Category Archives: Morning Prayer

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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Working Hands

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 90:17 (ESV) Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands! What sort of work has God established for … Continue reading →

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Lazy Hands

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

A bit of working wisdom from God’s Word: Proverbs 6:9-11 (CEV) How long will you lie there doing nothing at all? When are you going to get up and stop sleeping? Sleep a little. Doze a little. Fold … Continue reading →

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Open Hands

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

The woman of noble character (Proverbs 31) has open hands: Proverbs 31:20 (AMP) She opens and extends her hand to the poor, And she reaches out her filled hands to the needy. Good morning, Lord. My hands are full, I have … Continue reading →

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My Hands

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

“Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of thy love.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” Give my hands to God? What an interesting idea. Good morning, … Continue reading →

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Know Better

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Nothing I tell God is news to him. But transparency on my part improves our relationship. It doesn’t change Him. It changes me. It opens the door to honest conversation. Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV) Search me, God, and know … Continue reading →

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I Know God

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

I know about God, and I know God. But I don’t know everything about God. I have questions, sometimes I doubt, I’m often mystified. Jeremiah 16:21 (AMP) “Therefore,” [says the Lord] “behold, I will make them know— This time I … Continue reading →

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God Knows Me

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

Psalm 139:1-2 (NIV) You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. God knows me better than I know myself. Nothing I say or do … Continue reading →

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