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π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
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Episode 17: She Fell in Love with Jesusβ¦ Then Started a Childrenβs Church on Wheels with AdairiaΒ Watts
What happens when children can't get to church? Adairia Watts, affectionately known as "The Church Lady," shares how falling in love with Jesus led her to bring church directly into neighborhoods, transforming lives one child at a time. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWocBGJh7-c
How Falling in Love with Jesus Led to Bringing Church to Children
After falling in love with Jesus Christ, Adairia Watts said “yes” to an unexpected callingβto bring church directly to children who might never step inside a church building.
In this inspiring conversation, you’ll hear how God turned one simple act of obedience into a ministry that has impacted countless children throughout North Tulsa.
Discover why she’s affectionately known asΒ “The Church Lady”Β and be encouraged to trust God with whatever He is calling you to do.
Listen now! β¨
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Adairia Watts
Adairia Watts, affectionately known throughout her community asΒ “The Church Lady,”Β is the founder of Jesus Children’s Church International, Inc. For more than 11 years, she has faithfully served children and families throughout North Tulsa, bringing the love of Jesus Christ directly into neighborhoods through a unique mobile children’s ministry.
With a heart for reaching children who may never step inside a church building, Adairia has dedicated her life to sharing the Gospel, building meaningful relationships, and reminding every child they are deeply loved by God. Her ministry was featured on KTUL Channel 8 News’ Oklahoma’s Own: Oklahoma Strong for its extraordinary impact on the community.
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Episode 17: She Fell in Love with Jesusβ¦ Then Started a Childrenβs Church on Wheels with AdairiaΒ Watts
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Episode 17: She Fell in Love with Jesusβ¦ Then Started a Childrenβs Church on Wheels with AdairiaΒ Watts
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience!*For it is better to suffer for doing good!*if that should be God's will!*than for doing evil!]π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ§‘π«§ππ©Άπππ¦βπ₯π§¨β΅π€
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks ABOUT the hope that is in you!*& do it with gentleness*& good conscience so who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame!*For it is better to sufferπ
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[honor Christ the Lord as holy!*being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks for a reason for the hope that is in you!*yet do it with gentleness having a good conscience so that when youπ
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy!*always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you!*yet do it with gentleness!*& respect!*having a good conscienceπ
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€[the Lord for the righteous is open to their prayer!*& if you should suffer for righteousness' sake!*you will be blessed!*Have no fear of them!*but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy!π
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€(the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous!*& open to their prayer!*But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil!β*& even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake!*you will be blessed!*Have no fear of them!*nor be troubled!*but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy!π
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Light #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Gentleness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€(For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous!*& his ears are open to their prayer!*But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil!β*Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?)π
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€(For!*βWhoever desires to love life!*& see good days!*let him keep his tongue from evil!*& his lips from speaking deceit!*let him turn away from evil!*& do good!*let him seek peace!*& pursue it!)π
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€(all of you have unity of mind!*sympathy!*brotherly love!*a tender heart!*& a humble mind!*Do not repay evil for evil!*or reviling for reviling!*but on the contrary!*bless!*for to this you were called!*that you may obtain a blessing!)π
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #World #Pray #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€(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 π
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€(βAPOSTLE PETERβ)*[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!*butπ
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#DEVOTIONAL #Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€(βAPOSTLE PETERβ 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 forπ
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
#DEVOTIONAL #Suffering #for #Righteousness #Sake #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπ§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ©·π«π©΅π§¨ππππβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€Suffering for Righteousness' Sake!π€π§‘π©Άπ«§πππ¦βπ₯ππ«πͺπ΄ππ«π§¨πππβοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·ππ€
πππππΌββοΈ*(βAPOSTLE PETERβ EXPLAINS!)*[Finally!*all of you!*have unity of mind!*sympathy!*brotherly love!*aπ
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
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πππππΏββοΈ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS AROUND THIS DIVERSE EARTH βAPOSTLE PETERβ EXPLAINS HOW WE SHOULD KEEP ON STRIVING AS WE ALL HAVE]*OUR Suffering for Righteousness' Sake!π
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
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π«π©΅πππ©·πββοΈ*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!β π€ππ«πͺπ΄ππππ«πͺπ΄π€ππ
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π«π©΅πππ©·πββοΈ*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!ππ
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
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π«π©΅πππ©·πββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED DARLING FRIENDS I WISH YOU ALL A JOYFUL OVER THE HUMP DAY!π΄ππ«π€ππͺπ΄*& I AM SHARING WITH YOU ALL MY FEEDING OUR SPIRITS WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS SO WE CAN BE π
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
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π«π©΅πππ©·πββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED DARLING FRIENDS HAPPY JULY FIRST!π§¨πππ§¨*& I WISH YOU ALL A JOYFUL OVER THE HUMP DAY!π΄ππ«π€ππͺπ΄*& I AM SHARING WITH YOU ALL MY FEEDING OURπ
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
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π«π©΅πππ©·πββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED DARLING FRIENDS GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING!π*& HAPPY JULY FIRST!π§¨πππ§¨*& I WISH YOU ALL A JOYFUL OVER THE HUMP DAY!π΄ππ«π€ππͺπ΄*&π
(1 Peter 3:8-17)
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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. π β¨Click to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 18:13β19:37Β β’Β Acts 21:1β17Β β’Β Psalm 149:1β9Β β’Β 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 yourselfβit is in the One leading you.
The Lord reminded me of this truth today with this Gem of Knowledge:Β
“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 sureβsure-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 strategyβit 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-footedβnot 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.” β Proverbs 3:5β6 (NLT)
“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.”β 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. π
Action (5 Minutes with God)
Take 5 minutes to be with the Lord today. Ask Him:
- βLord, what do You want me to know about this personally?β
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
- Then ask, βWhat do You want me to do?β
- Journal what He reveals βΒ 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.
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(1 Peter 3:8-17)
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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, βBehold, 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.β They said, βYou have not defrauded us or oppressed us or taken anything from any manβs hand.β And he said to them, βThe Lord is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand.β And they said, βHe is witness.β (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, βHere I am!β and ran to Eli and said, βHere I am, for you called me.β But he said, βI did not call; lie down again.β 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.β (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, βYou shall be holy, for I am holy.β (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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