Category Archives: Morning Prayer

Measuring Our Choices

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Isaiah 28:20 (NLT) The bed you have made is too short to lie on. The blankets are too narrow to cover you. Yesterday’s constructive thought measured justice and righteousness. Today’s Scripture describes what happens when we bend the … Continue reading →

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A Measured Life.

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

I’ve been reading from the book of Isaiah. I’m always amazed by the prophet’s inspired choice of words. Isaiah 28:17 (NIV) I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumb line … Our house started out as a … Continue reading →

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To Count or Not to Count

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Job 14:6 (NIV) Surely then you will count my steps but not keep track of my sin. Good morning, Lord. You keep count of the hairs on my head, the days of my life, every step … Continue reading →

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Too Many to Count

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Job 5:9 (NIV) He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted. I can’t count the wonders God has performed on my behalf. I don’t know the half of them. Good morning, Lord. How … Continue reading →

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How Many Hairs

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

God counts the hairs on my head. Luke 12:7 (TLB) And he knows the number of hairs on your head! I can’t even count the hairs I pull off my hairbrush and throw in the trash. Good morning, Lord. … Continue reading →

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Grains of Sand

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

In the eternal scope of creation, my life is like a single grain of sand flowing through the divine hourglass — hardly noticeable. And yet, God notices. Psalm 139:17-18 How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How … Continue reading →

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Be Faithful

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Hebrews 10:23 (MEV) Let us firmly hold the profession of our faith without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Because God is faithful to me, I am faithful to Him. Good morning, Lord. I look back and … Continue reading →

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No Faith

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Do you have doubts? Do you struggle to believe? To live with no faith at all would be worse. Isaiah 1:4 (NASB) … People weighed down with guilt, Offspring of evildoers, Sons who act corruptly! They have abandoned … Continue reading →

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Faith-Filled Wisdom

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

“Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable, and receives the impossible.” Corrie ten Boom (1893-1983) Good morning, Lord. I cannot see You, but I trust You. I do not believe the beauty of this world came into being … Continue reading →

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By Faith

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Hebrews 11:1 (AMP) Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed) … By faith you hold the deed to God’s divine promise. That’s a promissory note that will carry you into eternity. … Continue reading →

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