, but that’s not the way it works. You know, and my job is to follow. My heart wants to, but sometimes my mind races off on its own. Call me, … Continue reading
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Tagged follow, God's path, morning prayer
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Walk in Paths of Righteousness
“Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leading.” Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) Follow the Leader. He knows where we’re going. Psalm 23:3 (ESV) He leads me in paths of … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: God’s Rules
Good morning, Lord. The Bible gives us rules to live by. Forgive me for thinking I know a better way — that attitude has gotten me into some sticky situations. All along, You’ve been showing me how Your rules keep … Continue reading