Category Archives: Morning Prayer

Unchanging God

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

  This week we’ve looked at changing seasons, consistent blessings, repeated requests and confessions. It all happens under the watch of an unchanging God. James 1:17 (GW) … Father who made the sun, moon, and stars … doesn’t change like … Continue reading →

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I’m Sorry … Again

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

I confess my sin, I repent for my wrongdoing. Then I sin again. And repent again. In this, I’m a bit like the Apostle Paul.   Romans 7:15 (NLT) I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what … Continue reading →

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Persistent Prayer

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Colossians 4:2 (GNT) Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God.   Day after day, my prayers seem much the same. But God never seems to tire of my words … thanks be to … Continue reading →

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Unfailing Sunrise

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Lamentations 3:22-23 (GNT) The Lord‘s unfailing love and mercy still continue, Fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise. Unfailing sunrise, unfailing mercies. God is faithful.   Good morning, Lord. You loved me yesterday, You love me today, You will … Continue reading →

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Time and Seasons

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Here in the US, February 2 is Groundhog Day. Every year, we pretend the groundhog can predict the end of winter. The movie Groundhog Day tells the story of a guy caught in a time loop, with every day as … Continue reading →

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Guilt and Grace

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

    Guilt = I’ve done wrong. Grace = Blessings I don’t deserve.   2 Timothy 1:9 (NIV) He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own … Continue reading →

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Malice and Mercy

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

  Proverbs 20:22 (TLB) Don’t repay evil for evil. Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.   Don’t get even … grant mercy and leave the final decision to God.   Good morning, Lord. Malice is a heavy burden, … Continue reading →

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Life and Death

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

  I have a choice. You have a choice. Everyone has the same choice. Everyone since the time of Moses has had the same choice.   Deuteronomy 30:19 (TLB) I call heaven and earth to witness against you that today … Continue reading →

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Condemnation and Restoration

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

John 3:17 (NIV) For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.     A different translation paints a picture in my mind. John 3:17 (MSG) God didn’t … Continue reading →

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Blessing and Cursing

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

James 3:9-10 (MSG) With our tongues we bless God our Father; with the same tongues we curse the very men and women he made in his image. Curses and blessings out of the same mouth! My friends, this can’t go … Continue reading →

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