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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🧡🩶🫧🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🩷🫂🩵🧨🌐🌏💚🌊✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🤗[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]🤗🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🫂🌐🌏💚☁️🌈☁️✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🧡🫧🌊🩶🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🧨⛵🤗

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🧡🩶🫧🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🩷🫂🩵🧨🌐🌏💚🌊✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🤗[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience so who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame!*For it is better to suffer👉

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🧡🩶🫧🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🩷🫂🩵🧨🌐🌏💚🌊✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🤗[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks for a reason for the hope that is in you!*yet do it with gentleness having a good conscience so that when you👉

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #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

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🧡🩶🫧🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🩷🫂🩵🧨🌐🌏💚🌊✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🤗[in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy!*always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you!*yet do it with gentleness!*& respect!*having a good conscience👉

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🧡🩶🫧🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🩷🫂🩵🧨🌐🌏💚🌊✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🤗[the Lord for the righteous is open to their prayer!*& if you should suffer for righteousness' sake!*you will be blessed!*Have no fear of them!*but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy!👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🧡🩶🫧🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🩷🫂🩵🧨🌐🌏💚🌊✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🤗(the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous!*& open to their prayer!*But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil!”*& even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake!*you will be blessed!*Have no fear of them!*nor be troubled!*but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy!👉

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Light #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🧡🩶🫧🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🩷🫂🩵🧨🌐🌏💚🌊✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🤗(For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous!*& his ears are open to their prayer!*But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil!”*Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?)👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🧡🩶🫧🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🩷🫂🩵🧨🌐🌏💚🌊✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🤗(For!*“Whoever desires to love life!*& see good days!*let him keep his tongue from evil!*& his lips from speaking deceit!*let him turn away from evil!*& do good!*let him seek peace!*& pursue it!)👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🧡🩶🫧🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🩷🫂🩵🧨🌐🌏💚🌊✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🤗(all of you have unity of mind!*sympathy!*brotherly love!*a tender heart!*& a humble mind!*Do not repay evil for evil!*or reviling for reviling!*but on the contrary!*bless!*for to this you were called!*that you may obtain a blessing!)👉

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #World #Pray #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🧡🩶🫧🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🩷🫂🩵🧨🌐🌏💚🌊✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🤗(Finally!*all of you!*have unity of mind!*sympathy!*brotherly love!*a tender heart!*& a humble mind!)*[Do not repay evil for evil!*or reviling for reviling!*but on the contrary!*bless!*for to 👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🧡🩶🫧🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🩷🫂🩵🧨🌐🌏💚🌊✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🤗(“APOSTLE PETER”)*[Finally!*all of you!*have unity of mind!*sympathy!*brotherly love!*a tender heart!*& a humble mind!]*{Do not repay evil for evil!*or reviling for reviling!*but👉

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#DEVOTIONAL #Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #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

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🧡🩶🫧🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🩷🫂🩵🧨🌐🌏💚🌊✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🤗(“APOSTLE PETER” EXPLAINS!)*[Finally!*all of you!*have unity of mind!*sympathy!*brotherly love!*a tender heart!*& a humble mind!]*{Do not repay evil for evil!*or reviling for👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🧡🩶🫧🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🩷🫂🩵🧨🌐🌏💚🌊✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🤗Suffering for Righteousness' Sake!🤗🧡🩶🫧🎇🎆🐦‍🔥🙏🐫🐪🌴🌞🫂🧨🌐🌏💚☁️🌈☁️✝️👑🕊️💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🛐🤗

🌐🌏💚💁🏼‍♀️*(“APOSTLE PETER” EXPLAINS!)*[Finally!*all of you!*have unity of mind!*sympathy!*brotherly love!*a👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🌐🌏💜💁🏿‍♀️*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS AROUND THIS DIVERSE EARTH “APOSTLE PETER” EXPLAINS HOW WE SHOULD KEEP ON STRIVING AS WE ALL HAVE]*OUR Suffering for Righteousness' Sake!👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🫂🩵🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED DARLING FRIENDS I HOPE!*& PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A KEEPING COOL!*HYDRATED!*& SAFE DAY!*& A FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*PURE HEARTFELT PEACEFUL AMAZING FANTASTIC STELLAR DAY!*AMEN!†🤗🌊🐫🐪🌴🌐🌞🌏🐫🐪🌴🤗🌊👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🫂🩵🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED DARLING FRIENDS I AM SHARING WITH YOU ALL MY FEEDING OUR SPIRITS WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS SO WE CAN BE BUILT UP!*ENCOURAGED!*& BE BOOSTED UP IN POSITIVE HOPE!*& WITH THAT GENTLE JOY THAT WE OBTAIN CONTINUE SHARING LOVE!*& LIGHT WITH ALL OTHERS WE TOUCH IN DIFFERENT WAYS ACROSS THE EARTH!*AMEN!🙏👉

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🫂🩵🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED DARLING FRIENDS I WISH YOU ALL A JOYFUL OVER THE HUMP DAY!🌴🌞🐫🤗🌞🐪🌴*& I AM SHARING WITH YOU ALL MY FEEDING OUR SPIRITS WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS SO WE CAN BE 👉

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#ENJOY #YOUR #OVER #THE #HUMP #DAY #DEVOTIONAL #Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #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

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🫂🩵🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED DARLING FRIENDS HAPPY JULY FIRST!🧨🎇🎆🧨*& I WISH YOU ALL A JOYFUL OVER THE HUMP DAY!🌴🌞🐫🤗🌞🐪🌴*& I AM SHARING WITH YOU ALL MY FEEDING OUR👉

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#HAPPY #JULY #FIRST #AND #ENJOY #YOUR #OVER #THE #HUMP #DAY #DEVOTIONAL #Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #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

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🫂🩵🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED DARLING FRIENDS GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING!🌞*& HAPPY JULY FIRST!🧨🎇🎆🧨*& I WISH YOU ALL A JOYFUL OVER THE HUMP DAY!🌴🌞🐫🤗🌞🐪🌴*&👉

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#HAPPY #JULY #FIRST #AND #ENJOY #YOUR #OVER #THE #HUMP #DAY #WEDNESDAY #DEVOTIONAL #Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #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 » 🌐 2026-07-01
@gemsofknowledge.com@gemsofknowledge.com

Sure-Footed with Christ

There is a tremendous peace that comes from knowing where God is leading you. Sometimes the path God chooses for us is hard, but we can find peace in knowing He will show us the way and give us confidence and reassurance with every step. He delights in showing His children the way. When you're unsure, don't keep wandering. Ask. He will answer. As you continue walking with Him, you'll find your footing becoming steadier, your faith becoming stronger, and your heart will rest in the confidence that He truly is leading every step. 💎 ✨Click to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 18:13–19:37 • Acts 21:1–17 • Psalm 149:1–9 • Proverbs 18:8 (NLT)

Following Jesus One Step At A Time

There is a tremendous peace that comes from knowing where God is leading you.

It doesn’t mean the road will be easy. In fact, sometimes the path God chooses is the hardest one you could imagine. But when you know He has spoken, uncertainty loses its grip. You stop second-guessing every step because your confidence is no longer in yourself—it is in the One leading you.

The Lord reminded me of this truth today with this Gem of Knowledge:

“When you are sure of your path with Me, it becomes so much easier. If you don’t know your path with Me, ask. I will show you and you will be sure—sure-footed for the journey ahead.”

How often do we make life harder simply because we are unsure? We wrestle with every decision, wondering if we’re missing God’s will. We replay conversations, overanalyze circumstances, and become exhausted trying to figure everything out ourselves.

Yet God never intended for His children to walk in constant uncertainty. He invites us to ask Him. He promises to lead those whose hearts are willing to follow. While He may not reveal every mile of the journey, He faithfully illuminates the next step.

King Hezekiah is a beautiful example of this. When the Assyrian army surrounded Jerusalem and mocked both him and the Lord, fear could have easily dictated his response. Instead, Hezekiah took the threatening letter into the temple, spread it before the Lord, and prayed. His confidence wasn’t in military strength or political strategy—it was in the God who had already proven Himself faithful. Because He knew where to turn, he stood firm.

Paul demonstrated that same confidence in Acts. Believers pleaded with him not to continue to Jerusalem because suffering awaited him there. Yet Paul kept going because he knew the Lord had directed his steps. His path wasn’t easy, but it was certain.

When we know God has spoken, obedience becomes simpler. It may still require courage, sacrifice, and perseverance, but we stop being tossed back and forth by every fearful thought or opposing opinion. We become sure-footed—not because we know what tomorrow holds, but because we know God is directing our path for His name’s sake (Psalm 23:3).

Proverbs reminds us that words can sink deep into our hearts (Proverbs 18:8). If we continually feast on fear, gossip, or discouragement, we’ll soon begin doubting the very path God has shown us. Instead, keep bringing every question back to the Lord. His voice is the only one that can steady your feet.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” — Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT)

“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.”— Psalm 37:23 (NLT)

When you’re unsure, don’t keep wandering. Ask. He delights in showing His children the way. As you continue walking with Him, you’ll find your footing becoming steadier, your faith becoming stronger, and your heart will rest in the confidence that He truly is leading every step. 💎

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!

Let today be a day for trusting Him enough to lead the way..

Prayer

Dear Father, thank You for being my faithful Guide. Forgive me for the times I’ve relied on my own understanding or allowed fear to determine my direction. Teach me to seek You first in every decision. Quiet every voice that competes with Yours, and help me recognize Your leading with confidence. Make me sure-footed as I walk the path You have prepared for me. No matter what lies ahead, I choose to trust that You are already there. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

To read more 5 Minutes with God devotionals click here.

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A hiker stands firmly on solid rock while footprints lead into dense fog, symbolizing following Jesus one faithful step at a time even when the path ahead cannot be seen.

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-07-01
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🫂🩵🌐🌏🩷💁‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED DARLING FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING!🌞*& HAPPY JULY FIRST!🧨🎇🎆🧨*&👉

(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#HAPPY #JULY #FIRST #AND #ENJOY #YOUR #OVER #THE #HUMP #DAY #WEDNESDAY #DEVOTIONAL #Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #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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An awesome piece of Art work painting of a camel with vibrant multiple bright colors totally very Whimsical and Fun looking!

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️🛐🤗[by grace You've been saved by faith not your own doing!*it is the gift of God!*not of works!*so that no one may boast!*For we are his workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works God prepared beforehand!*that we should walk in them!]🤗🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠☁️🌈☁️🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🤗

Ephesians 2:1-10
#God #Christ #Jesus #Grace #Faith #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Ephesians 2:1-10
#God #Christ #Jesus #Grace #Faith #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Ephesians 2:1-10
#God #Christ #Jesus #Grace #Faith #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Ephesians 2:1-10
#God #Christ #Jesus #Grace #Faith #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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Ephesians 2:1-10
#God #Christ #Jesus #Grace #Faith #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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Ephesians 2:1-10
#God #Christ #Jesus #Grace #Faith #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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Ephesians 2:1-10
#God #Christ #Jesus #Grace #Faith #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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Ephesians 2:1-10
#God #Christ #Jesus #Grace #Faith #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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Ephesians 2:1-10
#God #Christ #Jesus #Grace #Faith #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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Ephesians 2:1-10
#God #Christ #Jesus #Grace #Faith #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️🛐🤗[For by grace you have been saved through faith!*& this is not your own doing!*it is the gift of God!*not a result of works!*so that no one may boast!*For we are his workmanship!*created in Christ Jesus👉

Ephesians 2:1-10
#God #Christ #Jesus #By #Grace #Through #Faith #Holy #Spirit #Devotional #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️🛐🤗(so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus!)*[For by grace you have been saved through faith!*& this is not your own doing!👉

(Ephesians 2:1-10)
#God #Christ #Jesus #By #Grace #Through #Faith #Holy #Spirit #Devotional #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️🛐🤗(But God!*being rich in mercy!*because of the great love with which he loved us!*even when we were dead in our trespasses!*made us alive together with Christ!*by grace you have been saved!*& raised us up with him!*& seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus!)👉

(Ephesians 2:1-10)
#God #Christ #Jesus #By #Grace #Through #Faith #Holy #Spirit #Devotional #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️🛐🤗(you were dead in sins in which you once walked following the course of this world!*following the prince of the power of the air!*the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience!*among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh!*carrying out the desires of the flesh!*& the mind!*& were by nature children of wrath!*like the rest of mankind!)👉

Ephesians 2:1-10
#God #Christ #Jesus #Grace #Faith #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Love #Hope #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️🛐🤗(*& you were dead in the trespasses!*& sins in which you once walked!*following the course of this world!)*[following the prince of the power of the air!*the spirit that is now at work in the sons of👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️🛐🤗(DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS ENTIRE EARTH THIS IS THE “GOOD NEWS” OF GOD FOR US ALL!)*[*& you were dead in the trespasses!*& sins in which you once walked!*following the course of this world!]👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️🛐🤗“GOOD NEWS!” OF “GOD” IS WE HAVE BEEN SAVED By Grace Through Faith!🤗🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠☁️🌈☁️🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🤗

🌐🌏💜💁🏾‍♀️*(DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS ENTIRE EARTH THIS IS THE “GOOD NEWS” OF GOD FOR US ALL!)👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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🌐🌏🩷💁‍♂️*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS EVERYWHERE THE “GOOD NEWS” OF “GOD” IS WE HAVE BEEN SAVED]*By Grace Through Faith!👉

🌐🌏💜💁🏾‍♀️*(DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS ENTIRE EARTH THIS IS THE “GOOD NEWS” OF GOD FOR US ALL!)*[*& you were dead in the 👉

Earl » 🌐 2026-06-30
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Telling the Future Before It Happens

The ancient king of #Israel and Judah was also a prophet. 1,043 years before Christ, king David wrote that the Messiah would be pierced in his hands and feet.

Today, David is highly esteemed among Jews. Yet, Jesus, whom David spoke of, is not.

Any man who claims to be a #Jew should examine the scriptures and see that #Jesus is the Messiah.

Psalm 22:16

#Palestine

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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🌐🌏💙💁‍♀️*Brothers!*& SISTERS!*I do not consider that I have made it my own!*But one thing I do!*forgetting what lies behind!*& straining forward to what lies ahead!*I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus!*ÀMEN!†🤗

Philippians 3: 13-14
#GREAT #LOSS #STRUGGLES #Straining #Toward #the #Goal #for #the #prize #of #the #upward #call #of #God #in #Christ #Jesus #Faith #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Love #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30 / 2026-06-30
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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🌐🌏💚💁🏼‍♀️[Philippians 3: 13-14]👉
*IN TIMES OF GREAT LOSS*& STRUGGLES!*& Straining Toward the Goal!👉

(Ephesians 2:1-10)*& (Philippians 3: 13-14)
#IN #TIMES #OF #GREAT #LOSS #And #STRUGGLES #Straining #Toward #the #Goal #for #the #prize #of #the #upward #call #of #God #in #Christ #Jesus #AMEN #By #Grace #Through #Faith #Holy #Spirit #Friends #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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🌐🌏💚💁🏼‍♀️*BELOVED FRIENDS BECAUSE SO MANY PEOPLE ARE STRUGGLING LATELY IN SO MANY DIFFERENT WAYS!*& DEALING WITH GIANT LOSSES!*I AM SHARING THE FOLLOWING VERSE (Philippians 3:13-14) WITH YOU THAT MADE ME WANT TO LIVE WITH PURPOSE WHEN I HAD NONE!*IN HOPES*& PRAYERS THAT IT CAN HELP!*& INSPIRE OTHERS!*AMEN†🤗👉

(Philippians 3: 13-14)
#IN #TIMES #OF #GREAT #LOSS #STRUGGLES #Straining #Toward #the #Goal #upward #of #God #Christ #Jesus #Faith #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Love #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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🌐🌏💚💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD BECAUSE SO MANY PEOPLE ARE STRUGGLING LATELY IN SO MANY DIFFERENT WAYS!*& DEALING WITH GIANT LOSSES!*I AM SHARING THE FOLLOWING VERSE (Philippians 3:13-14) WITH YOU ALL THAT MADE ME WANT TO LIVE WITH PURPOSE WHEN I HAD NONE!👉

(Philippians 3: 13-14)
#IN #TIMES #OF #GREAT #LOSS #STRUGGLES #Straining #Toward #the #Goal #upward #of #God #in #Christ #Jesus #AMEN #Holy #Spirit #Brothers #Sisters #World #Pray #Love #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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🌞🦚🍐✌️🏩💦💚💙🩷💜🩵🌮🌐🌏🩵💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED BRIGHT LOVING SPIRITED FRIENDS I HOPE!*& PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A COOL!*& HYDRATING DAY!*& A FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& SPARKLING FANTASTIC DAY!*AMEN!†🤗🤠🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚🍐✌️🏩💦💚💙🩷💜🩵🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️🤗👉

(Ephesians 2:1-10)*& (Philippians 3: 13-14)
#God #Christ #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Beloved #Friends #Devotional #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity

Gems of Knowledge » 🌐 2026-06-30
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Assumption or Truth?

Have you ever been convinced you knew why someone did something... only to later discover you were completely wrong? We can experience real hurt over something that never actually happened. The enemy understands how powerful assumptions can be. He doesn't always have to tell an obvious lie to hurt or destroy. We must hold every thought captive and bring them to Christ because He alone knows the full truth. And His truth will set you free! ✨Click to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 17:1–18:12, Acts 20:1–38, Psalm 148:1–14, Proverbs 18:6–7

Bring It to Me First

Have you ever been absolutely convinced you knew why someone did something… only to later discover you were completely wrong?

Maybe a friend didn’t return your call.
Someone walked past without saying hello.
A text message sounded cold.
An invitation never came.

Immediately our minds begin filling in the blanks.

“They’re upset with me.”

“They don’t value our friendship.”

“I must have done something wrong.”

The amazing thing is that we can experience real hurt over something that never actually happened.

I’ve done it myself.

I’ve assumed someone’s motives before ever asking them. I’ve believed a story my mind created, only to later discover there was an entirely different explanation. The pain I felt was real, but the conclusion I reached wasn’t.

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

“What you think is truth may not be, especially if it causes you pain. Keep every thought captive and bring it to Me. I will tell you truth and set you free. Amen.“

Hmmm… “Bring it to Me.”

How often do we bring our conclusions to other people before we bring them to God?

We replay conversations.
We analyze facial expressions.
We interpret silence.
We assume motives.
We create explanations.

Yet we never stop to ask the One who knows the truth.

Sometimes the greatest source of our heartache isn’t what actually happened—it’s the story we’ve told ourselves about what happened.

The enemy understands how powerful assumptions can be. He doesn’t always have to tell an obvious lie. Sometimes he simply plants a question.

“What if they don’t really care about you?”

“What if they meant to hurt you?”

“What if you’re being rejected?”

If we accept those thoughts without questioning them, they begin producing real emotions. We feel hurt. We become offended. We withdraw from people. Relationships suffer—not because of the truth, but because of what we believed to be true.

That is why today’s Gem is so important.

God doesn’t tell us to trust every thought that enters our minds – He tells us to bring every thought to Him.

In today’s reading from Acts 20, Paul gathered the Ephesian elders and spoke with sincerity and transparency. There was no manipulation or hidden agenda. His words remind us how important truth and integrity are. Healthy relationships are built on honesty, not assumptions.

Proverbs 18 also reminds us that careless words and foolish reactions can bring destruction. How many arguments, broken friendships, and wounded hearts could be avoided if we paused long enough to ask God whether what we believe is actually true?

The Lord has been teaching me that not every thought deserves my agreement.

Some thoughts need to be questioned.
Some need to be surrendered.
Some need to be rejected altogether.

And every one of them should be brought before Him. This is 2 Corinthians 10:5 in action:

“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

I’ve learned that God’s truth doesn’t simply change the way I think.

It sets me free.

Before I close, I want to leave you with a question that has become very helpful in my own walk.

Have I asked God if this is true… or have I simply assumed it is?

God is never threatened by our questions.

In fact, He invites them.

Bring your thoughts to Him.

He already knows the truth. 💎

Action (5 Minute 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!

This process of asking will help us know His voice and know His truth. The next time a painful thought enters your mind about yourself, another person, or a situation, don’t immediately agree with it. Pause and ask the Lord, “Is this true?” Allow His Word and His Spirit—not your assumptions—to shape your response.

Prayer

Father, thank You for being the God of truth. Forgive me for the times I have believed assumptions, fears, or lies without bringing them before You first. Help me take every thought captive and place it into Your hands. Give me discernment to recognize what is true and what is not. Let Your truth guard my heart, protect my relationships, and bring freedom to my mind. In Jesus’ 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 grieving woman clutches a crumpled paper labeled "ASSUMPTION" while Jesus compassionately offers her a sealed envelope labeled "TRUTH" in a warmly lit room.

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30 / 2026-06-30
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🌞🦚🍐✌️🏩💦💚💙🩷💜🩵🌮🌐🌏🩵💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED BRIGHT LOVING SPIRITED FRIENDS GOOD TUESDAY MORNING!🌞👉

(Ephesians 2:1-10)*& (Philippians 3: 13-14)
#God #in #Christ #Jesus #AMEN #By #Grace #Through #Faith #Holy #Spirit #Beloved #Friends #Saints #Brothers #Sisters #Tuesday #Devotional #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity

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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
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🌞🦚🍐✌️🏩💦💚💙🩷💜🩵🌮🌐🌏🩵💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED BRIGHT LOVING SPIRITED FRIENDS AROUND THIS WORLD GOOD TUESDAY MORNING!🌞👉

(Ephesians 2:1-10)*& (Philippians 3: 13-14)
#IN #TIMES #OF #GREAT #LOSS #God #in #Christ #Jesus #AMEN #By #Grace #Through #Faith #Holy #Spirit #Beloved #Friends #Saints #Brothers #Sisters #Tuesday #World #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity

Choose Joy Adventure » 🌐 2026-06-30
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When Life Feels Like a Puzzle

Have you ever dumped a puzzle out onto a table and wondered how all those random pieces could possibly fit together? At first, the pieces seem disconnected. Some are upside down. Some appear insignificant. Others look like they belong somewhere else entirely. Yet the person assembling the puzzle trusts that every piece has a purpose because they have seen the picture on the box. Life often feels the same way. There are seasons when we can only see a handful of pieces. We see the […] [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Have you ever dumped a puzzle out onto a table and wondered how all those random pieces could possibly fit together?

At first, the pieces seem disconnected. Some are upside down. Some appear insignificant. Others look like they belong somewhere else entirely. Yet the person assembling the puzzle trusts that every piece has a purpose because they have seen the picture on the box.

Life often feels the same way.

There are seasons when we can only see a handful of pieces. We see the heartbreak, the disappointment, the unanswered prayer, the unexpected detour, or the dream that didn’t unfold the way we hoped. Looking at those individual moments, it is difficult to understand what God is doing.

But God sees the finished picture.

What feels random to us is not random to Him. What appears broken is not beyond His ability to restore. What seems out of place is often exactly where it belongs in His greater plan.

Romans 8:28 reminds us:

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Notice that Scripture does not say all things are good. It says God works through all things for good. Every piece matters.

Some puzzle pieces are beautiful. They represent blessings, victories, answered prayers, and joyful moments. We gladly place those pieces into the picture.

Other pieces are harder to accept. They represent grief, illness, loss, disappointment, and waiting. We may wish we could leave those pieces out altogether. Yet often those difficult pieces become the very places where God’s faithfulness shines brightest.

If you’ve ever worked on a puzzle, you know that the edge pieces usually come first. They create a framework that helps everything else come together. In the same way, God’s Word provides the framework for our lives. When circumstances confuse us, His promises help us understand where the pieces belong.

The truth is, we were never meant to assemble the puzzle alone.

God is the Master Designer. He knows exactly where each piece fits. He knows why certain pieces arrived when they did. He knows why some pieces seem delayed. He knows how today’s confusion will connect to tomorrow’s purpose.

Our responsibility is not to see the entire picture. Our responsibility is to trust the One who does.

Maybe today you’re holding a piece of the puzzle that makes no sense. Perhaps you’re facing a situation that feels unfinished or unresolved. Remember that one piece is not the whole picture.

Don’t judge God’s plan by the piece you’re holding today.

Trust that the Author of your story is still working. Trust that He is placing each piece exactly where it belongs. Trust that one day you will look back and see how His grace, wisdom, and faithfulness were present all along.

The puzzle isn’t finished yet.

And that’s okay.

God is still putting the pieces together.

What piece of your life are you struggling to understand right now, and how can you choose to trust God with the bigger picture?

Proverbs 3:5-6 — “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

With love and joy,

Laura

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Matters of Interpretation » 🌐 2026-06-30 / 2026-06-30
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Studying Matthew 8 5-13

This week we’re studying Matthew 8:5-13, the story of Jesus healing the servant of a centurion. There is another version of this story – we assume it’s the same episode in the life of Jesus – in Luke 7:1-10, which we studied some time ago. [Those notes, which include some background on centurions, are here.] There’s also a version of a story like it in John, John 4:43-54, but the details are so different it seems less like “the same” story told differently, and more like a different story altogether. Here are a very few, hasty notes on this text:

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT

We’ve moved into the gospel of Matthew, which we’ll recall is the gospel in which Jesus does a lot of lengthy preaching and teaching interspersed with healing and other deeds of mercy, and in which there is a lot of explicit reference made to the way Jesus fulfills Hebrew Biblical prophecy, and fits into his Hebrew Biblical context. So much so that Matthew is sometimes described as the “most Jewish” of the gospels, and some readers see Matthew presenting Jesus as a “second Moses.” Alternatively, or perhaps additionally, Matthew is often seen as the most explicitly Wisdom-oriented of the gospels, presenting Jesus as “Wisdom’s child,” or perhaps even as the embodiment of divine Wisdom.

When we reach our story, Jesus has already done plenty of general “healing.” This may explain why the centurion who initiates the encounter seeks him out; there’s been plenty of word-of-mouth publicity by now. What he hasn’t done is much specific narrative healing, except for that of a man with a skin disease, immediately after coming down from the Mount where he’s just delivered the Sermon on the Mount. In other words, in Matthew’s gospel, this healing of a centurion’s servant is the second healing story we have about Jesus.

It won’t be the last, of course. He’ll right away also heal Peter’s mother-in-law, and many more, and then – not counting the men whose demons he exorcises – a paralysed man and a woman with a chronic hemorrhage (while on the way to raise a little girl from the dead) and two blind men and a mute man, all of which will lead right in to sending the 12 out to be apostles.

All of this is still near the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, which as we know will continue on its trajectory toward the events of Holy Week, passion, crucifixion, death, and resurrection, and beyond.

This story is something we wouldn’t know was in the Bible if all we knew were the lectionary. Actually, more precisely, it’s something we would think was in the Bible, in Luke, since the version in Luke is a lectionary option, in the Luke year. So Bible Content Examinees, definitely be warned.

CLOSER READING

In Matthew’s version of this story, the centurion – a technical term that means a captain of a troop of 100 Roman legionaires – comes to Jesus directly, rather than through intermediaries as happens in Luke’s version. He appeals to Jesus in similar terms, though – using the parakaleo word, the verb that also describes what the Spirit does. And addressing Jesus as Lord, which coming from a gentile, a Roman centurion, presumably a member of the imperial occupying force in the area, is probably remarkable. He will repeat that honorific address again, in v8.

He uses (v6) the same term for his servant as (once) in Luke, pais, a term that has a range of meanings that can include a child, and also an especially dear companion, but which can simply mean a young-ish servant. In this account, this term appears three times to refer to this individual servant (v6, v8, v13). And he goes into great detail about the servant’s malady: he is lying, a verb that literally means “thrown,” paralyzed, grievously tormented.

Jesus immediately offers to come and cure him (v7). [Our published curriculum mentions that one popular translation renders Jesus words here as a question. Well … that’s always a possibility, since the Greek text doesn’t have any punctuation. But rendering it as a straightforward statement is … a whole lot more straightforward.]

This prompts the centurion to deliver a lengthy speech (vv8-9). He’s not worthy to have Jesus come under his roof. The “worthiness” word he uses carries a sense of “not having attained” to something – we could think of those signs at amusement parks that say “must be this tall to ride this ride.” [Or, we could think of Psalm 24, and how the gates have to lift up their heads for the King of Glory to come in. The centurion’s response might that his ceilings just aren’t high enough …]

But Jesus can just speak the word, says the centurion, and his servant (pais again) will be healed. Here, the centurion uses a different “healing” word than Jesus used in v7, a word that arguably calls special attention to the miraculous nature of the healing.

Then the centurion goes on to describe the military chain of command that constitutes his world. He is under authority, and has his own direct reports, and he’s accustomed to giving and receiving orders, and basically, he knows how that works. The response suggests that this centurion assumes Jesus is positioned in a similar chain of command himself, which would mean that he can also give authoritative orders, that will be followed.

Hearing this response Jesus marvels, specifically at the centurion’s faith, which he has not found in Israel, and then delivers a long speech of his own, addressed to his followers (so, not specifically his “disciples”). Many will come, from east and west – from all over – and will literally recline with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – so, the honored progenitors of Israel – in the kingdom of the heavens.

We might note that the usage here suggests a view of “the kingdom” as somewhere table fellowship can take place, that is, more a “place” view of the kingdom than an “act” view of it. And we might also note this, about the directions: “east” is Biblically in the direction of exile; which makes “west” symbolically the direction of redemption. Though also of “the sea,” which is more about disorder than redemption. But “west” is, in practical geographical terms, the direction of Rome, relative to Capernaum, and the point of origin of this gentile centurion. Something to think about.

This will happen as the heirs of that kingdom are thrown out – compare the posture of the paralyzed servant! – into the outer darkness where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. It seems unlikely to be a coincidence that the thrown-ness of these outcast heirs and the grievousness of their torment is a counterpoint to the specific position and torment of the centurion’s slave. Jesus has a cure for the slave.

We might be meant to notice that Jesus could have a cure for the at-risk heirs, too. And we might be meant to think they will need someone to appeal for them, the way the centurion appeals for his servant.

In v13, this centurion who begins the story by coming is now told by Jesus to go, with the affirming “let it be done for you according to your faith.” And it is, from that hour.

Overall, we can see why we might want to include this story in a quarter in which we are looking at “faithful witnesses.” The centurion becomes an exemplar of a faith in Jesus’ power, and also his kindness, which leads to his willingness to use that power on behalf of another, that makes something marvelous possible. We might well consider how the centurion comes by this faith, and how others might also come by it.

Image: “Feuchtwangen Pfarrkirche – Vorhalle Fresko Evangelist Matthäus” (cropped), Wolfgang Sauber, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Don’t Let the Devil Steal Your Joy

Have you ever had a thought enter your mind that instantly changed your entire outlook?In just a few seconds, your emotions begin to change. Your peace starts slipping away. You replay the thought over and over until it feels true. Yet nothing around you has actually changed. The only thing that changed was the thought you agreed with. As I was praying about this recently, the Lord spoke this Gem of Knowledge to my heart: Silence every lying spirit that whispers in your ear, in the name of Jesus. Do not let any more lies sway your walk with Me. I will tell you truth, and it will change everything. Amen. Learning to recognize the difference is one of the most important lessons we can learn as followers of Christ. The enemy whispers, "You're alone." Jesus says, "I am with you always." The enemy whispers, "You'll never change." Jesus says He is making you into a new creation. The enemy whispers, "God has forgotten you." Jesus reminds you that He will never leave you nor forsake you. The enemy whispers, "... [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 15:1–16:20, Acts 19:13–41, Psalm 147:1–20, Proverbs 18:4–5

Silence the Enemy’s Lies

Have you ever had a thought enter your mind that instantly changed your entire outlook?

Perhaps everything was going well until suddenly a thought crossed your mind.

“They probably don’t like me.”

“I’m going to fail.”

“Nobody understands what I’m going through.”

“I’m not good enough.”

“God can’t really use someone like me.”

In just a few seconds, your emotions begin to change. Your peace starts slipping away. You replay the thought over and over until it feels true. Yet nothing around you has actually changed. The only thing that changed was the thought you agreed with.

As I was praying about this recently, the Lord spoke this Gem of Knowledge to my heart:

Silence every lying spirit that whispers in your ear, in the name of Jesus. Do not let any more lies sway your walk with Me. I will tell you truth, and it will change everything. Amen.

The more I reflected on those words, the more I realized how subtle the enemy can be.

He rarely begins with obvious lies. Instead, he whispers. Seeds of fear, insecurity, offense, doubt, condemnation, suspicion, and hopelessness quietly drift into our minds. If we don’t recognize where those thoughts are coming from, we begin to entertain them until they take root in our hearts.

What begins as a passing thought can eventually shape the way we think, feel, respond, and even the direction of our lives. No wonder Scripture tells us to take our thoughts captive.

I’ve learned that not every thought that enters my mind deserves a place in my heart. Some thoughts come from the Holy Spirit. Others are whispers from the enemy. Learning to recognize the difference is one of the most important lessons we can learn as followers of Christ.

The enemy whispers, “You’re alone.”

Jesus says, “I am with you always.”

The enemy whispers, “You’ll never change.”

Jesus says He is making you into a new creation.

The enemy whispers, “God has forgotten you.”

Jesus reminds you that He will never leave you nor forsake you.

The enemy whispers, “Nobody loves you.”

God says, “You are My beloved child.”

Every one of those whispers has the power to shape the way we think, respond, and live if we allow it. But every one of them is silenced by the truth of God’s Word.

In today’s reading from Acts 19, we see that the name of Jesus carries real authority over the powers of darkness. That same authority has been given to us. We do not have to quietly accept every lie that enters our minds. We can reject it in the name of Jesus and replace it with the truth of God’s Word.

Psalm 147 reminds us that God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He doesn’t simply expose the lies we’ve believed; He lovingly replaces them with His truth. As the Lord said in today’s Gem, “I will tell you truth, and it will change everything.”

One final thought comes to mind.

Several years ago, I was sitting in an airport waiting for my flight when I overheard a woman talking on the phone nearby. I don’t remember who she was talking to or even what the conversation was about, but one sentence has stayed with me ever since.

She simply said,

“Don’t let the devil steal your joy.”

I’ve thought about those words many times over the years because I’ve realized that’s exactly how he does it.

He whispers.

He whispers lies that create fear, offense, insecurity, discouragement, suspicion, comparison, and hopelessness. If we believe those lies, they slowly rob us of the very peace and joy God wants us to have.

Don’t let the enemy have another conversation with your mind.

When the lies begin, silence them in the name of Jesus.

Then listen for the voice of the One who always speaks truth.

Because His truth really does change everything. 💎

Action (5 Minutes with God)

Take 5 minutes tote with the Lord today. The more time we spend with Him the more we learn His voice. 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 holding every thought captive. Ask yourself, “Does this thought agree with what God says?” If it doesn’t, reject it in the name of Jesus and replace it with the truth of His Word.

Prayer

Father, thank You that Your voice always speaks truth. Forgive me for the times I have believed the lies of the enemy instead of believing what You say about me. Help me recognize every whisper that seeks to draw me away from You, and give me the wisdom and courage to silence it in the name of Jesus. Fill my heart and mind with Your truth until it becomes louder than every lie. Let Your Word shape my thoughts, my relationships, and my walk with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-29
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🌸🩵💛🌞🦍🙊🙉🙈🐵🐒🦧💦🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉💗🌐🌏🩷💁*DEAR KIND!*UNIQUELY GIFTED!*LOVING BELOVED FRIENDS I HOPE!*& PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A FUN!*KEEPING COOL!*WHIMSICAL!*& JOYFUL!*& FANTASTIC DAY!*AMEN!†🤗🌷🍨🩷🌸🌐🩵💛🌞🦍🙊🙉🌏🙈🐵🐒🦧💦🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉💗🤗👉

(John 14:15-17*& 21)
#Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Son #Savior #Light #Father #God #World #People #Pray #Believers #and #Soon #To #be #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Spread #the #Good #News #with #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-29
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🌸🩵💛🌞🦍🙊🙉🙈🐵🐒🦧💦🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉💗🌐🌏🩷💁*DEAR KIND!*UNIQUELY GIFTED!*LOVING BELOVED FRIENDS I AM ENJOYING FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& SHARING WITH YOU ALL THE “GOOD NEWS” SO WE CAN ALL BE BOOSTED UP IN POSITIVE HOPE!*AMEN!🙏👉

(John 14:15-17*& 21)
#Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Father #God #World #Pray #Believers #and #Soon #To #be #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Spread #the #Good #News #with #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-29
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🌸🩵💛🌞🦍🙊🙉🙈🐵🐒🦧💦🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉💗🌐🌏🩷💁*DEAR KIND!*UNIQUELY GIFTED!*LOVING BELOVED FRIENDS HAPPY FUN MONKEY MONDAY!🦍🙊🙉🙈🐵🐒🦧🤗👉

(John 14:15-17*& 21)
#HAPPY #MONKEY #MONDAY #DEVOTIONAL #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Son #Savior #Light #Father #God #World #Disciples #SAINTS #AND #SOON #TO #BE #SAINTS #People #Pray #Believers #and #Soon #To #be #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Spread #the #Good #News #with #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-29
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🌸🩵💛🌞🦍🙊🙉🙈🐵🐒🦧💦🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉💗🌐🌏🩷💁*DEAR KIND!*UNIQUELY GIFTED!*LOVING BELOVED FRIENDS GOOD MONDAY MORNING!🌞👉

(John 14:15-17*& 21)
#Heart #Mind #Soul #And #Strength #HAPPY #MONKEY #MONDAY #DEVOTIONAL #Jesus #I #Am #the #Way #and #the #Truth #and #the #Life #Promises #the #Holy #Spirit #Son #Savior #Light #Father #God #World #Disciples #SAINTS #AND #SOON #TO #BE #SAINTS #People #Pray #Believers #and #Soon #To #be #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-29
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🌸🩵💛🌞🦍🙊🙉🙈🐵🐒🦧💦🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉💗🌐🌏🩷💁*DEAR KIND!*UNIQUELY GIFTED!*LOVING BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS WONDERFUL EARTH GOOD MONDAY MORNING!🌞👉

(John 14:15-17*& 21)
#HAPPY #MONKEY #MONDAY #DEVOTIONAL #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Father #God #World #People #Pray #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Hearts #Minds #Souls #Strength #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Spread #the #Good #News #with #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another

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A gorgeous painting of beautiful multi colorful flowers in a field and stunning mountains and sky in the background!

A Faithful Sower Publishing » 🌐 2026-06-29
@afaithfulsower@mastodon.social

You have a role in the Great Commission. Are you fulfilling that calling? Click or tap the link to read more.
#afaithfulsower #christianity #Jesus #Descipleship #dailydevotional

https://afaithfulsower.org/2026/06/29/god-you-are-awesome/

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28 / 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗🎶🎵🎼💚🧘🏼‍♂️💙🧘💗🫶🤔✝️👑🕊️💦💒⛲💜🌊⛵💛🚣🏼🌊🏄🏼🤽🏼🍉💗✝️👑🕊️💦💒❤️‍🔥🛐🩵🕺🏾💃⛲💜⛵💛🌊🕊️🏳️✌️🦚🤗*HAPPY SUNDAY DEAR FRIENDS!*SOME WORDS POPPED INTO MY HEAD TODAY SO That's HOW I CHOSE INVESTIGATING SOME OF THESE SONG CHOICES!*I HOPE YOU ENJOY!*& GET A KICK OUT OF SOME OF THEM!*AWESOME MADE FOR COMING TOGETHER WITH CHRIST JESUS FOR GOD THE FATHER*& HOLY SPIRIT!🤗🚣🏼🌊🏄🏼🤽🏼🍉💚🙏🧘🏼‍♂️💙🧘💗🫶🤔✝️👑🕊️💦💒❤️‍🔥🛐🧘🏿‍♀️🩵🕺🏾💃⛲💜🌊⛵💗✝️👑💦💒⛲💜⛵💛🌊🕊️🏳️✌️🦚🙏🧘🏼‍♂️🧘🫶🧘🏿‍♀️💛🎶🎵🎼🤗

#MUSIC #SONGS #FOR #SUNDAY #Jesus #POPPED #UP #FOR #THE #FUN #OF #IT #ENJOY

“Come Together” @CainTheBand
https://youtube.com/watch?v=cOMm6u9T5r0&is=Cr64yNnM1ueaJ4cY

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂🙏🧘🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻💃🏼🕺🏿💃🕺🏾🙌🤲🤗[God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*& he took it away by nailing it to the cross!*After disarming the rulers!*& authorities!*he made a public display of them by triumphing over them in Christ!]🤗👑✝️💒🏩🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐💜🫂🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻☁️🌈☁️💃🏼🕺🏿💃🕺🏾🙌🤲⛵🌊🚗🚙🧡⛲🙏🧘🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🤗

Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂🙏🧘🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻💃🏼🕺🏿💃🕺🏾🙌🤲🤗[God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*& erased the record of our debt brought against us!*This record stood against us!*but he took it away by nailing it to the cross!*After disarming the rulers!*& authorities!👉

Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another #Come #Together

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂🙏🧘🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻💃🏼🕺🏿💃🕺🏾🙌🤲🤗(when you were dead in your trespasses God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*God erased the record of👉

Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Church #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Come #Together #Now

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂🙏🧘🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻💃🏼🕺🏿💃🕺🏾🙌🤲🤗(Even when you were dead in your trespasses!*& the uncircumcision of your flesh!*God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!)👉

(Colossians 2:13-15)
#Alive #in #Christ #Apostle #Paul #Teaches #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂🙏🧘🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻💃🏼🕺🏿💃🕺🏾🙌🤲🤗(“Apostle Paul” TEACHES)*[Even when you were dead in your trespasses!*& the uncircumcision of your flesh!*God made you alive👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂🙏🧘🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻💃🏼🕺🏿💃🕺🏾🙌🤲🤗(DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THE ENTIRE EARTH “Apostle Paul” TEACHES US ALL HOW WE CAN BE Alive in “Christ!”)*[Even when you👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28 / 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂🙏🧘🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻💃🏼🕺🏿💃🕺🏾🙌🤲⛲🫂🙏🧘🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🤗*Alive in Christ!🤗⛲🧡💜⛵🌊🚗🚙🧡💜💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂🙏🧘🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻💃🏼🕺🏿💃🕺🏾🙌🤲🤗

☁️🌈☁️💒🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂🕺🏿🕺🏾💃🏼💃🙌🤲🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻🙏🧘🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️💌🌐🌏🩵💁‍♀️*(DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THE👉

Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #Apostle #Paul #Teaches #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Come #Together #Now

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️💒💃🏼🕺🏿💃🕺🏾🙌🤲🙏🧘🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻🏩✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🛐🫂💌🌐🌏💛💁🏿‍♀️*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD “Apostle Paul” TEACHES US ALL THE “GOOD NEWS” ABOUT HOW WE CAN BE]*Alive in Christ!👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

💒⛵🌊⛲🏩👋🏿🕺🏿💃💃🏼🕺🏾🚗🚙🌞🌐🌏💜💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED JOYFILLED!*& GIFTED SHARING FRIENDS I HOPE!*& PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A SAFE!*GLORIOUS!*FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& KEEPING COOL WONDERFUL DAY!*& WATCH OUT FOR THOSE BEARS BECAUSE SO FAR I HAVE JUST SCARED AWAY AN AVERAGE SIZE BEAR 6 TIMES AS I HAVE BEEN WRITING YOU!*THOSE BEARS ARE ON THE MOVE BIG TIME RECENTLY!*AMEN!†🤗🐻🌏🌐💛🩵🌞💒🏩🕺🏿💃💃🏼🕺🏾🚗🚙⛵🌊⛲🧡💜🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻🤗👉

(Colossians 2:13-15)
#Christ #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

💒⛵🌊⛲🏩👋🏿🕺🏿💃💃🏼🕺🏾🚗🚙🌞🌐🌏💜💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED JOYFILLED!*& GIFTED SHARING FRIENDS I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS SO I CAN SHARE THE SAME WITH YOU TO BOOST US ALL UP WITH POSITIVE HOPE!*AMEN!🙏👉

(Colossians 2:13-15)
#Alive #in #Christ #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Unity #Love #One #Another #Church #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Come #Together #Now

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

💒⛵🌊⛲🏩👋🏿🕺🏿💃💃🏼🕺🏾🚗🚙🌞🌐🌏💜💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED JOYFILLED!*& GIFTED SHARING FRIENDS GOOD SUNDAY MORNING!🌞👉

(Colossians 2:13-15)
#Alive #in #Christ #Apostle #Paul #Teaches #Sunday #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another #Church #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Come #Together #Now

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-28
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

💒⛵🌊⛲🏩👋🏿🕺🏿💃💃🏼🕺🏾🚗🚙🌞🌐🌏💜💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED JOYFILLED!*& GIFTED SHARING FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD GOOD SUNDAY MORNING!🌞👉

(Colossians 2:13-15)
#Alive #in #Christ #Apostle #Paul #Teaches #Sunday #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another #Church #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Come #Together

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A gorgeous painting of an old clap board grey church with white trim and a white steeple in a field with summer flowers and the sun is just starting to peek through a multi colorful beautiful cloudy sky!

Gems of Knowledge » 🌐 2026-06-28 / 2026-06-29
@gemsofknowledge.com@gemsofknowledge.com

Lay It All Down

What are you carrying that God has already offered to carry for you? Sometimes we pray about a burden, yet continue holding onto it. We ask God for help, but never truly release the weight into His hands. 💎 Gem of Knowledge Why are you still struggling? When will you give it to Me? I will take it from you. Amen. Perhaps the answer isn't figuring it out. Perhaps the answer is finally laying it all down. ✨Click to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 13:1–14:29, Acts 18:23–19:12, Psalm 146:1–10, Proverbs 18:2–3

Let Go and Let God

The other day I caught myself having a conversation in my head that I’ve had far too many times before.

I was thinking about a situation I couldn’t fix. I replayed it from every angle, wondering what I should do, what I could have done differently, and how everything might unfold in the future. The strange thing was that nothing had changed. There was no new information, no new solution, and no new outcome. Yet there I was, carrying it again.

As I sat quietly with the Lord, I felt Him gently ask me a question.

“Why are you still struggling? When will you give it to Me? I will take it from you. Amen.“

The question stopped me because I wasn’t sure how to answer.

After all, I had already prayed about the situation. More than once. I had asked God for wisdom. I had asked Him for direction. I had even told Him I trusted Him. Yet if I was being honest, I was still carrying the weight of it everywhere I went.

I was still thinking about it when I woke up in the morning. I was still revisiting it throughout the day. I was still trying to solve it in my own mind. Nothing had changed except that I was becoming more exhausted.

That’s when I realized there is a difference between bringing a burden to God and actually surrendering it to Him.

Sometimes we bring our struggles to the Lord, but we never really let them go. We pray about them, then quietly pick them back up again. We ask Him to take them, but continue carrying them because we are afraid of what might happen if we release control. We tell ourselves we are being responsible, when in reality we are simply worrying.

I think that is why the Lord’s question struck me so hard.

Why are you still struggling?

Not because He was criticizing me, but because He was inviting me into something better.

A loving Father does not enjoy watching His children carry burdens He never intended them to bear. He sees the anxiety, the fear, the constant mental wrestling, and He gently asks us to hand it over.

Psalm 146 reminds us where our confidence belongs. The psalmist warns against placing our trust in human strength and human solutions because they are temporary. Instead, we are called to place our hope in the Lord, the One who remains faithful forever.

That doesn’t mean our problems instantly disappear, every question is immediately answered, or situation changes overnight.

What changes is who carries the burden.

God never asked us to carry tomorrow. He never asked us to control outcomes we cannot control. He never asked us to solve every problem in our own strength. He simply asks us to trust Him enough to place those things into His hands.

Perhaps there is something you’ve been carrying for so long that you don’t even realize you’re carrying it anymore. Maybe it’s a fear about the future, a disappointment you haven’t fully released, a relationship that weighs heavily on your heart, or a situation that refuses to resolve itself no matter how many times you’ve thought about it.

Whatever it is, God already knows about it. He is not waiting for you to figure it out before He helps you. In fact, He may be asking the same question He asked me:

Why are you still struggling? When will you give it to Me? I will take it from you.

What a beautiful invitation – Not necessarily that we will understand everything or fix everything, but that we can finally stop carrying it all alone.

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!

Let Him show you if there are any burden, fear, or internal struggle that you have been carrying alone then intentionally place them into His hands. Allow Him to carry it for you.

Prayer

Father, thank You for caring about every burden I carry. Forgive me for the times I say I trust You while continuing to hold tightly to my worries, fears, and struggles. Help me truly surrender them to You. Teach me to trust Your wisdom, Your timing, and Your faithfulness. Thank You that I do not have to carry these burdens alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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

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A weary traveler struggles beneath an enormous backpack filled with rocks labeled fear, worry, regret, anxiety, past mistakes, and "what if?" as Jesus reaches out with an open hand, inviting him to surrender the burden.

Earl » 🌐 2026-06-27
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@SecondChanceLemon
These movies interest people because its a corrupt retelling of reality.

It's the end of the world.
An angel (not an alien) was sent to Mary with an announcement.
One being would be sacrificed to save the world.
That being was Jesus.
Mary gave birth to Him.

It is the only plan that could possibly save all mankind. But only those men who turn to the solution will be saved. For all others, his death on the cross was in vain.

#HailMary #spiritual #Mary #Jesus #movie

WIST Quotations » 🌐 2026-06-27
@wistquotes@friendica.world

A quotation from Vonnegut

For some reason, the most vocal Christians among us never mention the Beatitudes. But, often with tears in their eyes, they demand that the Ten Commandments be posted in public buildings. And of course, that’s Moses, not Jesus. I haven’t heard one of them demand that the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes, be posted anywhere. “Blessed are the merciful” in a courtroom? “Blessed are the peacemakers” in the Pentagon? Give me a break!

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (1922-2007) American novelist, journalist
A Man Without A Country, ch. 9 (2005)

More about this quote: wist.info/vonnegut-kurt-jr/385…

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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-27
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🌏🛐🧘🌞🩷🫂🩵📖📜❤️‍🔥🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🙌🤲🙏🦁✝️👑🕊️💦🫂🧘🏿‍♀️🤗[You are being strengthened with all power of his glorious might working in you!*Then you will have endurance!*& patience giving thanks to the Father who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the kingdom of light!*The Father rescued us from darkness!*& transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves!*in whom we have redemption!*& the forgiveness of sins!]🤗🫂🛐🧘☁️🌈☁️❤️‍🔥✝️👑🕊️💦🩷💒🏩🤗

Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-27
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Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-27
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Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-27
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-27
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-27
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-27
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-27
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-27
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-27 / 2026-06-27
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Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-27 / 2026-06-27
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🌏🛐🧘🌞🩷🫂🩵📖📜❤️‍🔥🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🙌🤲🙏🗣️🦁🌐✝️👑🕊️💦🐈‍⬛☕🐻🤍🌊⛵🌴🫂🤗[You are being strengthened with all power because of his glorious might working in you!*Then you will have complete endurance!*& patience!*joyfully giving thanks to the Father!*who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light!*The Father rescued👉

(Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #World #Pray #Savior #Light #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love

Gems of Knowledge » 🌐 2026-06-27
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Praise Him Forever

What if the greatest testimony to God's goodness isn't a miracle? What if it's the fact that the sun came up again this morning? The birds still sing. The flowers still bloom. The stars still shine. And the God who created them is still on His throne...and we should give thanks! Let us not become so familiar with His gifts that we've forgotten to admire the Giver. ✨Click here to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 10:32–12:21, Acts 18:1–22, Psalm 145:1–21, Proverbs 18:1

Start With Today

A few weeks ago, my husband took me to Branson for my birthday. On the way there, we stopped at the Bass Pro Shops Museum in Springfield, Missouri. As we walked through the exhibits, I came across a quote that caught my attention. It said that we should thank our Creator for all of His creation—the earth, the stars, the plants, the animals, and everything He has made.

The thought lingered with me long after we left.

As I reflected on it, I realized that each morning I thank God for the new day, for His presence, and for the blessings in my life. Yet I rarely took time to thank Him for the incredible creation that surrounds me every day.

This realization changed my perspective. It changed me.

Since then, I have found myself becoming more intentional during my morning worship. Instead of simply thanking God for what He has done for me, I have begun thanking Him for the beauty of what He has made—the sunrise, the birds singing outside my window, the trees, the flowers, the stars, and the countless details of creation that quietly declare His glory.

As I was thanking Him for these things one morning, the Lord spoke this Gem of Knowledge to my heart:

“Praise be to God the Father, our Most High God. Praise Him forever and start with today. Day by day, acknowledge the source of everything good. Amen.”

The more I thought about those words, the more I realized how easy it is to enjoy God’s gifts without intentionally acknowledging the Giver.

Most of us remember to thank God when something extraordinary happens. We thank Him for answered prayers, unexpected blessings, healing, provision, and breakthroughs. Yet many of His gifts are so constant that we begin to overlook them. The warmth of the sun, the beauty of a sunset, the changing seasons, the food on our table, the people we love, and even the breath in our lungs quietly become part of the background of our lives.

Psalm 145 beautifully calls us back to a heart of gratitude. Throughout the entire psalm, David praises God for His greatness, goodness, mercy, and mighty works. What stood out to me most was David’s commitment to make praise a daily practice, not an occasional response. He understood that worship is not reserved for special moments. It is the natural response of a heart that recognizes God’s hand in every part of life.

That is what the Lord’s Gem reminded me of today.

Praise is not just something we do when life is going well. It is something we choose because God is worthy. The more we intentionally acknowledge Him as the source of every good thing, the more we begin to see His fingerprints everywhere.

I think that is why the Lord said, “Start with today.”

Not tomorrow.
Not when life slows down.
Not after the next prayer is answered.

Today.

Today we can thank Him for His faithfulness, His provision, and His creation. Today, we can thank Him simply because He is God.

When we develop a habit of daily gratitude, our perspective begins to change. Instead of focusing on what is missing, we become aware of how much we have already been given. Instead of becoming consumed with our problems, we begin to recognize the goodness of the One who has carried us through them all.

Every good thing ultimately leads back to Him. Thank you, God! 💎

Action (5 Minutes with God)

Take 5 Minutes today to thank God for all He gives and does. Look around and thank God for things you normally take for granted. As you do, intentionally acknowledge Him as the source. Then 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 new day of gratitude and acknowledgement of the Giver of everything good.

Prayer

Dear Father, thank You for Your goodness, faithfulness, and countless blessings. Forgive me for the times I have enjoyed Your gifts without acknowledging You as the Giver. Open my eyes to the beauty of Your creation and the evidence of Your love that surrounds me every day. Help me develop a heart of gratitude that praises You not only for what You do, but for who You are. Help me to live a life of continual Gratitude and praise. In Jesus’ mighty name I pray, Amen.

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

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