Category Archives: Constructive Thought

Broken-Hearted

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 51:17 (NLT) The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. Other versions of this psalm say contrite, penitent, truly sorry, humble, sorrowful. If I’m honest, those words … Continue reading →

Hard-Hearted

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Matthew 13:15 (NLT) – also Isaiah 6;9-10 For the hearts of these people are hardened, and their ears cannot hear, and they have closed their eyes— so their eyes cannot see, and their ears cannot hear, and their hearts cannot … Continue reading →

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Half-Hearted

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

The book of Revelation records this complaint against the Church at Ephesus: Revelation 2:4 (AMP) … you have left your first love [you have lost the depth of love that you first had for Me]. I ask myself: Do I … Continue reading →

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Whole-Hearted

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Whole-hearted faith … for my own good. Good morning, … Continue reading →

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God’s Will

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

I sometimes think God’s will is too hard. Hebrews 13:20-22 (TLB) And now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip you with all you need for doing his will … The same … Continue reading →

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Good Will

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

God’s will — good for us, good for our friends and family, good for society. 1 Peter 2:15-17 (MSG) It is God’s will that by doing good, you might cure the ignorance of the fools who think you’re … Continue reading →

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Wrong-Willed

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Here’s a hard fact. When it comes to my own will, I’m strong-willed. When it comes to God’s will, I’m weak-willed. I’m in good company. The apostle Paul had the same problem. Romans 7:19 (NIV) For I do … Continue reading →

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Will What?

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

“Will” is an interesting word. It can be a noun, as in the will or desire to do something. It can also be a verb: I will. I want. I choose. Will, in Greek, theléma, a noun. Luke 22:42 (NIV) … Continue reading →

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Beyond My Mind

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

I can’t wrap my human mind around everything God says and does. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (NIV) … as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human … Continue reading →

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Reason Together

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Isaiah 1:18 (EXB) The Lord says, “Come, let us talk about these things [reason together; or settle this matter; or consider your options].” Reason together. Talk it over, consider the options. God isn’t looking for mindless agreement. He’s OK … Continue reading →

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