Shirlee Abbott

Simply Listen

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

James 1:19
Be quick to listen.

If you’re doing the talking, you’re not doing the learning.

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Blessed Are the Meek

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Full of yourself? Nothing.

Empty of self? Everything.

Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.

Meek, not weak. Humble, not harsh. Teachable, not proud.

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Thanks for checking in. See you in a week!

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

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Don’t Be Stiff-Necked and Stone-Hearted

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

2 Chronicles 30:8 (NIV)
Do not be stiff-necked, as your ancestors were;
submit to the LORD.

Ezekiel 36:26
I will remove from you your heart of stone
and give you a heart of flesh.

Lord, teach me to bow my head in obedience and open my heart in humility.

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Welcome Wisdom

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Do you have a teachable spirit?

Don’t need teaching, I’m right all the time
I accept advice . . . reluctantly
I ask for help when I need it
Sure, anything to make it better

The wise author of Proverbs puts it bluntly:

Proverbs 12:1 (CEV)
To accept correction is wise,
to reject it is stupid.

Don’t be stupid. We all need good advice. Where will we get it? From people who get their guidance straight from the mouth of God.

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Shelter for Churches, Shelter in Churches

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Churches aren’t exempt from hurricane damage. But a damaged building doesn’t put a stop to ministry. Here’s an example:

” ‘Some of the deacons are doing some reconnaissance for us, trying to find out some of the needs’ in the community in order to initiate ministries, said Dwight Woods, pastor of Family of God Baptist Church in Panama City, Fla., despite major damage to both of the 200-member church’s campuses.”

Let’s remember to pray for sister churches in devastated areas:

Lord, your Church is made up of people, not buildings. Strengthen your people as they seek to help others. Meet their needs, enabling them to meet the needs of others.

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When I Go Wrong

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Proverbs 3:6 (NLT)
Seek his will in all you do, and
he will show you which path to take.

You know, Lord God, how often I head off on my own and go where I want to go. I don’t seek your will. And when my path leads to trouble, I complain. Forgive my whining. Thank you, Father, for keeping an eye on me wherever I go.