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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bedfordview Methodist Church » 🌐 2026-06-30
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"From early times the prophets who preceded you and me have prophesied war, disaster and plague against many countries and great kingdoms. But the prophet who prophesies peace will be recognised as one truly sent by the Lord only if his prediction comes true."

Jeremiah 28:8-9 #Bible #Faith

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

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

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@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
#God #Christ #Jesus #By #Grace #Through #Faith #Holy #Spirit #Devotional #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@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)
#God #Christ #Jesus #By #Grace #Through #Faith #Holy #Spirit #Devotional #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@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)
#God #Christ #Jesus #By #Grace #Through #Faith #Holy #Spirit #Devotional #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@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
#God #Christ #Jesus #Grace #Faith #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Love #Hope #Faith #Truth

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

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

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@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!]👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@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!)👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@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 👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@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
#GREAT #LOSS #STRUGGLES #Straining #Toward #the #Goal #for #the #prize #of #the #upward #call #of #God #in #Christ #Jesus #Faith #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Love #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth

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

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

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@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)
#IN #TIMES #OF #GREAT #LOSS #STRUGGLES #Straining #Toward #the #Goal #upward #of #God #Christ #Jesus #Faith #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Love #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@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)
#IN #TIMES #OF #GREAT #LOSS #STRUGGLES #Straining #Toward #the #Goal #upward #of #God #in #Christ #Jesus #AMEN #Holy #Spirit #Brothers #Sisters #World #Pray #Love #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@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)
#God #Christ #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Beloved #Friends #Devotional #World #People #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity

Gems of Knowledge » 🌐 2026-06-30
@gemsofknowledge.com@gemsofknowledge.com

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.

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A grieving woman clutches a crumpled paper labeled "ASSUMPTION" while Jesus compassionately offers her a sealed envelope labeled "TRUTH" in a warmly lit room.

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-30
@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)
#God #in #Christ #Jesu #Faith #Holy #Spirit #Devotional #World #Pray #Love #For #One #Another #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Unity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Choose Joy Adventure » 🌐 2026-06-30
@choosejoyadventure.wordpress.com@choosejoyadventure.wordpress.com

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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