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[?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
@LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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€ ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ซ

    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
    @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

    ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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€ ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ซ

      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
      @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

      ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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€ ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ซ

        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
        @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

        ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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€ ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ซ

          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
          @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

          ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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€ ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ซ

            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
            @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

            ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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€ ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ซ

              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
              @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

              ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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€ ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ซ

                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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€ ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ซ

                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                  @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                  ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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€ ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ซ

                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                    @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                    ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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€ ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ซ

                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                      @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                      ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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€ ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ซ

                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                        @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                        ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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€ ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ซ

                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                          @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                          ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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€ ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’ซ

                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                            @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                            ๐Ÿ›*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!*IN CHRIST JESUS NAME I PRAY!๐Ÿ‘‰

                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                              @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                              ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ›*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!*IN CHRIST JESUS๐Ÿ‘‰

                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ›*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!*IN๐Ÿ‘‰

                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                  @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                  ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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 may๐Ÿ‘‰

                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                    @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                    ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*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 Your๐Ÿ‘‰

                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                      @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                      ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*I thank You Heavenly Father!*through Jesus Christ!*Your dear PRECIOUS 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!*&๐Ÿ‘‰

                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                        @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                        ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*I thank You WITH ALL MY HEART!*SOUL!*& MIND my POWERFUL Heavenly Father!*through Jesus Christ!*Your dear PRECIOUS Son!*that You have kept me this night from all harm!*& danger!*& I pray You to protect me this day also from sin!*&๐Ÿ‘‰

                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                          @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                          ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ›*DEAR LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!*I thank You WITH ALL MY HEART!*SOUL!*& MIND my POWERFUL Heavenly Father!*through Jesus Christ!*Your dear PRECIOUS Son!*that You have kept me this night from all harm!๐Ÿ‘‰

                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                            @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                            ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿคฒ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ™๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ*LET US ALL PRAY IN UNITY [Lutherโ€™s Morning Prayer THAT is a classic Christian prayer penned by reformer โ€œMartin Luther!โ€™"*Found in his Small Catechism!*& it guides Christians to wake with the sign of the cross!*recite the Creed!*& Lord's Prayer!*& entrust the day into God's protecting hands!]๐Ÿ‘‰

                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                              @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                              ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿคฒ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ™๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ*LET US ALL PRAY IN UNITY โ€œLutherโ€™s Morning Prayer!โ€*(& HERE IS AN EXPLANATION OF WHERE IT IS DERIVED FROM!)๐Ÿ‘‰ [Lutherโ€™s Morning Prayer is a classic Christian prayer penned by reformer๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿคฒ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ™๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ*LET US ALL PRAY IN UNITY!*HARMONY!*LOVE!*PEACE!*& LIGHT THE FOLLOWING PRAYER WHICH IS {โ€œLutherโ€™s Morning Prayer!โ€}*& HERE IS AN EXPLANATION OF WHERE IT IS DERIVED FROM!๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                  @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                  ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿคฒ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ™๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED SAINTS!*& SOON TO BE SAINTS LET US ALL PRAY IN UNITY!*HARMONY!*LOVE!*PEACE!*& LIGHT THE FOLLOWING PRAYER WHICH IS {โ€œLutherโ€™s Morning Prayer!โ€}*& HERE IS AN EXPLANATION๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                    @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                    ๐Ÿค—โ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿซ‚๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’—โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’Œ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿ’ ๐ŸŒธโ‡๏ธ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿค—[APOSTLE PAUL]*No testing has overtaken you except ordinary testing!*But God is faithful!*He will not allow you to be tested beyond your ability!*but when he tests you!*he will also bring about the outcome that you are able to bear it!๐Ÿค—๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿซ‚๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’—โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’Œ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ’ ๐ŸŒธโ‡๏ธ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ’šโ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                    1 Corinthians 10:13

                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                      @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                      ๐Ÿค—โ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿซ‚๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’—โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’Œ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿ’ ๐ŸŒธโ‡๏ธ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿค—[APOSTLE PAUL]*No testing has overtaken you except ordinary testing!*But God is faithful!*He will not allow you to be tested beyond your ability!*but when he tests you!*he will also bring about the outcome that you are able to bear it!๐Ÿค—๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿซ‚๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’—โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’Œ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ’ ๐ŸŒธโ‡๏ธ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ’šโ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                      1 Corinthians 10:13

                                                        [?]Gems of Knowledge ยป 🌐
                                                        @gemsofknowledge.com@gemsofknowledge.com

                                                        Producing Fruit

                                                        ๐Ÿšฃ What if the problem isn't that you're not working hard enough? What if you're rowing in the wrong direction? During prayer, the Lord whispered: ๐Ÿ’Ž *"If you want your efforts to produce, then make sure it is aligned with Me and what I already have planned for you."* Not all effort produces fruit. Sometimes the answer isn't more striving. Sometimes it's better alignment. Click here to read the full devotional. โœจ [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

                                                        Today’s One Year Bible Verses:ย 2 Kings 4:18โ€“5:27, Acts 15:1โ€“35, Psalm 141:1โ€“10, Proverbs 17:23

                                                        Living Aligned with God

                                                        Have you ever worked hard at something only to discover later that all your effort was pointed in the wrong direction?

                                                        Most of us have.

                                                        We make plans, set goals, invest time, spend energy, and pour our hearts into projects, ministries, relationships, or pursuits that seem right at the time. Yet sometimes, despite our best efforts, the results never quite materialize the way we hoped.

                                                        The Lord addressed this very thing this morning when he whispered this Gem of Knowledge to my mind:

                                                        “If you want your efforts to produce, then make sure it is aligned with Me and what I already have planned for you. Amen.”

                                                        As I reflected on those words, I thought about the difference between rowing with a current and rowing against it.

                                                        Both require effort.
                                                        Both involve movement.
                                                        Both may even look similar from a distance.

                                                        But one works with the flow of the river while the other constantly fights against it.

                                                        One will reaches its destination much faster and with far less struggle. While the other may not ever get there at all…and if they do the person is utterly exhausted.

                                                        I think many believers spend years asking God to bless plans that He never asked them to pursue in the first place. We want Him to multiply our efforts, but sometimes He is more interested in redirecting them.

                                                        God is not opposed to hard work. Scripture consistently praises diligence. The question is not whether we are working hard. The question is whether our efforts are aligned with His will.

                                                        In today’s Scriptures we see several powerful examples.

                                                        In 2 Kings 5, Naaman desperately wanted healing from leprosy. When Elisha instructed him to wash seven times in the Jordan River, Naaman initially resisted. The instruction seemed too simple and too ordinary for the miracle he desired. He had his own ideas about how God should work.

                                                        Yet healing came only when he aligned himself with God’s instructions rather than his own expectations.

                                                        His breakthrough was waiting on the other side of obedience.

                                                        Later in the same chapter, Gehazi pursued something God had not given him permission to pursue. Motivated by personal gain, he ran after Naaman and deceitfully obtained gifts that had been refused by Elisha.

                                                        His efforts produced results – Just not the results he wanted.

                                                        He gained silver and clothing, but he also inherited consequences.

                                                        The story reminds us that not everything that produces immediate results produces lasting fruit.

                                                        Sometimes the most fruitful thing we can do is stop asking God to join our plans and start asking how we can join His.

                                                        That perspective changes everything.

                                                        God sees the end from the beginning. He knows the people we will meet, the opportunities we will encounter, the doors that should open, and the ones that should remain closed. What appears to us as a good idea may not be part of His best plan.

                                                        That is why prayer is so important.

                                                        Not merely asking God to bless our efforts, but learning His heart so our efforts become aligned with His.

                                                        When that happens, our work begins to carry a different kind of fruitfulness.

                                                        Burdens become light and fruit becomes abundant.

                                                        God has already gone before us – He already knows the plans He has for us.

                                                        Our greatest success will never come from forcing our own agenda but from walking in step with His.

                                                        When we align ourselves with God’s purposes, we stop fighting the current and begin moving with it.

                                                        And that is where ease and lasting fruit is found. ๐Ÿ’Ž

                                                        Action (5 Minutes with God)

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

                                                        • โ€œLord, what do You want me to know about this personally?โ€
                                                          • Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
                                                        • Then ask, โ€œWhat do You want me to do?โ€
                                                          • Journal what He reveals โ€“ย then do it!

                                                        Move in to a place of surrender and alignment with Him today.

                                                        Prayer

                                                        Father, thank You for seeing the end from the beginning. Forgive me for the times I have pursued my own plans without first seeking Your direction. Help me align my heart, my goals, and my efforts with Your will. Give me wisdom to recognize where You are leading and courage to follow, even when Your path looks different from my own. Let my life produce fruit that brings glory to You and advances Your purposes. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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                                                        A person rows peacefully down a river toward Jesus standing in the distance at sunrise, while an abandoned boat sits stranded against the current, symbolizing alignment with God's will.

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                                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                        @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                        ๐Ÿค—โ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿซ‚๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’—โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’Œ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿ’ ๐ŸŒธโ‡๏ธ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿค—[APOSTLE PAUL]*No testing has overtaken you except ordinary testing!*But God is faithful!*He will not allow you to be tested beyond your ability!*but when he tests you!*he will also bring about the outcome that you are able to bear it!๐Ÿค—๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿซ‚๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’—โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’Œ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ’ ๐ŸŒธโ‡๏ธ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ’šโ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                        1 Corinthians 10:13

                                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                          @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                          ๐Ÿ’Œโ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉทโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿซ‚๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ*(โ€œAPOSTLE PAULโ€ TEACHES US ALL ABOUT GODโ€™S Warning Against Idolatry!*& GODโ€™S TESTING IN OUR LIVES!)*[No testing has overtaken you except ordinary testing!*But God is faithful!*He will not allow๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                          (1 Corinthians 10:13)

                                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                            @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                            ๐Ÿ’Œโ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉทโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿซ‚๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ*(DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS ENTIRE WORLD โ€œAPOSTLE PAULโ€{Appointed By Our Savior Christ Jesus to SPREAD THE LORDโ€™S GOSPEL!}TEACHES US ALL ABOUT GODโ€™S Warning๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                            (1 Corinthians 10:13)

                                                              [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                              @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                              ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿšจโš ๏ธ๐Ÿšจโš ๏ธ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿค—*Warning Against Idolatry!*& FOR YOURS!*& MINE EXTRA knowledge!*& CLARITY I SHARE THE FOLLOWING Definition of the Word โ€˜Idolatryโ€ THAT is the worship of an idol!*or physical object as if it were a deity!*Figuratively!*it refers to an excessive attachment!*blind devotion!*or reverence toward any person!*concept!*or material pursuit (like wealth!*or fame)!๐Ÿค—๐Ÿšจโš ๏ธ๐Ÿšจโš ๏ธ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                              1 Corinthians 10:13

                                                                [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                                @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                โ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿคฒ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉทโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’Œ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ’Œโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒโค๏ธ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™€๏ธ*[โ€œAPOSTLE PAULโ€TEACHES US ALL ABOUT GODโ€™S]*Warning Against Idolatry!*& FOR YOURS!*& MINE EXTRA knowledge!*& CLARITY I SHARE THE FOLLOWING๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                                (1 Corinthians 10:13)

                                                                  [?]Choose Joy Adventure ยป 🌐
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                                                                  Donโ€™t Put a Period Where God Puts aย Comma

                                                                  Have you ever reached a place in life where it felt like the story was over? The diagnosis came. The relationship ended. The door closed. The dream seemed lost. You looked at the situation and thought, This is the end. But often what looks like a period to us is only a comma to God. Throughout Scripture, we see moments when people believed the story was finished, only to discover that God was still writing. Joseph was sold into slavery...and then God. The Israelites were trapped between [โ€ฆ] [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

                                                                  Have you ever reached a place in life where it felt like the story was over?

                                                                  The diagnosis came. The relationship ended. The door closed. The dream seemed lost. You looked at the situation and thought, This is the end.

                                                                  But often what looks like a period to us is only a comma to God.

                                                                  Throughout Scripture, we see moments when people believed the story was finished, only to discover that God was still writing.

                                                                  Joseph was sold into slavery…and then God.

                                                                  The Israelites were trapped between Pharaoh’s army and the Red Sea…and then God.

                                                                  Lazarus was in the tomb for four days…and then God.

                                                                  Jesus was crucified and buried…and then God.

                                                                  God specializes in writing “and then God” moments into stories that appear hopeless.

                                                                  That doesn’t mean every outcome changes the way we want it to. God’s sovereignty does not guarantee that life will unfold according to our plans. But His sovereignty does guarantee that He remains in control even when circumstances seem out of control.

                                                                  Yet God’s sovereignty does not negate our responsibility.

                                                                  Sometimes Christians use God’s sovereignty as an excuse for passivity. We tell ourselves, “If God wants it to happen, it will happen,” and then do nothing. But Scripture consistently calls us to trust God while also taking responsibility for our choices.

                                                                  You may not be able to control the outcome, but you can control your response.

                                                                  You may not be able to choose your circumstances, but you can choose faith over fear.

                                                                  You may not be able to change what happened, but you can choose forgiveness instead of bitterness.

                                                                  You may not be able to stop the storm, but you can decide where you anchor your heart.

                                                                  Our responsibility is obedience. God’s responsibility is the outcome.

                                                                  Many of us spend so much energy trying to control things we cannot control that we neglect the things God has placed within our hands.

                                                                  One of those things is people.

                                                                  How often have we exhausted ourselves trying to change someone else’s heart?

                                                                  A spouse.

                                                                  A child.

                                                                  A coworker.

                                                                  A friend.

                                                                  The truth is, you can often influence the ending of a situation, but you cannot change another person. Only God can do that.

                                                                  You can pray.

                                                                  You can encourage.

                                                                  You can set healthy boundaries.

                                                                  You can speak truth in love.

                                                                  But you cannot force transformation in another human being.

                                                                  Trying to do so will leave you frustrated, exhausted, and discouraged.

                                                                  Sometimes the most faithful thing you can do is entrust that person to God and focus on your own obedience.

                                                                  And while we’re waiting for God to work, we need to remember another important truth: with blessings often come battles.

                                                                  The enemy rarely fights over territory he already owns.

                                                                  When God begins opening doors, growing your faith, healing your heart, strengthening your ministry, restoring your family, or leading you into a new season, resistance often follows.

                                                                  The enemy will attempt to distract, discourage, divide, and derail.

                                                                  Not because the blessing isn’t from God, but because it is.

                                                                  The battle doesn’t always mean you’re going the wrong way. Sometimes it is confirmation that you’re moving in the right direction.

                                                                  Don’t be surprised when opposition appears. Instead, put on the armor of God and keep walking.

                                                                  And that leads to one final thought.

                                                                  Don’t get out.

                                                                  Too many people leave too soon.

                                                                  They leave the marriage before God finishes His work.

                                                                  They leave the ministry before the harvest.

                                                                  They leave the church because of conflict.

                                                                  They leave the calling because of hardship.

                                                                  They leave the process because it feels uncomfortable.

                                                                  Now, there are certainly situations where someone else should leaveโ€”when there is abuse, danger, or unrepentant sin. Wisdom and discernment matter.

                                                                  But many times, the person who is ready to quit is actually standing on the edge of breakthrough.

                                                                  The enemy whispers, “Get out.”

                                                                  God whispers, “Hold on.”

                                                                  The enemy says, “It’s over.”

                                                                  God says, “I’m not finished.”

                                                                  The enemy points to the period.

                                                                  God points to the comma.

                                                                  If you’re in a difficult season today, remember this:

                                                                  God’s sovereignty does not eliminate your responsibility.

                                                                  You may not control the outcome, but you can control your response.

                                                                  You cannot change another person, but God can.

                                                                  Blessings often come with battles.

                                                                  And what feels like the end may simply be the place where God is preparing an “and then God” moment.

                                                                  So don’t put a period where God puts a comma.

                                                                  Keep trusting.

                                                                  Keep praying.

                                                                  Keep obeying.

                                                                  Keep believing.

                                                                  The Author is still writing your story.

                                                                  With love and joy,

                                                                  Laura

                                                                  Donโ€™t Put a Period Where God Puts aย Comma

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                                                                  [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                                  @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                  โ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿคฒ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉทโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’Œ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ’Œโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒโค๏ธ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™€๏ธ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS โ€œAPOSTLE PAULโ€TEACHES US ALL ABOUT GODโ€™S]*Warning Against Idolatry!*& GODโ€™S TESTING IN OUR LIVES!๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                                  (1 Corinthians 10:13)

                                                                    [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                                    @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                    โ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿคฒ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉทโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’Œ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ’Œโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒโค๏ธ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™€๏ธ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS ENTIRE BEAUTIFUL EARTH โ€œAPOSTLE PAULโ€(Appointed By Our Savior Christ Jesus to SPREAD THE LORDโ€™S GOSPEL!)TEACHES US ALL ABOUT GODโ€™S]*Warning Against Idolatry!*& GODโ€™S TESTING IN OUR LIVES!๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                                    (1 Corinthians 10:13)

                                                                      [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                                      @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                      โ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿซ‚๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฟโ€โ™€๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS I HOPE!*& PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& WONDERFUL RAINBOW DAY!*AMEN!โ€ ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’—๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŒโ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŒ€๐Ÿ’ฎ๐Ÿ’ ๐ŸŒธโ‡๏ธ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                                      (1 Corinthians 10:13)

                                                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                                        @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                        โ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿซ‚๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฟโ€โ™€๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS THIS MORNING I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& ALSO TODAY FOR THE DEVOTIONAL I FOUND MANY THINGS TO CLARIFY IN MY MIND!*& EXTRA LEARNING TO SHARE WITH ALL OF YOU SO WE WILL UNDERSTAND!*& BE BLESSED WITH POSITIVE HOPE!*AMEN!๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                                        (1 Corinthians 10:13)

                                                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                                          @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                          โ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿซ‚๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฟโ€โ™€๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS GOOD TUESDAY MORNING!๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                                          (1 Corinthians 10:13)

                                                                            [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv ยป 🌐
                                                                            @LisaWarnerLisaLuv@mastodon.social

                                                                            โ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿซ‚๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฟโ€โ™€๏ธ*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD TUESDAY MORNING!๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ‘‰

                                                                            (1 Corinthians 10:13)

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