Who’s Listening?

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

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Listening, Day 1

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

 

OK, Lord, I spoke less today. But I can’t say
that I listened more. 

 

 

This listening for Lent is harder than I thought.

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Closed Mouth, Open Ears

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed and afflicted,
yet he did not open his mouth.

 

Everybody else has something to say, but Jesus is silent. 

Maybe Jesus is intently listening to the lies spoken about him. Or maybe he hears his Father’s still small voice whispering over the roar of the crowd.

James 1:19
Be quick to listen, slow to speak
and slow to become angry,

That’s our Jesus — quick to listen, slow to speak. And when he does speak, it’s not anger. It’s forgiveness.

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Listen for Lent

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

Most people give up something for Lent. Just to be different, sometimes I add something for Lent.

 

 

This year, I’m going to listen for Lent. 

 

 

That’s what God told me to do (at least, that’s what I think he said).

What about you? Are you listening?

 

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Do This, or Do Nothing

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

 

 

What is going on in our land?

 

  • Progress!
  • It’s a mess!
  • What to do next?

It’s simple, really:

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Humble ourselves. And pray.

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Pray Nice

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

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Wellness Check

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

3 John 1:2 (ESV)
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.

 

So, how are you?

What’s in better shape, your body or your soul?

 

 

 

Shalom – Hebrew word meaning peace, harmony, tranquility,
                  wholeness, completeness, prosperity, well-being.

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It Is Well with Their Souls

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

 

“When peace like a river attendeth my way . . .
  It is well, it is well with my soul.”
Horatio Gates Spafford, 1873

 

Let’s pray that peace floods the houses of government.
Let’s pray that it will be well with our leaders’ souls.

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The Soul of Authority

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

 

When it comes to praying for those in authority, let’s take our cue from the Apostle John.

 

 

3 John 1:2 (VOICE)
I pray that everything is going well for you and that your body is as healthy as your soul is prosperous.

Healthy body and prosperous soul–we can’t go wrong making that our prayer.

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Presidential Prayers

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Shirlee Abbott

 

 

Presidents Day—how can you honor our living Presidents?

 

  • If I can’t say something nice, I won’t say anything at all
  • Cut ‘em a break—it’s a tough job
  • Love him or hate him, I can pray

Just a reminder: we don’t have to like someone to pray for them. Agree or disagree with their policies and actions, our living Presidents, present and past, are worthy of our prayers.

We tend to make our prayers for our leaders all about us:

Dear Lord, make them make my life better.

I urge you to pray FOR them, for their well-being, today and eternally.

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