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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

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

(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Christs #Example #of #Humility #at #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Forgive

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🤲🛐🌐🌏🕊️🤍🙏✝️👑💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂🤗(Christ Jesus who being born in the likeness of men!*& being found in human form!*he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death!*even death on a cross!)👉

(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Christs #Example #of #Humility #at #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26 / 2026-06-26
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🤲🛐🌐🌏🕊️🤍🙏✝️👑💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂🤗(look to the interests of others!*Have this mind among yourselves!*which is yours in Christ Jesus!*who!*though he was in the form of God!*did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped!*but emptied himself!*by taking the form of a servant!)👉

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🤲🛐🌐🌏🕊️🤍🙏✝️👑💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂🤗(Do nothing from selfish ambition!*or conceit!*but in humility count others more significant than yourselves!*Let each of you look not only to his own interests!*but also to the interests of others!)👉

Philippians 2:1-11
#Christs #Example #of #Humility #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Love #Forgive

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🤲🛐🌐🌏🕊️🤍🙏✝️👑💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂🤗(“APOSTLE PAUL!”*So if there is any encouragement in Christ!*any comfort from love!*any participation in the Spirit!*any affection!*& sympathy!*complete my joy by being of the same mind!*having the same love!*being in full accord!*& of one mind!)👉

Philippians 2:1-11
#Not #Rude #Christs #Example #of #Humility #Jesus #Lord #God #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Forgive

Gems of Knowledge » 🌐 2026-06-26
@gemsofknowledge.com@gemsofknowledge.com

The Difficult Path

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

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

Hard Things, Great Lessons

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

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

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

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

No-one intentionally chooses hardship and hard people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

David begins by declaring:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Action (5 Minutes with God)

Take 5 minutes to be with the Lord today. Ask Him:

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

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

Prayer

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

To read more 5 Minutes with God devotionals click here.

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

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

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🤲🛐🌐🌏🕊️🤍🙏✝️👑💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂🤗(“APOSTLE PAUL!”*TEACHING WHAT “CHRIST JESUS” WANTS US TO KNOW!*& THINK ABOUT!*& PRAY ON!)👉

(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Not #Being #Rude #To #Others #Christs #Example #of #Humility #at #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Unity #Love #One #Another #Forgive

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🤗☁️🌈☁️🤲🛐🌐🌏🕊️🤍🙏✝️👑💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂🤗Not Being Rude To Others!*& Christ's Example of Humility!🤗🤲🛐🌐🌏🕊️🤍🙏✝️👑💦🏩💒❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂💗☁️🌈☁️🤗👉

(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Not #Being #Rude #To #Others #Christs #Example #of #Humility #at #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Love #Forgive

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

🌐🌏🤍💁🏿‍♀️*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE EARTH “APOSTLE PAUL”(APOINTED BY “CHRIST JESUS” TO CONTINUE TEACHING US ALL ABOUT THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS)]*Not Being Rude To Others!*& Christ's Example of Humility!👉

(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Not #Being #Rude #To #Others #Christs #Example #of #Humility #at #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #God #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Love

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️🌞🎡🎠🎪💗🕊️⛩️🤍🌀🤗🙏🌐🌏🧡💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR MY SUNSHINE BELOVED FRIENDS I HOPE!*PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A VERY SAFE!*FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& RAINBOW WONDERFUL DAY!*AMEN!†🤗☁️🌈☁️🌐🌞🧡💗🕊️⛩️🤍🌀🙏🎡🎠🎪🌏🤗👉

(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Not #Being #Rude #To #Others #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #STRIVING #Unity #Love #One #Another #Forgive #Forgiveness

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️🌞🎡🎠🎪💗🕊️⛩️🤍🌀🤗🙏🌐🌏🧡💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR MY SUNSHINE BELOVED FRIENDS I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT TODAY WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& I AM CONTEMPLATING!*PRAYING ABOUT STRIVING TO FORGIVE OTHERS IN THIS INCREASING RUDE!*& DISHONEST!*& DISRESPECTFUL WORLD!(Because I know I personally struggle with this big time!)*& I AM SHARING WITH YOU ALL SO WE CAN ALL ADJUST WITH GOD’S HELP TO BE MORE HOLY!*& OBTAIN POSITIVE HOPE FOR OUR FUTURE SELVES!*AMEN!🙏👉

Philippians 2:1-11
#Not #Rude #Jesus #Christ #God #Holy #Spirit #Hope

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️🌞🎡🎠🎪💗🕊️⛩️🤍🌀🤗🙏🌐🌏🧡💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR MY SUNSHINE BELOVED FRIENDS GOOD FRIDAY MORNING!🌞☁️🌈☁️🌞👉

(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Not #Being #Rude #To #Others #Christs #Example #of #Humility #at #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Friday #Devotional #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-26
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

☁️🌈☁️🌞🎡🎠🎪💗🕊️⛩️🤍🌀🤗🙏🌐🌏🧡💁🏼‍♀️*DEAR MY SUNSHINE BELOVED FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD FRIDAY MORNING!🌞☁️🌈☁️🌞👉

(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Friday #Devotional #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #STRIVING #Unity #Love #One #Another #Forgive #and #Forgiveness

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A gorgeous picture of morning sun rays beaming onto a porch with a missionary grey rocking chair with a beautiful orange and white plaid pillow on it and on a matching wooden round table sitting next to it with a lovely wicker basket of multi colorful flowers in it.

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

🤗☁️🌈☁️🌀🕊️☁️✝️👑💦🪽😇🪽🤍💗❤️🩷🧡🔥⚡✝️👑🛡️🗡️🐎☁️🏳️🍥❤️‍🔥🩷⚡🛡️🗡️🐎☁️😳😱😧🫨😲😮🤯🙀🫪☁️⚡🕊️✝️👑🌀🌐🌏🔥⚡🤗*Being Ready!*You Must Be Ready!🤗💦🏳️🍥❤️‍🔥🩷🛡️🗡️🐎☁️😳😱😧🪽😇🪽🫨😲😮🤯🌐🌏🔥⚡☁️🌈☁️⚡🕊️✝️👑🌀🤍💗❤️🩷🧡🔥⚡✝️👑🛡️🗡️🐎☁️🤗

🤗☁️🌈☁️🙀🫪💦🏳️🍥❤️‍🔥🩷🛡️🗡️🐎☁️😳😱😧🫨🪽😇🪽😲🔥🤍💗❤️🩷🧡😮🤯⚡🕊️☁️✝️👑🌀⚡✝️👑🛡️🗡️🐎🔥⚡✝️👑🛡️🗡️🐎🌐🌏🔥⚡🤗*"You also must be ready!*for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect!”🤗🙀🫪💦🏳️🍥❤️‍🔥🩷😳😱😧🫨😲😮🤯🕊️☁️🌈☁️🌀⚡✝️👑🛡️🗡️🐎🙀🪽😇🪽🌐🌏🔥⚡🤍💗❤️🩷🧡🔥⚡✝️👑🛡️🗡️🐎☁️🤗

(Luke 12:40)
#Being #Ready
#the #Son #of #Man #is #coming #at #an #hour #you #do #not #expect #CHRIST #JESUS #End #Time #Surprise

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

🤗☁️🌈☁️🌀🕊️☁️✝️👑💦🪽😇🪽🏳️🍥❤️‍🔥🩷⚡🛡️🗡️🐎☁️😳😱😧🫨😲😮🤯🙀🫪☁️⚡🕊️✝️👑🌀🌐🌏🔥⚡🔥⚡☁️✝️👑🛡️🗡️🐎🔥⚡🌀🤗*Being Ready!*You Must Be Ready!🤗💦🏳️🍥❤️‍🔥🩷🛡️🗡️🐎☁️😳😱😧🪽😇🪽🫨😲😮🤯☁️🌈☁️⚡🕊️✝️👑🌀🌐🌏🔥⚡🤗

🤗☁️🌈☁️🙀🫪💦🏳️🍥❤️‍🔥🩷🛡️🗡️🐎☁️😳😱😧🫨🪽😇🪽😲😮🤯⚡🕊️☁️✝️👑🌀⚡✝️👑🛡️🗡️🐎🌐🌏🔥⚡☁️✝️👑🛡️🗡️🐎🌏🔥⚡☁️✝️👑🛡️🗡️🐎🤗*"You also must be ready!*for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect!”🤗🙀🫪💦🏳️🍥❤️‍🔥🩷😳😱😧🫨😲😮🤯🕊️☁️🌈☁️🌀⚡✝️👑🛡️🗡️🐎🙀🪽😇🪽🌐🌏🔥⚡🤗

(Luke 12:40)
#Being #Ready
#the #Son #of #Man #is #coming #at #an #hour #you #do #not #expect #CHRIST #JESUS #End #Time #Surprise

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

*~*Being Ready!*You Must Be Ready!*~*

*~*"You also must be ready!*for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect!”*~*

(Luke 12:40)

#Being #Ready
#the #Son #of #Man #is #coming #at #an #hour #you #do #not #expect #CHRIST #JESUS #End #Time #Surprise

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

🤗☁️🌈☁️💦🕊️🏩🌐🌏🩵🛐🫂🩷✝️👑❤️‍🔥💒🌟🌊🗣️🤗[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]🤗💦🕊️🏩🌐🌏⛵🩵✝️👑❤️‍🔥💒🌟🛐🫂🗣️💛🩷🌊☁️🌈☁️🤗

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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🤗☁️🌈☁️💦🕊️🏩🌐🌏🩵🛐🫂🩷✝️👑❤️‍🔥💒🌟🌊🗣️🤗(the Son from the Father!*(John bore witness about him!*& cried out!*“This was he of whom I said!*‘He who comes after me ranks before me!*because he was before me!’”)*For from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through👉

(John 1: 6-18)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

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

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

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

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

(John 1: 6-18)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

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

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

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

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

(John 1: 6-18)
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Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐 2026-06-25
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🤗☁️🌈☁️💦🕊️🏩🌐🌏🩵🛐🫂🩷✝️👑❤️‍🔥💒🌟🌊🗣️🤗(a man sent from God John came to bear witness about the light!*that all might believe!*He was not the light!*but came to bear witness about the light!*The true light which gives light to everyone!*He was in the world!*& the world was made through him!*yet the world did not know him!)👉

(John 1: 6-18)
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Gems of Knowledge » 🌐 2026-06-25
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Stay the Course

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

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

Staying Close to God

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

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

But this morning, the Lord reminded me of something.

Somewhere along the way, my evening worship had disappeared.

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

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

Months.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Action (5 Minutes with God)

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

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

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

Prayer

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

To read more 5 Minutes with God devotionals click here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
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