1 “A mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.”
2 “A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.”
3 “Being a mom might mean that my hands are full, but so is my heart.”
4 “Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while, but their hearts forever.”
5 “The best medicine in the world is a mother’s kiss.”
6 “A mother’s love is like a beacon, lighting the way through the darkest nights.”
7 “The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.”
8 “Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing.”
9 “A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.”
10 “Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.”
11 “I brought you into this world, and I can take you out of it.”
12 “A mother’s brain is the only computer that never crashes.”
13 “I love cleaning up messes I didn’t make. So I became a mom.”
14 “Motherhood: Powered by love. Fueled by coffee. Sustained by chocolate and maybe a glass of wine.”
15 “I’ve never been a morning person, until I became a mom.”
16 “Sleeping like a baby” is a lie. No baby sleeps like this.”
17 “I used to have free time. Then I became a mom.”
18 “I carried a watermelon…and then a baby.”
19 “I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom.”
20 A mother’s love is like a beacon, guiding her child through life’s storms with unwavering strength and endless warmth.”
21 “The art of motherhood is to teach the art of living to your children.”
22 “A mother’s heart is a treasure chest filled with memories, dreams, and unconditional love for her children.”
23 “A mother’s love is the glue that holds her family together, filling every moment with a sense of belonging and unwavering support.”
24 “Motherhood is the ultimate act of selflessness, a love that knows no boundaries, and a bond that lasts a lifetime.”
2 “A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.”
3 “Being a mom might mean that my hands are full, but so is my heart.”
4 “Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while, but their hearts forever.”
5 “The best medicine in the world is a mother’s kiss.”
6 “A mother’s love is like a beacon, lighting the way through the darkest nights.”
7 “The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.”
8 “Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing.”
9 “A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.”
10 “Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.”
11 “I brought you into this world, and I can take you out of it.”
12 “A mother’s brain is the only computer that never crashes.”
13 “I love cleaning up messes I didn’t make. So I became a mom.”
14 “Motherhood: Powered by love. Fueled by coffee. Sustained by chocolate and maybe a glass of wine.”
15 “I’ve never been a morning person, until I became a mom.”
16 “Sleeping like a baby” is a lie. No baby sleeps like this.”
17 “I used to have free time. Then I became a mom.”
18 “I carried a watermelon…and then a baby.”
19 “I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom.”
20 A mother’s love is like a beacon, guiding her child through life’s storms with unwavering strength and endless warmth.”
21 “The art of motherhood is to teach the art of living to your children.”
22 “A mother’s heart is a treasure chest filled with memories, dreams, and unconditional love for her children.”
23 “A mother’s love is the glue that holds her family together, filling every moment with a sense of belonging and unwavering support.”
24 “Motherhood is the ultimate act of selflessness, a love that knows no boundaries, and a bond that lasts a lifetime.”
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“Sing, O barren, You who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, You who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate Than the children of the married woman,” says the Lord.”
Isaiah 54:1 NKJV
What constitutes a mother?
If we define it by giving birth, then we recklessly undermine those who cannot have children.
There are times when God chooses someone who has not borne children to be a mother.
The spirit of a mother resides in a woman who cares about nurturing people in their lives. We have this concept that you’re not really a mother unless you physically birth a child.
God is saying here that you have an opportunity to give of yourself to the people around you and be a mother to them.
Whether birthed or adopted, you are exactly who God chose for job. Think about it! Of all the mothers in the world, He chose your mother, and he chose you to be a mother to your children.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Isaiah 54:1 NKJV
What constitutes a mother?
If we define it by giving birth, then we recklessly undermine those who cannot have children.
There are times when God chooses someone who has not borne children to be a mother.
The spirit of a mother resides in a woman who cares about nurturing people in their lives. We have this concept that you’re not really a mother unless you physically birth a child.
God is saying here that you have an opportunity to give of yourself to the people around you and be a mother to them.
Whether birthed or adopted, you are exactly who God chose for job. Think about it! Of all the mothers in the world, He chose your mother, and he chose you to be a mother to your children.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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CARROTS, EGGS, AND COFFEE.
A carrot, an egg, and a cup of coffee. You will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again.
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each pot on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil.
In the first she placed some carrots, in the second she placed some eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked,
"Tell me what you see."
"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg.
Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked,
"What does it mean, mother?"
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity. Boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
"Which are you?" she asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?"
Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you when the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest do you elevate yourself to another level?
How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.
When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.
May we all be COFFEE!
~Unknown
A carrot, an egg, and a cup of coffee. You will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again.
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each pot on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil.
In the first she placed some carrots, in the second she placed some eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked,
"Tell me what you see."
"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg.
Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked,
"What does it mean, mother?"
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity. Boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
"Which are you?" she asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?"
Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you when the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest do you elevate yourself to another level?
How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.
When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.
May we all be COFFEE!
~Unknown
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Testimony Tuesday
There is a saying I heard many years ago that I never forgot. I always remember it in the midst of personal pain.
I don’t remember where I heard it, but it goes like this…
Pleasure is the intermission of pain.
Oh how true this is, especially for those who walk closely with the Lord.
It seems like life is going well with no cares and then wham—something comes and robs you of that momentary pleasure or peace. Like one wave after another.
As many of you already know, I recently lost my daughter-in -love Jennifer to cancer this past Christmas.
Now my brother Greg has an aggressive turbo cancer that started in his liver and pancreas. Tumors are all throughout his abdomen and was told he has days to live. He is now on hospice. His diagnosis had just come in the last couple of weeks, but it was suspected about 8 weeks ago.
“He is skin and bones Paula” as my sister described.
I had just seen him this past January at Jennifer’s memorial. He looked fine and healthy.
My brother is the same age as when our mother passed. I call him my twin even though we are exactly one year apart. I am older, but he was bigger than me. Everyone thought we were twins when my mother had us in the double stroller.
As you can imagine, my heart is broken and in pain for our family and for my niece who had lost her own mother when she was just 16 years old back in 2014. Now she is stoically facing the threat of losing her father.
I had come across this video testimony, that I had forgot about until this morning.
I listened to it a couple of times.
I thought of that phrase I mentioned earlier. I recalled the verse the gentleman mentioned.
I looked it up. My Bible calls it the Hymn of Faith…
1 “Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls,
2 yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
3 God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer’s; he makes me tread on my high places...”
Habakkuk 3:17-19
Friends, whatever pain and or loss you are going through right now…He is right there. How do I know? Because He promises to walk with us in the fire.
It is possible to sit in our pain, and say “I don’t know.” or “I don’t understand Lord, but I still choose to trust you!”
We don’t always have to have all the answers, or are guaranteed an explanation but I know for sure I can still trust the One that has all those answers to our questions.
When the fire comes, I will remember that He, the One that lives in us, goes before us. I believe it is possible to remain joyful in the Lord. I won’t stop singing in my pain. He is still worthy.
So, weep when you need to. Tell Him you don’t understand. But don’t let the bitterness of that affliction overtake you. Keep abiding in Him as He embraces your grief. There is where you will find peace in those storms. Jesus is at the helm.
One day He will answer all of our “I don’t knows.” But in the meantime we can rely on what we do know…we can still trust Him.
Although our lives will continue to experience peace and pain, we can still serve because there is always purpose in the pain, and nothing is wasted in the kingdom of God.
“I will not bleed with my pain. I will bless with my pain.”
Blessings
—Paula
@CallToBattle
There is a saying I heard many years ago that I never forgot. I always remember it in the midst of personal pain.
I don’t remember where I heard it, but it goes like this…
Pleasure is the intermission of pain.
Oh how true this is, especially for those who walk closely with the Lord.
It seems like life is going well with no cares and then wham—something comes and robs you of that momentary pleasure or peace. Like one wave after another.
As many of you already know, I recently lost my daughter-in -love Jennifer to cancer this past Christmas.
Now my brother Greg has an aggressive turbo cancer that started in his liver and pancreas. Tumors are all throughout his abdomen and was told he has days to live. He is now on hospice. His diagnosis had just come in the last couple of weeks, but it was suspected about 8 weeks ago.
“He is skin and bones Paula” as my sister described.
I had just seen him this past January at Jennifer’s memorial. He looked fine and healthy.
My brother is the same age as when our mother passed. I call him my twin even though we are exactly one year apart. I am older, but he was bigger than me. Everyone thought we were twins when my mother had us in the double stroller.
As you can imagine, my heart is broken and in pain for our family and for my niece who had lost her own mother when she was just 16 years old back in 2014. Now she is stoically facing the threat of losing her father.
I had come across this video testimony, that I had forgot about until this morning.
I listened to it a couple of times.
I thought of that phrase I mentioned earlier. I recalled the verse the gentleman mentioned.
I looked it up. My Bible calls it the Hymn of Faith…
1 “Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls,
2 yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
3 God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer’s; he makes me tread on my high places...”
Habakkuk 3:17-19
Friends, whatever pain and or loss you are going through right now…He is right there. How do I know? Because He promises to walk with us in the fire.
It is possible to sit in our pain, and say “I don’t know.” or “I don’t understand Lord, but I still choose to trust you!”
We don’t always have to have all the answers, or are guaranteed an explanation but I know for sure I can still trust the One that has all those answers to our questions.
When the fire comes, I will remember that He, the One that lives in us, goes before us. I believe it is possible to remain joyful in the Lord. I won’t stop singing in my pain. He is still worthy.
So, weep when you need to. Tell Him you don’t understand. But don’t let the bitterness of that affliction overtake you. Keep abiding in Him as He embraces your grief. There is where you will find peace in those storms. Jesus is at the helm.
One day He will answer all of our “I don’t knows.” But in the meantime we can rely on what we do know…we can still trust Him.
Although our lives will continue to experience peace and pain, we can still serve because there is always purpose in the pain, and nothing is wasted in the kingdom of God.
“I will not bleed with my pain. I will bless with my pain.”
Blessings
—Paula
@CallToBattle
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https://youtu.be/pQbo4cOJ6ek?
Well these two are really getting a wingersizing workout. Soon they will be fledging off into the wild blue yonder. For now, everyday they are becoming more confident as they practice and hone their steering and flapping skills while getting some air.
Well these two are really getting a wingersizing workout. Soon they will be fledging off into the wild blue yonder. For now, everyday they are becoming more confident as they practice and hone their steering and flapping skills while getting some air.
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Congrats Sunny 🥳 First short hover in the air🚁💕 Big Bear Eagles / 12:23 / 2025-05-13
Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest - Cam 1
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Live stream channel:
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Live stream link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L2nfGcuE
#baldeagle #bigbearlake #california
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Live stream channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsFgbVuhRrPV5FqyN7kOD8g
Live stream link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L2nfGcuE
#baldeagle #bigbearlake #california
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Hi! It is with a heavy heart that I let you know Paula’s brother, Greg, passed away early this morning. Please pray for Paula and her family during this difficult time. You are welcome to leave any words of encouragement, thoughts, or prayers in the comment section. I know our beautiful friend would love to hear from you. I’m sure Paula will send an update when she can. Thank you, friends.
—Kim
—Kim
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Thank you everyone for your kind prayers for our family. I am waiting at the airport for my flight to LAX. Here are two of my favorite photos of my brother and myself…circa mid 2000’s. I took the photo of him pondering at the beach. He lives in Huntington Beach California. He was an avid surfer. We were like twins born exactly year apart. He’s the baby! Thought I would share. He’s was an amazing and kind soul. He is now with our mother and his late wife. He will be sorely missed.
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Forwarded from Daily Bible Devotionals
Dear God, thank You for giving me another day. Thank You for giving me a moment to pause, breathe, and be reminded of Your faithfulness. My mind has been cluttered with worry, my thoughts have been running wild, and it’s hard to focus or feel calm. But I know You’re not asking me to carry this weight by myself. Your word in Isaiah 26:3 says, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” Thank You for inviting me to come to You, to bring every thought that feels too heavy and lay it down. Help me to stop replaying what’s been difficult and start trusting You with what’s ahead. I don’t want to let fear rule my decisions or anxiety steal my joy. Teach me to take things one step at a time with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. -Philippians 4:6
Marcus Stanley
@dailybibledevotionals
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. -Philippians 4:6
Marcus Stanley
@dailybibledevotionals
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I absolutely needed to see this today. When you present it this way it makes so much sense.
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Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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I haven’t been on here much lately, but when I have I’ve prayed for the requests posted. As many continue to go through tough times, I thought I’d share this devotional God promoted me to write today. Praying it ministers to someone who needs encouragement!
Storms Will Come
by Gwen Fitch
Scripture Focus
“They were filled with great fear, and said to each other, ‘Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?’” —Mark 4:41 AMP
“You know you have genuine faith when common sense tells you to stop believing, but you continue to trust God anyway.”
—Cherie Hill, Be Still (Let Jesus Calm Your Storms)
Reflect:
There are many unknowns and uncertainties we experience in life. But one thing is certain: storms will come.
These “life storms” often appear suddenly and without warning—leaving us shaken and unprepared.
They may come through broken relationships, conflict with loved ones, depression, job loss, death, medical diagnoses, or unexpected tragedy.
We are often thrust into panic, paralysis, or despair. We don’t know how to respond—so we react.
This is what the disciples did in Mark 4.
As they crossed the lake with Jesus, a storm arose.
Waves crashed over the sides, the boat began to fill, and they feared for their lives.
All while Jesus was asleep in the stern.
In fear, they cried out: “Teacher, don’t You care that we’re about to die?”
Jesus calmed the storm and then asked: “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
Their response?
“Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” (Mark 4:41)
Consider:
Isn’t that how we often respond?
When we face a storm we didn’t expect, we question God’s care and identity.
But God is never surprised by our storm.
He knew it was coming—and still called us to go to the other side.
Why? Maybe the storm is part of His plan.
Truth to Hold:
• God knows which storms will refine us.
• Our faith must be tested to grow.
• God may test us where we feel strongest.
• He will speak peace if we ask.
• He never leads us anywhere He hasn’t planned.
“This incident teaches that faith involves trusting in Jesus’ power and presence, even when circumstances seem dire… faith is not the absence of fear but the choice to trust Jesus despite it.”
—Tim Gombis, Faith Improvised
“His love endures forever.” —Psalm 136
“Nothing… will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” —Romans 8:38–39
If He died for us while we were still sinners, He will see us through every storm—if we surrender.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your love that knows no bounds.
We thank You that even in the midst of life’s storms, You are there with us—guiding and directing our way.
Help us to keep Your perspective and bring that calm peace and assurance that You are leading us to the other side—stronger, deeper, and more surrendered than before.
Amen.
Storms Will Come
by Gwen Fitch
Scripture Focus
“They were filled with great fear, and said to each other, ‘Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?’” —Mark 4:41 AMP
“You know you have genuine faith when common sense tells you to stop believing, but you continue to trust God anyway.”
—Cherie Hill, Be Still (Let Jesus Calm Your Storms)
Reflect:
There are many unknowns and uncertainties we experience in life. But one thing is certain: storms will come.
These “life storms” often appear suddenly and without warning—leaving us shaken and unprepared.
They may come through broken relationships, conflict with loved ones, depression, job loss, death, medical diagnoses, or unexpected tragedy.
We are often thrust into panic, paralysis, or despair. We don’t know how to respond—so we react.
This is what the disciples did in Mark 4.
As they crossed the lake with Jesus, a storm arose.
Waves crashed over the sides, the boat began to fill, and they feared for their lives.
All while Jesus was asleep in the stern.
In fear, they cried out: “Teacher, don’t You care that we’re about to die?”
Jesus calmed the storm and then asked: “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
Their response?
“Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” (Mark 4:41)
Consider:
Isn’t that how we often respond?
When we face a storm we didn’t expect, we question God’s care and identity.
But God is never surprised by our storm.
He knew it was coming—and still called us to go to the other side.
Why? Maybe the storm is part of His plan.
Truth to Hold:
• God knows which storms will refine us.
• Our faith must be tested to grow.
• God may test us where we feel strongest.
• He will speak peace if we ask.
• He never leads us anywhere He hasn’t planned.
“This incident teaches that faith involves trusting in Jesus’ power and presence, even when circumstances seem dire… faith is not the absence of fear but the choice to trust Jesus despite it.”
—Tim Gombis, Faith Improvised
“His love endures forever.” —Psalm 136
“Nothing… will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” —Romans 8:38–39
If He died for us while we were still sinners, He will see us through every storm—if we surrender.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your love that knows no bounds.
We thank You that even in the midst of life’s storms, You are there with us—guiding and directing our way.
Help us to keep Your perspective and bring that calm peace and assurance that You are leading us to the other side—stronger, deeper, and more surrendered than before.
Amen.
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Forwarded from 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘁 (𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝟭𝟳𝟳𝟲) ✝️🗽🇺🇸 (Absolute1776)
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