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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Morning Prayer: Zeal of the Lord
Good morning, Lord. Here I am, with bleary eyes and bedhead hair, dreading the start of the workweek. Here You are, eternal and powerful, zealous with love for Your children. Forgive my reluctance to get out of bed and get … Continue reading
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The Zeal of the Lord
Isaiah’s prophecy tells how God will establish His kingdom. The section we often hear during Advent ends with these words: Isaiah 11:7 (NIV) The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. Zeal, qinah in Hebrew, means ardor or jealousy. Our God’s “divine … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Christmas Plans
Good morning, Lord. You know my Christmas to-do list: presents to buy, cookies to bake, a tree in need of decorating, celebrations to plan. Deliver me from the temptation to give any of these a higher priority than time with … Continue reading
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A Flood of Justice and Righteousness
God had harsh words for some Old Testament celebrations. Amos 5:21, 23-24 (NIV) “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me … Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Establish Justice and Righteousness
Good morning, Lord. Alas, our world is broken. People (and nations) serve themselves, with no concern for those they hurt. Justice is distorted by money and power. Truth is spun, twisted and turned inside out. Save us from ourselves. Even … Continue reading
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God Loves Righteousness and Justice
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Morning Prayer: Grace and Mercy
Good morning, Lord. You are perfect, I am unrighteousness–You grant me grace. You are just, I look out for myself at the expense of others–You grant me mercy. I am blessed. Thank You.
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Righteousness and Justice … and Prayer
Prayer — on the vertical and the horizontal. Our Father in heaven, forgive me my unrighteousness as I forgive injustices from others.
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Morning Prayer: Right and True
Good morning, Lord. You set the standard. Even when I’m trying, I fall short (and all too often I’m not trying). Give me eyes to see and ears to hear Your Word. Fill my mind with Your wisdom and fill … Continue reading
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The Cornerstone of Justice and Righteousness
This is how I visualize justice and righteousness. Justice (horizontal) is our relationship with the people around us. Righteousness (vertical) is our relationship with God. And Jesus is the cornerstone. Ephesians 2:20 (NLT) Together, we are his house, … Continue reading
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