Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

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

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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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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

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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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