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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
The When of Prayer
The Bible is clear. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV) Pray continually. Pray. All. The. Time. Easier said than done.
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Morning Prayer: Thanks for Listening
Good morning, Lord. Thank You for already being everywhere I will go today. You hear my prayers when I’m at home, on the road, at work, shopping, even when I’m running away from my problems. Teach me to turn to … Continue reading
The Where of Prayer
Where to pray? Here, there, everywhere. Psalm 139:7-10 (NIV) Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: A-C-T-S
Good morning, Lord. You are good, I am not. I’m selfish. I’m greedy. I want the best for myself. Thank You for giving me more than I need. Teach me to willingly, gratefully share what I have with others, in … Continue reading
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The What of Prayer
What to pray? Anything, everything. The what of prayer usually falls into one of these easy-to-remember categories: A – adoration (praise God) C – confession (be honest) T – thanksgiving (be grateful) S – supplication (ask) Philippians 4:6 (ESV) … Continue reading
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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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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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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