Shirlee Abbott

Know the Plan

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,”
declares the LORD.

Unsure of the plan? Not to worry, God knows.

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Make the Plan

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Don’t ask God to bless your plans.
Ask God to make your plans.

Proverbs 3:6 (MSG)
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do,
everywhere you go.

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Plan with Care

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Do you have a plan?

Goals, deadlines–I’ve got it!
I have a vague notion
No plan, I’m spontaneous

James 4:13-15
Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”

Without God, it’s not much of a plan.

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Jerusalem’s Safety and Peace

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

As we celebrate Christ’s Palm-Sunday ride into Jerusalem, we should obey this Biblical instruction:

Psalm 122:6 (ESV)
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!

Not sure how to pray? Try these suggestions from One for Israel‘s website:

“For the Holy Spirit to convict all the people of the city about sin, righteousness, and the judgment to come (John 16:8) so that they can find truth and forgiveness in Yeshua – for people of all walks of life to find real peace with God through Yeshua

Pray against violence, and for peace and hope on the streets of Jerusalem, and against fear – that more and more would come to trust in God and find peace and love that casts out fear

For integrity in the governmental institutions and for those in positions of responsibility to walk in righteousness – for God to root out corruption

For God to raise up those who can be a witness in these high levels of Israeli society – people like the prophet Daniel

Please pray for our leaders – for the right people to be given the right positions, and for God’s wisdom that leads to peace and justice

For the Jewish and Arab believers in Jerusalem to truly love one another, and to love their enemies as well

For the destructive plans of the enemy to be thwarted, and for God’s perfect plans to come to pass”

Make it so, Lord. Amen!

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My All or Nothing.

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
I can do all this through him
who gives me strength.

John 5:30
By myself I can do nothing.

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Belong with Strong

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

“Little ones to Him belong,
They are weak, but He is strong.”

Big and old to Him belong. They can be weak, too.

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Strength for the Frail

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Sometimes it’s the oldest and most frail saints who lead the way. They know (as did the Apostle Paul) the source of their strength.

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)
[God] said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.

God’s grace. Our strength.

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Simple Stretches

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

When God moves you outside your comfort zone, he’s stretching your spiritual muscles.

It’s physical therapy for your soul.

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Body and Soul

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Which is stronger, your body or your soul?

My body’s pretty fragile
My body is tough
I’m all around weak

A strong soul can support a fragile body. A strong body will never make up for a fragile soul.

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Safe Shelter by a Landfill

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Around the world, some of the poorest people live near or on garbage dumps. New Life Nicaragua decided to do something about it.

“In 2009, NLN began a new ministry in Cristo Rey, a barrio set near a landfill and engulfed in extreme poverty. Many people lacked the basic needs of shelter, water, and electricity. We built the first home there in 2010, and have since constructed over 300 homes.”

Lord God, our hearts go out to the dear people who dwell in such desperate places. Raise up more organizations like NLN. Give them the vision and resources to provide safe spaces for families, in Jesus’ name.

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