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[?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
@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 👉

(1 Peter 3:8-17)

    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
    @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)

      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
      @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👉

      (1 Peter 3:8-17)

        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
        @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

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

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

        (1 Peter 3:8-17)

          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
          @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!👉

          (1 Peter 3:8-17)

            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
            @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!†🤗🌊🐫🐪🌴🌐🌞🌏🐫🐪🌴🤗🌊👉

            (1 Peter 3:8-17)

              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
              @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)

                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                @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)

                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                  @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)

                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                    @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)

                      [?]Gems of Knowledge » 🌐
                      @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.

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                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                      @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

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

                      (1 Peter 3:8-17)

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                        [?]the-end-time.org » 🌐
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                        Samuel retires as Judge of Israel: The lessons for us today

                        By Elizabeth Prata

                        SYNOPSIS: Samuel’s speech upon the occasion of his retirement is beautiful, and beyond that, also holds lessons for us New Testament believers.

                        Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, Hannah presenting her son Samuel to the priest Eli. Source public domain

                        Samuel had been a faithful man of God since his mother Hannah had presented him to Eli in the temple when Samuel was three years old. You might remember Hannah’s prayer. The LORD had closed her womb, and desperately Hannah wanted a child. She prayed in the temple, promising to deliver a child that the LORD gives her, back to Him for His glorious service. The LORD was pleased with this. He opened Hannah’s womb, and the child born was Samuel.

                        Samuel served for many years as Priest, Prophet and Judge.

                        The day came when Samuel was going to retire as their Judge. The People had clamored for a King instead, and God acceded to this. So Samuel gathered the People, and spoke to them in farewell.

                        And Samuel said to all Israel, “Behold, I have obeyed your voice in all that you have said to me and have made a king over you. And now, behold, the king walks before you, and I am old and gray; and behold, my sons are with you. I have walked before you from my youth until this day. Here I am; testify against me before the Lord and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Or whose donkey have I taken? Or whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed? Or from whose hand have I taken a bribe to blind my eyes with it? Testify against me and I will restore it to you.” They said, “You have not defrauded us or oppressed us or taken anything from any man’s hand.” And he said to them, “The Lord is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand.” And they said, “He is witness.” (1 Samuel 12:1-5)

                        I find this profoundly beautiful.

                        When the LORD called little Samuel into service, you’ll remember the scene. Sadly, old Priest Eli was dim of eyesight, and as we’ll see, dim of hearing also. The visions to Israel were rare in those days. The LORD called to Samuel.

                        Then the Lord called Samuel, and he said, “Here I am!” and ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” So he went and lay down. (1 Samuel 3:4-5)

                        Three times the LORD called and three times Samuel answered “Here I am!” It took three times for Eli to figure out that it was God who was calling Samuel. Samuel opened his service to the LORD with those powerful three words, ‘Here I am’. As a parallel, when the LORD called Isaiah, Isaiah also responded with, “Here I am!” (Isaiah 6:8).

                        Samuel ended his service as their Judge with the same phrase he began service, “Here I am.” We know that when we are before the people of the Lord, we are before the Lord. (Acts 5:4, Acts 9:4).

                        Before Samuel spoke last words to prompt them to remember the LORD and all He had done for them, Samuel did something first. He checked his relationship with the People. He asked them if there was any blight in his behavior to cause a stumbling, to cause an offense, to have come between them and him. He would make amends. The People answered, “No”. Samuel had not defrauded, had not oppressed, had not cheated, had not bribed.

                        Samuel went on with his message, bringing all the Lord had done to the Israelites’ mind. Samuel closed with this-

                        “Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you. But if you still do wickedly, you shall be swept away, both you and your king.” (1 Samuel 12:24-25).

                        It is such a parallel to us today. Now, the Old Covenant and the New Covenant distinguishes us from the OT Israelites and the NT Christians. Further, there are not Priests, Kings, Judges, or Prophets of Israel anymore. However, the principles are the same. For example,

                        1. Samuel was a faithful servant of the LORD all his days. He was attuned to God’s will, he was diligent to follow His voice, and he was faithful to God’s people. Eli’s spiritual hearing had grown so dim, he failed to hear God calling to Samuel. Yet Samuel was attuned all his days. Are we attuned to the Lord? Are we available to perform service to Him? Do we diligently and actively comply when we do hear His voice (through the scriptures)?

                        2. Samuel lived a holy life before His people. We are called to do the same.

                        Source: Elegant Finishes by Gina

                        Living holy and blameless before the Lord means living holy and blameless lives before His people, too. I’d said a moment ago, ‘We know that when we are before the people of the Lord, we are before the Lord.’ (Acts 5:4, Acts 9:4). I’d used those two verses from Acts to show the truth of my axiom. When Ananias and Sapphira lied about the portion of money they had pledged to the church, they were not lying to Peter. They were lying to the Holy Spirit (who is IN Peter). When Saul/Paul was persecuting Christians, he was not just persecuting some people who happened to be living in the Middle East, he was persecuting the Messiah’s people. Our union with Jesus is so close it’s why Jesus said, “Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?”

                        3. Samuel’s call to charge him so he could make amends, before he got to the business of reminding them of what God had done, is similar to today’s New Testament charge to cleanse ourselves before we approach the Lord’s Table for communion. We are not only charged to cleanse ourselves before the Lord but to clear things with any of the brethren. If there are any outstanding sins, we must rectify them first.

                        Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. (1 Corinthians 11:27-29)

                        It is a call to be reverent, holy, and mindful of all Who God is and what He has done. Attempting to be reverent about what Jesus has done for us through a filter of unconfessed sin or through the muck of grudges and bitterness against one in the Body, is not behaving in worthy manner. If we have a grudge against one person then we have a grudge against Jesus. Samuel cleared the decks first. We must do the same.

                        Old Testament or New Testament, we are called to live holy lives.

                        but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:15-16, cf Leviticus 11:44, Leviticus 19:2)

                        Samuel’s call to the people to charge him with any wrong he had performed so as to make amends was not only holy but humble. In that way, it was a beautiful moment.

                        God, grant me the humility and ability to live a holy life as Samuel did and as You call us to do.

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                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                            @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

                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                              @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

                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                @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

                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                  @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

                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                    @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

                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                      @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

                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                        @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

                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                          @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

                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                            @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

                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                              @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

                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️🛐🤗[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

                                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                  @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                  🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️🛐🤗(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)

                                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                    @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                    🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️🛐🤗(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)

                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                      @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                      🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️🛐🤗(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

                                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                        @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👉

                                                        (Ephesians 2:1-10)

                                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                          @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                          🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️🛐🤗(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!]👉

                                                          (Ephesians 2:1-10)

                                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                            @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                            🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💒❤️‍🔥🫂🙏🌏🌐🕊️🌞🦚✌️🏩💦🤠🌮🌴🩴🩴👙🐚🏖️🌊⛱️💚💙🩷💜🩵☺️🛐🤗“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!)👉

                                                            (Ephesians 2:1-10)

                                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                              @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                              🌐🌏🩷💁‍♂️*[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 👉

                                                              (Ephesians 2:1-10)

                                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                🌐🌏💙💁‍♀️*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

                                                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                  @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                  🌐🌏💙💁‍♀️*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

                                                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                    @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                    🌐🌏💙💁‍♀️*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

                                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                      @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                      🌐🌏💙💁‍♀️*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

                                                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                        @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                        🌐🌏💙💁‍♀️*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

                                                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                          @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                          🌐🌏💚💁🏼‍♀️[Philippians 3: 13-14]👉
                                                                          *IN TIMES OF GREAT LOSS*& STRUGGLES!*& Straining Toward the Goal!👉

                                                                          (Ephesians 2:1-10)*& (Philippians 3: 13-14)

                                                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                            @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                            🌐🌏💚💁🏼‍♀️*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)

                                                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                              @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                              🌐🌏💚💁🏼‍♀️*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)

                                                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                🌞🦚🍐✌️🏩💦💚💙🩷💜🩵🌮🌐🌏🩵💁🏼‍♀️*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)

                                                                                  [?]Gems of Knowledge » 🌐
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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.

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                                                                                  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.

                                                                                  Alt...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 » 🌐
                                                                                  @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                  🌞🦚🍐✌️🏩💦💚💙🩷💜🩵🌮🌐🌏🩵💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED BRIGHT LOVING SPIRITED FRIENDS WHAT A BLESSING IT IS TO BE CONNECTED ON THE INTERNET TO TOUCH ANYONE!*& EVERYONE WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& BOOST EACH OTHER UP WITH POSITIVE HOPE!*& I THANK GOD FOR THIS GIFT FOR ALL OF US!*AMEN!🙏👉

                                                                                  (Ephesians 2:1-10)*& (Philippians 3: 13-14)

                                                                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                    @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                    🌞🦚🍐✌️🏩💦💚💙🩷💜🩵🌮🌐🌏🩵💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED BRIGHT LOVING SPIRITED FRIENDS GOOD TUESDAY MORNING!🌞👉

                                                                                    (Ephesians 2:1-10)*& (Philippians 3: 13-14)

                                                                                    A gorgeous painting of 4 different colored horses standing together in calm cooling water

                                                                                    Alt...A gorgeous painting of 4 different colored horses standing together in calm cooling water

                                                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                      @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                      🌞🦚🍐✌️🏩💦💚💙🩷💜🩵🌮🌐🌏🩵💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED BRIGHT LOVING SPIRITED FRIENDS AROUND THIS WORLD GOOD TUESDAY MORNING!🌞👉

                                                                                      (Ephesians 2:1-10)*& (Philippians 3: 13-14)

                                                                                        [?]Choose Joy Adventure » 🌐
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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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                                                                                        Stealing our words

                                                                                        By Elizabeth Prata

                                                                                        SYNOPSIS: Are you confused at the dizzying pace in which commonly understood words are being re-defined? Has someone used a weaponized word against you? What IS ‘linguistic theft’ anyway? All this and more in today’s essay about the new Newspeak and Thoughtcrimes.

                                                                                        Of NewSpeak and Thoughtcrime

                                                                                        If you have ever read the classic book “1984” by George Orwell, you notice one of the things depicted in the dystopian future tyrannical State is that in order to get people used to the new culture, words are redefined. In the book, this re-definition of language is called NewSpeak. Its purpose was to get people to think along ways the Ruling Party of the State wanted them to.

                                                                                        Thinking along unapproved ways was called “thoughtcrime.”

                                                                                        NewSpeak also changed the definitions of words. Controlling and simplifying the language is a way to control the population.

                                                                                        When a Christian individual or an organization or movement tries to control the language by changing definitions, or introducing new words, it’s a sure bet they are trying to change the religious orthodoxy.

                                                                                        The word sin is substituted with the word mistake.
                                                                                        The word Gospel is diluted because there is the Social Gospel.
                                                                                        The word justice is redefined to mean egalitarianism and destruction of allegedly unjust systems.

                                                                                        For example, when Institute for Basic Life Principles founder Bill Gothard was bombarded with accusations of teaching Legalism, he tried to change the definition, then he dispensed with using the word at all. A proper response to that attempt by Source, A Matter Of Basic Principles Bill Gothard And His Cultish Teachings, by Don and Joy Veinot, Ron Henzel was stated below-

                                                                                        It is interesting that [Bill] Gothard seeks to legislate how Christians use words and quite ironic that the word which he seeks to legislate is “legalism.” It is reminiscent of George Orwell’s “thinkspeak” of 1984.

                                                                                        Words are the coins of human ideas, and whoever controls their flow becomes a kind of Federal Reserve Board Chairman of Christian thought. Should anyone have such power?

                                                                                        That is a powerful way to describe the importance of the power of words.

                                                                                        Words evolve

                                                                                        Words naturally go in and out of fashion. New words come in. In the King James Version of the Bible, the word “incontinent” or “incontinence” is used 3 times. 1 Corinthians 7:5, 2 Timothy 3:3, Matthew 23:25. Its use in those verses means lack of self-control, or powerlessness.

                                                                                        However, we use the word incontinent today more in the medical realms, to mean lack of bladder control, a loss of physical power to control one’s bladder. If you’re a King James Version user, knowing the archaic meaning of the words would put the onus on the reader to understand properly. Word spellings and their meanings do change over 400 years.

                                                                                        Other words come in, like flabbergasted. That was a word entering the lexicon in 1772 with 2 words cobbled together, flabber or flabby, and aghast. No one is sure what it meant then when it was invented and used in a magazine as a new, in-vogue word.

                                                                                        Similarly, in Christianity, aside from the natural flow and evolution of words over time like incontinent, for example, some people try to change meanings deliberately in order to enact ‘thoughtcrime’. Here are some words that Progressive Christianity tries to use negatively, or endow with a different meaning than the commonly understood definition.

                                                                                        Religious words redefined

                                                                                        Patriarchy. Progressives define and use this word to present that it’s not a Divinely ordained, male-led system but an unjust, human-constructed social system of male domination. In a patriarchy, they say, women are subjugated. They claim that the Old Testament norms of a male-led family, ecclesiastical, and social structure was done away with. You will often hear or see people who believe this definition, saying- “The first people to herald the Gospel were women, Jesus Himself told them to go!” or “The woman at the well evangelized her entire town!” They have a ‘Women above men’ attitude, finding all sorts of out-of-context ‘biblical’ examples why women should be vaulted to the top of any institutional structure, whether church, family, or government.

                                                                                        This is a natural result of 70 years of feminism that infected our culture.

                                                                                        Misogyny. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines this word as “Misogyny is the hatred of, contempt for, or deep-seated prejudice against women.”

                                                                                        Progressive Christians reject gender norms. Anyone clinging to (in their view) of outdated gender norms is a misogynist. Any men who adhere to biblical standards of female submission are called misogynists, someone who hates women to ‘thrive.’ Of course, ‘thriving’ in their view is different from what God in His word says is thriving for women. They even claim that saying God is presented as male is a misogyny. If you believe the Bible’s standards for gender roles, you are committing thoughtcrime, in the liberal view.

                                                                                        Narcissist: Law Enforcement Officer Sergeant Steve, Youtube noted, “What is with everybody calling everybody a narcissist? It’s like everybody just learned this word and then anybody at all that aggravates you is clearly a narcissist. Please stop. No.”

                                                                                        He’s right about the increased use of this word. Psychology Today says, “Narcissists have a prominent place in the popular imagination, and the label “narcissist” is widely deployed to refer to people who appear too full of themselves. There’s also a growing sense that narcissism is on the rise around the world, especially among young people, although most psychological research does not support that notion.“

                                                                                        Narcissism is characterized by a person’s feeling of “grandiosity, a lack of empathy for other people, and a need for admiration. People with this condition are frequently described as arrogant, self-centered, manipulative, and demanding” again, according to Psychology Today.

                                                                                        Phobia: As in homophobia, Islamaphobia. A phobia is an intense fear of something that triggers severe, uncontrollable distress and avoidance behaviors far out of proportion to any actual danger.

                                                                                        Of course, there are many other words that current liberal culture has redefined. The upshot of all this is that Liberal (or progressive) Christians like to reinterpret orthodox terminology by shifting definitions from literal, historical, normally accepted definitions, to metaphorical concepts that align with their own interpretations of ‘updated language’ that fits a current religious environment.

                                                                                        These re-defined words, inappropriately used in their out of context settings, are weaponized. They are designed to intimidate the person the word is flung toward.

                                                                                        Mama Bear Apologetics co-hosts Hillary Morgan Ferrer, Amy Davison call this “Linguistic Theft”. In such thievery, “Disagreement is no longer disagreement. Disagreement defines a person as evil.” In their episode 54, they discuss linguistic theft as an increasing problem, explore the difference between linguistic theft and the evolution of language, and outline the steps in which linguistic thefts take place. Thy define linguistic theft as-

                                                                                        “when people take a concept, virtue, or idea that most people already agree with, and then change the definition to promote their own agenda. Without understanding that this change has taken place, many people swallow an agenda to which they might normally object.”

                                                                                        How to combat the liberal redefinition of terms?

                                                                                        It goes without saying that we must stay in the word every day, pray, and gather with the saints to worship and hear the word from our pastors. This is what grows and strengthens us, and transforms our mind, so that we can spot weaponized or redefined words when they occur in our sphere.

                                                                                        1. Ask for a definition. For example,

                                                                                        -“What do you mean by ‘love’ when you say “love is love?”
                                                                                        -“What do you mean by ‘truth’ when you say I have my truth and you have your truth?”
                                                                                        -“What are the elements of the Gospel when you say ‘social gospel?”

                                                                                        Virgil Walker and DB Harrison are great at defining terms when they issue an edition of the Just Thinking Podcast. A well-known feature of the podcast is that the pair take the time to define the terms they are presenting, such as capitalism, worldliness, wokeness, unity, and the like.

                                                                                        But make sure your statement is, ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no’; anything beyond these is of evil origin. (Matthew 5:37).

                                                                                        When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise. (Proverbs 10:19).

                                                                                        2. ALWAYS go back to the text- the word of God. The word is living and active, however, unlike other living things, the Word does not evolve. It is inerrant and remains the standard for which all Christians live and understand life. It is the authority, bar none.

                                                                                        All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; (2 Timothy 3:16).

                                                                                        3. Revert to Historical Orthodoxy: Unapologetically defend traditional doctrines such as the deity of Christ, the Trinity, and the incarnation. Point to creeds from the ancient Divines if need be. Progressive ideologies like religious pluralism and feminist theology often treat these as myths or metaphors or philosophies rather than literal truths. Insist, in love, that the biblical and historical definitions and understandings are the correct definitions.

                                                                                        So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us. (2 Thessalonians 2:15)

                                                                                        4. Be brave and call others to bravery: Succumbing to worldly concepts that change what we know and understand about the faith is a constant battle. Paul calls his churches to vigilance and strength to withstand the onslaught. And it is an onslaught. We are not of this world. Even standing on the Rock in the stream of culture will try to unbalance us or even throw us off. Keep standing even if the flow is coming downstream hard.

                                                                                        Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13).

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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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                                                                                            A woman stands in prayer as shadowy whispers filled with words like fear, rejection, failure, and shame swirl behind her while Jesus reaches toward her with healing light, silencing the lies with His truth.

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                                                                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
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                                                                                            🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                            (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                              @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                              🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                              (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
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                                                                                                🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
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                                                                                                  🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                  (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                    @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                    🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                    (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
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                                                                                                      🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                      (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
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                                                                                                        🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                        (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                          @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                          🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                          (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                            @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                            🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                            (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                              @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                              🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                              (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                                (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                  @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                  🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                                  (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                    @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                    🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                                    (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                      @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                      🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                                      (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                        @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                        🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                                        (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                          @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                          🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                                          (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                            @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                            🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗[*& AGAIN JESUS TEACHES US ALL ACROSS THE WORLD!*”Whoever has my commandments!*& keeps them!*he it is who loves me!*& he who loves me will be loved by my Father!*& I will love him!*& manifest myself to him!”]🤗🌐🌏🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️☁️🌈☁️🤍💜💚💗🐒🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉🦧🤗

                                                                                                                            (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                              @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                              🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🤗*[“If you love me!*you will keep my commandments!*& I will ask the Father!*& he will give you another Helper!*to be with you forever!*even the Spirit of truth!*whom the world cannot receive!*because it neither sees him!*nor knows him!*You know him!*for he dwells with you!*& will be in you!”]*{&👉

                                                                                                                              (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥🦧🤍💜💚💗🤗*JESUS~*“If you love me!*you will keep my commandments!*& I will ask the Father!*& he will give you another Helper!*to be with you forever!*even the Spirit of truth!)*[whom the world cannot receive!*because it neither 👉

                                                                                                                                (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                  @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                  🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🤗(JESUS TEACHES)*[“If you love me!*you will keep my commandments!*& I will ask the Father!*& he will give you another Helper!*to be with you forever!*even the Spirit of truth!]*{whom👉

                                                                                                                                  (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                    @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                    🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🤗(JESUS TEACHES US ALL IN THE WORLD!)*[“If you love me!*you will keep my commandments!*& I will ask the Father!*& he will give you another Helper!👉

                                                                                                                                    (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                      @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                      🤗☁️🌈☁️💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🤗JESUS TEACHES Hearts!*Minds!*& Souls Strength "HOLY SPIRIT OF TRUTH!"*&“I Am the Way!*& the Truth!*& the Life!"*Promising the Holy Spirit!*AMEN!†🤗💜🌐🌏💚💗💦✝️👑🕊️❤️‍🔥☁️🌈☁️🏩💒🫂🛐🩷🩵💛🤗👉

                                                                                                                                      (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                        @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                        ☁️🌈☁️🫂🛐🤍🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🌐🌏💜💁🏿‍♀️*[“JESUS” TEACHES Hearts!*Minds!*& Souls Strength THE "HOLY SPIRIT OF TRUTH!"*&“I Am the Way!*& the Truth!*& the Life!"*{& HE ALSO CONTINUES TO TEACH BY}*Promising the Holy Spirit!*AMEN!†👉

                                                                                                                                        (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                          @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                          ☁️🌈☁️🫂🛐🤍🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🌐🌏💜💁🏿‍♀️*[“JESUS” TEACHES HE WILL STILL BE WITH OUR Hearts!*Minds!*& Souls TO CONTINUE TO Strengthen BY HIM THROUGH THE "HOLY SPIRIT OF TRUTH!"*& "JESUS "SAYS {AS GOOD NEWS!}*“I Am the Way!*& the Truth!*& the Life!"👉

                                                                                                                                          (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                            @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                            ☁️🌈☁️🫂🛐🤍🩷🩵💛💦✝️👑🕊️🏩💒❤️‍🔥🌐🌏💜💁🏿‍♀️*[“JESUS” TEACHES US HOW EVEN WHEN HE IS IN HEAVEN HOW HE WILL STILL BE WITH US ALL BY THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS ABOUT OUR]*Hearts!*Minds!*& Souls WILL BE CONTINUED TO BE Strengthened BY HIM THROUGH THE "HOLY SPIRIT OF TRUTH!"👉

                                                                                                                                            (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                              @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                              🌸🩵💛🌞🦍🙊🙉🙈🐵🐒🦧💦🌊⛲🏄🤽🍉💗🌐🌏🩷💁*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)

                                                                                                                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                @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)

                                                                                                                                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                  @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

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

                                                                                                                                                  (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                    @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

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

                                                                                                                                                    (John 14:15-17*& 21)

                                                                                                                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                      @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

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

                                                                                                                                                      (John 14:15-17*& 21)

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

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

                                                                                                                                                        [?]Andy Cc » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                        @Berean@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                        “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God –
                                                                                                                                                        not by works, so that no-one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
                                                                                                                                                        ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬-‭10‬ ‭NIVUK‬‬

                                                                                                                                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                          @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

                                                                                                                                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                            @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

                                                                                                                                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                              @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

                                                                                                                                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                @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

                                                                                                                                                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                  @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

                                                                                                                                                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                    @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

                                                                                                                                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                      @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

                                                                                                                                                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                        @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

                                                                                                                                                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                          @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

                                                                                                                                                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                            @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

                                                                                                                                                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                              @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

                                                                                                                                                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                @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

                                                                                                                                                                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                  @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)

                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                    @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

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

                                                                                                                                                                                    (Colossians 2:13-15)

                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                      @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👉

                                                                                                                                                                                      (Colossians 2:13-15)

                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                        @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

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

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

                                                                                                                                                                                        Colossians 2:13-15

                                                                                                                                                                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                          @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!👉

                                                                                                                                                                                          Colossians 2:13-15

                                                                                                                                                                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                            @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)

                                                                                                                                                                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                              @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)

                                                                                                                                                                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                (Colossians 2:13-15)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                  @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                  (Colossians 2:13-15)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  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!

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Alt...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!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    To read more 5 Minutes with God devotionals click here.

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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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Alt...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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                    @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

                                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                      @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

                                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                        @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

                                                                                                                                                                                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                          @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

                                                                                                                                                                                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                            @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

                                                                                                                                                                                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                              @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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                🤗☁️🌈☁️🌏🛐🧘🌞🩷🫂🩵📖📜❤️‍🔥🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🙌🤲🙏🦁✝️👑🕊️💦🫂🧘🏿‍♀️🤗[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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  🤗☁️🌈☁️🌏🛐🧘🌞🩷🫂🩵📖📜❤️‍🔥🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🙌🤲🙏🦁✝️👑🕊️💦🫂🧘🏿‍♀️🤗[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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    @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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      @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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        @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)

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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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          To read more 5 Minutes with God devotionals click here.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jesus stands beside a woman overlooking a breathtaking landscape filled with mountains, waterfalls, forests, wildlife, flowers, and a sunset sky transitioning into stars.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Alt...Jesus stands beside a woman overlooking a breathtaking landscape filled with mountains, waterfalls, forests, wildlife, flowers, and a sunset sky transitioning into stars.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          @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 us👉

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            🤗☁️🌈☁️🌏🛐🧘🌞🩷🫂🩵📖📜❤️‍🔥🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🙌🤲🙏🗣️🦁🌐✝️👑🕊️💦🐈‍⬛☕🐻🤍🌊⛵🌴🫂🤗(APOSTLE PAUL)*[You are being strengthened with all power because of his glorious might working in you!]*{Then you will have complete endurance!*& patience!*joyfully giving👉

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            (Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              🤗☁️🌈☁️🌏🛐🧘🌞🩷🫂🩵📖📜❤️‍🔥🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🙌🤲🙏🗣️🦁🌐✝️👑🕊️💦🐈‍⬛☕🐻🤍🌊⛵🌴🫂🤗(“APOSTLE PAUL”SPEAKING ON BEHALF OF “CHRIST JESUS”*“GOD THE FATHER”*&“THE HOLY SPIRIT!”)*[You are being strengthened with all power because of his glorious might working in you!]*{Then you👉

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              (Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                🤗☁️🌈☁️🌏🛐🧘🌞🩷🫂🩵📖📜❤️‍🔥🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🙌🤲🙏🗣️🦁🌐✝️👑🕊️💦🐈‍⬛☕🐻🤍🌊⛵🌴🫂🐚🏖️🌊🛐🧘🌞🩷🩵🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🙏🗣️🫂🌐✝️👑🕊️💦🤗Thanksgiving!*& Prayer🤗🌏🛐🧘🌞🩷🫂🩵📖📜❤️‍🔥🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🙌🤲🙏🗣️🦁🌐✝️👑🕊️💦❤️‍🔥🙌🤲🩷🩵🙏🦁☁️🌈☁️🐈‍⬛☕🐻🤍🌊⛵🌴🤗

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ☁️🌈☁️💜🤗🏩✝️👑🕊️💦💒❤️‍🔥📖📜🤍🫂🛐🩵🩷💌🌐🌏💛💁🏿‍♀️*(“APOSTLE PAUL”SPEAKING ON BEHALF👉

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ☁️🌈☁️🏩✝️👑🕊️💦💒❤️‍🔥📖📜🤍🫂🛐🗣️💌🌐🌏❤️💁‍♀️*[Greetings!*FRIENDS FROM Paul!*an apostle of “Christ Jesus”*by the will of “God!”*& To saints!*& faithful brothers!*& SISTERS!*in Christ!*& ALL OF US AROUND THE WORLD!]*Grace to you!*& peace from God our Father!*LET US ALL GIVE Thanksgiving!*& Prayer!💌💗💛🤗🏩✝️👑🕊️💦💒❤️‍🔥📖☁️🌈☁️📜🤍🫂🩵🩷🌐🛐🙌🤲🙏🧘🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🌏💌👉

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ☁️🌈☁️🏩✝️👑🕊️💦💒❤️‍🔥📖📜🤍🫂🛐🗣️💌🌐🌏❤️💁‍♀️*[Greetings!*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS THIS IS A PART OF A LETTER FROM Paul!*an apostle of “Christ Jesus”*by the will of “God!”*& Timothy our brother!*To the saints!*& faithful brothers!*& SISTERS!*in Christ at Colossae!*& ALL OF US AROUND THE WORLD TODAY!]👉

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ☁️🌈☁️🏩✝️👑🕊️💦💒❤️‍🔥📖📜🤍🫂🛐🗣️💌🌐🌏❤️💁‍♀️*[Greetings!*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS ENTIRE EARTH!*THIS IS A PART OF A LETTER FROM Paul!*an apostle of “Christ Jesus”*by the will of “God!”👉

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      (Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        🐈🐯🐆🐅🐱🐈‍⬛🦁☕🐻🩵🌞🩷🫂🌐🌏🩵💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR AWESOME BELOVED FRIENDS I HOPE!*& PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A SAFE!*FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& GORGEOUS WONDERFUL DAY!*& I LOVE!*& TRULY APPRECIATE YOU ALL!*& THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR YOU ALL BEING SPECIAL!*UNIQUE!*& BRIGHT SPIRITED LOVING YOU’S!*AMEN!*🤗🌐🌏🛐🧘🌞🩷🫂🗣️🐈🐯🐆🐅🐱🐈‍⬛🦁☕🩵🐻☁️🌈☁️📖📜❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🤍🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🙌🤲🙏🌊⛵🌴🤗👉

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          🐈🐯🐆🐅🐱🐈‍⬛🦁☕🐻🩵🌞🩷🫂🌐🌏🩵💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR AWESOME BELOVED FRIENDS I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& SHARING WITH YOU ALL SO WE CAN BE STRENGTHENED IN POSITIVE HOPE!*AMEN!🙏👉

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            🐈🐯🐆🐅🐱🐈‍⬛🦁☕🐻🩵🌞🩷🫂🌐🌏🩵💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR AWESOME BELOVED FRIENDS AS I AM WRITING YOU I AM TRYING TO KEEP A VERY LARGE BEAR FROM COMING INTO THE FRONT YARD WHERE I AM SITTING DRINKING MY FRENCH VANILLA COFFEE!🐻🗣️☕🗣️🐻*& FEEDING MY SPIRIT🐻👉

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            (Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              🐈🐯🐆🐅🐱🐈‍⬛🦁☕🐻🩵🌞🩷🫂🌐🌏🩵💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR AWESOME BELOVED FRIENDS HAPPY CATURDAY!🐈🐯🐆🐅🐱🐈‍⬛🦁🤗*& AS I AM👉

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              (Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                🐈🐯🐆🐅🐱🐈‍⬛🦁☕🐻🩵🌞🩷🫂🌐🌏🩵💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR AWESOME BELOVED FRIENDS GOOD SATURDAY MORNING!🌞*&👉

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                (Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  🐈🐯🐆🐅🐱🐈‍⬛🦁☕🐻🩵🌞🩷🫂🌐🌏🩵💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR AWESOME BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD GOOD SATURDAY MORNING!🌞👉

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  (Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  A unique painting of two young boys running holding hands on the beach while huge wild waves are in the background!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Alt...A unique painting of two young boys running holding hands on the beach while huge wild waves are in the background!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]WIST Quotations » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    @wistquotes@friendica.world

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    A quotation from Terry Pratchett

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Belief is one of the most powerful organic forces in the multiverse. It may not be able to move mountains, exactly. But it can create someone who can.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) English author
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Discworld No. 11, Reaper Man (1991)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    More about this quote: wist.info/pratchett-terry/8465…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      🤗☁️🌈☁️🤲🛐🌐🌏🕊️🤍🙏✝️👑💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂🤗[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]🤗🛐✝️👑💦🕊️❤️‍🔥🌏🌐☁️🌈☁️🤲🙏🩷🫂🩵🏩💒🤗

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Philippians 2:1-11

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        🤗☁️🌈☁️🤲🛐🌐🌏🕊️🤍🙏✝️👑💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂🤗[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]🤗🛐✝️👑💦🕊️❤️‍🔥🌏🌐☁️🌈☁️🤲🙏🩷🫂🩵🏩💒🤗

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Philippians 2:1-11

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