-
Search this Blog
Look for posts on a subject, Bible verse or quotation.
-
I KEEP IT SHORT & SIMPLE.
Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
_______________
Share your thoughts
I welcome your input. Please, be gracious and kind.
You own your opinions, but it’s my blog. I reserve the right to delete any comments that are, in my opinion, offensive, degrading, off-topic or inappropriate.
By commenting, you grant me the right to post your comments.
By continuing your navigation here, you consent to the use of cookies and the collection of your IP address to help with the measurement of the traffic on this site.
Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Doubting God’s Call
Samuel heard God’s call and stepped forward in faith. Not so Moses. He heard, but he had doubts. Exodus 3:10-12 (NLT) “Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You must lead my people Israel out of … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged doubts, Exodus 3:10-12, God's call, Moses
Comments Off on Doubting God’s Call
Morning Prayer: Hearing God’s Call
Good morning, Lord. Tune my ears to hear Your voice. Make my heart sensitive to the nudge of Your Spirit. Open my mind to the instructions from Your Word. Work in me to will and act according to Your good … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer
Tagged God's call, morning prayer, Philippians 2:13
Comments Off on Morning Prayer: Hearing God’s Call
Hearing God’s Call
The story of Samuel comforts me. Like young Samuel, I’ve been known to miss God’s call. 1 Samuel 3:4-5 (ESV) Then the Lord called Samuel, and he said, “Here I am!” and ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, … Continue reading
God’s Calling
You’re probably familiar with this verse: Romans 8:28 (ESV) And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. We tend to focus on the first half … Continue reading
Dream Room
I dreamed a realtor welcomed me into my new home. It was a beautiful room: A wall of wood-grained closet doors, hiding every bit of clutter Floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular mountain views A stone hearth housing a cozy … Continue reading
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
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged bathrooms, dreams, Matthew 6:6, prayer room
Comments Off on Dreaming of Bathrooms
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
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged dreams, Ephesians 3:20, unexpected
Comments Off on Unexpected Dreams
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
Posted in Morning Prayer
Tagged morning prayer, pray without ceasing
Comments Off on Morning Prayer: Pray All the Time