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Morning Prayer: Blessed Are You

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. The Beatitudes (the “blessed are you” part of Matthew 5) seem backwards to me. We’re blessed for being poor in spirit, meek and insulted. Our culture says, “be strong, stand up for yourself, step away from toxic … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Fresh Air

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. I will encounter some grumpy people today. Don’t let their bad attitudes influence mine–may my good attitude influence them. Fill me with joy and let it overflow to others–not as a pasted-on smile, but with Your peace. … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: God’s Timing

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Your timing is perfect, this I know. And yet, I keep hoping You will follow my timeline. I keep asking You to do what I want when I want. Forgive me for thinking You aren’t listening when … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: The Rhythm of Work

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. From the beginning, You planned for us to work. Our culture seems to scream, “Work less! Work is bad.” Teach me to see work as my opportunity to obey You and serve others–in Jesus’ name.

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Morning Prayer: God’s Rhythm of Rest

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Thank You for sleep, for dreams, for recharging me body and soul. You hard-wired me for rest, yet so often I try to work against Your plan. Forgive me for thinking rest is a waste of time, … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: God’s Rhythm

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. The world says, “March to your own drumbeat.” You say, “Walk with me and work with me” (Matthew 11:28 – MSG). You made me, You know me. Teach me to march to Your rhythm, the drumbeat You … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: For Christ’s Sake

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. Let me do all the good I can to all the people I can–for Christ’s sake. Let me be an encouragement to those who believe and an example to those who don’t. Let my light shine before … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer: Simply Kind

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. May I honor You today, not so much in doing some great and godly deed, but through a thousand simple acts of kindness–done for Your glory and not my own.

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Morning Prayer: God’s Help

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

Good morning, Lord. When I do things out of my own strength and wisdom, I simply wind up with a bigger mess. Teach me to look to You in all things, to do things Your way, to thank You for … Continue reading →

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