Category Archives: Constructive Thought

Praying Hand

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

Think of a child holding his daddy’s hand. He feels safe. He feels secure. He feels loved.   When I’m scared, nervous or lonely, I can reach for my heavenly Daddy’s hand. Psalm 139:10 (NIV) Even there your hand will … Continue reading →

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Difficult Prayers

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

  Some prayers don’t come easily.      Think of someone you don’t like: Your grumpy neighbor The politician you despise The coworker who did you wrong The guy who bullied you back in middle school Now, imagine that person … Continue reading →

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Prayer Triggers

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

  Do you, like me, have photos of your loved ones everywhere? On your desk, on the wall, on your phone?    I’ve been thinking . . . I should get in the habit of shooting a prayer heavenward  every … Continue reading →

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Picture Prayers

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

Romans 8:27 (ERV) God already knows our deepest thoughts. God knows what I’m thinking. I don’t have to tell Him in words. I can tell Him in pictures.   How do I do it? Sometimes the pictures I share with … Continue reading →

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Colorful Prayers

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

  I ran across this book at the public library. It opened my eyes to a new way to pray. In Praying in Color: Drawing a New Path to God, Sybil MacBeth showed me how to add color, shapes and … Continue reading →

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Snapshot Prayers

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

  Yesterday, I posted God’s wordless answer to my prayer request. Today, let’s consider some wordless requests.   Imagine: A loved one who doesn’t know Christ kneeling at the cross. Two people with long-held grudges shaking hands. A fractured family … Continue reading →

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Moving Picture Prayers

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

  Let me share a wordless answer to prayer.  Our keys were missing. We looked everywhere — no keys. I prayed.   We need to find them, Lord. Moments later, a short video played in my head. It showed our … Continue reading →

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Wordless Prayers

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

  Romans 8:26 (CEV) When we don’t know what to pray for, the Spirit prays for us in ways that cannot be put into words.   God needs no words.

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Thoughtful Prayers

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

  Psalm 139:4 (NIV) Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.   We don’t have to put our prayers into words. God hears our thoughts and feelings.

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What and Where on My Prayer List

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

  Psalm 122:7 (ERV) May there be peace within your walls. Psalm 122 refers specifically to Jerusalem. And yes, I do pray for the peace of Jerusalem. But this prayer can apply to so many places. When I lock my … Continue reading →

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