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ancientcatbuddy · 5 months

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#Psalms 55:22 11/2/23

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girlbloggercher · 2 months

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how to read the Bible

this is in order!

1. John

2. Mark

3. Matthew

4. Luke

5. Genesis

6. Exodus

7. Leviticus

8. Numbers

9. Dueteronomy

10. Romans

11. Galatians

12. Colossians

13. Proverbs

14. Ecclesiastes

15. Job

16. 1 Peter

17. 1 Corinthians

18. 2 Corinthians

19. Ephesians

20. Philippians

21. 1 Thessalonians

22. 2 Thessalonians

23. 1 Timothy

24. 2 Timothy

25. James

26. 2 Peter

27. 1 John

28. 2 John

29. 3 John

30. Jude

31. Psalms

32. Joshua

33. Judges

34. 1 Samuel

35. 2 Samuel

36. 1 Kings

37. 2 Kings

38. 1 Chronicles

39. 2 Chronicles

40. Ezra

41. Nehemiah

42. Jeremiah

43. Lamentations

44. Ezekiel

45. Joel

46. Amos

47. Obadiah

48. Nahum

49. Habakkuk

50. Zephaniah

51. Haggai

52. Zechariah

53. Malachi

54. Micah

55. Hosea

56. Luke

57. Esther

58. Jonah

59. Song of Solomon

60. Acts

61. Titus

62. Philemon

63. Hebrew

64. Isaiah

65. Daniel

66. Revelation

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blessedarethebinarybreakers · 8 months

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Every September, my friend Marc Hong, a professor at Louisville Seminary, hosts Psalmtember. He invites you to join in, too!

Think "Inktober," but in September and with a spiritual focus — and with any art form welcome, from drawing to poetry to photography and beyond. There's also no pressure to create something for every day — do as many or as few as you like.

Here's Marc's description of this artistic event:

Each year, I love to spend a month making art inspired by the Psalms. There are 30 days in September, meaning that I can evenly divide up the 150 Psalms into 5 sets of 30. So, if I do this for 5 years, I will have made art with all of the Psalms. Join me! The prompt list is in the image [as well as below the readmore]. But other words may stand out to you! Or you may try to make art that represents the wholeness of the Psalm. I encourage you to read the text of the whole Psalm each day, consider what emotions it stirs up in you, choose a medium that speaks to you, and make some art! Folks have painted, used ink, drawn with colored pencils, taken photographs, written haikus, and much more. Choose what stirs delight in you!

Tag your post with #psalmtember2023 so we can celebrate the Psalms through art together!

Marc and many others post on Facebook, but I'll be paying attention to the tag here on tumblr. If you create anything you'd like me to share on Facebook on your behalf, DM me.

PSALMTEMBER 2023 PROMPT LIST

SEPT 1 - Psalm 31 - Refuge

SEPT 2 - Psalm 32 - Waters

SEPT 3 - Psalm 33 - Breath

SEPT 4 - Psalm 34 - Radiant

SEPT 5 - Psalm 35 - Net

SEPT 6 - Psalm 36 - Mountains

SEPT 7 - Psalm 37 - Smoke

SEPT 8 - Psalm 38 - Burden

SEPT 9 - Psalm 39 - Burned

SEPT 10 - Psalm 40 - Bog

SEPT 11 - Psalm 41 - Rise

SEPT 12 - Psalm 42 - Deer

SEPT 13 - Psalm 43 - Altar

SEPT 14 - Psalm 44 - Dust

SEPT 15 - Psalm 45 - Robes

SEPT 16 - Psalm 46 - River

SEPT 17 - Psalm 47 - Throne

SEPT 18 - Psalm 48 - City

SEPT 19 - Psalm 49 - Graves

SEPT 20 - Psalm 50 - Tempest

SEPT 21 - Psalm 51 - Clean

SEPT 22 - Psalm 52 - Uproot

SEPT 23 - Psalm 53 - Bones

SEPT 24 - Psalm 54 - Upholder

SEPT 25 - Psalm 55 - Dove

SEPT 26 - Psalm 56 - Bottle

SEPT 27 - Psalm 57 - Shadow

SEPT 28 - Psalm 58 - Snail

SEPT 29 - Psalm 59 - Dogs

SEPT 30 - Psalm 60 - Cracks

#i'm sure i won't be creating art for most days #but i love to read along in the Psalms as the days go by #and to see what everyone else creates!#psalmtember #psalmtember2023 #psalms #Marc's super cool btw. one of my fave professors from seminary -- actively queer affirming & seeks to accomodate #disabilities and other lived experiences of his students

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hopethroughscriptureministries · 27 days

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Parable of the Prodigal Son:

Jesus conveyed a profound message about forgiveness, redemption, and the boundless love of God. Let's reframe the narrative within this Christian context, drawing from Luke 15:11-32, and infuse it with additional biblical insights.

A certain man had two sons. The younger son asked for his share of the inheritance and journeyed to a distant land where he squandered his wealth in reckless living. Soon, a severe famine swept through the land, and the young man found himself in dire need.

In his desperation, he sought employment feeding pigs, a job that symbolized his degradation and distance from his upbringing. Yet, in his lowest moment, he came to his senses and decided to return to his father, confessing his sins and seeking forgiveness.

His father, filled with compassion, ran to greet him while he was still far off. Instead of condemnation, the father embraced his wayward son, clothing him in the finest robe and celebrating his return with a lavish feast.

Meanwhile, the older son, who had remained obedient and dutiful, grew resentful at the extravagant welcome given to his brother. But the father, ever merciful, reminded him of the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation.

This parable echoes the essence of divine mercy and the unconditional love of God. Just as the father welcomed back his repentant son, so too does our Heavenly Father eagerly await our return, ready to forgive and restore us to fellowship with Him.

The Prodigal Son reminds us of the importance of humility, repentance, and forgiveness in our Christian journey. It challenges us to examine our attitudes towards others, particularly those who have strayed from the path, and to emulate God's boundless love and compassion.

Broader context:

Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32):

This is the main passage where the parable is found.

Forgiveness and Reconciliation:

Matthew 18:21-22 - Jesus teaches about forgiveness.

Colossians 3:13 - Encouragement to forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32 - Be kind and compassionate, forgiving one another.

Luke 6:37 - Judge not, and you will not be judged; forgive, and you will be forgiven.

God's Unconditional Love:

Romans 8:38-39 - Nothing can separate us from the love of God.

1 John 4:16 - God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God.

Romans 5:8 - God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Ephesians 2:4-5 - But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ.

Repentance and Restoration:

Acts 3:19 - Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out.

Joel 2:13 - Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love.

Isaiah 55:7 - Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

Celebration in Heaven over Repentance:

Luke 15:7 - Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

Luke 15:10 - Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.

God's Provision and Restoration:

Philippians 4:19 - And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 23:1 - The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Matthew 6:26 - Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?

God's Sovereignty and Compassion:

Psalm 103:8 - The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

Lamentations 3:22-23 - The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

James 5:11 - Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

Questions:

How does the parable of the Prodigal Son reflect God's unconditional love and forgiveness?

In what ways do we, like the older brother, struggle with forgiveness and harbor resentment towards others?

How can we cultivate a spirit of compassion and reconciliation in our interactions with those who have gone astray?

What steps can we take to emulate the father's example of mercy and grace in our daily lives?

Let us pray: Heavenly Father, we thank you for the timeless wisdom and grace revealed in the parable of the Prodigal Son. Teach us to extend forgiveness, show compassion, and embrace reconciliation in our relationships, reflecting your boundless love for all your children. Amen.

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lionofthegoldsun · 25 days

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[Maintaining A Clear Conscience]

Believers in Christ must strive to maintain a clear conscience: we must remove any pollution or defilement in our minds, hearts, and souls. That includes being cautious of what we say (Matthew 15:11), what we hear—practically anything NEGATIVE our soul absorbs, which can pollute it. And whatever we absorb can cause us to behave in a not so pleasing way to God (Romans 12:1).

This can happen without us being aware. For instance, if you run to the internet to answer your questions and to solve your problems, instead of God’s truth, you’re not going to have peace because the world is full of lies and ruled by spirits of darkness (Ephesians 6:12).

“We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.”

-1 John 5:19

These are deceiving spirits who want to take our focus off God and drag us down. They want us to feel as if there is no hope. It’s all a distraction.

The devil will use our emotions to toy with us. Therefore, trusting other sources, our hearts, and people instead of God and His word will only birth fear, paranoia, and anxiety, which are not fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

Not only that, the human heart is deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9). And as Proverbs 28:26 says: “He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will escape.”

As Believers, this will only make us stumble and our faith wobble. That is why we need to root ourselves in God and in His word.

“They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

-Jeremiah 17:8

“It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.”

Psalm 118:8-9

“Don’t put your trust in mere humans. They are as frail as breath. What good are they?”

-Isaiah 2:22

“Fools believe every word they hear, but wise people think carefully about everything.”

-Proverbs 14:15

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”

-Philippians 4:8-9

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

-Philippians 4:6-7

“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

-2 Corinthians 10:5

“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.

-Isaiah 55:8-9

“Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.”

-Romans 12:2

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!”

-Isaiah 26:3

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”

-Colossians 3:2

#christian #bible verse #christianity #bibleverse #jesus christ #jesus loves you #faith in god #faith in jesus #follower of jesus christ #god

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officialyourdailyinspiration · 2 months

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The Lord: Our Safe Place in Life and Covering in Death

A miktam of David.

1 Keep me, O God, for I am safe in You. 2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord. All the good things I have come from You.” 3 As for those in the land who belong to You, they are the great ones in whom is all my joy. 4 Those who have traded for another god bring many troubles on themselves. I will not take part in their altar gifts of blood. And I will not take their names upon my lips.

5 The Lord is all that I am to receive, and my cup. My future is in Your hands. 6 The land given to me is good. Yes, my share is beautiful to me.

7 I will give honor and thanks to the Lord, Who has told me what to do. Yes, even at night my mind teaches me. 8 I have placed the Lord always in front of me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be moved. 9 And so my heart is glad. My soul is full of joy. My body also will rest without fear. 10 For You will not give me over to the grave. And You will not allow Your Holy One to return to dust. 11 You will show me the way of life. Being with You is to be full of joy. In Your right hand there is happiness forever. — Psalm 16 | New Life Version (NLV) New Life Version Holy Bible Copyright © 1969, 2003 by Barbour Publishing, Inc. Cross References: Exodus 23:13; Deuteronomy 12:3; Job 36:11; Psalm 4:7-8; Psalm 13:5; Psalm 7:1; Psalm 17:8; Psalm 23:5; Psalm 42:8; Psalm 63:6; Psalm 73:25-26; Psalm 78:55; Psalm 101:6; Psalm 116:13; Psalm 119:63; Psalm 140:6; Jeremiah 3:19; Matthew 7:14; Luke 24:44; John 2:22; Acts 2:25; 1 Corinthians 15:4

#Lord #sovereign #refuge #Yahweh #sheol #grave #safety #Psalm 16 #Book of Psalms #Old Testament #NLV #New Life Version Bible #Barbour Publishing Inc.

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ijamestv · 1 year

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My favorite male CC Tattoos and Accessories!

Looking for some tattoos and accessories for your male Sims? I have a list with over 100 links! Check them out below.

You can take a look at my YT video here-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdC1-z5lqJE

Important Stuff

1. Always be careful when downloading CC! I am not responsible for any viruses or damages to your computer. Download at your own risk.

2. Click on the bolded text (links) to be taken to the CC.

Accessories

1. Archivefaction Spur Earings

2. Archivefaction Latch Earings

3. (unisex) plugs by Tea-Wurst

4. Pralinesims Libellule glasses [these glasses are part of a set and comes with the glasses below this link (N5)]

5. Pralinesims Papillon glasses

6. Pralinesims Zero glasses

7. Pralinesims EXOV Sunglasses

8. Bandana

9. Constant Necklace

10. Alexander Necklace

11. Ball Chain & Coin Necklace

12. Kitsch Necklace

13. Reid Necklace

14. Mads Necklace

15. mochizen cc necklace with tag [this necklace belongs to a set and comes with the necklace below this link (N16)]

16. mochizen cc chain necklace

17. Rowan Necklace

18. White Wolf Necklace

19. Mika Chain Necklace

20. Guitar Necklace

21. DS Danger Tag Necklace

22. Darte77 P&L Necklace

23. Emission Necklace

24. Mens metal beads cord necklace

25. King necklace

26. Layered Necklace

27.Chain Necklace

28. Strife Necklace

29. Spear Pendant Necklace

30. Key Pendant Cord Necklace

31. Regal Necklace

32. Mission Necklace

33. Eternia Watch

34. S-Club WM ts4 bracelet 201704

35. Can’t find this bracelet by Darte77. Feel free to message me and let me know where I can find it and I will update this post!

36. JAKE Bracelet

37. Lava Stone Bracelet

38. Can’t find bracelet by KK’s Sims. Don’t know if it’s been removed or I’m just overlooking it.

39. mochizen cc - layered leather bracelet male

40. mochizen bracelet with tag [this bracelet comes in a set so you should already have it if you downloaded numbers 15 or 16 from this list]

41.This bracelet is a patreon exclusive. Sorry!!! I get A LOT of my CC from there so it’s sometimes hard to remember what is free and what isn’t.

42. Mathcope Neil Bracelet

43. Vintage beaded bracelet

44. Goth Pearls Bracelet v2

45. Bracelet 04 (Bandana)

46. Knotaclat Bracelet

47. S-Club ts4 3D EYELASHES I M V1 These are the eyelashes that I used on my Sim in the video. These are my favorite eyelashes for my male Sims! Don’t know why I didn’t think to include them in the video. lol

Tattoos

1. Geometric Tattoos

2. Tattoo from Remaron

3. Male Tattoo V1

4. Cornelius Tattoo

5. Arakan Tattoo

6. Mateus Left Sleeve

7. I can’t find this tattoo. It’s by Overkillsimmer though! Feel free to message me and let me know where I can find it and I will update this post!

8. Angel Wing Half Sleeve Tattoo

9. Jason Brody tattoo

10. Gizem left arm tattoo

11. Konala Tattoo

12. coupel tattoo

13. man crazy tattoo

14. Tomahawk Tattoo

15. Lazaro Tattoo

16. Herald Tattoo

17. Dikard Tattoo

18. Anthony Tattoo

19. LAX Tattoo

20. Furtado Tattoo

21. Mundane Tattoo

22. Santiago Tattoo

23. Stone Boy Tattoo

24. Fracture Tattoo

25. Unknown No.1 tattoo

26. Halibird Tattoo

27. Grady Tattoo

28. This tattoo is from descargassims but I’m not going to link it because of linkvertise. I recommend just skipping this one!

29. Chuck Tattoo

30. Hallowed Tattoo

31. Virtues Tattoo

32. Trogon Tattoo

33. Roth Tattoo

34. Bodhi Tattoo

35. Dire Tattoo

36. Sorrento Tattoo

37. Victus Tattoo

38. Zion Tattoo

39. Psalm Tattoo

40. Marquis Tattoo

41. Centaurus Tattoo

42. Beck Tattoo

43. Akasa Tattoo

44. Mori Tattoo

45. Sleeve Tattoos N01

46. Horizon Tattoo

47. Theo right sleeve

48. Mr Creeps V2 Tattoo

49. Tattoo 1804

50. Pack Tattoo Male. Part 01 [This tattoo is part of a set]

51. Another tattoo I couldn’t find. Not sure who the creator is.

52. Tattoo Kenji

53. Angel Wings Back Tattoo N03

54. man tattoo v1

55. 50's tattoo

56. space tattoo

57. men tattoo v2

58. Ornate Wings tattoos

59. Blackwork Tattoo

60. Tattoo by Besh

61. SSBBadBoyTattoo

62. Tattoo by Besh

63. Black Lungs Tattoo

64. Chest Tattoo N05

65. Melissasims Bird Tat

66. This tattoo is from Melissasims but unfortunately, it’s a Patreon exclusive. Sorry about this!

67.This tattoo is from Melissasims but unfortunately, it’s a Patreon exclusive. Sorry about this!

68. This tattoo is from Melissasims but unfortunately, it’s a Patreon exclusive. Sorry about this!

69. This tattoo is also from Melissasims.

70. helen max tattoo 03

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haveyoureadthisqueerbook · 2 months

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Sorry about this list.

1. In the Dreamhouse by Carmen Maria Machado

2. How to Find a Princess by Alyssa Cole

3. Homie by Danez Smith

4. Black Movie by Danez Smith

5. Don't Call Us Dead by Danez Smith

6. Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis

7. When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sacha Lamb

8. Feed by Tommy Pico

9. IRL by Tommy Pico

10. The Color Purple by Alice Walker

11. Several People Are Typing by Calvin Kasulke

12. My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson

13. The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas

14. Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

15. Bad Girls by Camila Sosa Villada (translated to English by Kit Maude)

16. The Lesbianas Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

17. Femme in Public by Alok Vaid-Menon

18. The Future is Disabled: Prophecies, Love Notes and Mourning Songs by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

19. Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

20. A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger

21. Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger

22. Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert

23. The Fae King by HE Edgmon

24. Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

25. Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon Ha Lee

26. She of the Mountains by Vivek Shraya

27. A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers

28. Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant

29. Everyone on the Moon is Essential Personnel by Julian K Jarobe

30. Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters

31. Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

32. The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo

33. The Seep by Chana Porter

34. Where We Go From Here by Lucas Rocha (translated to English by Larissa Helena)

35. Eight Kinky Nights by Xan West Mooncakes by Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker

36. Exile and Pride: Disability, Queerness, and Liberation by Eli Clare

37. Brilliant Imperfection: Grappling with Cure by Eli Clare

38. The Tea Dragon Society by K O'Neill

39. Ana on the Edge by AJ Sass

40. Ellen Outside the Lines by AJ Sass

41. Dread Nation by Justina Ireland

42. From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea by Kai Cheng Thom and Kai Yun Ching

43. A Place Called No Homeland by Kai Cheng Thom

44. Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars by Kai Cheng Thom

45. I Hope We Choose Love: A Trans Girl's Notes from the End of the World by Kai Cheng Thom

46. The Unbroken by CL Clark

47. The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

48. Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett

49. Our Bloody Pearl by DN Bryn

50. Not Your Sidekick by CB Lee

51. Docile by KM Szpara

52. Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire

53. The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson

54. Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

55. Finna by Nino Cipri

56. Dreadnought by April Daniels

57. The Deep by Rivers Solomon

58. The Root by Na'amen Gobert Tilahun

59. The Library of the Unwritten by AJ Hackwith

60. Borderline by Mishell Baker

Thank you for this list! These are all queued now.

#npdclaraoswald #submissions

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yieldfruit · 2 years

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Q: Do we have to seek the Lord early in the morning (Psalm 63:1)?______________________________________

A: Psalm 63 communicates King David’s profound love for God. So deep was his desire for intimate fellowship with the Lord that, even in the desert, David longed for Him more than water:

“O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water” (Psalm 63:1, NKJV).

The phrase translated “early will I seek You” in the King James Version is rendered differently in most modern translations. For example: “Earnestly I seek you” (NIV, ESV), “I eagerly seek you” (CSB), and “I earnestly search for you” (NLT). In the original Hebrew, the concept of seeking in Psalm 63:1 refers to diligent, wholehearted searching that involves a strong desire focused on developing a relationship with the desired object. Seeking the Lord early in the morning may result from our eager, earnest longing for fellowship with God, but there is no biblical requirement for when we must pursue Him.

On another occasion, David declares, “Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!” (1 Chronicles 16:11, ESV). Seeking the Lord in prayer is something believers ought to do at all times, continually, and without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17; see also Colossians 1:9–12). Epaphras prayed “always” and “earnestly” for the Colossians (Colossians 4:12). In Luke 18:1–8, Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow to show His disciples that “they should always pray and never give up” (verse 1).

Seeking the Lord in prayer is not about checking all the right boxes. Instead, it’s about developing a living, vibrant, spontaneous relationship with God our Father. Many Christians get too caught up in rules. They want to know, “When should I pray? Should I pray early in the morning or late at night? How often do I pray? Should I sit down or stand up? What words are appropriate to say?” Jesus put an end to all these concerns when He answered the Samaritan woman’s questions about worship: “The time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way. For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:23–24, NLT).

Seeking the Lord is not a matter of when, where, and how. It is a matter of the heart. Any time is the right time to draw near to God in prayer (Acts 17:27; James 4:8). If we pray and seek the Lord sincerely, from the heart, He promises to hear us (1 John 5:14–15). His invitation is always open. Jesus welcomes us to come, release our heavy burdens, and find rest in His presence (Matthew 11:28).

Unlike some religions that stipulate prayer at certain times and in specific postures, the Bible does not mention such formal regulations. Asking the question, “Do we have to seek the Lord early in the morning?” is similar to asking, “Do I have to talk to my spouse or children early in the morning?” We seek the Lord out of our desire for intimate fellowship with Him, just as we speak to our loved ones as part of our natural, interpersonal relations among family members.

We can seek the Lord early in the morning (Psalm 5:3; Genesis 28:18–22; 1 Samuel 1:19; 2 Kings 6:15–17; Psalm 88:13; 92:1–2; Mark 1:35), late at night (Psalm 141:1–2; Genesis 24:63; 2 Chronicles 7:11–12; Ezra 9:5–15; Psalm 42:8; Matthew 14:23; Luke 6:12), and any time in between (Psalm 55:17; Daniel 6:10; Acts 3:1; 1 Timothy 5:5). The apostle Paul said he prayed “often” and “day and night” (Romans 1:9–10, NLT; see also 2 Timothy 1:3). “Night and day we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill the gaps in your faith,” wrote Paul to the believers in Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 3:10, NLT).

Rather than viewing prayer as an obligation to fulfill, David reminds us in Psalm 63:1 to see our time in fellowship with the Lord as a profound privilege. Instead of asking, “Do I have to seek the Lord early in the morning?” we will begin to think, “Wow, I get to seek the Lord early in the morning!” or “I can’t wait to seek the Lord early in the morning!”

Source: https://www.gotquestions.org/early-will-I-seek-you.html

#prayer #love #relationship #communion #fellowship #persistent widow

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biblegumchewontheword · 2 months

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Books of the Bible

Here is a detailed list of the 66 books of the Bible, divided by the Old and New Testaments, along with their divisions and categories:

**Old Testament:**

**Pentateuch (5 books):**

1. Genesis

2. Exodus

3. Leviticus

4. Numbers

5. Deuteronomy

**Historical Books (12 books):**

6. Joshua

7. Judges

8. Ruth

9. 1 Samuel

10. 2 Samuel

11. 1 Kings

12. 2 Kings

13. 1 Chronicles

14. 2 Chronicles

15. Ezra

16. Nehemiah

17. Esther

**Poetry/Wisdom Books (5 books):**

18. Job

19. Psalms

20. Proverbs

21. Ecclesiastes

22. Song of Solomon

**Major Prophets (5 books):**

23. Isaiah

24. Jeremiah

25. Lamentations

26. Ezekiel

27. Daniel

**Minor Prophets (12 books):**

28. Hosea

29. Joel

30. Amos

31. Obadiah

32. Jonah

33. Micah

34. Nahum

35. Habakkuk

36. Zephaniah

37. Haggai

38. Zechariah

39. Malachi

**New Testament:**

**Gospels (4 books):**

40. Matthew

41. Mark

42. Luke

43. John

**History (1 book):**

44. Acts

**Pauline Epistles (13 books):**

45. Romans

46. 1 Corinthians

47. 2 Corinthians

48. Galatians

49. Ephesians

50. Philippians

51. Colossians

52. 1 Thessalonians

53. 2 Thessalonians

54. 1 Timothy

55. 2 Timothy

56. Titus

57. Philemon

**General Epistles (8 books):**

58. Hebrews

59. James

60. 1 Peter

61. 2 Peter

62. 1 John

63. 2 John

64. 3 John

65. Jude

**Apocalyptic (1 book):**

66. Revelation

This list represents the traditional order and grouping of the books of the Bible in most Christian denominations.

These are the 66 books that make up the Bible.

Title: The Significance of Each Book of the Bible

Introduction:

The Bible is a collection of 66 books that together form the inspired Word of God. Each book has its own unique message, themes, and significance that contribute to the overall story of God's redemption and love for humanity. Let's explore the importance of each book of the Bible.

Lesson Points:

1. The Old Testament:

- Genesis: The book of beginnings, detailing creation, the fall, and the establishment of God's covenant with His people.

- Exodus: The story of the Israelites' liberation from Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai.

- Psalms: A collection of songs and prayers that express a range of human emotions and provide a guide for worship.

- Proverbs: Wisdom literature that offers practical advice for living a righteous and wise life.

- Isaiah: Prophecies about the coming Messiah and God's plan of salvation.

2. The New Testament:

- Matthew: Emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the establishment of the kingdom of God.

- Acts: Chronicles the early spread of the Gospel and the growth of the early church.

- Romans: Explains the doctrine of justification by faith and the implications of salvation through Christ.

- Corinthians: Addresses issues within the church and provides practical guidance for Christian living.

- Revelation: Offers apocalyptic visions of the end times, the victory of Christ, and the establishment of the new heaven and earth.

3. Themes and Messages:

- Each book of the Bible contributes to the overarching themes of God's love, redemption, forgiveness, and salvation for all humanity.

- Together, these books provide a complete narrative of God's work in the world and His plan for His people.

Application:

- Take time to explore and study each book of the Bible, seeking to understand its unique message and significance.

- Reflect on how the themes and stories in the Bible can impact your own life and faith journey.

- Consider how the teachings and examples in the Bible can shape your beliefs and actions as a follower of Christ.

Conclusion:

The books of the Bible are not just separate entities but are interconnected parts of the larger story of God's redemption and love for humanity. Each book has its own importance and contributes to the overall message of God's plan for salvation. May we approach the study of the Bible with reverence and openness to the wisdom and guidance it offers for our lives.

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holy-mountaiin · 9 months

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The Ultimate Bible Reading Plan

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This list of resources and guided Bible Reading plan was compiled by Ryan Birk. It contains the scriptures to read daily as well as links to each scripture on the Bible App to make it easy for you. You will also see videos and helpful links. For more helpful resources, please visit HolyMountaiin.com

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Streetlights New Testament // Physical Copy

Breakdown of each Book of the Bible

"Each Day" our Daily Bread

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the-hem · 1 month

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What is Barbie?

Bar= What takes place at night, what taps what is hidden, written in letters in stone beneath, to explain, to make a covenant to explain what is known:

The verb באר (ba'ar) "describes writing on tablets of stone made clear and distinct" (in the words of HAW Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament). As verb this root occurs three times in the Bible: Deuteronomy 1:5, 27:8 and Habakkuk 2:2. Much more frequently occurring are this root's derivations:

The feminine noun באר (be'er), meaning well (Genesis 21:25, Numbers 21:18) or pit (of bitumen: Genesis 14:10; of the grave Psalm 55:23). This word also occurs frequently as part of names. HAW states that the derivation is uncertain, but the many obvious relations between springs of water and springs of revelation may provide hints of clarity.

The masculine noun באר (bo'r), meaning cistern, well or pit (2 Samuel 23:15, Jeremiah 2:13).

The masculine noun בור (bor), a much more common variant of the previous; also meaning cistern, well or pit (Deuteronomy 6:11, Jeremiah 6:7, Proverbs 28:17). Note that this word occurs also as synonym for Sheol (Isaiah 38:18).

The verb בור (bur) is "possibly a by-form of באר (ba'ar)" according to HAW Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament. It occurs only in Ecclesiastes 9:1, and over the centuries several proper translations have been proposed. The Septuagint reads "my heart saw," while the King James has "my heart declares". The authors of the Vulgate (followed by the ASV and RSV translations), however, figured this verb to be a text error and went with the verb תור (tur), meaning to explore or check out. The NAS is back at the Greek interpretation and reads "I explain"

Scholars relate the verb ברר (barar) to several verbs in cognate Semitic languages, all with meanings like to be shining, pious, kind, true, or even more basic: to be free or clear. In Biblical Hebrew the verb ברר (barar) primarily denotes a purifying (Ezekiel 20:38), cleaning or polishing (Isaiah 49:2). Secondarily it denotes the process with which this purification is achieved, or else the result: choice or select men (1 Chronicles 7:40), tested and tried men (Ecclesiastes 3:18), pure men (2 Samuel 22:27).

The derivations of this verb are:

The adjective בר (bar) meaning pure or clean (Job 11:4, Psalm 24:4).

The identical masculine noun בר (bar) denoting a kernel of grain or corn (Genesis 41:35, Psalm 65:13). None of the sources remarks on this but we may assume that a kernel of cereal was named after the verb to clean due to the process through which it was produced (by cleaning them from a pile of cuttings). Note that this noun and the adjective are identical to the Aramaic word בר (bar), meaning son, which is used sporadically in the Hebrew Bible.

The masculine noun בר (bor), denoting a kind of material that was used in the metal purification process (Isaiah 1:25 only).

The identical masculine noun בר (bor), meaning cleanness or pureness (2 Samuel 22:21, Job 9:30).

The feminine noun ברית (borit), denoting a kind of soap (Jeremiah 2:22 and Malachi 3:2 only). Note that this word is spelled identically to the word meaning covenant.

The masculine noun בר (bar), meaning field (Job 39:4). This word is probably an Aramaic word akin to the similar Hebrew word בר (bar), meaning grain or corn.

The masculine plural noun ברברים (barburim), denoting a kind of choice bird known literally as "cleany-cleanies" (1 Kings 4:23 only).

The verb ברא (bara' I) is probably one of the most curious and hard to understand verbs in the Hebrew Bible as it denotes the creative activity of God (Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 42:5, Jeremiah 31:22). In contrast to verbs like יצר (yasar), meaning to fashion or form (something out of something else), or עשה ('asa), which means to make (again something from existing elements), the verb ברא (bara') denotes creation ex nihilo. Such creation is very difficult to imagine but perhaps a well or a spring that produces water from nowhere was an apt metaphor to any Hebrew audience. The verb ברא (bara') may not be etymologically related to the verb באר (ba'ar), - meaning to declare or write, with derivations that have to do with wells and springs — but on a poetic pallet, these verbs certainly represent closely kindred colors.

The action of our verb ברא (bara'), therefore, has far less to do with either יצר (yasar) or עשה ('asa) and probably a lot more with the verb דבר (dabar), meaning to speak or pronounce. We know that God creating and God speaking occur in tandem. After all, in the beginning was the Word, and all things came into being by him (JOHN 1:1-3), and Moses taught us that man does not live from bread alone, but from every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord (Deuteronomy 8:3, MATTHEW 4:4).

All this would be wonderfully complete, if it weren't for the identical root ברא (bara' II), and far worse: four occurrences of our verb that have nothing to do with God creating anything, but with guys chopping down trees (Joshua 17:15 and 17:18) or other guys (Ezekiel 21:19 and 23:47).

Some scholars propose that the verb that describes God creating was not based on things popping out of nowhere, but rather on the familiar observation of someone making something out of something else — an activity closely akin to cutting and chopping. Other scholars propose that the form ברא (br') doesn't just cover two separate roots, but three: one for creating ex nihilo, one for chopping trees and other guys, and one for getting fat (see below).

According to BDB Theological Dictionary, the verb ברא (bara' II) is related to an Arabic verb that means "to be free of a thing, sound, healthy," which makes it not that far removed from the verb ברר (barar). In the Bible our verb means to be fat, and that probably with a secondary meaning of being well-fed and healthy. The action of growing fat is possibly not all that far removed from the action of creating something ex nihilo, and root ברא (bara' II) is much easier to connect to ברא (bara' I) than the four troublesome instances that mean to chop.

Our verb comes with one derivative, the adjective בריא (bari'), meaning fat (Judges 3:17) and consequently healthy (Daniel 1:15) and prosperous (Psalm 73:4).

Note that the verb כבד (kabed) denotes a becoming heavy and is often used in the sense of becoming honored or honorable.

But whatever the origin of this root, to a Hebrew audience it would probably have been more important which other Hebrew words this noun brought to mind: surely the verb ברה (bara I), meaning to eat, which didn't only keep a person alive but also brought about ברא (bara'): growing fat. Or the verb באר (ba'ar), which described the cutting of a text in stone. Or the verb ברא (bara' II), which denoted the making of something out of nothing.

The rich word ברית (berit), meaning covenant, is used in the following ways (following the outline of BDB Theological Dictionary):

Between men:

A treaty or alliance: Abraham and the Amorites (Genesis 14:13), Edom and its allies (Obadiah 1:7), Solomon and Hiram (1 Kings 5:12), many others.

A constitution or ordinance between a monarch and his subjects: David and Abner (2 Samuel 3:12), Zedekiah and the people (Jeremiah 34:8), the evil prince and the latter day people (Daniel 9:27).

An alliance of friendship: David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:3).

An alliance of marriage (Proverbs 2:17, Malachi 2:14, Jeremiah 34:10).

Between God and men:

An alliance of instruction and revelation with any individual who fears the Lord (Psalm 25:14).

A covenant as divine constitution with key players in the evolution of salvation:

With Noah (Genesis 9:9).

With Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Genesis 15:18).

With Israel at Sinai (Exodus 19:5).

With Phinehas (Numbers 25:12).

With Joshua and Israel (Joshua 24:25).

With David (Psalm 89:3).

With Jehoiada and the people (2 Kings 11:17).

With Hezekiah and the people (2 Chronicles 29:10).

With Josiah and the people (2 Kings 23:8).

With Ezra and the people (Ezra 10:3).

The prophetic covenant; a divine promise through a series of prophets to establish a new constitution (Jeremiah 31:31).

Bie= Me. The house of Israel

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Mashiach.

Ken= say yes to Barbie.

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bibleguy · 3 months

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Day 1 Gen 1-3 Day 2 Gen 4-7 Day 3 Gen 8-11 Day 4 Job 1-5 Day 5 Job 6-10 Day 6 Job 11-15 Day 7 Job 16-21 Day 8 Job 22-27 Day 9 Job 28-31 Day 10 Job 32-37 Day 11 Job 38-42 Day 12 Gen 12-16 Day 13 Gen 17-20 Day 14 Gen 21-23 Day 15 Gen 24-25 Day 16 Gen 26-28 Day 17 Gen 29-31 Day 18 Gen 32-34 Day 19 Gen 35-37 Day 20 Gen 38-40 Day 21 Gen 41-42 Day 22 Gen 43-45 Day 23 Gen 46-47 Day 24 Gen 48-50 Day 25 Ex 1-3 Day 26 Ex 4-6 Day 27 Ex 7-9 Day 28 Ex 10-12 Day 29 Ex 13-15 Day 30 Ex 16-19 Day 31 Ex 20-23 Day 32 Ex 24-27 Day 33 Ex 28-30 Day 34 Ex 31-33 Day 35 Ex 34-36 Day 36 Ex 37-40 Day 37 Lev 1-4 Day 38 Lev 5-7 Day 39 Lev 8-9 Day 40 Lev 10-11 Day 41 Lev 12-13 Day 42 Lev 14 Day 43 Lev 15-17 Day 44 Lev 18-20 Day 45 Lev 21-23 Day 46 Lev 24-25 Day 47 Lev 26-27 Day 48 Num 1-3 Day 49 Num 4-6 Day 50 Num 7-8 Day 51 Num 9-11 Day 52 Num 12-14 Day 53 Num 15, Psalm 90, Num 16 Day 54 Num 17-19 Day 55 Num 20-22 Day 56 Num 23-25 Day 57 Num 26-28 Day 58 Num 29-31 Day 59 Num 32-34 Day 60 Num 35-36 Day 61 Deut 1-2 Day 62 Deut 3-4 Day 63 Deut 5-6 Day 64 Deut 7-9 Day 65 Deut 10-12 Day 66 Deut 13-15 Day 67 Deut 16-18 Day 68 Deut 19-21 Day 69 Deut 22-24 Day 70 Deut 25-27 Day 71 Deut 28-30 Day 72 Deut 31-34 Day 73 Ps 91, Josh 1-3 Day 74 Jos 4-6 Day 75 Jos 7-9 Day 76 Jos 10-12 Day 77 Jos 13-15 Day 78 Jos 16-18 Day 79 Jos 19-21 Day 80 Jos 22-24 Day 81 Judges 1-3 Day 82 Judges 4-6 Day 83 Judges 7-9 Day 84 Judges 10-12 Day 85 Judges 13-15 Day 86 Judges 16-18 Day 87 Judges 19-21 Day 88 Ruth Day 89 1 Sam 1-3 Day 90 1 Sam 4-6 Day 91 1 Sam 7-9 Day 92 1 Sam 10-12 Day 93 1 Sam 13-15 Day 94 1 Sam 16-18 Day 95 1 Sam 19-20, Ps 11, Ps 59 Day 96 1 Sam 21-24 Day 97 Ps 7, 27, 31, 34, 52 Day 98 Ps 56, 120, 140-142 Day 99 1 Sam 25-27

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pugzman3 · 3 months

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Psalms chapter 55

1 (To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David.) Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.

2 Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;

3 Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.

4 My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me.

5 Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.

6 And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.

7 Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.

8 I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.

9 Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.

10 Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it.

11 Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.

12 For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:

13 But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.

14 We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.

15 Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.

16 As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.

17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

18 He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.

19 God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.

20 He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.

21 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.

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humbleservantprayerwall · 3 months

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Daily Devotionals 01-22-2024

Verses of the Day: Psalm 138:8/Psalm 33:21/Psalm 73:23-26/Psalm 23:3,4/Psalm 16:5/Isaiah 25:1/Psalm 48:14/Ephesians 3:20/Philippians 4:7/Galatians 5:24/Mark 11:24/Ezekiel 15:2/Romans 8:6/James 1:6-8/2 Samuel 8:15/Psalm 63:5,6/Matthew 9:2,22/2 Corinthians 12:9/Romans 7:18/2 Corinthians 2:16/James 1:5/1 Kings 3:7/Psalm 55:22/Isaiah 38:14/Psalm 61:2/Psalm 94:19/Job 1:9/Acts 5:19/Proverbs…

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mstexalicious1961 · 5 months

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devotion by Bernard Trippett, Jr

According to Your word!

“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it” Isaiah 55:11, NKJV.

Father, I give all the honor, glory, and praise today. You are an awesome God. Your word never falls to the ground, but it accomplishes what you sent it to do. I set my heart to agree with what you say about me, and what Christ has done for me. Let it be so in every area of my life, in my family, according to your word.

I have been given the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16). Let healing flow in my body according to your word. By Jesus’ stripes, I am healed (Isaiah 53:4-5). Let love, joy, and peace flow in my life, according to Galatians 5:22 and 23. The fruits of Your Spirit are alive in me. Let victory in my health and prosperity manifest today in my life according to your word (3 John 1:2). I am more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37)! Your word says the battle is not mine, but the Lord's (2 Chronicles 20:15). Faith comes by hearing and hearing by your word, and even now, as I declare your word over me now, my faith is quickened and made strong. My faith is rising, and I believe you have great things in store for me today. This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24)! I’m encouraged because you know my name (Psalm 91:14). I give mercy and forgive like you’ve done for me (Ephesians 4:23). Jesus shepherds me, and I shall not want. I say I am blessed and whole through Christ. I am filled and ready. Be it unto me according to your word. Hallelujah! In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Matthew 9:20-22 & 35, John 6:63, James 5:15-16, Romans 10:17: Psalm 23 & 107:20

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