Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Walk in Freedom

Psalm 119:45 (NLT) I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.   God’s commandments aren’t prison bars shutting us away from the world. They’re our safety harness for the wild ride of freedom.

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Morning Prayer: Walk with God

Good morning, Lord. All too often I ignore You and head off in the wrong direction. I listen to the so-called wisdom of the world, or I think I know what I’m doing, or I don’t think at all. Forgive … Continue reading

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Walk with God

From Young’s Literal Translation: Genesis 5:22  Enoch walketh habitually with God.   Habitually. Routinely. All the time. Without reminding.  Be like Enoch. Walk with God.    

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Morning Prayer: Rest

Good morning, Lord. Thank You for a good night’s rest. Thank You for the Sabbath rest from the workweek. Thank You for the seasons of rest You bring into my life. Teach me to embrace rest without guilt. Teach me … Continue reading

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Time for Rest

Mark 6:31 (GNT) There were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his disciples didn’t even have time to eat. So he said to them, “Let us go off by ourselves to some place where we will be … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Righteous Paths

Good morning, Lord. As I sit here in the comfort of my couch in the early morning peace and quiet, I do not know what this day will bring. You do. Lead me away from temptation (Matthew 6:13) and guide … Continue reading

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Time to Watch and Pray

  Matthew 26:41 (ESV) Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation.   Temptations surround us. Lord God, open our eyes to the plans of the enemy. Open our hearts to Your wisdom. Fill our minds with the … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Faith

  Good morning, Lord. Teach me to hold loosely onto my own plans and fiercely onto my faith in You.

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A Short Time

  It’s a new year. We make resolutions, we make plans. We find some realistic advice in the book of James.   James 4:14 (GNT) You don’t even know what your life tomorrow will be! You are like a puff … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: New Resolutions

Good morning, Lord. It’s a new year, a fresh start, with new mercies. What is it You want me to do this year, this month, this day? Teach me to check my desires, my resolutions and my to-do list against … Continue reading

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