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Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott
Count Right (Not Wrongs)
1 Corinthians 13:5 (EXB) Love does not count up [keep a record of] wrongs that have been done. Do I keep a record of wrongs? Absolutely. I tell myself, “I’ll get him back!” Yup, I keep score. “Count your … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:5, blessings, Count Your Blessings, hurts, Johnson Oatman Jr.
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Goodbye Procrastination, Hello Diligence
It’s time to deal with my bad habits. Let’s start with procrastination (even though I’d rather put it off). Proverbs 6:10-11 (NKJV) A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Peter 1:5, diligence, procrastination, Proverbs 6:10-11
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Gone for Good
Last week, I was praying about some of my bad habits (yes, I have more than a few!). God brought to mind two passages of Scripture. First, “binding and loosing” from Matthew 16:19 (what’s prohibited and permitted). Second, … Continue reading
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Tagged binding and loosing, Luke 11:26, Matthew 16:19
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Four Faces of Prayer
Each believer has a unique prayer voice, usually favoring one of the four faces of prayer: Protection (lion) Daily needs (ox) Relationships (man) Future (eagle) It can all be folded into one well-rounded prayer style. Jesus set … Continue reading
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Tagged four faces, Matthew 6:9-13, prayer, The Lord's Prayer
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Pray Like an Eagle
Today’s thought is wrapped around the fourth face of Revelation’s heavenly beings. Revelation 4:7 (ESV) . . . and the fourth living creature like an eagle in flight. The eagle in flight sees beyond the earthly horizon. The … Continue reading
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Tagged eagle, four faces, prayer, Revelation 4:7
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Pray Like a Man
Man — prayer face three of four (based on the heavenly creatures of Revelation) — Revelation 4:7 (ESV) . . . the third living creature with the face of a man. The prayers of the man-face are … Continue reading
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Tagged four faces, man, prayer, Revelation 4:7
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Pray Like an Ox
This week, we’re focusing on the four faces of prayer, based on the faces of the heavenly beings described in Revelation. Revelation 4:7 (ESV) . . . the second living creature like an ox. Oxen do the heavy … Continue reading
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Tagged four faces, ox, prayer, Revelation 4:7
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Pray Like a Lion
I don’t remember exactly who and when, but years ago I learned about four faces of prayer–based on the four faces of the Revelation’s heavenly creatures. Revelation 4:7 (ESV) The first living creature like a lion, the second … Continue reading
Tell My Story
God is writing my story. It’s unique. because I’m unique. I love to tell my story. Let me tell you what God has done for me.
Tell the Children
Psalm 145:4 (NLT) Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power. My generation should tell the next generation about the power of God. I’m working on it. How about you?
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