Category Archives: Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer: The Rhythm of Work

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. From the beginning, You planned for us to work. Our culture seems to scream, “Work less! Work is bad.” Teach me to see work as my opportunity to obey You and serve others–in Jesus’ name.

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Morning Prayer: God’s Rhythm of Rest

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Thank You for sleep, for dreams, for recharging me body and soul. You hard-wired me for rest, yet so often I try to work against Your plan. Forgive me for thinking rest is a waste of time, … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: God’s Rhythm

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. The world says, “March to your own drumbeat.” You say, “Walk with me and work with me” (Matthew 11:28 – MSG). You made me, You know me. Teach me to march to Your rhythm, the drumbeat You … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: For Christ’s Sake

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Let me do all the good I can to all the people I can–for Christ’s sake. Let me be an encouragement to those who believe and an example to those who don’t. Let my light shine before … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Simply Kind

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. May I honor You today, not so much in doing some great and godly deed, but through a thousand simple acts of kindness–done for Your glory and not my own.

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Morning Prayer: God’s Help

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. When I do things out of my own strength and wisdom, I simply wind up with a bigger mess. Teach me to look to You in all things, to do things Your way, to thank You for … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Open Hands and Heart

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Let me approach this weekend with open hands and an open heart. May I not be so self-absorbed that I’m blind to what’s happening around me. Give me eyes to see who needs an encouraging word, who … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Hospitable to Strangers

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. I’m standoffish with folks I don’t know. I want to be careful but not isolated, cautious but not quick to judge. Teach me to look at a stranger and think, “Here is someone God loves. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Open to Travelers

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. It’s one thing to share my space and my faith with my friends. Opening up to passing strangers–I hang back. Open my heart to “divine appointments,” those unexpected encounters only You can arrange. Grant me wisdom to … Continue reading →

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