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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
My 2023 One-Word
Yep, count me in with the folks who chose one word for the year. My word for 2023 is PRAY. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT) Never stop praying. Pray all the time. Pray without ceasing. Pray about everything … Continue reading
Grace and Elections
We are saved by grace, not our vote– by God, not a politician. Isaiah 12:2 (AMP) Behold, God, my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid, For the Lord God is my strength and song; Yes, He has … Continue reading
My Election Prayer Story
Election Day, 2000: I skipped lunch and went to a nearby park. I sensed the Spirit’s nudge to pray for the candidates’ peace as the votes were tallied. I pictured the candidates and their wives (George and Laura … Continue reading
Prayer for the Losers
Candidates who lose don’t automatically drop off my prayer list. Scripture guides my prayers for them too. May no root of bitterness spring up in their hearts (Hebrews 12:15) May perseverance finish its work, making them mature … Continue reading
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Prayer for the Winners
I look to Scripture to guide my prayers. Here are some of my favorites for the candidates who won — including those who did and did not get my vote: May they not think too highly of themselves … Continue reading
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Tagged election, Isaiah 53:10, prayer, Psalm 24:4, Romans 12:3
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Prayer and Election Results
I used to pray, Lord, make my candidate win! I’m learning to pray, Lord, who would You have me vote for? My vote is an act of obedience, not a guarantee of the candidate’s victory. Romans 13:1 (ESV) … Continue reading
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God’s Boundary Warning System
My car comes equipped with a lane departure warning system. When I cross the lane line, a light on my dashboard flashes, and I hear a warning alarm. God has given me a boundary warning system. The Bible is … Continue reading
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Tagged boundaries, God's Word, Holy Spirit
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Someone Steps Over My Boundaries
Others trespass on my space when they covet what I have when they take what is mine to keep when the spread rumors about me (trespass on my good name) when they make me a convenient target for anger, frustration … Continue reading
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Tagged boundaries, Lord's Prayer, Luke 6:31, trespasses
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Stepping Over God’s Boundaries
God has boundaries I shouldn’t cross. Yet I do. I step over the line: when I tell him how to fix a problem when I take on tasks he never intended for me when I think I’m right … Continue reading
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Tagged boundaries, The Lord's Prayer, trespass
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The Five G’s of Togetherness
Live together in harmony: Be GRATEFUL 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Give thanks in all circumstances. Be grateful for the people around you. Be GENTLE Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath. Take care what you say … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 2:10, generous, gentle, good, gracious, grateful, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 15:1, Psalm 145:8
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