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Category Archives: Morning Prayer
Go: Shine and Speak
Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Is God calling you to shine and speak on His behalf? Are … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Here I am -- send me, Isaiah 6:8, let my light shine, speak
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Speak Up
Speak up for the sake of the kingdom. Colossians 3:16 (NLT) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and exhorting one another … Good morning, Lord. I’m grateful for Your Word dwelling in me. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Colossians 3:15, encourage others, speak up
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The Right Light
Ephesians 5:8-9 (NLT) … So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. Your light is God’s light — His good, right and true light. Let it shine! … Continue reading
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Tagged Ephesians 5:8-9, the right light
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Sight and Sound, à la Spurgeon
A bit of wisdom regarding sight and sound from Charles Spurgeon (based on the story of Gideon). “Gideon commanded his small army to do two things: First, after hiding the light of the soldiers’ torches in clay pots, they were … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Gideon, light and trumpets, Psalm 19:14, sight and sound
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Shine and Speak
Last week, we focused on seeing and hearing God ourselves. This week we’ll consider how others see and hear God through us. Matthew 5:16 (NIV) … let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Peter 3:15, Mark 16:15, Matthew 5:16, see and hear, sight and sound
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Rebellious Ears
Ezekiel 12:1-2 (NIV) The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, you are living among a rebellious people. They have eyes to see but do not see and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged ears to hear, Ezekiel 12:1-2
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Blind Sight
John’s gospel applied words from an Old Testament prophet to the people of Jesus’ day. Certainly, these words apply to us too. John 12:30 (NIV) He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so they can neither … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged eyes that do not see, Isaiah 6:10, John 12:30
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Sight and Sound
Proverbs 20:12 (AMPC) The hearing ear and the seeing eye— the Lord has made both of them. Sight and sound — gifts from God. Good morning, Lord. Thank You for my eyes that see and my ears … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged eyes and ears, Proverbs 20:12, sight and sound
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Right for Me
Everybody (including me) has an opinion about the state of current affairs. We think we’re right. What if I’m wrong? James 4:14-17 (ESV) … What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged James 4:14-17, Proverbs 3:5-6, right and wrong, sin, Truth
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Getting Right Wrong
Isaiah 5:20 (NIV) Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. I gave much thought to right and wrong last … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Isaiah 5:20, let my light shine, woe is me, wrong and right
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