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In scripture, Jesus describes four types of people who have varying levels of success in their calling. The revelation we are going to process is introspective. Which of the four people Jesus is describing are you? Based on the answer, the revelation of what's up with the success of your vision is revealed.

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Mark 4:13-20 MSG

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For Christians who desire marriage, a healthy relationship can move from dating to engagement within a year through intentional discernment. Begin with three months of exclusive dating focused solely on getting to know one another without making marriage commitments. If the relationship shows clear potential, continue with six weeks to three months of premarital counseling with a trusted pastor or counselor to evaluate biblical, emotional, and practical compatibility. At the conclusion of counseling, make a mutual decision about whether to pursue marriage. Once both people have agreed, set a wedding date, and then the proposal can serve as a joyful celebration of a decision that has already been made together—not as the moment the decision is first introduced. Rather than dating indefinitely, aim to reach clarity within a year by either ending the relationship or moving toward marriage with a planned wedding date.

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We are exploring that Abraham and Sarah's marriage was illegitimate but God made them right for each other. The revelation we are going to process is that even though you married the wrong person, God can still bless your marriage — if you allow him to.

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Genesis 20:11-13 NLT, Leviticus 18:1-9 NLT, Genesis 17:19 NLT

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At Office Hours today, Micah shared his business success in forming referral partnerships and the importance of following the Holy Spirit's guidance. Theresa discussed her experience leading a devotional for caregivers on the Bible app and her plans to create more community resources. Ark celebrated his recent speaking engagements and business developments, and asked about co-working spaces. Pastor Amos provided insights on focusing on one's calling, referencing 1 Corinthians, and shared his experience using AI to design a course. The group also had a lengthy discussion about whether demonic spirits can inhabit AI, with Pastor Amos and Ark explaining that AI is simply code and not susceptible to spiritual inhabitation. Rowena sought advice on faith and God's timing, to which Pastor Amos responded by emphasizing the need for faith to be based on God's promises and the importance of enduring faith. The conversation ended with prayers for Stephanie, who was in the hospital, and Rowena's recovery from shoulder surgery.

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We are exploring Mark 5:35-42. In this passage, a 12-year-old girl dies while Jesus is on His way to heal her. After the father hears the bad news, Jesus tells him, "Be not afraid, only believe." The main revelation we are going to process from this text is that when we receive bad news about our vision, we are to not be afraid, but only believe. Because God anointing on our life overcomes bad news.

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Fear often rises when obstacles threaten the vision God has given us. For example, Jesus told His disciples to go to the other side of the lake by boat, but they allowed the storm to overshadow His promise and questioned whether He cared for them. Their fear exposed a lack of trust in His word rather than the size of the storm. Jesus demonstrated His authority by calming the wind and the waves, reminding them that faith is anchored in who He is, not in favorable circumstances. When challenges arise, the real question is whether we will trust God's promise or let fear define our response.

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Mark 4:35-41 NLT

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Marriage often brings moments of deep joy, but it can also bring disappointment when our spouse falls short of meeting our expectations or fulfilling their responsibilities. In 1 Peter 2:18–24, Peter teaches that God is honored when we continue to do what is right, even while suffering unjustly. Applying this principle to marriage, we see that our faithfulness to the marriage covenant is not determined by our spouse's behavior but by our obedience to God. Believers are required to remain committed to loving, serving, and honoring their spouse despite disappointment, following the example of Christ, who suffered without retaliation and entrusted Himself to the Father. As we suffer faithfully in marriage, we reflect the character of Christ and demonstrate that our ultimate hope is found in God, not in the perfect performance of our spouse.

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Matthew 19:11-12 MSG, 1 Peter 2:18-24 NLT

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In last week's Office Hours, Pastor Amos addressed the "unbalanced" teaching that emphasizes wives submitting without giving equal emphasis to husbands loving their wives as Christ loved the church, which he defines as "dying to yourself" to serve your spouse.

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In this excerpt from Office Hours, Pastor Amos explains that believers should use both natural planning and spiritual guidance, citing the Apostle Paul as a model for making plans while leaving room for the Holy Spirit to make adjustments.

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Jesus challenges the religious leaders by exposing how human traditions can quietly replace God's truth. While they focused on protecting long-standing customs, they neglected God's actual commands, revealing hearts that honored Him outwardly but were distant inwardly. This message invites us to examine the unconscious traditions, assumptions, and patterns we follow that may be preventing us from recognizing God's fresh direction and calling. True obedience is not about preserving familiar practices but about remaining sensitive to God's Word and willing to follow Him wherever He leads.

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Matthew 15:1-9 NLT

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