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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
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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Morning Prayer: God’s Rhythm
Good morning, Lord. The world says, “March to your own drumbeat.” You say, “Walk with me and work with me” (Matthew 11:28 – MSG). You made me, You know me. Teach me to march to Your rhythm, the drumbeat You … Continue reading
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God’s Rhythms
The words of Jesus (from a paraphrased version of the Bible): from John 11:28-30 (MSG) Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. “Rhythms of grace.” The Lord’s heartbeat. Are you … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: For Christ’s Sake
Good morning, Lord. Let me do all the good I can to all the people I can–for Christ’s sake. Let me be an encouragement to those who believe and an example to those who don’t. Let my light shine before … Continue reading
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For Christ’s Sake
“For Christ’s sake” — all too often used as a curse word. For believers, it’s a blessing. These words should be our motivation. Colossians 3:17 (MEV) And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Simply Kind
Good morning, Lord. May I honor You today, not so much in doing some great and godly deed, but through a thousand simple acts of kindness–done for Your glory and not my own.
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For Your Sake
You’re busy. All sorts of things compete for your attention. For your sake, I try to keep the message short and simple. Habakkuk 2:2 (ERV) The Lord answered me, “Write down what I show you. Write it clearly on … Continue reading
Morning Prayer for This Space
Good morning, Lord. I thank You for the people who gather in this space on social media. May it be a place of kind encouragement, not criticism; gentle truth, not deception; humble honesty, not arrogance; eternal hope, not despair; lasting … Continue reading
For Their Sake
I write first for the Lord, then for myself–always with the hope my words will encourage others. I trust God to use my work for their sake … Ephesians 4:12 (ESV) to equip the saints for the work … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: God’s Help
Good morning, Lord. When I do things out of my own strength and wisdom, I simply wind up with a bigger mess. Teach me to look to You in all things, to do things Your way, to thank You for … Continue reading
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