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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Anger . . . Let It Go
I see more and more angry people–in the news, on social media, just going about their day-to-day activities. It’s not my anger, but it puts me on edge. It’s nothing new. David knew about it, back in Old Testament times. … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: Food for the Soul
Good morning, Lord. I wake up hungry. Let me feed that hunger with thoughts of You and not social media. Teach me to hunger for Your Word, not sweet pastries. Just as I nourish my body with food that’s good … Continue reading
Sleepless for the Wrong Reason
Ecclesiastes 5:12 (AMP) The full stomach (greed) of the rich [who hungers for even more] will not let him sleep. Let’s hunger for righteousness, not riches. Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they … Continue reading
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Tagged Ecclesiastes 5:12, greed, Matthew 5:6, righteousness, Sleepless
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Sleep in Peace
Psalm 4:8 (ESV) In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Lord God, I give my worries over to You for the night. You’ll be up, You neither sleep nor slumber … Continue reading
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Tagged Psalm 121:4, Psalm 4:8, sleep in peace
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Waking and Sleeping
“Thou my best Thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.” Eleanor Hull Be Thou My Vision, 1912 (similar to a 6th century Irish poem “Rop tú mo Baile”)
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Be Thou my Vision, Eleanor Hull, waking or sleeping
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Sweet Sleep
Proverbs 3:24 (MEV) When you lie down, you will not be afraid; yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. When you lie down . . . and what else? Check the context of Proverbs 3. … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: Sleepless
It’s morning, Lord. Some nights, sleep doesn’t come easily. My mind grinds away at worrisome, destructive thoughts. You promise peace to the one “whose mind is stayed on You” (Isaiah 25:3). Teach me to fix my thoughts on You when … Continue reading
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Sleepless Nights
Do you have trouble sleeping? This psalm’s for you. Psalm 77:4, 6-7, 11-13 (CEV) Because of you, Lord God, I can’t sleep … Each night my mind is flooded with questions: “Have you rejected me forever? Won’t you … Continue reading
Worthy Work
John 5:17 (ESV) Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.” We don’t work alone. That’s worth knowing.
Lasting Labor
Proverbs 16:3 (ERV) Turn to the Lord for help in everything you do, and you will be successful. Lord, may my words and works be successful in your eyes. May they have a lasting impact.