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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
The Cornerstone of Justice and Righteousness
This is how I visualize justice and righteousness. Justice (horizontal) is our relationship with the people around us. Righteousness (vertical) is our relationship with God. And Jesus is the cornerstone. Ephesians 2:20 (NLT) Together, we are his house, … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Righteous and Just
Good morning, Lord. You are perfectly righteous and just, I am not. Forgive me for questioning Your ways, for thinking I know better than You how things should work, how the world should run. Forgive me for taking the short … Continue reading
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Tagged justice, morning prayer, righteousness, Your kingdom come
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The Advent of Justice and Righteousness
On this first Sunday of Advent, I heard these familiar words from the prophet Isaiah: Isaiah 9:7 (NIV) He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Peacemaker
Good morning, Lord. Advent begins, and we celebrate the Prince of Peace. Teach me to be a peacemaker, O God. May I speak words of encouragement, not criticism; good, not evil; truth, not lies; praise, not gossip; reconciliation, not division. … Continue reading
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Tagged morning prayer, peacemaker, Psalm 19:14
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Bad Attitude: Troublemaker
Beatitude versus bad attitude: Matthew 5:9 (TLB) Happy are those who strive for peace—they shall be called the sons of God. Proverbs 6:16-19 For there are six things the Lord hates—no, seven: haughtiness, lying, murdering, plotting evil, eagerness … Continue reading
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Bad Attitude: Critical
It’s a good thing I’ve learned to hold my tongue. If I said out loud what first pops into my mind, I’d be in big trouble. My initial thoughts can be downright mean. Per the Beatitudes, I should aim … Continue reading
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Tagged Beatitudes, critical attitude, Matthew 5:7, merciful
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Morning Prayer: A Kinder Attitude
Good morning, Lord. You are all good, all just, all merciful, all loving. I am not. Help me become better, fairer, kinder and more loving. Chisel the hard edges off my personality. Shape my attitudes and actions to be more … Continue reading
Bad Attitude: Overbearing
“Gentle.” A word seldom used to describe me. Yup, I can be overbearing. Matthew 5:5 (EXB) They are blessed who are humble [meek; gentle], for the whole earth will be theirs. Blessed are the humble, meek and gentle. … Continue reading
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Tagged blessed are the meek, Matthew 5:3
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Morning Prayer: A Gracious Attitude
Good morning, Lord. Everybody has a story, I know, and I see only one small corner of it. You know it all. Teach me to pause before I judge, to pray before I jump to conclusions, to listen to Your … Continue reading
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Bad Attitude: Know-It-All
Sometimes I think I’m smarter than everyone around me. The Bible has an answer to that bad attitude. Matthew 5:3 (MSG) You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God. … Continue reading
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