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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Morning Prayer: Praying for Others
Good morning, Lord. You tell us to “pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). You know, O God, that I avoid praying for certain people, the folks who annoy me, the ones who can push my buttons with a … Continue reading
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Tagged Matthew 5:44, morning prayer, prayer for others
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The Who of Prayer
Prayer isn’t a monolog. You speak, God listens. God speaks, you listen. But as Paul points out, prayer’s not just you and God. 1 Timothy 2:1 (NLT) I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: God Hears
Good morning, Lord. No matter the time, no matter my mood, no matter my location, You listen to me. I don’t have to wait for You to finish something else, I don’t fear interrupting more important work, I don’t have … Continue reading
The Who, What, Where, When and How of Prayer
Later his week we’ll look at the four Ws of prayer. Today we’ll look at the how. Prayer is a conversation with God. We speak to God with our words. He speaks to us through His Word (the Bible). But … Continue reading
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Tagged How?, prayer, Psalm 139:2
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Meek (Better than Gold)
1 Peter 3:3-4 (KJ21) When adorning yourselves, let it not be that outward adorning … of wearing gold, or of putting on apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart which is not corruptible, even the ornament of … Continue reading
Meekly Dressed
Colossians 3:12 (ESV) Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. In God’s kingdom, meekness is high fashion.
All Meek, to All
Titus 3:1-2 (ASV) … be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work, to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men. … Continue reading
Meek: Learn from the Best
Jesus said, Matthew 11:29 (JUB) … learn from Me. For I am meek and lowly in heart … Jesus, who held the power that spoke our world into existence, changed this world with His meek and gentle actions. Be like … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: Words as Weapons
Good morning, Lord. Yesterday, I used words as weapons–sharp arrows I shot at someone else’s heart. Their words had pricked my heart, so I shot mine back. It’s a far cry from “do onto others as you would have them … Continue reading
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Tagged Golden Rule, morning prayer, words
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Blessed Are the Meek
We think of meek as a negative: a wimp, a doormat, a weakling who lets others take advantage of him. God sees meek as a positive. Psalm 37:11 (ESV) But the meek shall inherit the land and delight … Continue reading
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Tagged Matthew 5:5, meek, Moses, Numbers 12:3, Psalm 37:11
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