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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Morning Prayer: When I Sin
Good morning, Lord. It’s not a question of “If I sin.” It is “When I sin,” because I will. When I sin, nudge my soul so I understand what I’ve done. Give me the courage to admit it–to You first, … Continue reading
God’s Anger
“When we see the darkness of our sin, we fear the storm of your wrath. But just as in truth rain brings new life to the Earth, so you rain down mercy on our sinful souls, bringing forgiveness and peace.” … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged forgiveness, Gilbert of Hoyland, God's anger, mercy
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Stirring Up Anger
I know a few people who are masters at stirring up anger. They know what words whispered to which person will get a fight started. Often, they walk away with an innocent look, unscathed by the battle they started. They … Continue reading
It’s OK to Be Angry
Here’s more Old and New Testament wisdom regarding anger: Psalm 4:4 (ESV) Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Ephesians 4:26-27 (ESV) Be angry and do not … Continue reading
Posted in 40 Days of Prayer for America, Constructive Thought
Tagged anger, Ephesians 4:26-27, Psalm 4:4
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Slow to Anger
Old Testament wisdom from Solomon: Ecclesiastes 7:9 (ESV) Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools. New Testament wisdom from the Apostle James: James 1:19-20 Know this, my beloved brothers: let … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged anger, Ecclesiastes 7:9, James 1:19-20, Wisdom
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Anger . . . Let It Go
I see more and more angry people–in the news, on social media, just going about their day-to-day activities. It’s not my anger, but it puts me on edge. It’s nothing new. David knew about it, back in Old Testament times. … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: Food for the Soul
Good morning, Lord. I wake up hungry. Let me feed that hunger with thoughts of You and not social media. Teach me to hunger for Your Word, not sweet pastries. Just as I nourish my body with food that’s good … Continue reading
Sleepless for the Wrong Reason
Ecclesiastes 5:12 (AMP) The full stomach (greed) of the rich [who hungers for even more] will not let him sleep. Let’s hunger for righteousness, not riches. Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Ecclesiastes 5:12, greed, Matthew 5:6, righteousness, Sleepless
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Sleep in Peace
Psalm 4:8 (ESV) In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Lord God, I give my worries over to You for the night. You’ll be up, You neither sleep nor slumber … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Psalm 121:4, Psalm 4:8, sleep in peace
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Waking and Sleeping
“Thou my best Thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.” Eleanor Hull Be Thou My Vision, 1912 (similar to a 6th century Irish poem “Rop tú mo Baile”)
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Be Thou my Vision, Eleanor Hull, waking or sleeping
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