Category Archives: Morning Prayer

Pleasing Words

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 19:14 (TLB) May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to you, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer. Pleasing words … not only coming out of my mouth but also floating through my mind. Good … Continue reading →

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Misusing My Voice

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

One of the 10 Commandments is all about our choice of words. Exodus 20:7 (NLT) You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. “Oh my God” should be a prayer. When it’s not, I’m misusing God’s name. … Continue reading →

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Lying Lips

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 120:2 (ESV) Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue. Deliver me from lying lips — my own and those of others. Good morning, Lord. I don’t like it when people lie to me, and … Continue reading →

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A Mouth Full

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 34:1 (ESV) I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. What fills my mouth? Junk food Gossip Sarcasm Small talk Praise to God I’m aiming for more of the praise, … Continue reading →

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Good Words

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

“Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” Sing to God, … Continue reading →

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Stumbling Feet

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

I stumble when I hurry, when I don’t pay attention, when I’m on uneven ground. Psalm 17:5 (NIV) My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not stumbled. I want to avoid stumbling — physically and … Continue reading →

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Rushing Feet

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Proverbs 6:16, 18 (NIV) … the Lord hates … feet that are quick to rush into evil. Don’t rush ahead blindly. Stop. Think. Good morning, Lord. I want to be slow to step into evil, quick to … Continue reading →

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Dirty Feet

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 40:2 (ESV) He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. Slimy pit or solid rock, which to choose? The answer is … Continue reading →

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Feet in Step

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 1:1 (NIV) Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked. I want to blessed, head to toe. My feet have to be headed in the right direction for that to happen. … Continue reading →

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My Feet

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

“Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” The words of this hymn are based on Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 (NIV) How … Continue reading →

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