DAILY INSPIRATIONS DEVOTIONAL: November 2013

Saturday, November 30, 2013

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Jude 1:22 Holman Christian Standard Bible

Daily Inspirations Devotional November 30, 2013 Jesus Calling Devotions

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

Problem are part of life. They are inescapable, woven into the very fabric of this fallen world. You tend to go into problem-solving mode all too readily, acting as if you have the capacity to fix everything. This is a habitual response, so automatic that it bypasses your conscious thinking. Not only does this habit frustrate you, it also distances you from Me.

Do not let fixing things be your top priority. You are ever so limited in your capacity to correct all that is wrong in the world around you. Don’t weigh yourself down with responsibilities that are not your own. Instead, make your relationship with Me your primary concern. Talk with Me about whatever is on your mind, seeking My perspective on the situation. Rather than trying to fix everything that comes to your attention, ask Me to show you what s truly important. Remember that you are en route to heaven, and let your problems fade in the Light of eternity.

I will instruct you and show you the way to go;

with My eye on you, I will give counsel.

Psalms 32:8 (HCSB)

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The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary. Mary has made the right choice, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42 (HCSB)

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20 but our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. 21 He will transform the body of our humble condition into the likeness of His glorious body, by the power that enables Him to subject everything to Himself.

Philippians 3:20-21 (HCSB

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Daily Inspirations Devotional November 28, 2013 Jesus Calling Devotions

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

REST IN THE DEEP ASSURANCE of My unfailing Love. Let your body, mind, and spirit relax in My Presence. Release into My care anything that is troubling you so that you can focus your full attention on Me. Be awed by the vast dimensions of My Love for you: wider, longer, higher, and deeper than anything you know. Rejoice that marvelous Love your forever!

The best response to this glorious gift is a life steeped in thankfulness. Every time you thank Me, you acknowledge that I am your Lord and Provider. This is the proper stance for a child of God: receiving with thanksgiving. Bring Me the sacrifice of gratitude, and watch to see how much I bless you.

"casting all your care on Him, because He cares about you."

1 Peter 5:7 (HCSB)

" Let them give thanks to the Lord for His faithful love and His wonderful works for ⌊all⌋ humanity. Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and announce His works with shouts of joy."

Psalms 107:21-22 (HCSB)

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Daily Inspirations Devotional November 27, 2013 Jesus Calling Devotions

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

Let thankfulness rule in your heart, as you thank Me for blessings in your life, a marvelous thing happens. It is as if scales fall off your eyes, enabling you to see more and more of My glorious riches. With your eyes thus opened, you can help yourself to whatever you need from My treasure house. Each time you receive one of My golden gifts, let your thankfulness sing out praises to My name. “Hallelujahs” are the language of heaven, and they can become the language of your heart.

A life of praise and thankfulness becomes a life filled with miracles. Instead of trying to be in control, you focus on Me and what I am doing. This is the power of praise: centering your entire being in Me. This is how I created you to live, for I made you in My own image. Enjoy abundant life by overflowing with praise and thankfulness.

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And let the peace of the Messiah, to which you were also called in one body, control your hearts. Be thankful. Col 3:15 (HCSB)

“At once something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he got up and was baptized. Acts 9:18 (HCSB)

4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. 5 For Yahweh is good, and His love is eternal; His faithfulness endures through all generations
Psalms 100:4-5 (HCSB)

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Monday, November 25, 2013

** Daily Inspirations Devotional * A Great Big Happy Life * November 26, 2013 ** Daily Devotions

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by Joyce Meyer

A GREAT BIG HAPPY LIFE

"Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understand and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is." Ephesians 5:17

Its God's will for us to grow up and mature spiritually. It's God's will for us to have good relationships. It's God's will for us to have good lives.

If you’ve had a negative past, it’s because the enemy interfered and got in. no matter what you went through or what you might be going through right now, you can be positive about the future. Think about it positively; talk about it positively.

It's a bad attitude to say," I guess I'll just have more of what I've always had." I encourage you to have a positive vision for your future. God says people without vision perish (Proverbs 29:18) no matter what has happened in the past, no matter what is going on right now, you can believe something great will happen in your future.

Daily Inspirations Devotional November 26, 2013 Jesus Calling Devotions

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

This is the day that I have made! As you rejoice in this day of life, it will yield up to you precious gifts and beneficial training. Walk with Me along the high road of thanksgiving, and you will find all the delights I have made you ready for.

To protect your thankfulness, you must remember that you reside in a fallen world, where blessings and sorrows intermingle freely. A constant focus on adversity defeats many Christians. They walk through a day that is brimming with beauty and brightness, seeing only the grayness of their thoughts. Neglecting the practice of giving thanks has hardened their minds. How precious are My children who remember to thank Me at all times. They can walk through the darkest days with joy in their hearts because they know that the Light of My Presence is still shining on them. Rejoice in this day I have made, for I am your steadfast companion.

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"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

"I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of Yaheweh." Psalm 116:17

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Sunday, November 24, 2013

** Daily Devotional * Thoughts & Words * November 25, 2013 **

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by Joyce Meyer

Thoughts and Words

From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive. Kind words are like honey --sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." Proverbs 16:23-24

These verses sow us that our thoughts and words are intimately connected --our words come from our thoughts. They are like joints and marrow, so close it is hard to divide them. Because of this, we must have pleasant thoughts so that we can also have pleasant words.

It is not possible to think bad thoughts and then speak good words, for out of the heart the mouth speaks. Many people think they cannot control their thoughts, but that is not true. We can choose what we want to think about and should do so carefully because our thoughts become our words and our words affect our lives in many ways.

When a thought comes into your mind that you know will not bear good fruit or is not pleasing to God, cast it out. Refuse to take it and meditate on it, but rather replace it with something that will produce joy and peace in your life.

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Daily Inspirations Devotional November 25, 2013 Jesus Calling Devotions

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

Thank Me frequently as you journey through today. This practice makes it possible to pray without ceasing, as the apostle Paul taught. If you are serious about learning to pray continually, the best approach is to thank Me in every situation. These thankful prayers provide a solid foundation on which you can build all your other prayers. Moreover, a grateful attitude makes it easier for you to communicate with Me.

When your mind is occupied with thanking Me, you have no time for worrying or complaining. If you practice thankfulness consistently, negative thought patterns will gradually grow weaker and weaker. Draw near to Me with a grateful heart, and My Presence will fill you with Joy and Peace.

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"Rejoice always!" 1Thessalonians 5:16

"Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hearts sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people!" James 4:8

"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

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** Daily Inspirations Devotional * Humility Is Loving Others * November 24, 2013 **

POWER THOUGHTS DEVOTIONAL

by Joyce Meyer

Humility Is Loving Others

"Let each of you esteem and look upon and be concerned for not His own interests, but also each for the interest of others." Philippians 2:4

Humble people are quick to repent when they do something wrong. Humble people always apologize if they have hurt or offended someone. They are willing to listen to reason, and seriously consider the opinions of others. Truly humble people are not rude because they value other people. They realize other people are equally as valuable as they are. Truly humble people give credit to God and others who help them get where they are. Humble people show appreciation, taking the time to thank others.

Jesus teaches us that truly great people serve others. Humility is needed in order to serve others with a right motive and good attitude. Beware of pride, always pray that God will keep you humble.

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Daily Inspirations Devotional December 4, 2013 Jesus Calling Devotions

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

My THOUGHTS are not your thoughts; neither are your ways My ways. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways and thoughts higher than yours. Remember who I AM when you spend time with Me. Marvel at the wonder of being able to commune with the King of the universe --any time any place. Never take this amazingly privilege for granted.

Though I am vastly higher and greater than you, I am training you to think My thoughts. As you spend time in My Presence, My thoughts gradually form in your mind. My Spirit is the Director of this process. Sometimes He brings Bible verses to mind. Sometimes He enables you to hear Me "speak" directly to you. These communications strengthen you and prepare you for whatever is before you on your life-path. Take time to listen to My voice. Through your sacrifice of precious time, I bless you far more than you dare to ask.

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Saturday, November 23, 2013

Daily Inspirations Devotional November 24, 2013 Jesus Calling Devotions

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

Thankfulness takes the sting out of adversity. That is why I have instructed you to give thanks for everything. There is an element of mystery in this transaction: you give Me thanks (regardless of the circumstances).this is a spiritual act of obedience --at times, blind obedience. To people who don’t know Me intimately, it can seem irrational and even impossible to thank Me for heartrending hardships. Nonetheless, those who obey Me in this way are invariably blessed, even though difficulties may remain.

Thankfulness opens your heart to My Presence and your mind to My thoughts. You may still be in the same place, with the same set of circumstances, but it is as if a Light has been switched on, enabling you to see from My perspective. It is the Light of My Presence that removes the sting from adversity.

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"Giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" Ephesians 5:20

"Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His faithful love endures forever" Psalm 118:1

"Happy are the people who know the joyful shout; Yahweh, they walk in the Light of Your Presence." Psalm 89:15

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Friday, November 22, 2013

** Daily Inspirations Devotional * November 22, 2013 * God is Just **

POWER THOUGHTS DEVOTIONAL

by Joyce Meyer

God is Just

"Instead of your shame you shall have a twofold recompense; instead of dishonor and reproach shall rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they shall possess double; everlasting joy shall be theirs." Isaiah 61:7

Justice is one of God's amazing and admirable character traits. He brings justice as we wait on Him and trust Him to be our Vindicator when we have been hurt or offended. He simply asks us to pray and forgive --and He does the rest. He makes even our pain work out for our good (see Romans 8:28). He justifies, vindicates, and recompenses us. He pays us back for our pain if we follow His commands to forgive our enemies, and He even gives us double for our trouble. Refuse to live in unforgiveness, and trust God to reward you for any mistreatment you have endured.

"We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Daily Inspirations Devotional November 22, 2013 Jesus Calling Devotions

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

A thankful attitude opens windows of heaven. Spiritual blessings fall freely onto you through those openings into eternity. Moreover, as you look you look up with a grateful heart, you get glimpses of Glory through those windows. You cannot yet live in heaven, but you can experience foretastes of your ultimate home. Such samples of heavenly fare revive your hope. Thankfulness opens you up to these experiences, which then provide further reasons to be grateful. Thus, your path becomes an upward spiral: ever increasing in gladness.

Thankfulness is not some sort of magic formula; it is the language of Love, which enables you to communicate intimately with Me. A thankful mind-set does not entail a denial of reality with its plethora of problems. Instead, it rejoices in Me, your Savior, in the midst of trials and tribulations. I am your refuge and strength, an ever present and well-proved help in trouble.

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"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, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation."
Habakkuk 3:17-18

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
Psalm 46:1

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Daily Inspirations Devotional November 21, 2013 Jesus Calling Devotions

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

THANK Me THROUGHOUT THIS DAY for My Presence and My Peace. These are gifts of supernatural proportions. Ever since the resurrection, I have comforted My followers with these messages: Peace be with you, and I am with you always. Listen as I offer you My Peace and Presence in full measure. The best way to receive these glorious gifts is to thank Me for them.

It is impossible to spend too much time thanking and praising Me. I created you first and foremost to glorify Me. I created you first and foremost to glorify Me. Thanksgiving and praise put you in proper relationship with Me, opening the way for My riches to flow into you. As you thank Me for My Presence and peace, you appropriate My richest gifts.

Luke 24:36

Matthew 28:20

Hebrews 13:15

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Daily Inspirations Devotional November 20, 2013 Jesus Calling Devotions

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

I AM PLEASED WITH YOU, MY CHILD. Allow yourself to become fully aware of My pleasure shining upon you. You don’t have to perform well in order to receive My love. In fact, a performance focus will pull you away from Me, toward some sort of Pharisaism. This can be a subtle form of idolatry: worshiping your own good works. It can also be a source of deep discouragement when your works don’t measure up to your expectations.

Shift your focus from your performance to My radiant Presence. The Light of My Love shines on you continually, regardless of your feelings or behavior. Your responsibility is to be receptive to this unconditional Love. Thankfulness and trust are your primary receptors. Thank Me for everything; trust in Me at all times. These simple disciplines will keep you open to My loving Presence

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"For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God's gift --not from works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 8-9

" I pray that He may grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power in the inner man through His Spirit, and that the Messiah may dwell in your hearts through faith. I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height and depth of God's love, and to know the Messiah's love that surpasses knowledge, so you may be filled with all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:16-19

"Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge." Psalm 62:8

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Monday, November 18, 2013

Daily Inspirations Devotional November, 19 2013 Jesus Calling

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

LEAVE OUTCOMES UP TO ME. Follow Me wherever I lead, without worrying about how it will all turn out. Think of your life as an adventure with Me as your Guide and Companion, Live in the now, concentrating on staying in step with Me. When our path leads to a cliff, be willing to climb it with My help. When we come to a resting place, take time to be refreshed in My Presence. Enjoy the rhythm of life lived close to Me.

You already know the ultimate destination of your journey: your entrance to heaven. So keep your focus on the path just before you, leaving outcomes up to Me.

"I am certain that I will see the LORD's goodness in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait for the LORD. " Psalm 27:13-14

"You will lead the people You have redeemed with Your faithful love; You will guide them to Your Holy dwelling with Your strength. " Exodus 15:13

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** Daily Inspirations Devotional * November 18, 2013 * Jesus Calling **

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

COME TO ME, and rest in My Peace. My Face is shining upon you, in rays of Peace transcending understanding. Instead of trying to figure things out yourself, you can relax in the Presence of the One who knows everything. As you lean on Me in trusting dependence, you feel peaceful and complete. This is how I designed you to live: in close communion with Me.

When you are around other people, you tend to cater to their expectations –real or imagined. You feel enslaved to pleasing them, and your awareness of My Presence grows dim. Your efforts to win their approval eventually exhaust you. You offer these people dry crumbs rather than the living water of My Spirit flowing through you. This is not My way for you! Stay in touch with Me, even during your busiest moments. Let My Spirit give you words of grace as you live in the Light of My Presence.

“Now grace was given to each one of us according to measure of the Messiah's gift. “ Philippians 4:6-7

“The one who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, will have streams of living water flow from deep within him." John 7:38

“And don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless actions, but be filled by the Spirit: speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music from your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of Christ." Ephesians 5:18-20

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Saturday, November 16, 2013

Daily Inspirations Devotional November, 17 2013 Jesus Calling Devotions

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

AS YOU LOOK at the day before you, you see a twisted complicated path, with branches going off in all directions. You wonder how you can possibly find your way through that maze. Then you remember the One who is with you always, holding you by your right hand. You recall My promise to guide you with My counsel, and you begin to relax. As you look again at the path ahead, you notice that a peaceful fog has settled over it, obscuring over it, obscuring your view. You can see only a few steps in front of you, so you turn your attention more fully to Me and begin to enjoy My Presence.

The fog is a protection for you, calling you back into the present moment. Although I inhabit all of space and time, you can communicate with Me only here and now. Someday the fog will no longer be necessary, for you will have learned to keep your focus on Me and on the path just ahead of you.

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"Yet I am always with You; You hold My right hand." Psalm 73:23-24

"David feared God that day and said, 'How can I bring the ark of God to Me?' " 1 Corinthians 13:12

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** Daily Inspirations Devotional * November 16, 2013 * Jesus Lives **

Jesus Lives by Sarah Young

Seeing His Love in Your Life

Worry

DON’T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW. This is simple. Straightforward teaching, but My followers rarely make it through even one day without breaking this command. It's good that you recognize your inability to live according to this instruction. Your ongoing struggle protects you from self-righteousness striving: trying to be good enough to deserve My Love. Nonetheless, I do want to help you with your tendency to worry.

Because your mind is in a fallen condition, it will sometimes wander across the timeline into tomorrow's trouble. However, early intervention can minimize the damage. As soon as you realize you're worrying about tomorrow, take action: Simply leave those thoughts where they are (in the unreality of the future) and come quickly back to the present. Since the future has such a strong pull on your mind, it's helpful to direct your thoughts to something that appeals to you in the present --and interesting activity, beautiful weather, a dear friend or family member. At times when nothing about the present day seems appealing, My Presence lovingly awaits your attention. I am always near, so turning your thoughts to Me is an excellent option at all times. Come into My joyous Presence, and delight you with unmerited Love.

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"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34

"But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions --it is by grace you have been saved." Ephesians 2:4-5

"Therefore, Holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess." Hebrews 3:1

"Then will I go to the altar of God, to God, My joy and My delight. I will praise you with the harp, O God, My God." Psalm 43:4

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Daily Inspirations Devotional November, 16 2013 Jesus Calling Devotions

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION for those who are in Me. The law of the Spirit of Life has set you free from the law of sin and death. Not many Christians know how to live in the radical freedom which is their birthright. I died to set you free; live freely in Me.

To walk along the path of freedom, you must keep your mind firmly fixed on Me. Many voices proclaim, "This is the way for you to go," but only My voice tells you the true way. If you follow the way of the world with all its glitter and glamour, you will descend deeper and deeper into an abyss. Christian voices also can lead you astray: "Do this!" "Don’t do that!" "Pray this way!" "Don’t pray that way!" If you listen to all those voices, you will become increasingly confused.

Be content to be a simple sheep, listening for My voice and following Me. I will lead you into restful green pastures and guide you along paths of righteousness.

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"Therefore, no condemnation now exists for those in Christ Jesus, because the Spirit's law of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death." Romans 8:1-2

" …and whenever you turn o the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: 'This is the way. Walk in it.' " Isaiah 30:21

"My sheep hear My voice, I know them and they follow Me. " John 10:27

"The Lord is My shepherd; there is nothing I lack. He lets Me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He renews My life; He leads Me along the right paths for His name's sake. " Psalm 23:1-3

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Friday, November 15, 2013

Daily Inspirations Devotional November, 15 2013 Jesus Calling Devotions

Jesus Calling

By Sarah Young

APPROACH PROBLEMS with a light touch. When your mind moves toward a problem area. You tend to focus on that situation so intensely that you lose sight of Me. You pit yourself against the difficulty as if you had to conquer it immediately. Your mind gears up for battle, and your body becomes tense and anxious. Unless you achieve total victory, you feel defeated.

There is a better way. When a problem starts to overshadow your thoughts, bring this matter to Me. Talk with Me about it and look at it in the Light of My Presence this puts some much-needed space between you and your concern enabling you to see it from My perspective. You will be surpirsed at the results. Sometimes you may even laugh at yourself for being so serious about something so insignificant.

You will always face trouble in this life. But more importantly, you will always have Me with you, helping you to handle whatever you encounter. Approach problems with a light touch by viewing them in My revealing Light.

*************************************************************************************************************************** "Happy are the people who know He joyful shout; Yahweh, they walk in the Light of Your Presence." Psalm 89:15

" 'I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world. ' " John 16:33

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