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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Bad Attitude or Beatitude?
Let me be honest. There are days when my attitude could use some improvement. And what better place for improvement than the Bible? Antidote for a bad attitude … the Beatitudes (Matthew 5). Beatitude, from the Latin beātitūdō, “a state … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6
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Morning Prayer: No Matter When, No Matter Where
Good morning, Lord. Thank You for watching over me as I slept last night, as I worked yesterday, and as I shopped, chatted with friends, cooked and cleaned. You never lose sight of me, but I sometimes lose sight of … Continue reading
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Tagged keep watch, morning prayer
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Grateful for God’s Control
It’s comforting to know God’s got His eye on me. Nothing that happens to me will be a surprise to Him. Psalm 31:15 (ESV) My times are in Your hand. I am safe.
Morning Prayer: Choices
Good morning, Lord. Every day I have choices. I can choose to listen to the enemy’s lies and give in to temptation, or I can choose to resist evil and listen to Your Word. When I make poor choices, O … Continue reading
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Grateful for My Control
I believe in God, and I believe He has ultimate control. But this belief doesn’t turn me into some sort of puppet, someone with no control. I have free will. The Bible tells me so. Joshua 25:15 (MSG) If you … Continue reading
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Tagged choices, free will, Joshua 25:15
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Morning Prayer: What’s Right with the World
Good morning, Lord. I thank You for all that’s right with the world: the stars above and the flowers below, the happy sound of children at play, a hug from a friend and a smile from a stranger, the fragrance … Continue reading
Grateful for a World Under Control
We say, “The world’s out of control!” Ponder this: the sun still rises and sets, the tides rise and fall, the moon waxes and wanes, the seasons come and go. Seems to me, God still has our little planet under … Continue reading
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Tagged control, gratitude, Psalm 10:4, Thanksgiving
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Victors, Not Victims
Sometimes it feels like we’re losing the battle. We wonder if we’re victims of circumstances beyond our control. Romans 8:37 (ESV) No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. “More than conquerors.” Victors, … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Watch and Pray
Good morning, Lord. When things are going well–for me!–I forget that we’re in a spiritual battle. When I forget about the enemy, I’m open to his attack. Teach me to “keep watch and pray” (Matthew 26:41), teach me to avoid … Continue reading
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Tagged Matthew 26:41, morning prayer, spiritual battle, watch and pray
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