Tag Archives: Lent

Holy Week: God and Man

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

God and man, the Creator and the created: “Well might the sun in darkness hide, and shut its glories in, when God, the mighty maker, died for his own creature’s sin.” Isaac Watts, 1702 Good morning, Lord. You made … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Awe and Gratitude

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. I thank You for this Lenten season, when we remember Your sacrifice on the cross. It’s so easy, in the busyness of my daily routine, to forget the biggest event in human history. Engrave the truth of … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Let Them Go

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. You’re not fooled by what I give up for Lent. You know which worldly things I hold closely, the things I hold on to through every season, the things I don’t want to give up. Don’t let … Continue reading →

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Hungry for Bread

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Jesus, the living Word, fasted for 40 days. Luke 4:1-4 (ESV) And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he … Continue reading →

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Divine Intervention … at the Right Time

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Romans 5:6 (NLT) When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Divine intervention, at just the right time. It the reason for the Lenten season.

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Lenten Bliss

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

“What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul.” Christian folk hymn, 1800s Bliss — perfect happiness, complete joy. Jesus, the “Lord of bliss,” went through the … Continue reading →

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Lenten Beauty

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

“In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, a wondrous beauty I see, for ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, to pardon and sanctify me.” George Bennard, 1913 The horrible, beautiful cross of Christ … … Continue reading →

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Lenten Vision

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; be all else but naught to me, save that Thou art; be Thou my best thought in the day and the night, both waking and sleeping, Thy presence my light. Irish … Continue reading →

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Lenten Love

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

“Was it for crimes that I have done, he groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree!” Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed Isaac Watts, 1702 John 15:13 (NLT) There is no greater love than to … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Faith

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. I’ve been through many Lenten seasons in my life, and I can’t imagine how I would get through a day without You. Your ministry, death and resurrection are integral to my own story: I am loved, saved, … Continue reading →

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