Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

God’s Rhythm of 7

Genesis 20:9-10 (ESV) Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God.    Six days for us and our work. One day for God. Let’s do it God’s way. Live out … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Body, Soul and Spirit

Good morning, Lord. I want to be more like You–body, soul and spirit. I want to love and obey You with all my heart and with all my soul and with all my mind and with all my strength (Mark … Continue reading

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God’s Rhythm of 3

  God works in threes: God: Father – Son – Spirit.  Us:    body – soul – spirit 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (ESV) Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: God’s Rhythm of Rest

Good morning, Lord. Thank You for sleep, for dreams, for recharging me body and soul. You hard-wired me for rest, yet so often I try to work against Your plan. Forgive me for thinking rest is a waste of time, … Continue reading

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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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