Shirlee Abbott

Simply Get Up and Go

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

God’s words to Moses apply to you too:

Exodus 4:12 (MSG)
So, get going. I’ll be right there with you.

Just go.

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Rising Son

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

We celebrate Christ . . .

Awe over His resurrection
Anticipating His return

Revelation 22:20 (ESV)
He who testifies to these things says,
“Surely I am coming soon.”
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

Yes, Lord. Soon!

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Easter Shelter

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

He is risen!

Lord, we pray for Christians who dare not shout those words today. Hear their whispered praises. Shelter them with your love and grace.

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Simply Say Yes to the Plan

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

Jesus prayed to the Father:

Luke 22:42 (NIV)
. . . not my will,
but yours be done.

Humble, willing words. Short and simple. We should use them more often.

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The Good Plan

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

1 Timothy 2:3-4
This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
who wants all people to be saved and
to come to a knowledge of the truth.

Our good God has your best interests at heart.

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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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