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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Dreaming of Bathrooms
I record highlights I remember from interesting dreams. For several years, I dreamed about bathrooms: outhouses off the beaten path, public restrooms, comfy bathrooms. I wrote in my journal, “What’s with the bathrooms, Lord?“ I realized those dreams represented my … Continue reading
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Unexpected Dreams
In my dreams, I often step through a door and into an unexpected room. Sometimes it is big and beautiful. Sometimes it is big and cluttered. Always big. Impossibly big. These dreams remind me that I don’t know it all. … Continue reading
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My Dream Home
Do you dream of houses? I do. I’ve learned that the houses in my dreams often reflect the state of my relationship with God. If my “dream house” is in desperate need of renovation, my soul needs some quality time … Continue reading
I Stand with Israel
Psalm 122:6-7 (ESV) Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! “May they be secure who love you! Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!” Protect Your people and Your land, Lord. Grant safety in their homes and business, security … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: Pray All the Time
Good morning, Lord. Remind me to pray when I’m frustrated, when I’m happy, when I’m confused, when I’m excited, when I can’t sleep, when I’m too busy, when I’m bored. Remind me to pray before I speak and before I … Continue reading
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The When of Prayer
The Bible is clear. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV) Pray continually. Pray. All. The. Time. Easier said than done.
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Morning Prayer: Thanks for Listening
Good morning, Lord. Thank You for already being everywhere I will go today. You hear my prayers when I’m at home, on the road, at work, shopping, even when I’m running away from my problems. Teach me to turn to … Continue reading
The Where of Prayer
Where to pray? Here, there, everywhere. Psalm 139:7-10 (NIV) Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: A-C-T-S
Good morning, Lord. You are good, I am not. I’m selfish. I’m greedy. I want the best for myself. Thank You for giving me more than I need. Teach me to willingly, gratefully share what I have with others, in … Continue reading
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Tagged A-C-T-S, adoration, confession, morning prayer, supplication, Thanksgiving
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The What of Prayer
What to pray? Anything, everything. The what of prayer usually falls into one of these easy-to-remember categories: A – adoration (praise God) C – confession (be honest) T – thanksgiving (be grateful) S – supplication (ask) Philippians 4:6 (ESV) … Continue reading
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