Author Archives: Shirlee Abbott

Room for You

John 14:1-3 (NLT) Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home . . .  When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be … Continue reading

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Room for Jesus

We’re coming off the Christmas season, where there was “no room” for Jesus (Luke 2:7). The last book of the Bible gives us a different view: Revelation 3:20 (CEV) Listen! I am standing and knocking at your door. If you … Continue reading

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Simple and Deep

Note to self:   Keep your words short and simple. Keep your relationships deep and wide.

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Joy and Praise

We will sing alongside the stars and angels. I can only imagine.

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Everlasting Joy

  Isaiah 35:10 (ESV) And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads.   Sometimes we get so comfortable is this world, we forget about the joy to come. … Continue reading

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Joy over Immanuel

  Matthew 1:23 & Isaiah 7:14 Call him Immanuel, which means “God is with us.”   “God is with us,” bringing joy: When the Tabernacle was raised in the camp of the Israelites When the Son of God came to … Continue reading

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Healing Joy

I’m almost over a bout with the common cold. After a week of sneezing, coughing and decongestants, I noticed a change. I could breathe in and out through my nose. No sniffles, no congestion, no medication. My body was working the … Continue reading

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Joy in Creation

  JOY! God’s beautiful sunset led me home this evening: shifting hues of pink and orange painted across the blue sky sliding into tones of gray. Made my heart sing. Lord, Your mercies are new every sunset. Great is Your … Continue reading

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Pray God’s Word

  My one-word for 2023 is actually three words: Pray God’s Word.   I’m looking to Scripture to put words to my prayers. For places: Psalm 122:7 (ESV) Peace be within your walls and security within your towers. For people: … Continue reading

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True Word

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