Category Archives: Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer: My Thoughts

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. You know my thoughts before I do (Psalm 139). Direct my thoughts, O God, so that I think more about You and less about myself. Teach me to fix my thoughts on what is true, honorable, right, … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Amazing Love

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. You oversee the universe, and You pay attention to my every thought. You keep this planet spinning on its axis, and You watch over my every step. You spoke the sun, moon and stars into existence, and … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Faith

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. I’ve been through many Lenten seasons in my life, and I can’t imagine how I would get through a day without You. Your ministry, death and resurrection are integral to my own story: I am loved, saved, … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Restore My Soul

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. When I break something, it’s usually a mistake. But when You break my rebellious, stubborn, hard-hearted spirit, it is good. So break me, O God! Sweep away the remaining chunks of pride, bitterness and defiance. Clean me, … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Resisting Temptation

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Why is it that temptation rears its nasty head just when I think, “I’m good”? I know, the enemy wants to get me off track, to put an end to my progress. Forgive me for giving in … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Better Things

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Teach me to make room for better things by giving up foolish things. Teach me to let go of gossip and replace it with encouragement, to swap out thoughtless snacking for mindful appreciation for tastes and textures, … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Change for the Better

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. You know that I want instant change for the better. I know that most good change takes time: giving up a bad habit or starting a new one; fewer hours on the couch and more on the … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Wandering Thoughts

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. I come to Your throne in prayer, and my thoughts run the other direction. I start to praise You, and my mind turns to my grocery list. I give thanks, and suddenly I remember an appointment. I … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Love

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

“You taught us, Lord, that the greatest love a man can show is to lay down his life for his friends. But your love was greater still, because you laid down your life for your enemies. It was while we … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Peace

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. I thank You for the quiet peace of the early morning. Soon I will go out of this peaceful place into the wild world. May I be a vessel who safely carries Your peace, pouring out a … Continue reading →

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