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The Eyes are the Window to the Soul
Daily Bible Reading – 1 Kings 4,5; 2 Chronicles 2; Psalm 101; 2 Thessalonians 3
Today’s Key Passage – Psalm 101
We have all heard the saying that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and I happen to believe that this statement is true. I know that when I look into my wife’s eyes or my daughter’s eyes, I feel like I can see straight through to their hearts. When I want to know how they are feeling, often all it takes is a simple look into their eyes. When I worked as an investigator, many times during an interrogation I would look into someone’s eyes and I would just know whether they were innocent or guilty. The eyes truly are a window. The thing about windows, though, is that they work both ways. You can look in through a window, but you can also look out. If you can see someone’s heart through their eyes, then it stands to reason that whatever goes into someone’s eyes will go directly to their heart. In today’s key passage, David addresses this when he says, “I will set before my eyes no vile thing.” (Vs. 3)
David wanted to live a blameless life. To do that, he knew that he needed to avoid temptations to sin, such as looking at wickedness. (Ironically, one of his greatest sins occurred later in his reign as king when he “set before his eyes a vile thing” and watched Bathsheba bathing, setting off a chain of sin that almost destroyed him.) In today’s culture, we are literally surrounded by “vile things”. It seems everywhere we turn, there are potential temptations to sin bombarding our eyes. These “vile things” can be found in certain movies and television shows, the internet, and even in television commercials. As followers of Christ, it is important that we protect our eyes from what they can see, but it is even more important that we protect our children’s eyes from what they can see. Whether we realize it or not, our hearts are affected by what we see. In order to protect our hearts, let us all resign to set before our eyes no vile thing.
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What God Wants
Daily Bible Reading – 2 Samuel 15,16; Psalm 32; Matthew 25
Today’s Key Passage – Psalm 32
Most of us spend a lot of time thinking about “wants”. We think about what we want to eat for dinner. We think about what our children want for their birthdays or Christmas. We think about where our spouses want to go on vacation. A better “want” to consider, however, is what God wants. The Bible helps us answer this question in many different ways. We know that He wants us to love Him. We know that He wants us to put Him first. In today’s key passage, we find more clues as to what God wants. Let us look at a few of those “wants” today:
- God wants us to be cleansed - (Vss. 1-2) – God wants each of us to receive the initial cleansing that comes from the salvation offered through Jesus Christ. In addition, he wants us to be continually cleansed by Him as we live our lives daily.
- God wants us to be convicted - (Vss. 3-4) – The Holy Spirit living in us convicts us of sins as they happen. When we sin, God will convict us and show us that we need to turn back to Him to restore our relationship. This conviction will not let us rest until we have dealt with our sin.
- God wants us to confess - (Vss. 5-6) – When we acknowledge our sins to God, He forgives us and cleanses us from our impurities.
- God wants us to rest in His protection- (Vs. 7) – God wants to be our “hiding place” from all of the troubles of this world. When we rest in Him, he will shield us from evil.
- God wants us to rest in His guidance - (Vs. 8) – God wants to instruct us and teach us how to walk in His ways. He wants us to trust Him to lead us only to what is best for us.
- God wants us to cooperate - (Vss. 9-11) – Some people in this world are stubborn. Rather than allowing God to guide them with love, they leave God no other choice but to lead them with “bit and bridle”. In other words, they force God to lead them using discipline and punishment. When we fail to acknowledge our sins before God, He may punish us to force us back to Him. God will use any means necessary to restore our relationship with Him.
As I read today’s passage, I am awestruck by the differences between God and man. Obviously, human beings are very different from God in many ways, but I believe one of the biggest differences comes in the area of forgiveness. When humans forgive others, we sometimes do it almost grudgingly. We know we “should” forgive someone, or we feel like we “need to” forgive someone. Sometimes we even feel like we “have to” forgive someone. When we do forgive, we very seldom ever forget. God, on the other hand, is not like us in this regard. God never feels like He should forgive, or that He needs to forgive, and he certainly never feels like He has to forgive. God wants to forgive us. In addition, when He forgives, He forgets completely that we have sinned. We do not have this ability on our own, but God does. He does not keep a record of wrongs. When God forgives us, we are washed clean in the blood of Christ and are made white as snow, and our relationship to God is completely restored. We do not have to live with guilt over sin. We do not have to live in fear of His punishments. We can find freedom and joy today through the forgiveness He offers us. The next time you are thinking about “wants” in your life, consider what God wants for you. Think of this Psalm, and rest in His promises.
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Proclaiming the Greatness of God
Daily Bible Reading – Judges 17,18; Psalm 89; 2 Corinthians 3
Today’s Key Passage – Psalm 89
In reading Psalm 89 today, I was struck by the first two verses in which the psalmist says, “I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself.” God had promised to preserve David’s descendants and to make one of them the king of the earth forever. The psalmist was so overjoyed by this fact that he wanted to tell everyone he knew. He wanted to sing God’s praises forever. He wanted to shout from the rooftops about the greatness of God. He talks about the strength of God in verse 8 when he says, “O LORD God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty, O LORD, and your faithfulness surrounds you.” He talks about God owning everything in verses 11-12 when he says, “The heavens are yours, and yours also the earth; you founded the world and all that is in it. You created the north and the south; Tabor and Hermon sing for joy at your name.” He praises God’s character in verse 14 when he says, “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.” He talks about the joy God brings in verses 15-16 when he says, “Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. They rejoice in your name all day long; they exult in your righteousness.” The psalmist has found so many reasons to exalt and revere God that he simply cannot hold them all in any longer. He must proclaim God’s greatness to everyone he knows.
This psalmist was on fire for God because of a promise. At this point in history, God had simply promised David that someday one of his descendants would rule forever. As excited as this psalmist was about this promise, he did not even know the whole story that we know today. He did not know that Jesus Christ would be born from David’s line, but would also be born from God. He did not know that Christ would live a perfect life and would die for the sins of the world. He did not know that Jesus would be resurrected and would sit at the right hand of God interceding for us. He did not know that Christ would reign forever. Fortunately, we have the benefit of knowing these things. As excited as the psalmist was, how much more excited should we be? How much louder should we be shouting from the rooftops? When we are born again and Christ comes to live inside of us, we are filled with the joy of knowing that these promises God has made are true. As the Holy Spirit inside of us begins making changes in us, we will find that, like the psalmist, we cannot help but to proclaim the greatness of God.
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A Cure for Depression
Daily Bible Reading – Judges 8; Psalm 42; 1 Corinthians 15
Today’s Key Passage – Psalm 42
Today’s key passage is Psalm 42, which is written by the sons of Korah. As a refresher, Korah was a Levite who led a mutiny against Moses because he was jealous of Moses and wanted the power that came from the priesthood. Because God was with Moses, He opened up the earth beneath Korah’s feet and he was buried alive. (For the complete story, read Numbers 16). The sons of Korah (his descendants) remained faithful to God and served in the temple, and eventually they were appointed by David to serve as leaders of the choir. In Psalm 42, the psalmist was feeling depressed. He was a long way from Jerusalem and was unable to worship at the temple. He explains his feelings best by saying that his “tears have been my food day and night“. (42:3) Though he was feeling depressed and alone, he knew that his only hope to feel better was in God. He says, “Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” (42:11)
Depression affects millions of people in the world every day, and it is a very serious ailment. It can be caused by a variety of things, including a person’s present circumstances. Sometimes when people feel depressed, they turn to things they think will help but that actually only serve to harm them – things like drugs, alcohol, or sex. Even if we are not clinically depressed, we all still face ailments and hard times that will make our present conditions seem bleak at best. Like the psalmist, our hope in these times of depression is in God. God alone can give us the strength to keep going. God alone can help us move forward even when our current circumstances seem overwhelming. God alone can bring us peace and joy. We can find this help from God through prayer, and we can find it in His Word. As I was preparing to write about this Psalm today, I thought about some of the passages in the Bible I can turn to during the darkest of hours. I thought about the passages that I can read regardless of the situation that can help lift my spirit. Of course, these can be found in many places in the Bible, and different people will find different things to be uplifting, but I decided to make a brief list of some places to turn when feeling depressed:
In our times of greatest sorrow and depression, we can choose to turn to things that might dull the pain briefly, or we can choose to turn to God. We can seek Him in His Word and cry out for Him to save us from our ailments. We can find solace in the countless illustrations He has provided for us in the Bible, and we can find joy in knowing that our present conditions will be a distant memory when we are in Paradise with Him. When you are feeling down, turn to God. Turn to His promises for you, and let His power and His grace bring you strength.
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The Power of God
Daily Bible Reading - Numbers 17,18; Psalm 29; Mark 4
Today’s Key Passage - Psalm 29
Do you ever stop to think about the power of God? I am not talking about a passing thought or a quick acknowledgement – I am talking about actually sitting down and reflecting on His awesome power. It can be easy for us to simply gloss over His power as we read His Word, but today I would like us to really take some time to think about it. Let us think about some of the ways in which God has displayed His power over the ages. It all started with creation. God created everything from the world we live in to the stars in the sky and the air that we breathe. When I say God “made” everything, it is not like when we “make” cookies. For most of us, making cookies involves getting some pre-made cookie dough out the freezer that already comes in a cookie-sized ball, placing it in the oven for 15 minutes or so, and then saying we “made” cookies. I realize that some people go a little farther and actually make the dough themselves from scratch, but this is still not what I am talking about here. Imagine actually making the flour. Imagine creating sugar or eggs. This is what God did. He did not simply use things that were already available – He made everything!
Creation was just the first of His many miraculous displays of power. He summoned a great flood, which consumed the entire earth. He parted a sea to allow the Israelites to escape Egypt. He rained down fire on Sodom and Gomorrah. He healed the sick and the lame. He gave the blind their sight. He exorcised demons. He turned water into wine. These are some awesome displays of power, and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Perhaps His biggest display of power is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Up to that point in history, death was thought of as the ultimate power. Death was the end, but when God raised Christ, He proved His power over death. The power of God is truly greater than we can possibly comprehend.
Now here is the best part. That power of God – that same power that raised the dead and created everything – is available to us! We can tap into that power as followers of Christ. God gives us strength when we need it the most. In Ephesians 1:18-23 Paul writes, “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” God – the ultimate authority – lives in us and through us. He gives us the power to overcome any obstacle. Not even death is enough to trump the power of God. Reflect on His great power today, praise Him for His mighty strength, and rest in the knowledge that when you are weak He will make you strong.
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Looking Forward to God’s Reign
Daily Bible Reading - Numbers 5,6; Psalm 22; Acts 26
Today’s Key Passage - Psalm 22:12-31
In Psalm 22, David was suffering through a great trial. Through his suffering, he was able to gain victory by knowing that the Father would protect him and deliver him. David knew that despite his current struggles, one day God would reign supreme in the world and that all of his problems would be over.
Hundreds of years later, Jesus Christ would also suffer through a great trial. Jesus would be encircled by a pack of villains, who would pierce His hands and feet. His bones would be on display and people would stare and gloat over Him. They would divide His clothes among them and cast lots for His garment. Through his suffering, he was also able to gain victory by knowing that His Father would protect him and deliver him. Jesus knew that despite His current struggles, one day He would reign supreme in the world and that all of His problems would be over. He knew that, “all the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD, and all the families of the nations will bow down before Him, for dominion belongs to the LORD and he rules over the nations.”
Today, we will all suffer through times of great trials. We will all face times when we will feel as though we are encircled by a pack of villains. In these times of suffering, we can take solace knowing that as the children of God, our Father in Heaven will deliver us from evil and will protect us. We can all look forward to the day when Jesus returns to reign over everything. “For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done.” (Matthew 16:27) When that day comes, all of our trials that seem so pressing today will be a distant memory. The house that we live in, the car that we drive, the phone that we carry, and the computer we use will mean nothing. Our moments of greatest despair and agony will seem like a speck of dust floating in the wind. We can rejoice today for the joy we will have tomorrow, and we can rest in the comfort of His love forever.
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Daily Practices
Daily Bible Reading - Leviticus 23,24; Psalm 24; Acts 21
Today’s Key Passage - Psalm 24
We all have certain things we do on a daily basis. Whether it be eating, drinking, getting dressed, brushing our teeth, or checking email, there are certain things that we never go without doing even for a single day. Psalm 24 challenges us with three things we should add to our list of daily practices, because spending time with God daily is more important than anything else we can do. Let’s break down Psalm 24 into these three sections and take a look at what we should strive to do daily.
Verse 1 and 2 say, “The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters.” Each day, we should acknowledge God’s possession. All that is and all that will ever be belongs to God. He has created everything for His glory. We do not own the house we live in. We do not own the car we drive. We do not own the money we make. We are simply caretakers of God’s possessions. We have been tasked with being good stewards of His possessions, and we must always remember that everything we see in this world is temporary - “The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.” (1 John 2:17) As followers of Christ, we should also acknowledge daily that we are His possessions in a very special way. “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. (John 1:12-13) We are His children – His most prized possession.
In verse 3 through 6 we read, “Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. They will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God their Savior. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob.” Each day, we should “ascend the mountain” into God’s presence. Each day we should spend time with God – praying to Him, reading His Word, and meditating on His truths seeking to understand His will for us. We should strive daily to meet with Him and communicate with Him. The verses remind us that we are to come to him with clean hands and a pure heart. How can we do that? It is really a two-part process starting with God’s gift of salvation to us. 1 Corinthians 6:11 says, “But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” God has washed away our sins giving us a path to Him and allowing us to come to Him with clean hands and a pure heart. The second part of the process is regular confession of our sins. To maintain our clean hands and pure heart, we must go to God and confess all of our unrighteousness and ask Him for His forgiveness. As we learn in 1 John 1:8-10, “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.”
Finally, in verses 7-10 David writes, “Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty— he is the King of glory.” Each day, we should praise the “King of Glory”, our Lord Jesus Christ. We must remember that our times of prayer are not just a time for asking God for all the things we believe that we need. Prayer should also be a time for praise and worship of He who has paved the way for us to God. We are made whole not by our own deeds or our own hands, but by the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross. We can praise Him daily for what He has done for us and what He continues to do for us as He acts on our behalf as our chief priest in the house of God.
These three daily practices in Psalm 24 are not difficult, but they are vitally important to our spiritual health and wellbeing. If you have had trouble spending time with God daily in the past, let today be the first day of the rest of your life. When we follow these practices daily, all of our relationships (including our relationship with God) will grow stronger as we seek to put Him first in our lives.
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Guidelines for a Godly Life
Daily Bible Reading - Exodus 39,40; Psalm 15; Acts 12
Today’s Key Passage - Psalm 15
We live in a world filled with evil. Every day we are surrounded by a society in which morals are slowly eroding. God has allowed the enemy to do his works in this world for the time being, and because of that, the standards of behavior are often less than what they should be. With all of this evil around us, how can we as followers of Christ know what our standards of living should be today? David asked a similar question in the first verse of Psalm 15 – “LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill?” The answer lies in living our lives by God’s standards instead of living by the world’s standards. Even when surrounded by people with loose morals, we can still choose to live our lives filled with integrity. Psalm 15 provides us with 10 solid guidelines that we can follow to live a Godly life. As we read through the chapter, let’s examine each of these guidelines individually:
1. He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous - Do we always do what is righteous? Do we ever do the wrong things even though we know they are wrong?
2. (He) who speaks the truth from his heart - Do we ever lie? Have we ever spoken a lie to try to save someone’s feelings or to avoid an uncomfortable situation?
3. (He who) has no slander on his tongue - Do we ever speak ill of another person? Do we gossip? Do we spread rumors?
4. (He) who does his neighbor no wrong - Do we ever treat other people poorly? Do we ever act rudely toward others?
5. (He who) casts no slur on his fellowman - Do we ever speak harsh words to other people? Do we ever call others names or insult them?
6. (He) who despises a vile man - Do we always speak out against sin? Do we offer our brothers and sisters in Christ correction when they are straying from the path?
7. (He who) honors those who fear the LORD - How do we treat fellow Christians? Do we truly honor them regardless of their background, race, age, or nationality? Do we see ALL believers as our siblings in Christ?
8. (He) who keeps his oath even when it hurts - Do we always live up to our word? Do we always do what we said we were going to do even when it is painful for us?
9. (He) who lends his money without usury - Do we loan money to others without charging them interest? Do we give to others without expecting or wanting anything in return? Do we do good deeds expecting a reward?
10. (He who) does not accept a bribe against the innocent - Have we ever “sold out” another person for personal gain? Would we be willing to betray another person if we could benefit?
As you can see, these guidelines from David for living a Godly life are not easy. Each of us were likely challenged by some of the questions posed above, but obviously it is important that we follow these guidelines in our lives. As we grow in our relationship with God, our desire to be more like Him and to better follow guidelines such as these increases. As David says at the end of this Psalm, “He who does these things will never be shaken.” When we stand on the firm ground of God’s standards for living, we will not have to worry about falling into temptation and sin even when surrounded by evil things or evil people. Each of us under our own power will never be able to live entirely by these ten guidelines. As sinful humans, we simply do not have the capacity to do it on our own. Fortunately, we have the benefit of the Holy Spirit dwelling in us. For those of us who have accepted Jesus as Savior, there was a day when His Spirit took up residence in our hearts. According to 1 Corinthians 6:19, our body is “the temple of the Holy Spirit”. As He lives in us, he transforms us and shapes us. He allows us to live our lives the way God intended. His presence gives us the power to follow these guidelines. His presence gives us the power to live a Godly life.
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God’s Witnesses
Daily Bible Reading - Exodus 37,38; Psalm 19; Acts 11
Today’s Key Passage - Psalm 19
As a Christian, have you ever been asked by a non-believer how you know that God exists? Have you ever been questioned about how we can be sure that God is present in the world or how we might know that God is communicating with us? If you have ever been asked these questions, Psalm 19 is a great place to look for answers. In this Psalm, David discusses the three ways that God shows us that He exists – His three witnesses here on earth.
God’s first witness can be found in the wonders of nature. (19:1-6) God declares His presence to everyone through nature. In the beauty of the sun, moon, stars, and even the weather, God is saying, “I am here.” God declares His presence every day and every night. His creation never ceases to declare God’s presence. The skies proclaim His presence to every nation on earth, and God speaks of His existence everywhere. The thought that the universe happened by chance or by accident is simply crazy. There is so much going on and so much that had to happen at exactly the right time and in exactly the right way that there can be little argument that a divine Creator must have been involved. Everywhere we look, we can see the presence of God in nature, and His works all around us communicate to us about His absolute power and authority.
God’s second witness can be found in His Word. (19:7-11) Some people think of the Bible as simply a set of rules that keep us from having fun. In reality, though, God’s Word is exactly the opposite. David does a wonderful job in this Psalm of summing up the many benefits of God’s divine Scriptures. His Word revives the soul, communicates wisdom, cheers the heart, cleanses the eyes, consists forever, and champions righteousness. God speaks to us as we learn from His Word. The more we read it and study it, the more we learn about His holiness and our own sinfulness.
Finally, God’s third witness can be found in our daily walk with Him. (19:12-14) As a believer walks with God He is a witness to the existence of God by the life that he leads and the words that he speaks. God is constantly communicating to the people around us as we live for His glory. He is essentially speaking through us. As God reveals himself through our daily experiences, we learn about His forgiveness for all of our faults (even the ones we do not even know about). We also learn about our salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. God communicates with all of us through His workers here on earth.
The next time you are asked about the existence of God, remember the words of David in Psalm 19. The evidence for God is all around us. His witnesses can be found every day as He reveals His greatness.
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Loving the Word of God
Daily Bible Reading - Psalm 117, 119:81-176; 2 John; 3 John
Today’s Key Passage - Psalm 119:97-104
Upon reading Psalm 119, one thing becomes strikingly clear – the Psalmist loved the Word of God. Throughout the Psalm, he mentions repeatedly how much he loves God’s Word. Here are just a few examples:
Psalm 119:113 - I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
Psalm 119:163 - I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
Psalm 119:165 - Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
Psalm 119:47 - And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
Psalm 119:48 - My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
Psalm 119:97 - O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
It is easy to get into a pattern of merely reading the Bible, but if we truly want to go deeper into His Word, we need to love it the way the Psalmist does. After all, the Bible is God’s written revelation to man. The very fact that a righteous, loving, all-powerful God would communicate to us, is one good reason to love the Word of God. In addition, it is God’s Word that shows us the way of salvation through faith in Christ. Without God’s Word, we would be lost.
Another good reason to love God’s Word is that we know the author personally. Imagine that your best friend in the world wrote a book. When you got a copy of the book, would you read it all the way through? Would you take notes about the writing? Would you attempt to read it as deeply as possible, or would you just skim a few pages of it and then set it down. Most likely, because of your love for your friend, you would want to go deep into his book. It is the same with God’s Word. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we are all friends of God. He IS our best friend. We know that His Word is important to Him – after all, He wrote it. Why, then, would we not want to go deep into His Word?
If you have had trouble in the past getting into the Word daily and sticking with a Bible reading plan, remember that your goal is to love His Word. Love the Word for what it is. Love the Word for what it does. Love the Word because you know the author personally. Love the Word because you know it is important to Him.
During your Bible reading today, what “key passages” stood out to you? Leave a comment below to share what God is showing you about His Word today.
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May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you today.
