Category Archives: Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer: Choices

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. I make choices every day. And those choices have consequences–some consequences are minor, others change the direction of my life. Scripture doesn’t spell out every choice, but it gives guidelines for choosing. Teach me to store up … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Speak, Lord

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Sometimes it seems like the world is spinning out of control, and I wonder where You are. You are here, I know, because You are everywhere, all the time. Teach me to look and listen for You. … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: God’s Way

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. You are all-wise, all-knowing. Why do I argue with you? Why do I insist on doing things my way? Forgive my foolish rebellion. Your rules for living are spelled out on the pages of Your Word. Grant … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Change Me

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Your Word should be life-changing — that is, not only ideas stored in my mind, but actions that play out here and now, in everything I say and do. Help me understand the difference between Your wisdom … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: to Know

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. You know me — better than I know myself. I want to know You — not just know about You, but know You, face-to-face. friend-to-friend. As I get to know You better, You can help me know … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Wisdom

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. You promise to give wisdom — all we need do is ask (James 1:5). So here I am, O God, asking for wisdom. I need it to decide where to go, what to do, what to say, … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Bible Study

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Thank You for the wisdom of Your Word. Forgive me for treating Bible study as a daily duty — teach me to delight in it. As I read, Holy Spirit, give me the power to understand what … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: the Presence of God

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Let me walk through this weekend fully aware that I am “in Christ” — that is, aware of Your presence surrounding me at every step. Let me breathe out worldly wisdom and desires, let me breathe in … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Grace and Mercy

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Thank You for grace — for blessings I don’t deserve. Thank You for Your mercy — saving me from the punishment I do deserve. Teach me to be like You: quick to bless others (even when they … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Be Good

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. You are so good to me, it seems like it would be easy for me to be good back. But alas! Even when I put on a good face, my thoughts often wander down ungodly paths … … Continue reading →

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