Category Archives: Morning Prayer

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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Morning Prayer: Change My Heart

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. I sin, and I wish I didn’t. Like Paul, I don’t do the good I want to, and I do the evil I don’t want to (Romans 7:19). Some is habit, some is carelessness and some is … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Living God’s Way

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Give me ears to hear the truth in Your Word. Give me eyes to see the world the way You see it. Give me a heart to love others as I love myself. Give me wisdom to … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Peace

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. My early morning quiet time with You equips me for a day filled with foolishness and frustration. If I focus on the craziness swirling around me, I am overwhelmed and fearful. If I focus on You, I … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Bible Study

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Bits and pieces of Your Word are imbedded in my brain. Scripture influences me in ways I don’t even notice. It makes me a better person — kinder, wiser, more compassionate. Thus I should do more Bible … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Good Seeds

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. What kind of seeds do I sow on a typical day? Where do I sow them? I want to sow good seed onto good ground (Matthew 13). Give me eyes to see beyond myself and spot the … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Words

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Here I am again, with my praise and my problems. And here You are, great and mighty God, listening to my thoughts and words. How amazing is that! You created the world with words, You created us … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Keep It Simple

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Sometimes I overthink things. Sometimes I overcomplicate my message. You call me to keep it simple–to trust You and tell others how good You’ve been to me. Sometimes I strive for words that answer every question and … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Godly Wisdom

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Sometimes I’m proud of how much I know. Sometimes I’m ashamed of how much I don’t know. You, O Lord, don’t judge me by the depth of my knowledge, but by my spiritual maturity — how well … Continue reading →

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