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Gems of Knowledge » 🌐 2026-07-07
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God Is Calling You Closer

It's easy to drift from God without even realizing it. One distraction, one compromise, one neglected prayer at a time, distance begins to grow. But God isn't waiting to push you away—He's waiting to welcome you back.Take a moment today to ask yourself: "Is there anything I've allowed to come between me and the Lord?" His invitation is always open. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 1 Chronicles 4:5–5:17, Acts 25:1–27, Psalm 5:1–12, Proverbs 18:19

Which Direction Are You Facing?

One of the hardest things for us to do is honestly examine our own hearts. It’s much easier to recognize where someone else is wrong than to ask God to reveal where we have drifted ourselves. Yet that is exactly what the Lord invites us to do in today’s Gem of Knowledge:

“I am only against you if you are against me. Look honestly within to see where you stand, then choose which way you want to go, closer to me or not. Amen.”

Notice that God doesn’t begin with condemnation—He begins with an invitation to examine our hearts. Before we can move closer to Him, we have to be honest about where we are.

Throughout Scripture, we see that God is continually calling His people back to Himself. He isn’t looking for reasons to reject us. Rather, He desires relationship. But relationships require two willing hearts. God will never force us to walk with Him. He invites us to choose Him.

In Acts 25, Paul stands before Festus and King Agrippa after years of false accusations and imprisonment. His circumstances had changed dramatically, but one thing never did—his allegiance to Christ. Paul had already chosen which direction he was going. No amount of opposition, injustice, or pressure could persuade him to turn away from the One he loved.

David expresses that same desire in Psalm 5 when he prays,

“Lead me in the right path, O Lord… Make your way plain for me to follow.” (Psalm 5:8, NLT)

David understood something many of us forget: following God isn’t a single decision we make once in our lives. It’s a daily choice to keep turning our hearts toward Him. Every morning we choose where our attention, our affection, and our trust will rest.

Even the genealogies in 1 Chronicles quietly reinforce this truth. Generation after generation, people made choices that shaped not only their own lives but the legacy they left behind. Every life moved in one direction or another—either toward God or away from Him. The same is true for us today. The small decisions we make each day slowly determine the direction of our lives.

Then Proverbs 18:19 reminds us how difficult broken relationships can become. How much wiser it is to guard our relationship with the Lord before distance has an opportunity to grow.

This is why today’s Gem is so important.

When God says,

“I am only against you if you are against Me,”

He isn’t threatening us. He’s revealing a spiritual reality. God never changes His character. He is always holy, always righteous, and always loving. If we find ourselves resisting Him, walking contrary to His ways, or choosing our own path over His, we are placing ourselves in opposition to the very One who is trying to lead us into life.

But the beautiful truth is that we don’t have to stay there.

The Lord immediately follows His warning with an invitation:

“Look honestly within… then choose which way you want to go, closer to Me or not.”

What a merciful God.

He gives us the opportunity to stop, examine our hearts, and change direction before we wander farther away. He isn’t standing with folded arms waiting for us to fail. He’s standing with open arms, inviting us to come closer.

Today, ask yourself honestly: Is there anything I’ve allowed to come between me and the Lord? If there is, don’t respond with shame. Respond with repentance. Turn back toward Him, because every step you take in His direction is met by the faithful love of a Father who has been waiting for you all along. 💎

“So the LORD must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the LORD is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for his help.” -Isaiah 30:18 (NLT)

Action (5 Minutes with God)

Take at least 5 minutes to be with the Lord today. Ask Him:

“Lord, what do You want me to know about this personally?”
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
Then ask, “What do You want me to do?”
- Journal what He reveals – then do it!

Let today be a day of turning back to the Lord and drawing closer.

Prayer

Dear Lord, search my heart and reveal anything that has come between us. Thank You for loving me enough to correct me and for always inviting me back into close relationship with You. Help me to choose You each day and to walk faithfully in Your ways. Draw me nearer to You, and let my life reflect a heart that delights in following You. In Your name I pray, even Jesus Christ, amen.

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A man standing before an open wooden gate at sunrise, contemplating the path ahead as warm golden light fills the countryside, symbolizing the choice to draw closer to God.

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-07
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☁️🌈☁️✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂🛐🌐🌏💛💁‍♀️*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS IN THIS ENTIRE REALM OF EARTH IN THE “GOSPEL BY MATHEW” WE ARE ALL TOLD OF THE (GOOD NEWS OF THE MIRACLE OF HEALING)THAT TOOK PLACE WHEN Jesus continues his final journey to Jerusalem ministering!*& HOW]*Jesus Heals a Boy with a Demon!*{THE Epileptic boy!}👉

(Matthew 17:14-20)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-07
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(Matthew 17:14-20)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-07
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(Matthew 17:14-20)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-07
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(Matthew 17:14-20)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-07
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(Matthew 17:14-20)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-07
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

💜🏩🩵🩷🫂🛐💛🌞☔⛈️🌧️💚☁️🌈🤸🏿🤸‍♀️🤸🏼‍♂️☁️🌐🌏💚💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED AWESOME KIND!*ALL GIFTED DIFFERENTLY!*& WONDERFUL JUST THE WAY YOU ARE FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD TUESDAY MORNING!☔⛈️🌧️☁️🌈☁️🌞👉

(Matthew 17:14-20)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
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🤗🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🌼💮🌺💠🌸🏵️❇️🪷🦋🦋🦋🦋🤍💜💛💚💗🩵🩷🩶🧡🐈🐈‍⬛🌼💮🌺💠🌸🏵️❇️🪷🦋🤍💜💛💚💗🩵🩷🩶🧡🐈🐈‍⬛🌼💮🌺💠🌸🏵️❇️🪷🦋🤍💜💛💚💗🩵🩷🩶🧡🐈🐈‍⬛🌼🤗*"The best remedy for those who are afraid!*lonely!*or unhappy is to go outside!*somewhere where they can be quiet!*alone with the heavens!*nature!*& God!*Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be!"🤗🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🌼💮🌺🐈🐈‍⬛🌼💮🌺💠🌸🏵️❇️🌸🏵️❇️🪷🦋🤍🏵️❇️🪷🦋🤍💜💛💚💗🩵🩷🩶🧡🐈🐈‍⬛💜🌺💛💠🐈🐈‍⬛💚🌸🐈🐈‍⬛💗🏵️🐈🐈‍⬛🩵❇️🐈🐈‍⬛🩷🪷🐈🐈‍⬛🩶🦋🌼🧡🤍💮🐈🐈‍⬛🤗

~ Anne Frank

#Quote #Nature #GOD #Happy #Spirit

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
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🤗🐥🐣🐓🌼💮🌺💠🌸🏵️❇️🪷🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀◽⚪◻️▫️🤍◾◼️▪️🖤🐦‍⬛🩵💛💚❤️🩵💛💚❤️🩵💛💚❤️🐥🐣🐓🌼💮🌺💠🌸🏵️❇️🪷🌀◽⚪◻️▫️🐓🐓🤍◾◼️▪️🖤🐦‍⬛🩵💛💚❤️🤗*"The best remedy for those who are afraid!*lonely!*or unhappy is to go outside!*somewhere where they can be quiet!*alone with the heavens!*nature!*& God!*Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be!"🤗🐥🐣🐓🐥🐣🐓🐥🐣🐓🌼💮🌺💠🌸🏵️❇️🪷🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀◽◼️⚪▪️🖤◻️🐦‍⬛▫️🤍◾🩵💛💚❤️🩵💛💚❤️🐥🐣🐓🌼💮🌺💠🌸🏵️❇️🌀🪷◽◼️⚪▪️🖤◻️🐦‍⬛▫️🤍◾🩵💛💚❤️🐥🐣🐓🌼💮🌺💠🌸🏵️❇️🐓🐓🤗

~ Anne Frank

#Quote #Nature #GOD #Happy #Spirit

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
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*~*"The best remedy for those who are afraid!*lonely!*or unhappy is to go outside!*somewhere where they can be quiet!*alone with the heavens!*nature!*& God!*Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be!"*~*

~ Anne Frank

#Quote #Nature #GOD #Happy #Spirit

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💦❤️‍🔥🕊️🛐🫂🌐🌏💒🩷💜🩵💌🏩🤗[you!*O man of God!*pursue righteousness!*godliness!*faith!*love!*perseverance!*& gentleness!*Fight the good fight of faith!*Take hold of eternal life!*to which you were called!*& about which you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses!]🤗✝️👑💦❤️‍🔥🕊️🛐🫂🌐🌏💒🏩🩷💜🩵💌💗🫶🏻🫶🫶🏿☁️🌈☁️🤗

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂💗💙🧡🩵🩷💜💌🌐🌏💚💁🏼‍♀️[striving for money!*some have pierced themselves with many pains!*But you!*O man of God!*flee from these things!*& pursue righteousness!*godliness!*faith!*love!*perseverance!*& gentleness!]👉

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂💗💙🧡🩵🩷💜💌🌐🌏💚💁🏼‍♀️(By striving for money!*some have wandered away from the faith!*& have pierced themselves with many pains!)*[But you!*O man of God!*flee from these things👉

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #False #Teachers #and #True #Contentment #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂💗💙🧡🩵🩷💜💌🌐🌏💚💁🏼‍♀️(Those who want to get rich fall into temptation!*& a trap!*& many foolish!*& harmful desires!*which plunge them into complete destruction!*& utter ruin!*For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evils!)👉

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #False #Teachers #and #True #Contentment #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂💗💙🧡🩵🩷💜💌🌐🌏💚💁🏼‍♀️(But if we have food!*& clothing!*with these we will be satisfied!)*[Those who want to get rich fall into temptation!*& a trap!*& many👉

Gems of Knowledge » 🌐 2026-07-06
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Loved Beyond Measure

The world may question your worth, but God never does. You are His beloved child, deeply known and deeply loved. Rest securely in the unchanging love of your Heavenly Father. You are His child. He loves you. Never think anything different. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 1 Chronicles 2:18–4:4, Acts 24:1–27, Psalm 4:1–8, Proverbs 18:16–18

Rest in the Father’s Love

There are many voices in this world that try to tell us who we are.

Some remind us of our failures. Others point to our weaknesses, our past mistakes, or the ways we don’t measure up. Over time, if we’re not careful, we begin believing those voices more than the One who created us.

But today, God speaks something far greater in the cherished Gem of Knowledge:

“You are My child and I love you. Never think anything different.”

That truth is not based on your performance. It isn’t earned when you have a good day or lost when you have a bad one. It is rooted in His character as a loving Father.

As we read through the opening chapters of 1 Chronicles, we encounter page after page of names. At first glance they may seem unimportant, but every one of those names mattered to God. Every family, every generation, every life was remembered because each person belonged within God’s unfolding plan. The same is true for you. You are not forgotten or overlooked. Your Heavenly Father knows your name and delights in calling you His own.

In Acts 24, Paul stands before Felix, falsely accused and under constant pressure. Yet he remains calm because his identity is not determined by the opinions of others. He knows who he belongs to. Even while imprisoned, Paul’s confidence rests in the Lord, not in his circumstances.

David expresses that same confidence in Psalm 4:

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.” (Psalm 4:8, NLT)

What a beautiful picture of a child resting securely in the care of a loving Father.

When we truly believe we are loved by God, fear begins to lose its grip. We no longer have to chase the approval of people or prove our worth through achievement. We can rest in the unchanging truth that we belong to Him.

Proverbs 18 reminds us that God is wise in all His ways. His guidance is trustworthy, and His wisdom is available to those who seek Him. When we remember whose we are, we become more willing to trust where He is leading us.

The enemy would love nothing more than for you to question God’s love. If he can make you doubt your identity, he can weaken your confidence. But God settles the matter once and for all:

You are His child.

He loves you.

Never think anything different.

Let that truth become the foundation beneath every thought, every decision, and every circumstance you face today. 💎

Action (5 Minutes with God)

Take 5 minutes to be with Father God today. Ask Him:

“Father, what do You want me to know about this personally?”
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
Then ask, “What do You want me to do?”
- Journal what He reveals – then do it!

Allow His voice to become louder than every other voice competing for your attention.

Prayer

Dear Father, thank You for calling me Your child. Thank You that Your love for me is not based on my performance but on Your unchanging character. Help me to reject every lie that tells me I am unloved, forgotten, or not enough. Let my identity be firmly rooted in Your love so I can walk each day with confidence, peace, and joy, knowing I belong to You. In Jesus’ beautiful name, amen.

To read more 5 Minutes with God devotionals click here.

Test everything by the Word and the Spirit (John 16:13)

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A loving father figure embracing his weary adult child at sunset, symbolizing God's unconditional love, acceptance, and the security of belonging to Him.

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂💗💙🧡🩵🩷💜💌🌐🌏💚💁🏼‍♀️(*But godliness with contentment is great gain!*For we brought nothing into the world!*& we certainly cannot take anything out!)*[But 👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂💗💙🧡🩵🩷💜💌🌐🌏💚💁🏼‍♀️*(“APOSTLE PAUL” TEACHING US ALL SAYS!)*[But godliness with contentment is great gain!*For we brought nothing into the world!*& we👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🦧🙏🫶🏿🫶🫶🏻💌🌐🌏💚💒🏩✝️👑💦❤️‍🔥🕊️🛐🫂💗💙🧡🩵🩷💜🤗False Teachers!*& True Contentment!*& Fight the Good Fight of Faith!🤗🦧🙏🫶🏿🫶🫶🏻💌🌐🌏💚💒🏩✝️👑💦❤️‍🔥🕊️🛐🫂💗💙🧡☁️🌈☁️🩵🩷💜🤗

☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂💗💙🧡🩵🩷💜💌🌐🌏👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂💒🏩✝️💌🌐🌏💜💁🏿‍♀️*[DEAR BLESSED BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE EARTH THE FOLLOWING VERSES ARE WRITTEN BY “APOSTLE PAUL” FOR TEACHING US ALL ABOUT THE TOPICS]*False Teachers!*& True Contentment!*& Fight the Good Fight of Faith!👉

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #False #Teachers #and #True #Contentment #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🫶🏿🫶🫶🏻🌀🌤️🌧️☔🦍🐒🐵🙈🙉🙊🦧🙏💒🏩💜💚💗💙🧡🩵🩷🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS I HOPE!*PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& AN AMAZING FANTASTIC DAY!*AMEN!†🤗🌀🌤️🌧️☔🦍🐒🐵🙈🙉🙊🦧🙏🌐🌏🫶🏿🫶🫶🏻🏩💜💚💗💙🧡🩵🩷🤗👉

☁️🌈☁️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂💒🏩✝️👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🫶🏿🫶🫶🏻🌀🌤️🌧️☔🦍🐒🐵🙈🙉🙊🦧🙏💒🏩💜💚💗💙🧡🩵🩷🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS LET US ALL ALWAYS FEED OUR SPIRITS WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS TO GAIN POSITIVE HOPE!*AMEN!🙏*& I HOPE!*PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🫶🏿🫶🫶🏻🌀🌤️🌧️☔🦍🐒🐵🙈🙉🙊🦧🙏💒🏩💜💚💗💙🧡🩵🩷🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS HAPPY MONDAY MONKEY DAY!🦍🐒🐵🙈🙉🙊🦧*& LET US ALL ALWAYS FEED OUR SPIRITS WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS👉

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #False #Teachers #and #True #Contentment #HAPPY #MONDAY #MONKEYS #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🫶🏿🫶🫶🏻🌀🌤️🌧️☔🦍🐒🐵🙈🙉🙊🦧🙏💒🏩💜💚💗💙🧡🩵🩷🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS IT IS A RAININY DAY HERE ON THIS CONNECTICUT MOUNTAIN IN THE USA!🇺🇸⛰️🌧️☔*& HAPPY MONDAY MONKEY DAY!🦍🐒🐵🙈🙉👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🫶🏿🫶🫶🏻🌀🌤️🌧️☔🦍🐒🐵🙈🙉🙊🦧🙏💒🏩💜💚💗💙🧡🩵🩷🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS GOOD MONDAY MORNING!☔🌀🌤️☔*& IT IS A RAININY DAY HERE ON THIS CONNECTICUT MOUNTAIN IN THE USA!🇺🇸⛰️🌧️☔*&👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-06
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🫶🏿🫶🫶🏻🌀🌤️🌧️☔🦍🐒🐵🙈🙉🙊🦧🙏💒🏩💜💚💗💙🧡🩵🩷🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD MONDAY MORNING!☔🌀🌤️☔*& IT IS A👉

(1 Timothy 6:6-12)
#Fight #the #Good #Fight #of #Faith #False #Teachers #and #True #Contentment #HAPPY #MONDAY #MONKEYS #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Christ #JESUS #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another

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Artwork of a Whimsical Monkey on a tropical Island posing for a picture with a sailor hat on!*& Round sunglasses!*& a bold red!*& White leisurely suit jacket!

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💛🌐🌏🕊️❤️‍🔥✝️👑💦🫂💒🏩📖📜🛐🙏🩵💌🩷🤗[all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons!*& Daughters of God!*BY the Spirit of adoption as sons!*& DAUGHTERS!*The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God!*& if children heirs of God!*& fellow heirs with Christ!*& we may also be glorified with him!]🤗🌐🌏📖📜🛐🙏🔆☀️☁️🌈☁️🩵✝️👑💦🕊️❤️‍🔥🫂💒🏩🩷💛💌🌞🪁🤗

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05 / 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💛🌐🌏🕊️❤️‍🔥✝️👑💦🫂💒🏩📖📜🛐🙏🩵💌🩷🤗[all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons!*& Daughters of God!*BY the Spirit of adoption as sons!*& DAUGHTERS!*The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God!*& if children heirs of God!*& fellow heirs with Christ!*provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him!]👉

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💛🌐🌏🕊️❤️‍🔥✝️👑💦🫂💒🏩📖📜🛐🙏🩵💌🩷🤗[all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons!*& Daughters of God!*you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons!*& DAUGHTERS!*The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God!*& if children heirs of God!*& fellow heirs with Christ!*provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him!]👉

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Hope #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💛🌐🌏🕊️❤️‍🔥✝️👑💦🫂💒🏩📖📜🛐🙏🩵💌🩷🤗[For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons!*& Daughters of God!*you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons!*& DAUGHTERS!*The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God!*& if children!*then heirs!*heirs of God!*& fellow heirs with Christ!👉

Romans 8:12-17
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Gentleness #Understanding #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💛🌐🌏🕊️❤️‍🔥✝️👑💦🫂💒🏩📖📜🛐🙏🩵💌🩷🤗(For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons!*& Daughters!*of God!*For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear!*but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons!*& DAUGHTERS!*by whom we cry!*“Abba!*Father!”)👉

Romans 8:12-17
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Love #One #Another #Abba

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💛🌐🌏🕊️❤️‍🔥✝️👑💦🫂💒🏩📖📜🛐🙏🩵💌🩷🤗(But if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body!*you will live!)*[For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons!*& Daughters!*of God!*For👉

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Harmony #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Church #Sing #Communion #Abba

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💛🌐🌏🕊️❤️‍🔥✝️👑💦🫂💒🏩📖📜🛐🙏🩵💌🩷🤗(So then!*brothers!*& SISTERS!*we are debtors!*not to the flesh!*to live according to the flesh!*For if you live according to the flesh you will die!)*[But if👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05 / 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💛🌐🌏🕊️❤️‍🔥✝️👑💦🫂💒🏩📖📜🛐🙏🩵💌🩷💦🕊️❤️‍🔥✝️👑🌞🪁🫂💒🏩🤗(APOSTLE PAUL~*So then!*brothers!*& SISTERS!*we are debtors!*not to the flesh!*to live according to the flesh!*For if you live according to the flesh you will die!)👉

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Harmony #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Church #Sing #Abba

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💛🌐🌏🕊️❤️‍🔥✝️👑💦🫂💒🏩📖📜🛐🙏🩵🩷🤗(DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS WHOLE WIDE WORLD “APOSTLE PAUL”{WHO WAS DESIGNATED BY “CHRIST JESUS”AS A TEACHER} WROTE A LETTER LETTING US ALL KNOW THE WONDERFUL GOOD NEWS!*THAT WE ARE ALL AS BELIEVERS!*& SOON TO BE BELIEVERS Heirs with “Christ!”)👉

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Heirs #with #Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💛🌐🌏🕊️❤️‍🔥✝️👑💦🫂💒🏩📖📜🛐🙏🩵🩷🤗*Heirs with “Christ!”🤗💛🌐🌏🕊️❤️‍🔥✝️👑💦🫂💒🏩📖📜🛐☁️🌈☁️🙏🩵🩷💛🤗

☁️🌈☁️🩷🕊️❤️‍🔥🛐📖📜✝️💒🏩🫂💦👑💌🌐🌏🩵💁‍♀️*(DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS WHOLE WIDE WORLD “APOSTLE PAUL” {WHO WAS DESIGNATED BY👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️🏩✝️👑🕊️💦💒❤️‍🔥🛐🫂🩵💌🌐🌏💛💁‍♀️*[*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE REALM OF THIS EARTH “APOSTLE PAUL” (WHO WAS DESIGNATED BY “CHRIST JESUS” AS A TEACHER) WROTE A LETTER LETTING US ALL KNOW {*THE EXCITING GOOD NEWS!} ON THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT!*THAT WE ARE ALL!]*Heirs with “Christ!”👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤔💌🌐🌏💚💁🏿‍♀️*Definition of the name “Abba” Which is an Aramaic word that directly translates to "father"!*Often used as an intimate!*endearing term!*it is most famously known from its appearance in the Christian New Testament!*where “Jesus!”*& the “Apostle Paul” use it to address “God!”*emphasizing a close!*familial!*& trusting relationship!*(*often translated as "Father"*or*"dear Father"!)👉

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #For #The #Curious #Extra #Learning #on #the #Name #Abba

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
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🤔💌🌐🌏💚💁🏿‍♀️*FOR EXTRA LEARNING I AM SHARING THE]*Definition of the name “Abba” Which is an Aramaic word that directly translates to "father"!*Often used as an intimate!*endearing term!👉

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Harmony #Praise #Worship #For #The #Curious #Extra #Learning #on #the #Name #Abba

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
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🤔💌🌐🌏💚💁🏿‍♀️*DEAR DARLING FRIENDS I WAS CURIOUS WHEN I READ THE FOLLOWING VERSES IN (Romans 8)📖📜🤔💌*BY “APOSTLE PAUL” SO FOR EXTRA LEARNING I AM SHARING WITH YOU THE]*Definition of the name “Abba”👉

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Christ #Truth #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #For #The #Curious #Extra #Learning #on #the #Name #Abba

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
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☁️🌈☁️🌞🙏💒🏩🫂🩵🚗🚘🚙✈️🛩️🪁🌐🌏💛💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED!*LOVING BRIGHT SPIRITED!*& KIND FRIENDS I HOPE!*PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A SAFE!*FUN!*BLESSED!*WHIMSICAL!*& PROFOUND!*FANTASTIC RAINBOW DAY!*AMEN!†🤗🌏🌞☁️🌈☁️🙏💒🏩🫂🩵🚗🚘🚙✈️🛩️🪁🌐🤗👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
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☁️🌈☁️🌞🙏💒🏩🫂🩵🚗🚘🚙✈️🛩️🪁🌐🌏💛💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED!*LOVING BRIGHT SPIRITED!*& KIND FRIENDS I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS BECAUSE I FIND IT VERY IMPORTANT FOR MY WELL-BEING!*& I AM SHARING WITH YOU ALL TOO SO WE CAN OBTAIN POSITIVE HOPE!*& STRENGTH TO ALSO ENCOURAGE!*& BOOST UP OTHERS ACROSS THE WORLD WITH LOVE!*LIGHT!*& PEACE!*AMEN!🙏👉

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Christ #Truth #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Unity #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️🌞🙏💒🏩🫂🩵🚗🚘🚙✈️🛩️🪁🌐🌏💛💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED!*LOVING BRIGHT SPIRITED!*& KIND FRIENDS GOOD SUNDAY MORNING!🌞☁️🌈☁️🌞👉

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Christ #Sunday #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Holy #Spirit #Savior #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another #Harmony #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Church #Sing #Communion #For #The #Curious #Extra #Learning #on #the #Name #Abba

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-05 / 2026-07-05
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☁️🌈☁️🌞🙏💒🏩🫂🩵🚗🚘🚙✈️🛩️🪁🌐🌏💛💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED!*LOVING BRIGHT SPIRITED!*& KIND FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD SUNDAY MORNING!🌞🔆☀️☁️🌈☁️🌞👉

(Romans 8:12-17)
#Christ #Sunday #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #Savior #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Harmony #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Church #Sing #Communion #For #The #Curious #Extra #Learning #on #the #Name #Abba

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A Whimsical Vintage Painting of three cute water babies riding in a Dutch Wooden Shoe in huge curly waves and two are holding onto a pink and purple sail while the other cast a fishing net!

Gems of Knowledge » 🌐 2026-07-05
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What Matters Most?

We all make time for what matters most. When something is truly important to us, we usually find a way to make time for it. Yet somehow, spending time with God is often the first thing to disappear when life gets busy. That's the danger of busyness. Rarely does it pull us away from God all at once. It happens one day at a time, one skipped prayer, one missed time in His Word, one evening when we're simply too tired. Maybe today is simply an opportunity to ask ourselves one honest question: Does the way I spend my time reflect what I say is most important? If the answer is no, don't be discouraged. His invitation is still the same. Come closer. 💎 [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 1 Chronicles 1:1–2:17, Acts 23:11–35, Psalm 3:1–8, Proverbs 18:14–15

Making God Your Greatest Priority

The business of life has a way of filling every corner of our days. Between family responsibilities, work demands, and holiday celebrations, our schedules can quickly become crowded. Before we realize it, we’re moving from one thing to the next, trying to keep up with everything that needs our attention.

In the middle of all that busyness, something subtle can begin to happen. Our closeness with God, our time in worship, our moments in His Word, and those quiet times spent with Him can slowly start to slip away.

As I thought about it later, though, I realized something.

When something is truly important to me, I usually find a way to make time for it.

If one of my children or grandchildren needed me, I’d rearrange my schedule. If there were an emergency, everything else would suddenly become less important. If I had an appointment I absolutely couldn’t miss, somehow I’d make it there.

The problem wasn’t really a lack of time.

It was a matter of priority.

As I prayed about that, the Lord gently spoke this Gem of Knowledge to my heart:

“You can always do better if it is important to you…if I am important to you.“

Those words weren’t spoken with condemnation. They were spoken with love. I could almost hear the Father’s heart behind them. He wasn’t trying to make me feel guilty. He was inviting me to honestly examine my priorities.

The truth is, we all make time for the things we value most. We schedule vacations months in advance. We make appointments, watch our favorite television shows, scroll social media, and find time for hobbies we enjoy. Yet somehow, spending time with God is often the first thing to disappear when life gets busy.

I’ve certainly been guilty of that.

In fact, just a few devotionals ago I shared how my evening worship had quietly disappeared without me even realizing it. It wasn’t because I loved God less. It wasn’t because I had stopped wanting to spend time with Him. I had simply allowed other things to crowd Him out.

That’s the danger of busyness. Rarely does it pull us away from God all at once. It happens one day at a time, one skipped prayer, one missed time in His Word, one evening when we’re simply too tired.

Before long, weeks or even months have passed, and we wonder why we don’t feel as close to Him as we once did.

Today’s reading reminded me that relationships aren’t built during occasional moments of crisis. They’re built through consistent time together.

When Paul found himself imprisoned in Acts 23, the Lord stood beside him and encouraged him. I couldn’t help but think how comforting that must have been. Paul recognized the Lord’s voice because he had spent years walking closely with Him. That relationship had been cultivated long before the prison cell.

David expressed that same confidence in Psalm 3. Even while surrounded by enemies, he was able to lie down and sleep because he knew the Lord was watching over him. That kind of trust isn’t developed overnight. It grows one day at a time as we continue choosing God’s presence over the distractions of life.

I think that’s what the Lord was really showing me through today’s Gem.

He isn’t asking us to perform better – He’s inviting us into a deeper relationship with Him

After all, every healthy relationship requires time. A marriage doesn’t flourish without conversation. Friendships don’t grow without spending time together. The same is true with God. The more time we spend with Him, the more we recognize His voice, trust His heart, and become like Him.

Maybe today is simply an opportunity to ask ourselves one honest question:

Does the way I spend my time reflect what I say is most important?

If the answer is no, don’t be discouraged.

His invitation is still the same.

Come closer. 💎

Action (5 Minutes with God)

Who doesn’t have 5 minutes for the King? Take at least 5 minutes to be with the Lord today. Ask Him:

“Lord, what do You want me to know about this personally?”
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
Then ask, “What do You want me to do?”
- Journal what He reveals – then do it!

Let today be a day of honest evaluation with the Lord and realign where needed, because we love Him and He loves us.

Prayer

Dear Lord, thank You for gently reminding me what truly matters. Forgive me for the times I’ve allowed busyness to crowd You out. Help me make You my greatest priority, not because I have to, but because I love You and want to know You more. Teach me to recognize Your voice as I spend time in Your presence each day. Draw me closer to You, and let my life reflect that You truly are what matters most. InYour beautiful name, I pray, Amen.

To read more 5 Minutes with God devotionals click here.

Test everything by the Word and the Spirit (John 16:13)

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Jesus writes "Time with God" into a busy weekly planner filled with appointments, responsibilities, and reminders, illustrating the importance of making God a daily priority.

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🗣️🩷🌐🌏💙💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫶🩵🩵📜🫂🛐🕎🔯🕍✡️🌊💚📖🤗[Jesus~*“the truth will set you free!”*“Everyone who keeps committing sin is a slave to sin!*But if the Son sets you free!*you really will be free!*yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you!*I speak of what I have seen with my Father!"]🤗🗣️🩷🌐🌏💙💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫶🩵📜🫂🛐⛱️🌊☁️🌈☁️🕎🔯🕍✡️🌊💚📖🤗

(John 8:31-38)
#Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
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(John 8:31-38)
#Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(John 8:31-38)
#Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(John 8:31-38)
#Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(John 8:31-38)
#Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(John 8:31-38)
#Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
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(John 8:31-38)
#Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
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(John 8:31-38)
#Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
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(John 8:31-38)
#Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
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(John 8:31-38)
#Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(John 8:31-38)
#Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04 / 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(John 8:31-38)
#Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🗣️🩷🌐🌏💙💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫶🩵🩵📜🫂🛐🕎🔯🕍✡️🌊💚📖🤗["Jesus"~*“remain in my word!*& BE MY disciples!*& the truth will set you free!”*“Everyone who keeps committing sin is a slave to sin!*But THE son remains forever!*& if the Son sets you free!*you really will be free!*I know that you are offspring of Abraham!👉

(John 8:31-38)
#Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Light #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🗣️🩷🌐🌏💙💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫶🩵🩵📜🫂🛐🕎🔯🕍✡️🌊💚📖🤗("Jesus"~*“remain in my word!*& BE MY disciples!*& the truth will set you free!”*“Amen!*Everyone who keeps committing sin is a slave to sin!*But a slave does not remain in the family forever!*A son does remain forever!*So if the Son sets you free!*you really will be free!)👉

John 8:31-38
#The #Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #I #Am #The #Light #Of #The #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🗣️🩷🌐🌏💙💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫶🩵🩵📜🫂🛐🕎🔯🕍✡️🌊💚📖🤗("Jesus"~*“remain in my word!*& BE MY disciples!*& know the truth!*& the truth will set you free!”*“Amen!*Amen!*I tell you!*Everyone who keeps committing sin is a slave to sin!👉

(John 8:31-38)
#The #Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Says #I #Am #The #Light #Of #The #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🗣️🩷🌐🌏💙💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫶🩵🩵📜🫂🛐🕎🔯🕍✡️🌊💚📖🤗("Jesus"~*“remain in my word!*& BE MY disciples!*& know the truth!*& the truth will set you free!”*“We are Abraham’s descendants!”*they answered!*“*& we have never been slaves of anyone!*How can you say!*‘You will be set free’?”)👉

(John 8:31-38)
#The #Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Says #I #Am #The #Light #Of #The #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🗣️🩷🌐🌏💙💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫶🩵🩵📜🫂🛐🕎🔯🕍✡️🌊💚📖🤗(Jesus to the Jews who had believed him!*“remain in my word!*& BE MY disciples!*& know the truth!*& the truth will set you free!”*“We are Abraham’s descendants!”*they answered!👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🗣️🩷🌐🌏💙💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫶🩵🩵📜🫂🛐🕎🔯🕍✡️🌊💚📖🤗(Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him!*“If you remain in my word!*you are really my disciples!*You will also know the truth!*& the truth will set you free!”)*[“We are👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🗣️🩷🌐🌏💙💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫶🩵🩵📜🫂🛐🕎🔯🕍✡️🌊💚📖🤗(So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him!*“If you remain in my word!*you are really my disciples!*You will also know the truth!*& the truth will set you free!”)*[“We👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🗣️🩷🌐🌏💙💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫶🩵🩵📜🫂🛐🕎🔯🕍✡️🌊💚📖🤗*The Truth Will Set You Free!*& “JESUS” SAYS “I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD!”🤗🗣️🩷🌐🌏💙💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫶🩵📜🫂🛐☁️🌈☁️🕎🔯🕍✡️🌊💚📖🤗

☁️🌈☁️💚💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒🕎🔯🕍✡️❤️‍🔥🫶🩵📖📜🫂🛐🌐🌏💙💁🏼‍♀️*(So Jesus 👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫶🩵📖📜🫂🛐🕎🔯🕍✡️🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THIS VAST REALM OF EARTH IN THE “GOSPEL OF JOHN” IT IS RELAYED TO US ALL THE TEACHINGS OF “OUR CHRIST JESUS” ON SOME POIGNANT SUBJECTS LIKE]*The Truth Will Set You Free!*& “JESUS” SAYS “I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD!”👉

(John 8:31-38)
#The #Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #GOD #Jesus #Says #I #Am #The #Light #Of #The #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Pray #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🌞🇺🇲😸🐈🐈‍⬛🌸💠🩷🩵💙💚💦⛲🌊🍉🏄🏿‍♀️🤽🏿‍♀️🌴🍇🍍🍓🍒🍋⛵🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️😻🎇🎆🆓🧨🌐🌏💜💁🏿‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS I HOPE!*PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A VERY SAFE!*FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& MARVELOUS DAY!*AMEN!†🤗🩷🩵💙💚🇺🇲😸🐈🐈‍⬛😻🎇🎆🆓🧨🌸💠💦⛲🍉🏄🏿‍♀️🤽🏿‍♀️🌴🍇🍍🍓🍒🍋⛵🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️🤗👉

☁️🌈☁️👉

Gems of Knowledge » 🌐 2026-07-04
@gemsofknowledge.com@gemsofknowledge.com

Freedom to Listen

On Independence Day, we celebrate the freedom to choose. But God has given us an even greater freedom—the choice to seek Him and listen for His voice. God values freedom, too. He could have created us as robots, programmed to obey Him without question.Instead, He gave us something remarkable—free will. Every day, we have the freedom to choose whether we will follow Him, trust Him, obey Him...or ignore Him. reedom is a tremendous gift—but every freedom comes with a choice. Today, may we choose not only to celebrate the freedoms we've been given as a nation, but also to exercise the freedom God has given each of us to draw near, quiet our hearts, and listen for His voice. Because He is speaking...He always has been. Will you listen?💎 [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 23:31–25:30, Acts 22:17–23:10, Psalm 2:1–12, Proverbs 18:13

God Is Always Speaking

Today, many of us will celebrate Independence Day.

We’ll gather with family and friends, enjoy cookouts, watch fireworks, and reflect on the freedoms we enjoy as a nation. One of the greatest gifts we’ve been given is the freedom to make our own choices.

God values freedom, too.

He could have created us as robots, programmed to obey Him without question. Instead, He gave us something remarkable—free will. Every day, we have the freedom to choose whether we will follow Him, trust Him, obey Him…or ignore Him.

As I was spending time with the Lord recently, He impressed this simple but powerful Gem of Knowledge on my heart:

“I’m always trying to speak to you. You just have to want to listen.“

Those words made me stop and think – How often have I prayed, “Lord, why aren’t You speaking?” when the real question should have been, “Lord, have I truly been listening?”

Sometimes we expect God to interrupt our busy lives with dramatic signs or unmistakable miracles. Yet more often than not, He speaks through the quiet prompting of the Holy Spirit, a passage of Scripture that seems to leap off the page, wise counsel from another believer, or that gentle conviction in our hearts that nudges us in the right direction.

The problem usually isn’t that God has stopped speaking, it’s that life has become so noisy that His gentle voice is crowded out.

Distractions compete for our attention from the moment we wake up. Notifications, schedules, responsibilities, entertainment, and endless opinions constantly demand to be heard. Before we realize it, we’ve filled every quiet moment with something else.

Yet God is still speaking.

He’s speaking through His Word.

He’s speaking through His Spirit.

He’s speaking through circumstances.

He’s speaking through His people.

The question isn’t whether God wants to speak.

The question is whether we want to listen.

Today’s reading reminds us of that reality. In Acts 22, Paul faithfully shared the message God had given him, but many refused to hear it because they had already decided what they wanted to believe. Their ears were open, but their hearts were closed.

Proverbs 18:13 gives us a timeless warning: “Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.” How often do we do the same thing with God? We rush ahead with our own plans, assumptions, and opinions before we’ve taken time to hear what He has to say.

One of the greatest freedoms God has given us is the freedom to choose whether we will listen.

Every day He gently invites us into conversation.

Every day He offers wisdom.

Every day He offers direction.

Every day He offers His peace.

But He won’t force us to hear Him.

He waits for willing hearts.

As I think about Independence Day, I’m reminded that freedom is a tremendous gift—but every freedom comes with a choice. Today, may we choose not only to celebrate the freedoms we’ve been given as a nation, but also to exercise the freedom God has given each of us to draw near, quiet our hearts, and listen for His voice.

Because He is speaking…He always has been.

Will you listen? 💎

Action (5 Minutes with God)

Today, intentionally create a few minutes of quiet. Set aside your phone, your schedule, and every distraction. Open God’s Word and simply ask:

“Lord, what do You want to say to me today?”
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
Then ask, “What do You want me to do?”
- Journal what He reveals – then do it!

You just have to want to listen.

Prayer

Father, thank You for the freedom You’ve given me—not only to choose, but to walk closely with You. Forgive me for the times I’ve been too busy, distracted, or unwilling to listen. Quiet my heart and help me recognize Your voice above every other voice competing for my attention. Give me ears that are eager to hear You and a heart that is willing to obey what You say. Thank You that You are always speaking because You love Your children. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
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🌞🇺🇲😸🐈🐈‍⬛🌸💠🩷🩵💙💚💦⛲🌊🍉🏄🏿‍♀️🤽🏿‍♀️🌴🍇🍍🍓🍒🍋⛵🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️😻🎇🎆🆓🧨🌐🌏💜💁🏿‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& SHARING WITH ALL OF YOU SO WE ALL CAN BE BOOSTED UP WITH OBTAINED POSITIVE HOPE!*AMEN!🙏👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
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🌞🇺🇲😸🐈🐈‍⬛🌸💠🩷🩵💙💚💦⛲🌊🍉🏄🏿‍♀️🤽🏿‍♀️🌴🍇🍍🍓🍒🍋⛵🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️😻🎇🎆🆓🧨🌐🌏💜💁🏿‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!🤗🧨🎇🆓🎆🇺🇲🧨🤗*& I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& SHARING WITH ALL OF YOU SO WE👉

(John 8:31-38)
#The #Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #HAPPY #FOURTH #OF #JULY #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Says #I #Am #The #Light #Of #The #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
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🌞🇺🇲😸🐈🐈‍⬛🌸💠🩷🩵💙💚💦⛲🌊🍉🏄🏿‍♀️🤽🏿‍♀️🌴🍇🍍🍓🍒🍋⛵🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️😻🎇🎆🆓🧨🌐🌏💜💁🏿‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A JOYFUL CATURDAY!😸🐈🐈‍⬛😻*& HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!🤗🧨🎇🆓🎆🇺🇲🧨🤗*& I AM FEEDING MY👉

(John 8:31-38)
#The #Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #HAPPY #FOURTH #OF #JULY #Joyful #CATURDAY #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Says #I #Am #The #Light #Of #The #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
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🌞🇺🇲😸🐈🐈‍⬛🌸💠🩷🩵💙💚💦⛲🌊🍉🏄🏿‍♀️🤽🏿‍♀️🌴🍇🍍🍓🍒🍋⛵🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️😻🎇🎆🆓🧨🌐🌏💜💁🏿‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS GOOD SATURDAY MORNING!🌞*& I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A JOYFUL CATURDAY!😸🐈🐈‍⬛😻*& HAPPY FOURTH OF👉

(John 8:31-38)
#The #Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #HAPPY #FOURTH #OF #JULY #Joyful #CATURDAY #Saturday #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Says #I #Am #The #Light #Of #The #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-04
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🌞🇺🇲😸🐈🐈‍⬛🌸💠🩷🩵💙💚💦⛲🌊🍉🏄🏿‍♀️🤽🏿‍♀️🌴🍇🍍🍓🍒🍋⛵🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️😻🎇🎆🆓🧨🌐🌏💜💁🏿‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD SATURDAY MORNING!🌞👉

(John 8:31-38)
#The #Truth #Will #Set #You #Free #HAPPY #FOURTH #OF #JULY #Joyful #CATURDAY #Saturday #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Says #I #Am #The #Light #Of #The #World #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another

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A beautiful painting of two Blue Jays on a grey tree branch decorated with multiple colorful leaves in blues, lavenders,pinks, and purples!

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03
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🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🫶🏩🫂🛐💒💦🏩🌐🌏💛💜🩵🩷🧡🏩💒🚶🏿🚶‍♀️🚶🏽‍♂️🗣️✌️🕊️🏳️🏩💚💙🩵🤗[The Lord answered!*& told her!*“Martha!*Martha!*you are worried!*& upset about many things!*but one thing is needed!*In fact!*Mary has chosen that better part!*which will not be taken away from her!”]🤗❤️‍🔥🫶💦🫂💛💜💒🏡🏠🏚️🛐🛖✝️👑🩵💚💙🩵☁️🌈☁️🩷🧡🐟🐟🐈🍹🚶🏿🚶‍♀️🚶🏽‍♂️🗣️✌️🕊️🏳️🏩🤗

(Luke 10:38-42)
#Marthas #Marys #HOUSE #LORD #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03 / 2026-07-03
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🫶🏩🫂🛐💒💦🏩🌐🌏💛💜🩵🩷🧡🏩💒🚶🏿🚶‍♀️🚶🏽‍♂️🗣️✌️🕊️🏳️🏩🤗[Mary at the Lord’s feet listening!*& Martha was serving!*& said!*“Lord!*don’t you care that my sister has left me to serve alone?*Tell her to help me!”*The Lord answered!*& told her!*“Martha!*Martha!*you are worried!*& upset about many things!*but one👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🫶🏩🫂🛐💒💦🏩🌐🌏💛💜🩵🩷🧡🏩💒🚶🏿🚶‍♀️🚶🏽‍♂️🗣️✌️🕊️🏳️🏩🤗[Mary sitting at the Lord’s feet listening to his word!*But Martha was distracted with her serving!*& She said!*“Lord!*don’t you care that my sister has left me to serve alone?*Tell her to help me!”*The Lord👉

(Luke 10:38-42)
#Marthas #Marys #HOUSE #LORD #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03
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🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🫶🏩🫂🛐💒💦🏩🌐🌏💛💜🩵🩷🧡🏩💒🚶🏿🚶‍♀️🚶🏽‍♂️🗣️✌️🕊️🏳️🏩🤗(Mary!*who was sitting at the Lord’s feet!*& was listening to his word!*But Martha was distracted with all her serving!*& She came over!*& said!*“Lord!*don’t you care that my sister has left me to serve alone?*Tell her to help me!”)👉

(Luke 10:38-42)
#Marthas #Marys #HOUSE #LORD #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03
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🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🫶🏩🫂🛐💒💦🏩🌐🌏💛💜🩵🩷🧡🏩💒🚶🏿🚶‍♀️🚶🏽‍♂️🗣️✌️🕊️🏳️🏩🤗(Jesus came to a village!*& a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home!*She had a sister named Mary!*who was sitting at the Lord’s feet!*& was listening to his word!)*[But Martha was distracted with all her👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03
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🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🫶🏩🫂🛐💒💦🏩🌐🌏💛💜🩵🩷🧡🏩💒🚶🏿🚶‍♀️🚶🏽‍♂️🗣️✌️🕊️🏳️🏩🤗(As they went on their way!*Jesus came into a village!*& a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home!*She had a sister named Mary!*who was sitting at the Lord’s feet!*& was listening to his word!)*[But👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03 / 2026-07-03
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🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🫶🏩🫂🛐💒💦🏩🌐🌏💛💜🩵🩷🧡🏩💒🚶🏿🚶‍♀️🚶🏽‍♂️🗣️✌️🕊️🏳️🏩🤗(JESUS!*& HIS DECIPLES!)*[As they went on their way!*Jesus came into a village!*& a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home!*She had a sister named Mary!*who was sitting at the Lord’s feet!*& was listening to his word!]👉

Luke 10:38-42
#Marthas #Marys #HOUSE #VISITED #BY #THE #LORD #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03 / 2026-07-03
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🫶🏩🫂🛐💒💦🏩🌐🌏💛💜🩵🩷🧡🏩💒🚶🏿🚶‍♀️🚶🏽‍♂️🗣️✌️🕊️🏳️🤗(DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THIS ENTIRE WORLD “LUKE THE EVANGELIST” TELLS US ALL ABOUT JESUS’ VISIT TO MARTHA’S!*& MARY’S HOUSE!)*[As they went on their way!*Jesus came into a village!👉

(Luke 10:38-42)
#Marthas #and #Marys #HOUSE #VISITED #BY #THE #LORD #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03 / 2026-07-03
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🫶🏩🫂🛐💒💦🏩🌐🌏💛💜🩵🩷🧡🏩💒🛖🏡🏠🏚️✝️👑🕊️🛐🛖✝️👑🏩🩵🩷🧡🐟🐕🐈🍹🤗Martha!*& Mary!🤗🌐🌏🩵🩷🧡☁️🌈☁️💒❤️‍🔥🫶💦🏩🫂👑✝️💛💜🕊️🛐🤗👉

Luke 10:38-42
#Marthas #Marys #HOUSE #VISITED #BY #THE #LORD #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03 / 2026-07-03
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🫶🏩🫂🛐💒💦🏩🌐🌏💛💜🩵🩷🧡💦🏩🫂👑✝️💛💜🕊️🛐🤗CHAPTER {Luke 10}]*“JESUS” SENT SEVENTY DECIPLES!*& “JESUS’” TELLS OF THE “PARABLE” “THE GOOD SAMARITAN!”*& “JESUS’”” VISITS “Martha’s”*& “Mary’s” HOUSE!🤗💦🌐🌏💛💜🩵🩷🧡✝️👑🕊️🏩🫂🛐💒❤️‍🔥🫶☁️🌈☁️🤗👉

(Luke 10:38-42)
#Marthas #and #Marys #HOUSE #VISITED #BY #THE #LORD #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️🏩🛐🫂🐫🐪🚶🏿🚶🏼‍♀️🚶‍♂️🌴🩵✝️👑🕊️💦💒❤️‍🔥🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻💜📖📜💌🗣️✍️🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS “LUKE THE EVANGELIST” TELLS US ALL IN THIS CHAPTER {Luke 10}]*THAT “JESUS” SENT SEVENTY DECIPLES!*& WHAT THEY DID!*& THEIR RETURN!*& THEIR REWARDS IN HEAVEN!*AS WELL IN THIS SAME CHAPTER IS “JESUS’” TELLS OF THE “FAMOUS PARABLE” ABOUT “THE GOOD SAMARITAN!”👉

Luke 10:38-42
#Marthas #Marys #HOUSE #VISITED #BY #THE #LORD #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️🏩🛐🫂🐫🐪🚶🏿🚶🏼‍♀️🚶‍♂️🌴🩵✝️👑🕊️💦💒❤️‍🔥🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻💜📖📜💌🗣️✍️🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS VAST REALM OF EARTH “LUKE THE EVANGELIST” TELLS US ALL IN THIS CHAPTER {Luke 10}]*THAT “JESUS” SENT SEVENTY DECIPLES!*& WHAT THEY DID!*& THEIR RETURN!*& THEIR REWARDS IN HEAVEN!👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-03
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🚗🚙🎡✈️💦🐕🐈🩴🩴🚲👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️⛵⛲🍉🏄‍♀️🤽‍♀️🍋🎣🐠🐟🚁🥏🫂🕊️💦🍹🪂🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻💛🏩🌞🙏🌐🌏🩵💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED DARLING FRIENDS I HOPE!*& PRAY FOR YOU ALL TO HAVE A VERY SAFE!*HYDRATED DAY!*& I WISH YOU ALL A FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& JOYFUL WONDERFUL DAY!*AMEN!†🤗💛💜🩵🩷🧡🌞🚗🚙🎡✈️💦🩴🩴🌐🌏👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️⛵⛲🍉🏄‍♀️🤽‍♀️🍋🎣🐠🐟🚁🥏🏩🐕🐈🚲🍹🪂🤗👉

(Luke 10:38-42)
#LORD #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Gems of Knowledge » 🌐 2026-07-03
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More Than Just a Joke

Laughter is a gift from God, but not every joke is harmless. How often do we excuse hurtful words by saying, "I was only kidding," or "Can't you take a joke?" Sometimes we laugh because everyone else is laughing, never realizing our words have pierced someone's heart. This doesn't mean we should become joyless or afraid to laugh. It means we should invite the Holy Spirit into even our sense of humor. Humility is willing to let the Holy Spirit correct even the smallest areas of our lives. Sometimes the greatest acts of love are the words we choose not to say. May our mouths become instruments of grace rather than weapons of injury. Let our laughter bring healing instead of hurt, encouragement instead of embarrassment, and joy instead of regret. ✨Click here to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 22:3–23:30 • Acts 21:37–22:16 • Psalm 1:1–6 • Proverbs 18:11–12

The Power of Our Words

Laughter is one of God’s wonderful gifts. It refreshes our hearts, strengthens relationships, and brings joy into everyday life. Jesus isn’t opposed to healthy humor.

But not every joke is harmless.

As I was praying this morning, the Lord impressed this Gem of Knowledge on my heart:

“Jokes are fun, but be very careful. They can also be traps placed within you by the enemy to hurt people and cause great pain and damage. Amen.”

Those words made me stop and examine my own heart.

How often do we excuse hurtful words by saying, “I was only kidding,” or “Can’t you take a joke?” Sometimes we laugh because everyone else is laughing, never realizing our words have pierced someone’s heart.

The enemy rarely begins with something obvious. More often, he disguises sin as something small, harmless, or funny. A sarcastic remark. A cutting joke. A nickname that embarrasses someone. A story told at another person’s expense.

What begins as laughter can leave wounds that last for years.

In today’s reading, King Josiah responded very differently when he heard the Book of the Law. Instead of dismissing God’s Word or making light of it, he humbled himself before the Lord. His tender heart brought revival to an entire nation. Josiah understood that words matter because they reveal the condition of our hearts.

Paul demonstrated this same wisdom in Acts. Standing before an angry crowd that wanted to kill him, he didn’t respond with insults or mockery. He spoke with respect and humility, sharing the testimony of what Christ had done in his life. His goal wasn’t to win an argument—it was to win hearts.

Psalm 1 also reminds us to be careful about the influences we allow into our lives. It begins with walking, then standing, then sitting with those who reject God’s ways. That progression reminds us that compromise is often subtle. If we’re not careful, even humor can slowly shape our hearts until what once grieved us eventually makes us laugh.

This doesn’t mean we should become joyless or afraid to laugh. It means we should invite the Holy Spirit into even our sense of humor.

Before telling a joke, ask yourself:

Does this honor God?

Would I say this if Jesus were standing beside me?

Will this leave someone encouraged—or wounded?

Proverbs 18:12 reminds us, “Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.”

Humility is willing to let the Holy Spirit correct even the smallest areas of our lives. Sometimes the greatest acts of love are the words we choose not to say.

May our mouths become instruments of grace rather than weapons of injury. Let our laughter bring healing instead of hurt, encouragement instead of embarrassment, and joy instead of regret.

“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked… but they delight in the law of the Lord.” — Psalm 1:1–2 (NLT)

“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be a blessing to those who hear you.” — Ephesians 4:29 (NLT) 💎
Action (5 Minutes with God)
Take 5 minutes to be with the Lord today. Ask Him:
“Lord, what do You want me to know about this personally?”
Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
Then ask, “What do You want me to do?”
Journal what He reveals – then do it!
Allow the Holy Spirit to examine your words before they leave your mouth. If you find yourself about to make a joke at someone else’s expense, pause and ask, “Will this build them up or tear them down?” Choose to be someone whose humor brings life, encouragement, and joy.
Prayer
Dear Lord, thank You for the gift of laughter. I know You delight in joy, but I also know You care deeply about the words I speak. Search my heart and reveal any habit, attitude, or joke that could wound someone You love. Forgive me for the times I’ve excused hurtful words by calling them “just a joke.” Remove every trap the enemy has planted in my heart or speech, and replace it with Your love and compassion. Fill my mouth with kindness, wisdom, and grace. Let my humor reflect Your heart and bring healing instead of pain. May my words always honor You and encourage those around me. In Your beautiful name I pray, Amen.
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A young man is ridiculed by another while Jesus looks on with sorrow, illustrating how careless jokes and hurtful words can deeply wound others.