Shirlee Abbott

Safe Worship

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

Last year, Christians were attacked while worshiping in here in the US, and in Egypt and Nigeria. Around the world, many of our brothers and sisters in Christ meet together in secret, hoping to avoid violent confrontations. Let us pray for their safe worship.

Lord, we know that there is no safer place for believers than at your feet. But here on earth, there are those who are attacked for and during their worship of you. We pray for their safety, for their joy, for their peace. May your angels encamp round about them, may their praise rise to you from the safe circle of your protection. Amen.

Psalm 34:7 (MSG)
God’s angel sets up a circle
of protection around us while we pray.

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God Accomplished

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

“Holy, Holy, Holy!
All the saints adore Thee,
casting down their golden crowns
around the glassy sea.”
Reginald Heber, 1826

We’ll cast down those crowns because . . .
all that we have accomplished
you have done for us (Isaiah 26:12).

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Simply Accomplished

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Shirlee Abbott

God will provide what you need
to accomplish what he wants.

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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.