Quick Political Prayer

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

James 1:19 (NIV)
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.

 

Lord, when it comes to politicians, make me quick to pray, slow to criticize and slow to get all worked up.

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Political Prayer for the Simple LIfe

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

 

1 Timothy 2:2 (MSG)
Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply.

 

Pray that we can keep it simple.

 

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Political Prayer, Done Wisely

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

“It is easy to criticize and find fault with the conduct of kings, and write furious articles against them in newspapers, or make violent speeches about them on platforms . . . We would exhibit more wisdom if we prayed for them more, and criticized less.”
J. C. Ryle, 1816-1900

 

Less criticism, more prayer — wise advice!

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Loving Political Prayer

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Reworked from Matthew 5:44-45
I tell you, love your political opponents and pray for those who say your ideas are stupid,  that you may be children of your Father in heaven.

The are folks who think God’s ideas are stupid. God still loves them. Be more like God.

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Prayer over Politics

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

 

 

Do you pray for your President?

 

  • Didn’t vote for him, won’t pray for him
  • I pray he’ll change his mind
  • I’m praying for the leaders of both political parties.

1 Timothy 2:2 (NLT)
Pray this way for . . . all who are in authority.

“All.” Not just the ones I like. 

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Sheltering Leaders

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Several organizations have declared Sunday, June 2, a day of prayer for the President of the United States. Scripture supports this:

 

1 Timothy 2:2 (ERV)
You should pray for rulers and for all who have authority. Pray for these leaders so that we can live quiet and peaceful lives—lives full of devotion to God and respect for him.

The Bible doesn’t say we have to like our leaders or agree with their policies. We are to shelter them with our prayer and thus shelter our own faith.

From Franklin Graham:

“This is a critical time for America. We’re on the edge of a precipice. Time is short. We need to pray for God to intervene. We need to ask God to protect, strengthen, encourage, and guide the President. We know that God hears and answers prayer. He can soften hearts and change minds. He is all-powerful, and He rules over the affairs of nations.”

Lord God, pour your wisdom and protection over our nation’s President and other leaders. Not my will, not their will, but Your will be done in America, as it is in heaven. Amen.

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Great Memories

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

 

“My memory is nearly gone,
but I remember two things:
that I am a great sinner,
and that Christ is a great Savior.”
John Newton (1725-1807)

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Best-Dressed Memories

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Remember your parents’ wise guidance.

Proverbs 1:8-9 (CEV)
My child, obey the teachings 
of your parents,
and wear their teachings
as you would a lovely hat
or a pretty necklace.

Wisdom never goes out of style.

 

 

 

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Good and Simple Memories

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

 

You have a choice:
focus on the best memories,
or rehash the worst ones.

 

Philippians 4:8 (CEV)
Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don’t ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

Don’t stop remembering the good.

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Remember Your Ebenezer

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

1 Samuel 7:10, 12 (NIV)
But that day the Lord thundered with loud thunder against the Philistines and threw them into such a panic that they were routed before the Israelites . . .

Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.”

Ebenezer means “stone of help.”

Where’s your Ebenezer?

  • No Ebenezer for me, I claim the credit for myself 
  • I had one life-changing moment; hand me a rock and I’ll mark the spot
  • I have many Ebenezers, I can tell you exactly when and where

 

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