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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
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🤗☁️🌈☁️🤲🛐🌐🌏🕊️🤍🙏✝️👑💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂🤗[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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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🤲🛐🌐🌏🕊️🤍🙏✝️👑💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂🤗[Christ Jesus humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death!*even death on a cross!👉

(Philippians 2:1-11)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

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(Philippians 2:1-11)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
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🤗☁️🌈☁️🤲🛐🌐🌏🕊️🤍🙏✝️👑💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂🤗(Do nothing from selfish ambition!*or conceit!*but in humility count others more significant than yourselves!*Let each of you look not only to his own interests!*but also to the interests of others!)👉

Philippians 2:1-11
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
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Philippians 2:1-11
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Gems of Knowledge » 🌐 2026-06-26
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The Difficult Path

## Facebook Teaser Post Most of us spend our lives trying to avoid difficult people, difficult conversations, and difficult situations. Yet some of God's greatest lessons are learned in the very places we would rather avoid. The valley isn't where God abandons us. It's often where we learn to trust the Shepherd. ✨Click to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 9:14–10:31, Acts 17:1–34, Psalm 144:1–15, Proverbs 17:27–28

Hard Things, Great Lessons

Have you ever struggled with someone in your life? Or maybe you’ve wondered why we have to go through hard things. I know I have… and the Lord in His grace for me whispered this beautiful Gem of Knowledge to help me:

“Don’t shy away from hard things or hard people. This is where you will find your greatest lessons and successes… if you do it with Me. Amen.”

If I’m being honest, there are certain situations I naturally avoid, like difficult conversations, challenging people, or tasks that seem overwhelming – Situations that require courage, patience, wisdom, or perseverance.

Most of us would rather choose the easier road if given the option. We prefer comfort over conflict, certainty over risk, and familiar territory over the unknown. I think it is natural.

No-one intentionally chooses hardship and hard people.

Yet as I reflected on today’s Gem, I realized that many of the greatest things God has done in my life came through circumstances I never would have chosen for myself.

The seasons that stretched my faith taught me to trust Him more deeply.

The difficult people taught me patience, humility, forgiveness, and grace as they forced me to go to the Lord for help and guidance.

The challenges I wanted to avoid often became the very places where God revealed His strength and faithfulness the most.

I am beginning to find gratefulness for the hard things because I realize they are what forced me to grow outside of myself.

Today’s Scriptures are filled with people facing difficult situations.

In Acts 17, Paul repeatedly entered hostile environments to share the Gospel. He faced opposition, criticism, and misunderstanding almost everywhere he went. It would have been much easier to avoid those uncomfortable situations and seek friendlier audiences. Yet because he remained faithful and endured the hard things and hard people, many came to know Christ.

Paul understood something important: sometimes the greatest opportunities for God to move are hidden inside the very situations we would prefer to avoid.

Psalm 144 reminds us where our confidence comes from during those moments.

David begins by declaring:

“Praise the Lord, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle.” (Psalm 144:1, NLT)

God never promised that life would be free of battles, but He does promise to prepare us for them.

The truth is, difficult circumstances often become God’s training ground.

Just as muscles grow stronger through resistance, our faith often grows stronger through challenges. The lessons we learn in easy seasons are valuable, but the lessons we learn while walking through hardship with God tend to stay with us for a lifetime.

That is why today’s Gem contains an important condition:

“Don’t shy away from hard things or hard people. This is where you will find your greatest lessons and successes, if you do it with Me.“

Those last words matter…”if you do it with Me.”

God is not asking us to face life’s difficulties alone. He is inviting us to walk through them with Him. And thank goodness for that! If I was left to myself, I would most likely make it worse or ruin it completely.

Im learning the goal is not simply enduring hardship. The goal is learning to depend upon Him in the middle of it.

When we keep God close, difficult people become opportunities to grow in grace.
Hard situations become opportunities to grow in faith.
Challenges become opportunities to witness God’s provision, wisdom, and power.
What once looked like an obstacle becomes part of God’s preparation.

Perhaps there is a difficult situation in your life right now that you wish you could avoid.

Maybe it is a conversation you need to have, a responsibility you have been postponing, a person who requires extra patience, or a challenge that just feels bigger than your ability.

Instead of asking God to remove it, ask Him what He wants to teach you through it.

You may discover that the very thing you have been trying to avoid is the place where He intends to do some of His greatest work and preparation. 💎

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!

Invite God to show you how to walk through every situation with His wisdom, strength, and grace.

Prayer

Father God, thank You for being with me in every challenge I face. Forgive me for the times I have allowed fear, discomfort, or discouragement to keep me from what You are calling me to do. Help me not to shy away from hard things or difficult people. Instead, teach me to walk through them with You. Give me wisdom, patience, courage, and grace. Help me see opportunities for growth where I once saw obstacles. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

To read more 5 Minutes with God devotionals click here.

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Jesus stands protectively between a lamb and an attacking wolf in a dark rocky valley, holding His shepherd's staff as He defends the sheep.

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
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(Philippians 2:1-11)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
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(Philippians 2:1-11)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
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🌐🌏🤍💁🏿‍♀️*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE EARTH “APOSTLE PAUL”(APOINTED BY “CHRIST JESUS” TO CONTINUE TEACHING US ALL ABOUT THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS)]*Not Being Rude To Others!*& Christ's Example of Humility!👉

(Philippians 2:1-11)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
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(Philippians 2:1-11)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
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(Philippians 2:1-11)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
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(Philippians 2:1-11)
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the-end-time.org » 🌐 2026-06-26
@the-end-time.org@the-end-time.org

Oh, those Old Testament names and measurements!

By Elizabeth Prata

It’s high summer here in the US, and where I live (in the South). It gets very hot in July. We are predicted to have a “heat dome” next week for the 4th of July, which won’t be fun for the poor marching bands participating in the parades. I am looking forward to the festivities that are planned for our country’s 250th birthday! It’s hard to think of how fast June flew by!

I’m in 1st and 2nd Chronicles right now for my daily Bible reading. I have so many questions. When the Bible says the word of God transforms the mind, it really does. (Romans 12:2). Ask questions of the Word. It’s living and active after all. As you read, ask, what does this mean? Why is this word here? What is The Millo? How far is that town from Jerusalem? Ask, and then seek the answer. Research. It is one way we ‘seek the Lord’. We pray, certainly, speaking with Him directly. But we also inquire from His word. More about that at the bottom.

Below are a few of the questions I was wondering about as I read this week.

As Stephen was giving his speech, in Acts 7:42, he mentioned that ‘God gave them over.’ We may be familiar with that phrase from Romans 1:24, 26, 28. It means the same thing here.

And “God gave them over to a depraved mind” (v. 28). This translates a Greek word that means “not passing the test.” It was often used to describe useless, worthless metals, discarded because they contained too much impurity. God has tested man’s minds and found them worthless and useless (Jer 6:30). John MacArthur Daily Bible, June 25.

Wouldn’t that be the worst? Abandoned by God?

I was wondering as I read, how many kids did David have? In 1 Chronicles 14:3 we read that ‘David took many wives.’ He became the father of many sons and daughters. When I think of David I think of Bathsheba, of course, and Michal. Abigail. But there were several more that were named, and many unnamed wives- and concubines. Ahinoam, Maakah, Haggith, Abital, and Eglah are named. I tend to forget how prolific he was. David had over 10 named children. Solomon is famously one of them, so was Absalom. Tamar’s tragedy is recounted in the Bible. 1 Chronicles 3 lists them, and 2 Samuel 3.

His firstborn was Amnon, then Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah, Shephatiah, Ithream. Those were born in Hebron. 1 Chron 3:5-9 lists those born in Jerusalem-

These were the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, four by Bath-shua the daughter of Ammiel; 6and Ibhar, Elishama, Eliphelet, 7Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, 8Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. 9All of these were the sons of David, besides the sons of the concubines; and Tamar was their sister.

The Meeting of David and Abigail
Artist Guido Reni (Italian, 1575-1642)

And I was also thinking as I went from the OT to the NT passage in the daily reading, I am so glad that names have gotten more ‘normal’! In Acts we read names such as Matthew, Levi, Peter, Paul… Lol, I guess I don’t only ask questions of the text, but I obviously have opinions too!

In the OT we read a lot about the Kohathites. I’m not clear on who they were. So, who were they? Easton’s Bible Dictionary answered that one for me pretty quickly-

KORAHITES—that portion of the Kohathites that descended from Korah. (1.) They were an important branch of the singers of the Kohathite division (2 Chr. 20:19). There are eleven psalms (42–49; 84; 85; 87; 88) dedicated to the sons of Korah.

(2.) Some of the sons of Korah also were “porters” of the temple (1 Chr. 9:17–19); one of them was over “things that were made in the pans” (31), i.e., the baking in pans for the meat-offering (Lev. 2:5).

Easton, M. G. (1893). In Illustrated Bible Dictionary and Treasury of Biblical History, Biography, Geography, Doctrine, and Literature (p. 412).

In 1 Chronicles 11:23 we read this interesting factoid, which the Holy Spirit wanted included:

And he killed an Egyptian, a man of great stature five cubits tall. Now in the Egyptian’s hand was a spear like a weaver’s beam, but he went down to him with a club and snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear.

Soooo, how tall is “5 cubits”? Using the measurements conversion table in my Bible, this guy was 7 1/2 to 8 feet tall! Reminds me of Goliath.

Soooo… how big is a ‘weaver’s beam’? Apparently, a weaver’s beam was the heavy wooden cylinder on a loom that held the warp threads. This link explains with photos.

The same is mentioned when describing Goliath, too. The Old Testament folks would have been quite familiar with looms and weaving, since they had to make all their own clothes. The estimates for the size of the spear is 5′ tall and 2 1/2 inches around. Proportionally, an 8 foot guy would need a spear of that size and length.

Uriah…Sorting out the names in the Old Testament is hard. Reading along, I ask, “Who is Uriah? Is this Uriah the same Uriah I read about in the other chapter? Herbert Lockyer answers. His book All the Men of the Bible shows there were 6 different men named Uriah. OK, no wonder I got confused. The Lockyer book is available at Amazon in hard copy and Kindle format.

Asking questions of the text is a good approach. I ask myself things for physical reasons, like how far, how long, how big, who are they? But also for spiritual reasons, for illumination, understanding, and application.

HB Charles wrote this essay 5 Questions to Ask of the Text.

It is time to study the word of God. You pray for illumination (Psalm 119:18). You select a passage of scripture to study. You then… This is where many people get stumped. Every time. They come to the text with good intentions. But they do not have a clear process for properly understanding the text. To get the right answers in your study of scripture, you must ask the right questions. This is called inductive Bible study. Here are five fundamental questions to ask as you study a passage of scripture.

Mr. Charles continues with explaining the 5 questions in short order. It isn’t technical. It is worth reading.

I admit the genealogies are a challenge for me to read, they are a bit boring. And the names are hard to pronounce in my mind as I read. But all scripture is profitable, for sure. How do you approach reading some of the less well known parts of the Old Testament?

#bible #christian #faith #inductive #oldTestament

Andy Cc » 🌐 2026-06-25
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“Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭15‬:‭30‬ ‭NIVUK‬‬
#bible #faith

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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(John 1: 6-18)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25 / 2026-06-25
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(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💦🕊️🏩🌐🌏🩵🛐🫂🩷✝️👑❤️‍🔥💒🌟🌊🗣️🤗(the Son from the Father!*(John bore witness about him!*& cried out!*“This was he of whom I said!*‘He who comes after me ranks before me!*because he was before me!’”)*For from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through👉

(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💦🕊️🏩🌐🌏🩵🛐🫂🩷✝️👑❤️‍🔥💒🌟🌊🗣️🤗(the Word became flesh!*& dwelt among us!*& we have seen his glory!*glory as of the only Son from the Father!*full of grace!*& truth!*(John bore witness about him!*& cried out!*“This was he of whom I said!*‘He who comes after me ranks before me!*because he was before me!’”))*[For👉

(John 1: 6-18)
#Word #Became #Flesh #Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💦🕊️🏩🌐🌏🩵🛐🫂🩷✝️👑❤️‍🔥💒🌟🌊🗣️🤗(John came to bear witness about The true light which gives light to everyone!*& the world was made through him!*& all who did receive him!*who believed in his name he gave the right to become children of God who were born of God!*& the Word became flesh!*& dwelt among us!*&👉

(John 1: 6-18)
#Word #Became #Flesh #Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💦🕊️🏩🌐🌏🩵🛐🫂🩷✝️👑❤️‍🔥💒🌟🌊🗣️🤗(John came to bear witness about the light!*that all might believe!*He was not the light!*but came to bear witness about The true light which gives light to everyone!*He was in the world!*& the world was made through him!*yet the world did not know him!*But to all who did receive him!*who believed in his name he gave the right to👉

(John 1: 6-18)
#Word #Became #Flesh #Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Hope #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️💦🕊️🏩🌐🌏🩵🛐🫂🩷✝️👑❤️‍🔥💒🌟🌊🗣️🤗(sent from God John came to bear witness about the light!*that all might believe!*He was not the light!*but came to bear witness about The true light which gives light to everyone!*He was in the world!*& the world was made through him!*yet the world did not know him!*& his own👉

(John 1: 6-18)
#Word #Became #Flesh #Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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🤗☁️🌈☁️💦🕊️🏩🌐🌏🩵🛐🫂🩷✝️👑❤️‍🔥💒🌟🌊🗣️🤗(a man sent from God John came to bear witness about the light!*that all might believe!*He was not the light!*but came to bear witness about the light!*The true light which gives light to everyone!*He was in the world!*& the world was made through him!*yet the world did not know him!)👉

(John 1: 6-18)
#Good #News #The #Word #Became #Flesh #The #Testimony #of #John #the #Baptist #the #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Hope #Truth

Gems of Knowledge » 🌐 2026-06-25
@gemsofknowledge.com@gemsofknowledge.com

Stay the Course

Most ships don't get lost because of one wrong turn. They drift. A few degrees off course may not seem like much at first, but over time it can take you far from your destination. The same is true in our walk with God. 💎 "Stay the course. Walk it with Me. Don't waver or get distracted. Keep Me close and counsel with Me often. I will help you. Amen." ✨Click to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 8:1–9:13, Acts 16:16–40, Psalm 143:1–12, Proverbs 17:26

Staying Close to God

About a year and a half ago, I felt convicted by the Lord to worship Him every morning and every evening. The pattern reminded me of the daily sacrifices that were offered before the Lord in the Old Testament. It wasn’t about ritual; it was about relationship. It was about intentionally beginning and ending each day in His presence.

For a while, I did fairly well. Every morning I would worship, read His Word, pray, and spend time with Him. Every evening I would return again, quiet my heart, and spend time in His presence before the day ended.

But this morning, the Lord reminded me of something.

Somewhere along the way, my evening worship had disappeared.

Not because I stopped loving Him. Not because I consciously chose to walk away from it. Life simply became busy. Responsibilities piled up, work demanded attention, and before I realized it, what had once been an important part of my relationship with God had quietly slipped away.

As I thought about it this morning, I was surprised to realize I hadn’t done my evening worship in months.

Months.

What startled me most was that I knew the fruit it produced. I knew how much peace, clarity, and intimacy with God came from those moments. Yet somehow, I had drifted far enough that it was no longer part of my routine.

As I prayed about it, I heard the Holy Spirit whisper this Gem of Knowledge to my heart:

“Stay the course. Walk it with Me. Don’t waver or get distracted. Keep Me close and counsel with Me often. I will help you. Amen.”

Those words reminded me that spiritual drift rarely happens all at once. Most people don’t wake up one morning and decide to abandon what God has called them to do. Instead, distractions slowly take priority and good things gradually crowd out the best things.

The same thing can happen in our walk with God. We begin with clear direction and strong conviction, but over time unexpected challenges, delays, disappointments, and responsibilities compete for our attention. Before long, we can find ourselves focusing more on our circumstances than on the One who called us.

That is why today’s Gem is so important. God does not simply tell us to stay the course. He tells us to stay the course with Him.

In Acts 16, Paul and Silas found themselves imprisoned for doing exactly what God had called them to do. They had obeyed Him, served Him faithfully, and yet found themselves beaten and locked in a prison cell. Many people would have questioned whether they had taken a wrong turn. Instead, they prayed and worshiped God in the middle of their circumstances. Their confidence was not rooted in what they could see but in the One who was walking with them through it. What appeared to be a setback ultimately became part of God’s plan to bring salvation to the jailer and his household.

Psalm 143 reveals a similar heart in David. Surrounded by difficulties, he cried out to God, saying,

“Show me where to walk, for I give myself to You.” (Psalm 143:8, NLT)

David wasn’t merely asking for rescue. He was asking for direction. He wanted God’s counsel, God’s presence, and God’s help.

That is exactly what the Lord is inviting us to do.

When we keep Him close and counsel with Him often, we do not have to navigate life’s twists and turns alone and we will not drift or get lost. We have access to the wisdom of the One who sees the end from the beginning. The answer to distractions, discouragement, and uncertainty is not to abandon the journey. It is to draw closer to the Guide.

God is not asking us to figure everything out ourselves or walk it out perfectly. He is asking us to just walk with Him and stay close. And when we do, we can move forward with confidence knowing that even when we cannot see the destination, He can. 💎

Action (5 Minutes with God)

Take 5 minutes to get close to the Lord today. Ask Him:

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

Let today be a day of intentionally walking closely with Him and allow Him to lead the way.

Prayer

Father, thank You for never asking me to walk alone. Help me stay the course You have set before me. Guard my heart from distractions, discouragement, and doubt. Teach me to seek Your counsel often and to keep You close in every decision I make. When the road becomes difficult, remind me that You are with me and that Your plans are good. Lead me, guide me, and help me trust You every step of the way. In Jesus’ mighty name I pray, Amen.

To read more 5 Minutes with God devotionals click here.

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A sailor steers a ship at sunrise while Jesus stands beside him with a reassuring hand on his shoulder, guiding him toward a lighthouse on the horizon.

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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🤗☁️🌈☁️💦🕊️🏩🌐🌏🩵🛐🫂🩷✝️👑❤️‍🔥💒🌟🌊🗣️🤗(GOOD NEWS!*a man sent from God John came to bear witness about the light!*that all might believe!*He was not the light!*but came to bear witness about the light!*The true light!*which gives light to everyone!*was coming into the world!)👉

John 1: 6-18
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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🤗☁️🌈☁️💦🕊️🏩🌐🌏🩵🛐🫂🩷✝️👑❤️‍🔥💒🌟🌊🤗(GOOD NEWS!*There was a man sent from God!*whose name was John!*He came as a witness!*to bear witness about the light!*that all might believe through him!)👉

(John 1: 6-18)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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John 1: 6-18
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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(John 1: 6-18)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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(John 1: 6-18)
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(John 1: 6-18)
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(John 1: 6-18)
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A fun painting of a man playing a saxophone

Faithful Steward Ministries and FSM Women's Outreach » 🌐 2026-06-24
@fsmandfsmwo.blog@fsmandfsmwo.blog

“Christian Mythology”-06/24/2026

For as long as I can remember, even before my redemption by the Blood of Christ, I heard folks say, Christianity is based upon pagan or some other ancient beliefs. Why is that? What drives folks to have such an

unbelief

that they must not only hold fast to it, but can not contain the desire to speak out against it?

Like most “experts,” they seem to ignore the obvious. Why are so many of the myths Christianity supposedly copied from alike? Of course, they also fail to investigate any facts that could and would prove the Bible and Christianity true.

Below are two articles on this subject, along with some bonus study materials.

MAIN ARTICLES

The Myths of Christian History

By: John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D. Padgett

Did the Bible Copy Other Religious Myths and Legends?

Unbelief—A Marvel by J. C. Ryle

Why Men Cannot Believe in Christ – by Charles Spurgeon

How do I know the Bible is not just mythology? | GotQuestions.org

This Link leads to

88 resources on MYTHS

. I have listed two of my favorites below:

Do the Gospels Borrow from Pagan Myths?

Page by Dr Timothy Jones

“Can We Trust the Bible?”: The Bible is Full of Myths and Contradictions. It’s just a Fairy Tale

by R C Sproul

#ChristianMythology06242026 #CanWeTrustTheBible #Bible #Biblical #BreakPointDaily #ChristianWorldview #Christianity #CultureSociety #DidTheBibleCopyOtherReligiousMythsAndLegends #Doubters #Faith #FalseClaims #GotQuestionsMinistries #GraceGems #knowledge #Monergism #mythology #Myths #Naysayers #Paganism #TheColsonCenterForChristianWorldview #TheMythsOfChristianHistory #Theology #UNBELIEF #Unbelievers #Wisdom

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🌐🌏💦🕊️✝️👑❤️‍🔥🫂🛐💒🏩💫🏺📖🩷💜🤗[do not lose heart our inner self is being renewed For this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal glory beyond comparison As we look to the things that are unseen!*For the things that are seen are transient!*but the things that are unseen are eternal!]🤗💫💦🕊️✝️👑❤️‍🔥🫂📖❤️🧘🏿‍♀️✌️🌐🌏🌏💒🏩🏺🩷💜☁️🌈☁️🤗

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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2 Corinthians 4:16-18
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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2 Corinthians 4:16-18
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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🤗☁️🌈☁️🌐🌏💦🕊️✝️👑❤️‍🔥🫂🛐💒🏩💫🏺📖🩷💜🤗(do not lose heart Though our outer self is wasting away!*our inner self is being renewed For this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond comparison As we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen!)*[For the things that are seen are 👉

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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🤗☁️🌈☁️🌐🌏💦🕊️✝️👑❤️‍🔥🫂🛐💒🏩💫🏺📖🩷💜🤗(we do not lose heart Though our outer self is wasting away!*our inner self is being renewed!*For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison!)*[as we look not to the things that are seen but👉

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #KEEP #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #WE #KNOW #THE #POWER #OF #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🌐🌏💦🕊️✝️👑❤️‍🔥🫂🛐💒🏩💫🏺📖🩷💜🤗(So we do not lose heart!*Though our outer self is wasting away!*our inner self is being renewed day by day!)*[For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison!]*{as we look not to the things👉

(2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
#do #not #lose #heart #KEEP #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #WE #KNOW #THE #POWER #OF #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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☁️🌈☁️📖📜🏺💦🕊️✝️👑❤️‍🔥❤️🐫🌞🐪🏩🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻🧘🏿‍♀️🫂🛐💒🌴✌️☮️🩷💌🌐🌏💜💁🏼‍♀️*(APOSTLE PAUL)*[So we do not lose heart!*Though our outer self is wasting away!*our inner self is being renewed day by day!*For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison!👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️🏺💜💦🕊️✝️👑❤️‍🔥📖☮️🌐🌏❤️💁‍♀️{*the phrase "treasure in jars of clay" means that the priceless message of God's love!*& the Holy Spirit (the treasure) is housed inside fragile!*flawed!*& temporary human beings(the clay jars)to prove that life-changing power comes from God!*not humanity!}🏺📖❤️💦🕊️✝️👑☁️🌈☁️🛐❤️‍🔥💒🩷👉

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#Treasure #Jars #of #Clay #do #not #lose #heart #KEEP #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #WE #KNOW #THE #POWER #OF #GOD #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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☁️🌈☁️📜🏺💌💜💦🕊️🐫🌞🐪🏩🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻✝️👑🧘🏿‍♀️🫂🛐❤️‍🔥💒📖🌴✌️☮️🌐🌏❤️💁‍♀️{*In the Christian Bible!*the phrase "treasure in jars of clay" (found in 2 Corinthians 4:7) means that the priceless message of God's love!*& the Holy Spirit👉

(2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
#Treasure #in #Jars #of #Clay #Explanation #So #we #do #not #lose #heart #WE #KEEP #OUR #FAITH #IN #CHRIST #JESUS #THE #HOLY #SPIRIT #BECAUSE #WE #KNOW #THE #MIGHTY #POWER #OF #GOD #Devotional #Savior #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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☁️🌈☁️📜🏺💌💜💦🕊️🐫🌞🐪🏩🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻✝️👑🧘🏿‍♀️🫂🛐❤️‍🔥💒📖🌴✌️☮️🌐🌏❤️💁‍♀️*[“TREASURE OF JARS OF CLAY”EXPLANATION]👉{*In the Christian Bible!*the phrase "treasure in jars of clay" (found in 2 Corinthians 4:7) means that the priceless message of God's love!👉

(2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
#Treasure #in #Jars #of #Clay #Explanation #do #not #lose #heart #WE #KEEP #OUR #FAITH #IN #CHRIST #JESUS #THE #HOLY #SPIRIT #BECAUSE #WE #KNOW #THE #MIGHTY #POWER #OF #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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☁️🌈☁️📜🏺💌💜💦🕊️🐫🌞🐪🏩🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻✝️👑🧘🏿‍♀️🫂🛐❤️‍🔥💒📖🌴✌️☮️🌐🌏❤️💁‍♀️*[FRIENDS FOR UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF “TREASURE OF JARS OF CLAY” THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXPLANATION I LOOKED UP FOR ME!*& YOU!🏺👉

(2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
#Treasure #in #Jars #of #Clay #Explanation #So #we #do #not #lose #heart #WE #KEEP #OUR #FAITH #IN #CHRIST #JESUS #THE #HOLY #SPIRIT #BECAUSE #WE #KNOW #THE #MIGHTY #POWER #OF #GOD #Devotional #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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☁️🌈☁️📜🏺💌💜💦🕊️🐫🌞🐪🏩🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻✝️👑🧘🏿‍♀️🫂🛐❤️‍🔥💒📖🌴✌️☮️🌐🌏❤️💁‍♀️*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS Treasure in Jars of Clay!🏺🩷🤔❓👉*& FOR UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF “TREASURE OF JARS OF CLAY” THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXPLANATION I LOOKED UP FOR ME!*& YOU!🏺👉

(2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
#Treasure #in #Jars #of #Clay #Explanation #So #we #do #not #lose #heart #WE #KEEP #OUR #FAITH #IN #CHRIST #JESUS #THE #HOLY #SPIRIT #BECAUSE #WE #KNOW #THE #MIGHTY #POWER #OF #GOD #Savior #Pray #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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☁️🌈☁️📜🏺💌💜💦🕊️🐫🌞🐪🏩🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻✝️👑🧘🏿‍♀️🫂🛐❤️‍🔥💒📖🌴✌️☮️🌐🌏❤️💁‍♀️*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS “APOSTLE PAUL” TELLS US ALL WONDERFUL THINGS ON SUBJECTS LIKE]*Treasure in Jars of Clay!🏺🩷🤔❓👉

(2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
#Treasure #in #Jars #of #Clay #Explanation #So #we #do #not #lose #heart #WE #KEEP #OUR #FAITH #IN #CHRIST #JESUS #THE #HOLY #SPIRIT #BECAUSE #WE #KNOW #THE #MIGHTY #POWER #OF #GOD #Devotional #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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☁️🌈☁️📜🏺💌💜💦🕊️🐫🌞🐪🏩🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻✝️👑🧘🏿‍♀️🫂🛐❤️‍🔥💒📖🌴✌️☮️🌐🌏❤️💁‍♀️*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS “APOSTLE PAUL” TELLS US ALL WONDERFUL THINGS ON SUBJECTS LIKE]*This Too Will Pass!*So we do not lose heart!*&🏺*Treasure in Jars of Clay!🏺👉

(2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
#This #Too #Will #Pass
#Treasure #in #Jars #of #Clay #Explanation #So #we #do #not #lose #heart #KEEP #OUR #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #THE #HOLY #SPIRIT #WE #KNOW #THE #MIGHTY #POWER #OF #GOD #Savior #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️📜🏺💌💜💦🕊️🐫🌞🐪🏩🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻✝️👑🧘🏿‍♀️🫂🛐❤️‍🔥💒📖🌴✌️☮️🌐🌏❤️💁‍♀️*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD “APOSTLE PAUL” TELLS US ALL WONDERFUL THINGS ON SUBJECTS LIKE]*This Too Will Pass!*So we do not lose heart!👉

(2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
#This #Too #Will #Pass
#Treasure #in #Jars #of #Clay #Explanation #So #we #do #not #lose #heart #WE #KEEP #OUR #FAITH #IN #CHRIST #JESUS #THE #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Devotional #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Understanding #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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🌞🐫🐪🫂🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻🧘‍♀️🌐🌏💛💁🏿‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED BEAUTIFUL!*& TALENTED!*& DIFFERENTLY GIFTED FRIENDS I HOPE!*PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A FUN!*PROFOUND LEARNING DAY!*& A WHIMSICAL WONDERFUL FULL OF LOVE DAY!*AMEN!†🤗🌐🐫🌞🐪🕊️🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻☁️🌈☁️🛐🏩🙏🫂💦❤️💜💚💗🩵🩷🌏🤗👉

(2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
#This #Too #Will #Pass
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Devotional #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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🌞🐫🐪🫂🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻🧘‍♀️🌐🌏💛💁🏿‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED BEAUTIFUL!*& TALENTED!*& DIFFERENTLY GIFTED FRIENDS I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& SHARING WITH YOU ALL TOO SO WE CAN GAIN POSITIVE HOPE!*AMEN!🧘‍♀️🙏👉

(2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
#This #Too #Will #Pass
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Devotional #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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🌞🐫🐪🫂🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻🧘‍♀️🌐🌏💛💁🏿‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED BEAUTIFUL!*& TALENTED!*& DIFFERENTLY GIFTED FRIENDS HAPPY OVER THE HUMP DAY!🤗🐪🐫🤗👉

(2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
#This #Too #Will #Pass
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #IN #CHRIST #JESUS #AND #THE #HOLY #SPIRIT #BECAUSE #WE #KNOW #THE #MIGHTY #POWER #OF #GOD #Happy #Over #the #Hump #Day #Devotional #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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🌞🐫🐪🫂🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻🧘‍♀️🌐🌏💛💁🏿‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED BEAUTIFUL!*& TALENTED!*& DIFFERENTLY GIFTED FRIENDS GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING!🌞👉

(2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
#This #Too #Will #Pass
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #AND #THE #HOLY #SPIRIT #BECAUSE #WE #KNOW #THE #MIGHTY #POWER #OF #GOD #Happy #Over #the #Hump #Day #Wednesday #Devotional #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-24
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🌞🐫🐪🫂🫶🫶🏿🫶🏻🧘‍♀️🌐🌏💛💁🏿‍♀️*DEAR BELOVED BEAUTIFUL!*& TALENTED!*& DIFFERENTLY GIFTED FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING!🌞👉

(2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
#This #Too #Will #Pass #do #not #lose #heart #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Wednesday #Devotional #Savior #Light #World #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another

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Gems of Knowledge » 🌐 2026-06-24
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Looking in the Mirror

Most of us spend far too much time focusing on the actions of others and not enough time examining our own hearts. But ultimately, we won't stand before God and answer for everyone else's choices. We'll answer for our own. Today's devotional is a reminder to release others into God's hands and focus on the work He is doing in us. ✨Click to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 6:1–7:20, Acts 15:36–16:15, Psalm 142:1–7, Proverbs 17:24–25

Accountable Before God

After worship this morning I asked the Lord, “Is there anything you would like tot ell me today?” and this is what I heard the Holy Spirit whisper:

“Always stay accountable for your own actions with Me. Ultimately, that’s all that will matter. Amen.”

This is an excellent reminder and powerful Gem of Knowledge. It made me think about how much time we spend thinking about other people’s actions compared to our own.

It is incredibly easy to become focused on what someone else should have done differently. We notice their mistakes, question their motives, analyze their decisions, and sometimes even allow their actions to affect our peace. Before long, we can become so consumed with evaluating others that we neglect examining our own hearts.

Yet when I reflected on the Lord’s words, I realized something important. One day, when I stand before God, I will not answer for anyone else’s choices.

I will answer for mine.

That truth is woven throughout today’s Bible readings.

In Acts 15, Paul and Barnabas found themselves in a sharp disagreement over whether John Mark should accompany them on their next missionary journey. Both men loved God. Both wanted to serve Him faithfully. Yet they saw the situation differently. Scripture does not record a long battle over who was right. Instead, each man continued pursuing the ministry God had placed before him.

As I read that account, I couldn’t help but wonder how often we waste energy trying to manage someone else’s relationship with God rather than focusing on our own obedience.

The same thought came to mind when reading about the four lepers in 2 Kings 7. Their city was suffering through a devastating famine. They could have spent their days criticizing the king, blaming military leaders, or complaining about their circumstances. Instead, they made a decision to move forward with the small amount of responsibility they had been given. In doing so, they discovered the miracle God had already prepared.

Their breakthrough began when they stopped focusing on everything around them and acted on what was in front of them.

I think many of us struggle here.

When life becomes difficult, we often become experts at identifying what everyone else is doing wrong. We can easily explain why a family member should change, why a friend should act differently, or why someone else’s choices are causing problems. Yet God continually brings us back to the same place:

“What about your heart?”

That can be uncomfortable because personal accountability requires humility. It is much easier to focus on someone else’s shortcomings than to allow God to search our own.

David demonstrates this beautifully in Psalm 142. Surrounded by difficulties and feeling overwhelmed, he poured out his complaints—not to people—but to God. He brought his concerns before the One who could actually help him. Rather than becoming consumed with what others were doing, he focused on maintaining his relationship with the Lord.

Perhaps that is the wisdom hidden in today’s Gem.

God has not called us to carry responsibility for everyone else’s obedience. He has called us to walk faithfully in our own.

The enemy would love to keep us distracted by other people’s actions, offenses, and failures. God, however, continually invites us back to the mirror.

Back to our own hearts.

Back to our own relationship with Him.

Because when all is said and done, today’s Gem remains true:

“Always stay accountable for your own actions with Me. Ultimately, that’s all that will matter.”

There is tremendous freedom in that truth. We can release others into God’s hands, trust Him to work in their lives, and focus our energy on becoming the person He is calling us to be. 💎

Action (5 Minutes with God)

Will you take 5 minutes to be with God today? If so, 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 Psalm 139:23-24 day, “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life”

Prayer

Dear Lord, thank You for Your patience and mercy toward me. Help me to keep my eyes on You and my heart open to Your correction. Forgive me for the times I have focused more on the actions of others than on my own relationship with You. Teach me to walk in humility, accountability, and obedience. Help me trust You with the people around me while remaining faithful to the responsibilities You have given me. In Your mighty name I pray, Amen.

To read more 5 Minutes with God devotionals click here.

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

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A man stands before an ornate mirror where the reflection reveals Jesus standing behind him, symbolizing personal accountability, self-examination, and spiritual growth before God.

Christopher Akong » 🌐 2026-06-24 / 2026-06-24
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The Hardest Bridge to Cross in Life: The Bridge of Poverty

One of the most difficult journeys in life is not crossing an ocean, climbing a mountain, or traveling across continents. The most difficult bridge many people will ever attempt to cross is the bridge of poverty. Poverty is a silent prison. It limits opportunities, weakens confidence, steals dreams, and often determines how society treats an individual. For many people, poverty is not a temporary condition but a family inheritance passed from one generation to another. If you are born into […] [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

Poverty is a silent prison. It limits opportunities, weakens confidence, steals dreams, and often determines how society treats an individual. For many people, poverty is not a temporary condition but a family inheritance passed from one generation to another.

If you are born into a poor family, there is a possibility that you may remain poor for the rest of your life unless you intentionally develop strategies, acquire knowledge, and make decisions that break the cycle. Poverty does not disappear by wishful thinking. It requires wisdom, discipline, planning, and persistent effort.

As the African proverb says, “A child who is not taught how to fish may spend a lifetime waiting for someone to feed him.”

The good news is that while poverty may be inherited, it is not permanent. The bridge can be crossed.

Understanding the Nature of Poverty

Poverty is more than the absence of money. It is often the absence of opportunities, information, networks, education, and access to resources.

A poor person wakes up every day thinking about survival. The wealthy often think about investments, while the poor are forced to think about immediate needs.

This reality explains why poverty can be contagious. Children born into poverty often inherit the same environment, same limitations, same fears, and sometimes the same mindset that kept previous generations poor.

When a family has experienced poverty for decades, it becomes normalized. People begin to believe that suffering is their destiny.

However, destiny can be rewritten.

Biblical Perspective on Poverty and Wisdom

The Bible repeatedly emphasizes the importance of wisdom, diligence, and planning.

Proverbs 21:5 says:

“The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.”

Notice that Scripture does not merely speak about hard work; it speaks about planning. Many people work hard, but not everyone works wisely.

The story of Joseph in Egypt is a perfect example. Joseph did not merely interpret Pharaoh’s dream; he developed a strategy to survive seven years of famine. Wisdom and planning transformed an entire nation.

God often blesses people through wisdom, discipline, and stewardship rather than miracles alone.

Faith without strategy can leave a person stranded on the wrong side of the bridge.

Poverty Can Be Passed from Generation to Generation

Many families have remained poor for decades because each generation repeats the mistakes of the previous one.

A father who never valued education may raise children who do not value education.

A mother who never learned financial discipline may unknowingly pass the same habits to her children.

Children often inherit behaviors before they inherit wealth.

As the saying goes, “When there is no change in thinking, there is rarely a change in living.”

Breaking generational poverty begins with breaking generational thinking.

Someone in the family must decide that the cycle ends with them.

Why Crossing the Bridge of Poverty Is Difficult

1. Lack of Information

Many poor people do not lack intelligence; they lack access to information.

Opportunities often come disguised as knowledge.

A person may remain poor simply because they do not know what they need to know.

2. Lack of Capital

Starting a business, pursuing education, or acquiring skills often requires resources that poor people do not have.

This creates a painful cycle where poverty produces more poverty.

3. Negative Environment

If everyone around you believes success is impossible, it becomes difficult to think differently.

The environment either pushes people forward or pulls them backward.

4. Fear of Taking Risks

Many poor people are afraid to take calculated risks because failure could have devastating consequences.

Yet every successful person has crossed a bridge of uncertainty at some point.

Extra Sense Is Required

To escape poverty, ordinary effort is often not enough.

A poor person must develop what many call “extra sense”—the ability to think beyond immediate circumstances.

This means:

Learning continuously.
Acquiring valuable skills.
Building relationships with successful people.
Managing money wisely.
Looking for opportunities where others see problems.
Thinking long-term rather than day-to-day.

The philosopher Aristotle taught that excellence is not an act but a habit. Success is rarely achieved through one big decision; it is usually the result of many small wise decisions repeated over time.

Practical Strategies for Crossing the Bridge of Poverty

Invest in Knowledge

Education remains one of the strongest weapons against poverty.

Not everyone will earn a university degree, but everyone can learn.

Read books.

Listen to educational content.

Learn profitable skills.

Develop yourself continuously.

Knowledge creates opportunities that money alone cannot buy.

Develop Multiple Sources of Income

Depending on a single income source can be dangerous.

Look for additional ways to earn.

Learn a trade.

Start a side business.

Sell a service.

Invest in a skill that people are willing to pay for.

Avoid Lifestyle Inflation

One of the biggest mistakes people make is increasing expenses whenever income increases.

Wealth is not determined by how much you earn but by how much you keep and invest.

Build Meaningful Relationships

Many opportunities come through people.

Surround yourself with individuals who challenge you to grow.

A wise friend is worth more than a bag of gold.

Think Generationally

Don’t think only about your survival.

Think about your children and grandchildren.

Plant trees whose shade you may never sit under.

That is how generational wealth is created.

Theological Reflection: God Wants Growth

The Parable of the Talents teaches an important principle.

The servants who multiplied their resources were rewarded.

The servant who buried his talent out of fear remained stagnant.

God’s design for humanity includes growth, development, productivity, and stewardship.

While wealth is not the ultimate purpose of life, responsible stewardship is a divine responsibility.

God expects people to maximize what they have, regardless of how little it may seem.

Real-Life Lessons

History is filled with individuals who were born poor but refused to die poor.

They were not necessarily the most talented.

They were not always the most educated.

They simply refused to allow their circumstances to become their destiny.

Every successful person has crossed a bridge.

Some crossed quickly.

Others crossed slowly.

But they kept moving.

As the proverb says, “Little by little, the bird builds its nest.”

Conclusion

The bridge of poverty is perhaps the hardest bridge to cross in life. It demands sacrifice, patience, wisdom, courage, discipline, and long-term thinking.

Poverty can be inherited, but it does not have to be permanent.

You may have been born poor, but you do not have to remain poor.

You may have inherited limitations, but you can create opportunities.

You may have started at the bottom, but you are not required to stay there.

The bridge is difficult, but it is crossable.

Have a plan.

Acquire knowledge.

Develop skills.

Manage resources wisely.

Trust God.

Remain persistent.

One generation entered poverty; let your generation be the one that exits it.

Remember: poverty may be your starting point, but it does not have to be your final destination.

Bro. Christopher Akong

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