Who Accomplished?

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Isaiah 26:12 (NIV)
All that we have accomplished you have done for us.

 

Forgive me, Lord, for hogging the credit.

 

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An Accomplished Word

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

 

My one-word for 2018 is Accomplished.

It’s inspired by Isaiah 26:12 (NIV)
All that we have accomplished you have done for us.

It will remind me that God gets credit for all I accomplish. My goal is to accomplish the things God has planned for me.

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Accomplished!

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

 

What did you accomplish in 2017?

 

 

  • I kept my resolutions. Yea!
  • A little good, a lot not so good
  • Progress—not there yet, but I’m headed in the right direction

Isaiah 26:12 (NIV)
All that we have accomplished you have done for us.

God is the provider of our talents, our experience and our opportunities. Give him credit.

Prayerfully consider: what does God want to accomplish in you in 2018? Make that your New Year’s resolution.

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Shelter and Rest

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Raging wild fires in our western states have burned homes and still threaten others. Dozens are homeless after the tragic fire in New York City.

 

Lord, we pray for safe shelter for those who recently watched their homes burn. And we pray for the brave fire fighters who run towards flames that send\everyone else running away—grant them safe rest from their labor.  

Protect us during this cold spell, dear God. May the flames that warm us bring us no harm. Amen.

 

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Balance of Power

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

 

 

“It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers,
but for powers equal to our tasks.”
Helen Keller (1880-1968)

 

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Balanced towards God

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

I don’t always do things God’s way.

Looking back, I see times when God was right and I was wrong. And not one time when I was right and God was wrong. 

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Sounds Simple

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Colossians 3:17 (ERV)
Everything you say and everything you do should be done for Jesus your Lord.

 

Easier said than done.

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Maintaining Balance

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

My goal for 2017 was “divine balance.” To keep my efforts–health, home, job, writing, ministry–moving forward without trespassing on each other’s boundaries. And more importantly, without trespassing on God’s boundaries. I did OK. Not great, but good enough. 

 

What about you? Are you maintaining divine balance?

 

 

  • Nope, I fell short
  • My balance beam looks more like a roller coaster
  • Not graceful, but still on my feet
  • Nailed it!

 

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Road to Bethlehem – Jesus

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

The King of kings and Lord of lords left heaven’s golden streets to travel the dusty road to Bethlehem as an unborn babe.

From this Bethlehem road, he walked on to Calvary.

Philippians 2:7-8 (ERV)
He gave up everything, even his place with God . . . he humbled himself by being fully obedient to God, even when that caused his death—death on a cross.

 

Your road to Bethlehem likewise leads you to the manger and on to the cross.

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Christmas Shelter

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

 

As we celebrate Christmas, let’s pause and pray for our brothers and sisters who are in unsafe places: persecuted Christians worshiping in secret, those who are in war zones, ones on the run or in refugee camps, the poor souls in prison and work camps.

Psalm 34:7 (NIV)
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.

O Lord, we’re celebrating the angels you sent to Mary, Joseph and the shepherds. Send your angels again, this time to guard your children who find themselves in risky places. May our prayers wrap them in safety, for your sake, dear Jesus Christ. Amen.

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