Category Archives: Morning Prayer

Bitter Self-Talk

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Envy sneaks into my self-talk. I compare myself to others, and it doesn’t look good. “It’s not fair.” “She doesn’t deserve it.” “I’m better than she is.” Instead of rejoicing in someone else’s success, I plant seeds of bitterness. Hebrews … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Self-Talk

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

I make a mistake. I tell myself: “Oops!” “That was dumb.” “I can’t do anything right.” My self-talk drags me down, moving from a statement of fact to a declaration of hopelessness. The Bible offers a different approach: 1 Thessalonians … Continue reading →

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Dishonest Self-Talk

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

I moan to myself as I get in the car, “Everything hurts.” Truth is, I have a bum knee. The rest of me is just fine. I can walk, drive, sit and stand, carry in my arms and write with … Continue reading →

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Acceptable Self-Talk

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

I talk to myself — usually in one-liners: “That was dumb.” “Klutz!” “Well duh.” My self-talk is mostly sarcastic, critical or dispiriting. I don’t think it measures up to God’s standard. Psalm 19:14 (MEV) Let the words of my mouth … Continue reading →

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The Peace of Jesus

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

John 16:33 (NIV) I [Jesus] have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. In this world we have trouble … … Continue reading →

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Perfect Peace

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

  Isaiah 26:3 (ESV) You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.   When my mind is focused more on the news than on my God, peace is hard to find. … Continue reading →

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Ambassador for Peace

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

2 Corinthians 5:20 (NASB) Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. Isaiah 9:6 … And the government will rest on His … Continue reading →

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Instrument of Peace

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

“Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, … Continue reading →

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Live at Peace

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

I read the news, and I feel like peace is in short supply. Romans 12:18 (NIV)  If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. As far as it depends on me. My … Continue reading →

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The Best Backseat Driver

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

Isaiah 30:21 (GNT) If you wander off the road to the right or the left, you will hear his voice behind you saying, “Here is the road. Follow it.”   The voice behind me — the Holy Spirit — best … Continue reading →

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