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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Sweet Fragrance, Not Stale Air
2 Corinthians 2:15 (NET) For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. We are called to be the aroma of Christ, a sweet fragrance, … Continue reading
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Changed for Better, Not for Worse
Things seem to be getting worse at a faster rate. Don’t let it change you. Romans 12:2 (ERV) Don’t change yourselves to be like the people of this world, but let God change you inside with a new … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: God’s Timing
Good morning, Lord. Your timing is perfect, this I know. And yet, I keep hoping You will follow my timeline. I keep asking You to do what I want when I want. Forgive me for thinking You aren’t listening when … Continue reading
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God’s Rhythm of 50
50 is an important number in Scripture. There’s the Year of Jubilee, when slaves were freed and debts were cancelled. Leviticus 25:10 (ESV) You shall consecrate the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land. And there’s Pentecost. In … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: The Rhythm of Work
Good morning, Lord. From the beginning, You planned for us to work. Our culture seems to scream, “Work less! Work is bad.” Teach me to see work as my opportunity to obey You and serve others–in Jesus’ name.
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God’s Rhythm of 7
Genesis 20:9-10 (ESV) Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. Six days for us and our work. One day for God. Let’s do it God’s way. Live out … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Body, Soul and Spirit
Good morning, Lord. I want to be more like You–body, soul and spirit. I want to love and obey You with all my heart and with all my soul and with all my mind and with all my strength (Mark … Continue reading
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God’s Rhythm of 3
God works in threes: God: Father – Son – Spirit. Us: body – soul – spirit 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (ESV) Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: God’s Rhythm of Rest
Good morning, Lord. Thank You for sleep, for dreams, for recharging me body and soul. You hard-wired me for rest, yet so often I try to work against Your plan. Forgive me for thinking rest is a waste of time, … Continue reading
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God’s Rhythm of 2
Day and night, morning and evening, sunrise and sunset–God’s rhythm of 2. Genesis 1:5 (ESV) And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. Evening and morning … seems backwards, right? Maybe I should start my “day” … Continue reading
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