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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 40

Highlight – Genesis 40:18-23 New Living Translation

Joseph Interprets Two Dreams

18 “This is what the dream means,” Joseph told him. “The three baskets also represent three days. 19 Three days from now Pharaoh will lift you up and impale your body on a pole. Then birds will come and peck away at your flesh.” 20 Pharaoh’s birthday came three days later, and he prepared a banquet for all his officials and staff. He summoned[a] his chief cup-bearer and chief baker to join the other officials. 21 He then restored the chief cup-bearer to his former position, so he could again hand Pharaoh his cup. 22 But Pharaoh impaled the chief baker, just as Joseph had predicted when he interpreted his dream. 23 Pharaoh’s chief cup-bearer, however, forgot all about Joseph, never giving him another thought.

Explain – The story of Joseph continues from chapter 39 with Joseph still in prison, but he is granted the ability to interpret dreams.  His interpretations came to pass and would be used to change Joseph’s life that we will see in chapter 41.

Apply – The application for us is to realize that God gives spiritual gifts as He wants.  When we are given a spiritual gift, we must seek God and obediently follow His direction in exercising our giftings.

Acts 1:8 ESV But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

1 Corinthians 12:1 ESV Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.

1 Corinthians 12:11 ESV All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.

1 Corinthians 12:4 ESV Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;

1 Timothy 4:14 ESV Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.

Romans 12:6-8 ESV Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

1 Peter 4:10-11 ESV As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may

Respond – Lord, thank You for Your salvation and Your plan for me.  Help me Lord to be all that I can be in You.  Show me the spiritual gifts and provide the wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and instruction to apply them in accordance with Your will.  I pray for those that do not know You, may they come to a saving knowledge and new life in You, Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 39

Highlight – Genesis 39:19-21   New Living Translation

Joseph Put in Prison

19 Potiphar was furious when he heard his wife’s story about how Joseph had treated her. 20 So he took Joseph and threw him into the prison where the king’s prisoners were held, and there he remained. 21 But the Lord was with Joseph in the prison and showed him his faithful love. And the Lord made Joseph a favorite with the prison warden.

Explain – The story of Joseph continues from chapter 37.  Joseph was doing well in Potiphar house until Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce him.  Joseph remained faithful and obedient to the Lord and was blessed in prison with the favor of the prison warden.

Apply – The application for us is to realize that sometimes things do not seem to be going well in our own eyes. But God has a bigger and better plan.  We need to remain faithful and obedient in the Lord so that His will is accomplished.  

Romans 12:2 ESV Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Peter 2:15 ESV For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.

1 Thessalonians 4:3 ESV For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality;

Matthew 6:10 ESV Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

2 Peter 3:9 ESV The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.

John 7:17 ESV If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.

Ephesians 5:17 ESV Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Respond – Lord, thank You for Your salvation and Your plan for me.  Help me Lord to be all that I can be in You.   I pray for those that do not know You, may they come to a saving knowledge and new life in You, Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 38

Highlight – Genesis 38:26-30 New Living Translation

Judah and Tamar

26 Judah recognized them immediately and said, “She is more righteous than I am, because I didn’t arrange for her to marry my son Shelah.” And Judah never slept with Tamar again. 27 When the time came for Tamar to give birth, it was discovered that she was carrying twins. 28 While she was in labor, one of the babies reached out his hand. The midwife grabbed it and tied a scarlet string around the child’s wrist, announcing, “This one came out first.” 29 But then he pulled back his hand, and out came his brother! “What!” the midwife exclaimed. “How did you break out first?” So he was named Perez.[a] 30 Then the baby with the scarlet string on his wrist was born, and he was named Zerah.[b]

Explain – Judah was not honest with Tamar, he failed to arrange a marriage with his son Shelah.  Tamar fooled Judah into thinking he was sleeping with a harlot when she was actually his daughter-in-law.  Judah admitted his sin and said that Tamar was more righteous than him.  The twins that were birthed from this union Perez and Zerah were birthed such that Zerah’s arm came forth first, noted with a scarlet thread, then Perez was completely born first.  Perez in an ancestor to Jesus.

Both Tamar and Judah sinned in their immoral union, but God worked through their sinfulness to bring about the birth of Jesus Christ through their bloodline (Ruth 4:18–22; Matthew 1:3; Luke 3:33). The Messiah is called Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5), having descended from Judah through Perez.

https://www.gotquestions.org/Perez-in-the-Bible.html

Apply – The story of Judah and Tamar birthing Perez reminds us that God has a plan for all people.  He is not hindered by our sinful history. The Lord can accomplish everything through us as long as we are faithful and obedient with Him.

Respond – Lord, thank You for Your salvation and Your plan for me.  Help me Lord to be all that I can be in You.   I pray for those that do not know You, may they come to a saving knowledge and new life in You, Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 37

Highlight – Genesis 37:1-4 New Living Translation

Joseph’s Dreams

1 So Jacob settled again in the land of Canaan, where his father had lived as a foreigner.

2 This is the account of Jacob and his family. When Joseph was seventeen years old, he often tended his father’s flocks. He worked for his half brothers, the sons of his father’s wives Bilhah and Zilpah. But Joseph reported to his father some of the bad things his brothers were doing.

3 Jacob[a] loved Joseph more than any of his other children because Joseph had been born to him in his old age. So one day Jacob had a special gift made for Joseph—a beautiful robe.[b] 4 But his brothers hated Joseph because their father loved him more than the rest of them. They couldn’t say a kind word to him.

Explain – Genesis chapter 37 has the beginning of the story of Joseph.  Joseph was loved most by Jacob as he was birthed by Rachel in an old age.  Joseph’s brothers hated him because of Jacob’s favor on him.  

Apply – We can learn from Jacob’s error that we should not sew discord within our own families.  The Lord’s instruction is clear, we are to raise up our children in the way they should go through the empowering of the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 6:4 ESV Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Ephesians 6:1-5 ESV Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ,

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ESV Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Deuteronomy 6:7 ESV You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.

Proverbs 29:15 ESV The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

Proverbs 22:6 ESV Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Exodus 20:12 ESV “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Respond – Lord, thank You for Your salvation.  I thank You Lord for my children and grandchildren.  I pray that they will be ever faithful to You and will bring up their descendants with the leading of You, Holy Spirit.  I pray for those that do not know You, may they come to a saving knowledge and new life in You, Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 36

Highlight – Genesis 36:1,6-9 New Living Translation

Descendants of Esau

1 This is the account of the descendants of Esau (also known as Edom). 

…6 Esau took his wives, his children, and his entire household, along with his livestock and cattle—all the wealth he had acquired in the land of Canaan—and moved away from his brother, Jacob. 7 There was not enough land to support them both because of all the livestock and possessions they had acquired. 8 So Esau (also known as Edom) settled in the hill country of Seir. 9 This is the account of Esau’s descendants, the Edomites, who lived in the hill country of Seir.

Explain – Genesis chapter 36 covers the account of the descendants of Esau, also known as Edom, who became the Edomites.  His family began in Canaan, then they moved to the land of Seir. The following is taken from Matthew Henry’s Commentary on Genesis Chapter 36: 

Observe here,1. That only the names of Esau's sons and grandsons are recorded, only their names, not their history; for it is the church that Moses preserves the records of, not the record of those that are without. Those elders that lived by faith alone obtained a good report. It is Sion that produces men of renown, not Seir, Ps. 87:5.

Apply – The application for us is to realize that our lives can impact the standing of our own descendants.  Will they be part of the family of God, or will they perish.  We need to realize the impact of our life choices not only upon ourselves, our immediate families, but also on our generations.

Psalm 71:18 ESV So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come.

Exodus 34:6-7 ESV The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation.”

Exodus 20:5-6 ESV You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.

Psalm 78:4 ESV We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.

Luke 1:50 ESV And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.

Psalm 100:5 ESV

Deuteronomy 11:19 ESV  

Acts 16:31 ESV

Respond – Lord, thank You for Your salvation.  I pray for all my generations and all their descendants.  I pray for all of their extended families and all their generations for a saving knowledge and for steadfast faith to follow You obediently forever, Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 35

Highlight – Genesis 35:1-5 New Living Translation

Jacob’s Return to Bethel

1Then God said to Jacob, “Get ready and move to Bethel and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother, Esau.” 2 So Jacob told everyone in his household, “Get rid of all your pagan idols, purify yourselves, and put on clean clothing. 3 We are now going to Bethel, where I will build an altar to the God who answered my prayers when I was in distress. He has been with me wherever I have gone.” 4 So they gave Jacob all their pagan idols and earrings, and he buried them under the great tree near Shechem. 5 As they set out, a terror from God spread over the people in all the towns of that area, so no one attacked Jacob’s family.

Explain – God directed Jacob to return to Bethel, to build an altar.  Jacob responded quickly and in accordance with God’s instruction.  He collected all the false idols and buried them under a great tree near Shechem, the pace where they committed murderous revenge. His people purified themselves and put on new clothing.  They went to Bethel to build an altar to the Lord.  The Lord protected them on their journey.

Apply – We too need to return to Bethel. I mean that we need to repent of our sins, remove any and all idols that are coming between us and God, build an altar by picking a place of solitude where we can repent to God and seek Him for His knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and instruction.  Then we must follow Him reverently, obediently, beginning every day by crucifying our fleshly will and following His will throughout the day.

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

Matthew 4:17 ESV From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

2 Peter 3:9 ESV The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.

Acts 2:38 ESV And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

1 John 1:9 ESV If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Respond – Lord I repent for my transgressions against You.  Help me Lord to follow You faithfully and obediently always, forever. Help me Lord to see others as You do, to forgive and love as You would have me to. I pray for anyone that does not know You that they will be drawn to You for salvation and a new life in You, Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 34

Highlight – Genesis 34:24-26 New Living Translation

Revenge against Shechem

24 So all the men in the town council agreed with Hamor and Shechem, and every male in the town was circumcised. 25 But three days later, when their wounds were still sore, two of Jacob’s sons, Simeon and Levi, who were Dinah’s full brothers, took their swords and entered the town without opposition. Then they slaughtered every male there, 26 including Hamor and his son Shechem. They killed them with their swords, then took Dinah from Shechem’s house and returned to their camp.

Explain – This is interesting as in Chapter 33 we focused on the power of forgiveness, but here in chapter 34 we find that Jacob’s sons took matters in their own hands and tricked the men of Shechem to be circumcised, then three days later Simeon and Levi brought men to Shechem and killed every male.  They took revenge without even considering the Lord.

Apply – The Lord’s instructions are clear, we are not to take revenge on our own but we should always seek the will of the Lord and do as He directs to do.  He will apply the correct judgement and solution; we must not interfere with His will by trying to take revenge from our own will.

Romans 12:17-21 ESV Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

1 Peter 3:9 ESV Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.

Proverbs 24:29 ESV Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done.”

Matthew 5:38-39 ESV “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Leviticus 19:18 ESV You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 ESV See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

Mark 11:25 ESV And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

James 1:19-20 ESV

Respond - Thank You Lord for Your mercy, grace, and forgiveness.  Help me Lord to love others as You do.  Help me to be all that I can be in You.   I strive to love You with all my mind, soul, body, and strength and strive to extend the same to others as You give me strength.  I pray for those that do not know You.  Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 33

HEAR Journaling - Wednesday - Genesis 33-34

Highlight – Genesis 33:5-11 New Living Translation

Jacob and Esau Make Peace

5 Then Esau looked at the women and children and asked, “Who are these people with you?” “These are the children God has graciously given to me, your servant,” Jacob replied. 6 Then the servant wives came forward with their children and bowed before him. 7 Next came Leah with her children, and they bowed before him. Finally, Joseph and Rachel came forward and bowed before him. 8 “And what were all the flocks and herds I met as I came?” Esau asked. Jacob replied, “They are a gift, my lord, to ensure your friendship.”  9 “My brother, I have plenty,” Esau answered. “Keep what you have for yourself.” 10 But Jacob insisted, “No, if I have found favor with you, please accept this gift from me. And what a relief to see your friendly smile. It is like seeing the face of God! 11 Please take this gift I have brought you, for God has been very gracious to me. I have more than enough.” And because Jacob insisted, Esau finally accepted the gift.

Explain – Despite Jacobs fears that his brother Esau may have been holding a grudge against him, he was surprised to discover that Esau warmly welcomed Jacob and had forgiven Jacob of all his sins against Esau.

Apply - Forgiveness is powerful.  We have received God’s mercy, grace, and forgiveness for all of our trespasses.  He has directed us to forgive others as well.  We would be wise to never harbor any forgiveness as unforgiveness only brings bitterness and separation from God.  Let’s live free in God’s grace and share it with others.

Mark 11:25 ESV And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

Ephesians 4:32 ESV Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

2 Corinthians 2:10-11 ESV Anyone whom you forgive, I also forgive. Indeed, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of Christ, so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs.

Colossians 3:13 ESV Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

Isaiah 1:18 ESV “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.

Respond -  Thank You Lord for Your mercy, grace, and forgiveness.  I strive to love You with all my mind, soul, body, and strength and strive to extend the same to others as You give me strength.  I pray for those that do not know You.  Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 32

Highlight - Genesis 32:24-32 New Living Translation

Jacob Wrestles with God

24 This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrestled with him until the dawn began to break.25 When the man saw that he would not win the match, he touched Jacob’s hip and wrenched it out of its socket.26 Then the man said, “Let me go, for the dawn is breaking!” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.”

27 “What is your name?” the man asked.  He replied, “Jacob.”

28 “Your name will no longer be Jacob,” the man told him. “From now on you will be called Israel,[c] because you have fought with God and with men and have won.”

29 “Please tell me your name,” Jacob said. “Why do you want to know my name?” the man replied. Then he blessed Jacob there. 30 Jacob named the place Peniel (which means “face of God”), for he said, “I have seen God face to face, yet my life has been spared.” 31 The sun was rising as Jacob left Peniel,[d] and he was limping because of the injury to his hip.32 (Even today the people of Israel don’t eat the tendon near the hip socket because of what happened that night when the man strained the tendon of Jacob’s hip.)

Explain – Genesis chapter 32 includes Jacob’s wrestling with an angel of God.  There is a debate among biblical scholars as to whether this was a physical battle or a spiritual one.  Whichever it was the ultimate outcome was that Jacob was given the name Israel and his people did receive and continue to receive the blessing of God.  We as believers in Jesus Christ are made joint heirs of this very blessing as well.

Apply – There are times where we struggle.  We wrestle against temptation, against spiritual and physical attacks, and yes there are times we may struggle with God. The ultimate outcome would be that we have a stronger, more vibrant relationship with the Lord.  We must remain steadfast in our faithful and obedient walk with Him.

1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Romans 5:3-5 ESV Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

1 John 4:4 ESV Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

Philippians 4:13 ESV I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

James 1:2-4 ESV

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 ESV

Respond - Lord help me to bring my thoughts, words, and deeds in line with Your will.  Help me to prosper in the midst of Your trials.  Help me forgive those that would sin against me.  I pray for those that do not know You, Lord.  Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 31

Highlight - Genesis 31:38-42  New Living Translation

38 “For twenty years I have been with you, caring for your flocks. In all that time your sheep and goats never miscarried. In all those years I never used a single ram of yours for food. 39 If any were attacked and killed by wild animals, I never showed you the carcass and asked you to reduce the count of your flock. No, I took the loss myself! You made me pay for every stolen animal, whether it was taken in broad daylight or in the dark of night.

40 “I worked for you through the scorching heat of the day and through cold and sleepless nights. 41 Yes, for twenty years I slaved in your house! I worked for fourteen years earning your two daughters, and then six more years for your flock. And you changed my wages ten times! 42 In fact, if the God of my father had not been on my side—the God of Abraham and the fearsome God of Isaac[c]—you would have sent me away empty-handed. But God has seen your abuse and my hard work. That is why he appeared to you last night and rebuked you!”

Explain – Leban had cheated Jacob for the 20 years that Jacob worked for him.  God blessed Jacob despite Leban’s trickery.

Apply – We sometimes waste time trying to fight our own battles alone, with God we cannot lose.  We must lean on the Lord and follow His direction.

Romans 12:19 ESV Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

1 Peter 3:9 ESV /Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.

Matthew 5:38-39 ESV “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Proverbs 24:29 ESV Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done.”

Leviticus 19:18 ESV You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 ESV See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

Respond - Lord help me to bring my thoughts, words, and deeds in line with Your will.  Help me forgive those that would sin against me.  I pray for those that do not know You, Lord.  Amen.

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