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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Morning Prayer: Watch and Pray
Good morning, Lord. When things are going well–for me!–I forget that we’re in a spiritual battle. When I forget about the enemy, I’m open to his attack. Teach me to “keep watch and pray” (Matthew 26:41), teach me to avoid … Continue reading
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Offense, Not Defense
Ephesians 6:12 (MSG) This is no weekend war that we’ll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels. We’re in … Continue reading
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Tagged Ephesians 6:12, offense and defense, spiritual battle
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Morning Prayer: Blessed Are You
Good morning, Lord. The Beatitudes (the “blessed are you” part of Matthew 5) seem backwards to me. We’re blessed for being poor in spirit, meek and insulted. Our culture says, “be strong, stand up for yourself, step away from toxic … Continue reading
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Blessed, Not Cursed
It’s easy to get upset when others insult you for your faith. Here’s what Jesus said: Matthew 5:11-12 (NLT) “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Fresh Air
Good morning, Lord. I will encounter some grumpy people today. Don’t let their bad attitudes influence mine–may my good attitude influence them. Fill me with joy and let it overflow to others–not as a pasted-on smile, but with Your peace. … Continue reading
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Sweet Fragrance, Not Stale Air
2 Corinthians 2:15 (NET) For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. We are called to be the aroma of Christ, a sweet fragrance, … Continue reading
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Changed for Better, Not for Worse
Things seem to be getting worse at a faster rate. Don’t let it change you. Romans 12:2 (ERV) Don’t change yourselves to be like the people of this world, but let God change you inside with a new … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Romans 12:2
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Morning Prayer: God’s Timing
Good morning, Lord. Your timing is perfect, this I know. And yet, I keep hoping You will follow my timeline. I keep asking You to do what I want when I want. Forgive me for thinking You aren’t listening when … Continue reading
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God’s Rhythm of 50
50 is an important number in Scripture. There’s the Year of Jubilee, when slaves were freed and debts were cancelled. Leviticus 25:10 (ESV) You shall consecrate the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land. And there’s Pentecost. In … Continue reading
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Tagged Feast of Weeks, first fruits, God's rhythms, Leviticus 25:10, Pentecost, Year of Jubilee
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Morning Prayer: The Rhythm of Work
Good morning, Lord. From the beginning, You planned for us to work. Our culture seems to scream, “Work less! Work is bad.” Teach me to see work as my opportunity to obey You and serve others–in Jesus’ name.
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