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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Proverbs 2: Understanding
Proverbs 2:6 (NLT) For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Understanding, in Hebrew tebunah, meaning discernment, skilled reasoning. Understanding takes that God-given wisdom and knowledge and applies them to our lives here and now.
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Morning Prayer: to Know
Good morning, Lord. You know me — better than I know myself. I want to know You — not just know about You, but know You, face-to-face. friend-to-friend. As I get to know You better, You can help me know … Continue reading
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Tagged morning prayer, to know, yada
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Proverbs 2: Knowledge
Proverbs 2:6 (NLT) For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Knowledge, in Hebrew daath, from the word yada, meaning “to know.” Yada, not as a passing acquaintance, but as an intimate friend. Yada, the way God … Continue reading
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Tagged Augustine, knowledge, Proverbs 2, yada
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Morning Prayer: Wisdom
Good morning, Lord. You promise to give wisdom — all we need do is ask (James 1:5). So here I am, O God, asking for wisdom. I need it to decide where to go, what to do, what to say, … Continue reading
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Proverbs 2: Wisdom
Proverbs 2: 6a (AMPC) For the Lord gives skillful and godly Wisdom. Wisdom, in Hebrew chokmah: skill prudence shrewdness divine energy By wisdom, God established the earth (Job 38). Through wisdom the Israelites could dwell in the promised land … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Kings 4, Deuteronomy 4, Job 38, Proverbs 2:6, Wisdom
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Morning Prayer: Bible Study
Good morning, Lord. Thank You for the wisdom of Your Word. Forgive me for treating Bible study as a daily duty — teach me to delight in it. As I read, Holy Spirit, give me the power to understand what … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 2:16, Bible study, morning prayer, Romans 12:2
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Proverbs 2: Worth the Effort
Proverbs 2:6-7a (NET) For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He stores up effective counsel for the upright. Wisdom, knowledge, understanding, effective counsel — given to us by God, stored up and ready for the taking. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible study, counsel, knowledge, Proverbs 2:6-7, understanding, Wisdom
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Morning Prayer: the Presence of God
Good morning, Lord. Let me walk through this weekend fully aware that I am “in Christ” — that is, aware of Your presence surrounding me at every step. Let me breathe out worldly wisdom and desires, let me breathe in … Continue reading
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Tagged In Christ, morning prayer, presence of God
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Repentance and Refreshment
Acts 3:19-20 (Phillips) Now you must repent and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out, that time after time your souls may know the refreshment that comes from the presence of God. Secret sin can come … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Grace and Mercy
Good morning, Lord. Thank You for grace — for blessings I don’t deserve. Thank You for Your mercy — saving me from the punishment I do deserve. Teach me to be like You: quick to bless others (even when they … Continue reading
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