Shelter in the Bahamas

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Hurricane Dorian and the Bahamas have fallen off the news list. Don’t drop them from your prayer list. Consider this from Jens Laerke from the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, as reported in The Christian Post:

 

“. . . in the Abaco Islands; the population there is a little more than 17,000 people, we are concerned for all of them. It is now over the Grand Bahama, the population there is about 51,000 people and we are concerned for every one of them.”

God is concerned for every one of these 68,000 souls, and He calls us to share His concern and our resources.

Lord, surround each one in the Bahamas with your love and peace. Provide the needed daily bread and safe shelter through the generosity of those of us securely distant from this storm. Rally the resources, in Jesus’ name.

 

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Still a Student

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

Teaching us to obey everything Jesus commanded. Hmmm, I haven’t yet conquered that lesson. How about you?

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Students of Prayer

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

 

 

Prayer is practiced together.

 

We are all students, learning from others when we pray together.

We are all teachers, instructing by example when we pray together.

Acts 1:14 (NIV)
They all joined together constantly in prayer.

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Simply a Student

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

 

John 14:26 (CEV)
The Holy Spirit will come and help you . . .
The Spirit will teach you everything.

 

The Holy Spirit–always the teacher.
You–always the student.

Be the best student you can be.

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Disciplined Student

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Hebrews 12:6
The Lord disciplines the one he loves.

 

 

Are you suffering some consequences? Facing a closed door? Hearing a call to turn around?

Don’t get mad. It’s a lesson of love.

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Student with Attitude

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

 

What sort of student have you been?

 

 

  • Reluctant, last-minute
  • Cautious and timely
  • Head of the class!

Remember, you are a student of Christ. Does that change your attitude?

 

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Safe Shelter for Truth-Telling

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Pastor Hkalam Samson, president of the Kachin Baptist Convention, has been accused of “knowingly giving false information” for speaking out about the persecution of Christians in Myanmar. According to the Christian Post, Samson spoke with President Trump about the lack of religious freedom in Myanmar. 

“’As Christians in Myanmar, we are oppressed and tortured by the Myanmar military government,’ Samson said. “’We don’t have chance, many, for religious freedom . . . There is no freedom of expression for Myanmar citizens wherever you are because you can get in trouble even when you talk about the truth.'”

If the case against him moves forward, Pastor Samson could face years in prison.

Lord God, You know the truth about religious freedom in Myanmar. Protect Pastor Samson and other believers. Change the hearts of those in authority. Shelter Your people with Your love and power.

 

 

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Joy at Work

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

 

1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NIV)
Rejoice always.

 

 

Always. All the time. Even at work. 

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Short and Simple Prayer

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Where I live, the children are headed back to school.

 

Protect their souls, Lord.
Empower them to do good work.

 

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Get to Work

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Vacation is over, back to the job. What are your thoughts?

 

 

“I have to work.”
“I get to work.”

Your attitude makes all the difference.

Colossians 3:23 (ESV)
Whatever you do, work heartily,
as for the Lord.

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