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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
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
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
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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
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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The Fullness of Time
Galatians 4:4 (ESV) But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son. God’s timing is always just right. It’s no accident that you are living here and now. This is your “fullness of time.” … Continue reading
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