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๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐บ๐๐ฉท๐๐ค[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!]๐ค๐ซ๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐โค๏ธ๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐บ๐ฉท๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐บ๐๐ฉท๐๐ค[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!]๐ค๐ซ๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐โค๏ธ๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐บ๐ฉท๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐บ๐๐ฉท๐๐ค[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!]๐ค๐ซ๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐โค๏ธ๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐บ๐ฉท๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐บ๐๐ฉท๐๐ค[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!]๐ค๐ซ๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐โค๏ธ๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐บ๐ฉท๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐บ๐๐ฉท๐๐ค[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!]๐ค๐ซ๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐โค๏ธ๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐บ๐ฉท๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐บ๐๐ฉท๐๐ค[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!]๐ค๐ซ๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐โค๏ธ๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐บ๐ฉท๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐บ๐๐ฉท๐๐ค[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!]๐ค๐ซ๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐โค๏ธ๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐บ๐ฉท๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐บ๐๐ฉท๐๐ค[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!]๐ค๐ซ๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐โค๏ธ๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐บ๐ฉท๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ค
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐บ๐๐ฉท๐๐ค(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 ๐
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐บ๐๐ฉท๐๐ค(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 but๐
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
๐คโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐บ๐๐ฉท๐๐ค(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 things๐
(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
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐บ๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅโค๏ธ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ป๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐ซ๐๐๐ดโ๏ธโฎ๏ธ๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ*(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!๐
(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
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐บ๐๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐โฎ๏ธ๐๐โค๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ{*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!}๐บ๐โค๏ธ๐ฆ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐ฉท๐
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
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐บ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ปโ๏ธ๐๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐ซ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ดโ๏ธโฎ๏ธ๐๐โค๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ{*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 Spirit๐
(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
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐บ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ปโ๏ธ๐๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐ซ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ดโ๏ธโฎ๏ธ๐๐โค๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ*[โTREASURE OF JARS OF CLAYโEXPLANATION]๐{*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!๐
(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
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐บ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ปโ๏ธ๐๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐ซ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ดโ๏ธโฎ๏ธ๐๐โค๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ*[FRIENDS FOR UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF โTREASURE OF JARS OF CLAYโ THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXPLANATION I LOOKED UP FOR ME!*& YOU!๐บ๐
(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
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐บ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ปโ๏ธ๐๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐ซ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ดโ๏ธโฎ๏ธ๐๐โค๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS Treasure in Jars of Clay!๐บ๐ฉท๐คโ๐*& FOR UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF โTREASURE OF JARS OF CLAYโ THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXPLANATION I LOOKED UP FOR ME!*& YOU!๐บ๐
(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
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐บ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ปโ๏ธ๐๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐ซ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ดโ๏ธโฎ๏ธ๐๐โค๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS โAPOSTLE PAULโ TELLS US ALL WONDERFUL THINGS ON SUBJECTS LIKE]*Treasure in Jars of Clay!๐บ๐ฉท๐คโ๐
(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
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐บ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ปโ๏ธ๐๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐ซ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ดโ๏ธโฎ๏ธ๐๐โค๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS โAPOSTLE PAULโ TELLS US ALL WONDERFUL THINGS ON SUBJECTS LIKE]*This Too Will Pass!*So we do not lose heart!*&๐บ*Treasure in Jars of Clay!๐บ๐
(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
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐บ๐๐๐ฆ๐๏ธ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ปโ๏ธ๐๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐ซ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐๐๐ดโ๏ธโฎ๏ธ๐๐โค๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD โAPOSTLE PAULโ TELLS US ALL WONDERFUL THINGS ON SUBJECTS LIKE]*This Too Will Pass!*So we do not lose heart!๐
(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
๐๐ซ๐ช๐ซ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ป๐งโโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ*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!โ ๐ค๐๐ซ๐๐ช๐๏ธ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ปโ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ฆโค๏ธ๐๐๐๐ฉต๐ฉท๐๐ค๐
(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
๐๐ซ๐ช๐ซ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ป๐งโโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ*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!๐งโโ๏ธ๐๐
(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
๐๐ซ๐ช๐ซ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ป๐งโโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED BEAUTIFUL!*& TALENTED!*& DIFFERENTLY GIFTED FRIENDS HAPPY OVER THE HUMP DAY!๐ค๐ช๐ซ๐ค๐
(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
๐๐ซ๐ช๐ซ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ป๐งโโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED BEAUTIFUL!*& TALENTED!*& DIFFERENTLY GIFTED FRIENDS GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING!๐๐
(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
๐๐ซ๐ช๐ซ๐ซถ๐ซถ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ป๐งโโ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED BEAUTIFUL!*& TALENTED!*& DIFFERENTLY GIFTED FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING!๐๐
(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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A beautiful bright colorful painting of a seal
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Looking in theย 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. โจClick to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 6:1โ7:20, Acts 15:36โ16:15, Psalm 142:1โ7, Proverbs 17:24โ25
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 complaintsโnot to peopleโbut 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. ๐
Action (5 Minutes with God)
Will you take 5 minutes to be with God today? If so, ask Him:
- โLord, what do You want me to know about this personally?โ
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
- Then ask, โWhat do You want me to do?โ
- Journal what He reveals โ 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.
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Fearing the Flock?
By Elizabeth Prata
People in my area have noticed that some new “Flock Cameras” have been installed. These are fixed, motion-activated automated license plate reader (ALPR) manufactured by Flock Safety, hence the name. Flock says that these are an aid to Law Enforcement, capturing information about a vehicle while it’s in public view. The company says the information gained, such as licence plate number, make, model, color, and details on the vehicle like toolboxes or fixed racks, aid in investigations.
Many citizens claim it’s intrusive, that they advance mass surveillance, that data can be shared inappropriately, and they oppose the Constitution’s promise that government must prove guilt rather than citizens must prove innocence.
“Eye of God” Nebula, AKA Helix Nebula source NASA
See, what happens is, the camera takes a photo of all comings and goings under the camera’s range, and that data is stored. The American Civil Liberties Union says that these “automated license plate readers create comprehensive records of everyoneโs comings and goings, rather than just targeting individuals with a specific suspicion of a crime.” The data can be shared quickly and easily across jurisdictions and among different law enforcement agencies.
Not surprisingly, mistakes have occurred. Since the camera is AI fueled, some municipalities have discovered the camera has difficulty distinguishing between a letter O and number 0. So one municipality changed their licence plates to have an angled slash inside the 0, which the cameras now read as an 8. This has caused mistaken vehicular identities to happen and wrong arrests to occur.
Flock safety cameras are not supposed to automatically generate tickets or citations for traffic violations like speeding or running red lights. The promise was they would only be used to aid in identifying vehicular movement for ongoing investigations. They are designed to help law enforcement identify vehicles connected to serious crimes, stolen property, or missing persons, allegedly.
Source, DeFlock map, a link from Grady News article
The data has been misused already. In Georgia, a ticket was sent retroactively to a motorcyclist seen on camera holding his phone in his hand, which is against the law in Georgia while operating a motor vehicle. It’s a ‘hands free‘ state.
In June 2026, “Three Cherokee County Sheriffโs Office deputies have been fired and arrested, accused of unlawfully accessing the countyโs license plate reader database, according to arrest affidavits,” says Atlanta News First.
And it happened in Braselton GA, and in Echols County GA, too. The same thing happened in Wisconsin, where it was reported that “Wisconsin communities grapple with police misuse of Flock surveillance.” Sadly, these cases show that some people who have access to this data use it to stalk.
It’s also been misused to view or target citizens at abortion clinics, political protests, and to specifically target activists. The ‘eye in the sky’ seems to be popping up everywhere. According to the latest counts, in GA about 6,000 municipalities and more than 5,000 law enforcement agencies use Flock Cameras to look down on citizen doings.
Georgia is a hot spot for these cameras with more than 5,000 across the state, according to the DeFlock map. This makes Georgia among the states with the highest density of the companyโs surveillance units. Source Grady News
Concerns about mass surveillance is real. As one FIFA World Cup visitor to the US from Great Britain stated, he now has first-hand understanding why Americans are so attached to their guns. He said that sadly, his gunless, CCTV-saturated country has become weak and fearful while the UK Government has reached tyrannical status. “And there is nothing we can do about it,” he said.
Americans do balk at the notion that government is intrusively using AI data and Surveillance to watch our movements. Facebook groups and other social media outlets host robust discussions against this latest intrusion into the daily lives of ordinary citizens.
Source DeFlock map, a link from Grady NewsSource
Here is what I desire. I wish that Christians and non-saved people alike would remember the greatest Mass Surveillance of all. That they would have equally robust discussions about the fact that God is THE ‘Eye in the Sky’.
Worried about a flimsy 10-foot tall camera? What about God’s omniscience?
Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion. (Psalm 33:18).
And not just on those who fear Him, but all peoples, nations, tribes, and tongues-
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. (Proverbs 15:3).
He knows all, and not just our external doings, but the heart. He remembers each and every word uttered by every person, saved or not. He knows all our deeds. And He never misuses the data, it is perfectly applied in perfect justice in perfect timing.
Does a Christian’s stomach crunch over this a little bit? Does an unsaved person know this-
Nothing in all creation is hidden from Godโs sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. (Hebrews 4:13).
Flock camera installation, and Flock camera misuse are simply evidence of our society’s sinful state. That we need them, and that the information is misused already despite being new, is yet another proof that humans are sinners.
If we’re saved by repenting and trusting in the Lord Jesus, we can remember that though the LORD does see and hear and know all, He has a loving stance toward us because He sees through His righteous Son when He looks at us. We will not face Him in judgment, but in celebration. We will acknowledge any deeds we have done that He takes us to account for will be perfectly justified. But we won’t be punished for them, we’ll lose rewards, as it should be.
Don’t fear the Flock. Fear God.
JC Ryle said,
โDo nothing that you would not like God to see. Say nothing you would not like God to hear. Write nothing you would not like God to read. Go no place where you would not like God to find you. Read no book of which you would not like God to say, “Show it to Me.”
Never spend your time in such a way that you would not like to have God say, “What are you doing?โ
โ J.C. Ryle
Further resources
More Cameras, More Questions: Inside Northeast Georgiaโs Growing Surveillance Network, by Grady Multiplatform Journalist May 19, 2026
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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 [โฆ] [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
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 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”โthe 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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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐*I thank You Heavenly Father!*through Jesus Christ!*Your dear Son!*that You have kept me this night from all harm!*& danger!*& I pray You to protect me this day also from sin!*& every evil!*that all my doings!*& life may please You!*For into Your hands I commend myself!*my body!*& soul!*& all things!*Let Your holy angel be with me!*that the wicked foe may have no power over me!*Amen!โ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐*I thank You Heavenly Father!*through Jesus Christ!*Your dear Son!*that You have kept me this night from all harm!*& danger!*& I pray You to protect me this day also from sin!*& every evil!*that all my doings!*& life may please You!*For into Your hands I commend myself!*my body!*& soul!*& all things!*Let Your holy angel be with me!*that the wicked foe may have no power over me!*Amen!โ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐*I thank You Heavenly Father!*through Jesus Christ!*Your dear Son!*that You have kept me this night from all harm!*& danger!*& I pray You to protect me this day also from sin!*& every evil!*that all my doings!*& life may please You!*For into Your hands I commend myself!*my body!*& soul!*& all things!*Let Your holy angel be with me!*that the wicked foe may have no power over me!*Amen!โ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐*I thank You Heavenly Father!*through Jesus Christ!*Your dear Son!*that You have kept me this night from all harm!*& danger!*& I pray You to protect me this day also from sin!*& every evil!*that all my doings!*& life may please You!*For into Your hands I commend myself!*my body!*& soul!*& all things!*Let Your holy angel be with me!*that the wicked foe may have no power over me!*Amen!โ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ
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