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I LOVE this post Pastor Mark!! This is one of the best descriptions I've read on how to pray. You could write a book about this ;) Thank you for the powerful reminder to keep PUSHing! Someone asked here a few days ago how to have a more intimate, personal relationship with Jesus.... pray! Talk to Him all throughout the day. Like you said, it never bugs Him. (love the quote from Wiersbe!) Also, if you keep reading on Luke 18:1-8 talks about praying like the persistent widow who never stopped asking the unjust judge for protection. In this parable, she did drive the judge crazy, so he gave her what she asked for. How much more will a loving and holy Father give what is right to His children? That's how we pray too.... never give up, especially when we do not always get immediate results when we pray. TP family, how can we pray for you today? We want to wrap around you..... nothing is too great or too small for Jesus! ☁️🎺🔜

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I’ve come down sicker than a dog past couple days. Thanks for asking.

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Praying for you Justin. Heavenly Father I pray that you heal Justin from the sickness that has attacked his body. I speak healing over him in the Name of Jesus ; that no weapon formed against him will prosper. I ask that you restore his health from the top of his head to the bottom of his feet. May he feel your Presence so strongly and Your Peace that surpasses all understanding. Knowing that You love him and have great plans for his life. In Jesus’s Mighty Name I pray . Love you Justin.🙏☺️ Take care

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Gladys, I love it when you pray, even when it's not for me specifically, I am always blessed by your prayers. Love you Sister, V.

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Verna. I do pray for you even if I don’t post it. You are such a blessing to me and even tho we live miles apart , our hearts and lives are entwined together in our Lord Jesus Christ. He is coming soon, so we continue to pray and wait. Love you Sister. You are always in my heart. 🙏🥰💗

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As you are in my heart sweet Gladys, and my prayers. 🙏💗🌻

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Ditto what Verna said. Gladys' prayers are lovely and powerful!

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Thank you very much, wonderful prayer. Starting to feel a bit better. Nasty bug.

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I'm praying for healing in your body Justin. Love you brother.

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Thank you and love you too sister.

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Oh no Justin! 🤒 I'm so sorry to hear that. Praying for a fast recovery. Wish I could send over my homemade chicken bone broth soup with tons of garlic and curry powder. It literally knocks every illness out the door.😄

🙏 🙏 🙏

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Tons of garlic and cccc...(I feel like Jerry's uncle on the old Tom and Jerry where he says "Here kkkkk-Pussycat")

If that soup is anything like Tracy's, it'll knock a buzzard off a dung wagon. 😬😓...GOOD stuff!

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😂😂😂 Good description Steve! That sums it up. 😅

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Thanks so much, sounds like a real big killer and I really need one here. Starting to feel a bit better

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Amen!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏

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😊

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Praying for your family too...I feel led that they need it!

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Oh, um Jessie, I'm sick too. Haha, soup sounds yummy.

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Oh no V! That's not o.k. 🤨

I would so bring you soup if you were closer. Prayers for you sweetie. Feel better soon! Hugs! 💐

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Hon, I was joking, just trying to mooch soup. Haha. I love your sweet self.

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Well duh V....of course I knew you were joking. 😄 😄😄 I was saying that it's not ok for you to be sick...lol And you can still mooch virtual soup anytime you want....lol 😉

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That one made me laugh.

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I’m praying for you Justin for Gods total healing and restoration!!!

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Thank you Glee, much appreciated.

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Gotcha brother! And thank you for asking this Kiki!

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What's a Kiki? 😳

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Jessie— as you know Steve’s as crazy as a nest of squirrel’s 🌰 but years ago my niece gave me the name Kiki and on the mission field in Uganda they gave me the proper nickname Mama Kiki! It stuck 😂😂 So, that’s what’s a Kiki. Our Aussie mate, Ted named me Karris for the Australian tree! I go by many names lol

Love ya sister! 💛

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Awe, that's sweet.😋

And I expect those responses from Steve and would probably be disappointed if they weren't totally insane! 🤪

Love you too sis! ❤️

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Yeah. That. 🤣

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A Kiki! A Kiki is a Kiki! Where have you been all this time Jessie; makin' chicken curry bone powder with garlic soup? 🤦 It is old Greek for many words: Librarian. Best encourager. Wonderful edifier. Fantabulous teacher....and many more.

It's also the nickname Kari earned long ago in the ministry she does as "Mama Kiki.

😁 (I actually feel like a smarty pants for once!😎)

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Gotcha Steve. 🤪 So you're talking about lovely Miss Kari being called "kiki" and it took you agazillion words to explain that to me. 🤯 My old self would tell you that you suck but I would never say that to you with my new more dignified self. 😇

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😳... I didn't use that many words! 😡

🤣 I'm laughing so hard right now that the party pooper made a new rule... No TP after 10 PM. 🙄🤔...it didn't stick after I told her she's quenching the Holy Spirit. 😃

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I’m literally laughing outloud in bed—my hubbys like what’s so funny!😂😂😂 I sure love y’all 🥰💛

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I’m literally dying laughing!!!!🤣🤣🤣 Poor Jessie doesn’t know what hit her!

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I thought you would get a kick out of that! I don't think she has seen this yet. 🤣

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🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Thanks biddy

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Biddy & mama Kiki would be fast friends😂😂

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Oops buddy.

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Praying for your healing and restoration to good health.

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Thank you Chris, really appreciate it.

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Justin…praying and believing for healing for you ❣️❣️❣️

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Thank you so much Esther, really appreciate it and starting to feel a little better.

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Oh Justin, I’m so sorry! Praying right now for your immediate healing and restoration of energy—in Jesus name!💛💛

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Thanks Kari, coming back to the land of the living 😊

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Prayers for you to get well and feeling like yourself again!

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Thank you definitely making a comeback thanks to all the fine prayers of friends and family.

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Praying healing prayers and psalms in the Holy name of Jesus for you Justin.

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Thank you so much Ellen, starting to feel human again.

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Praying for a complete healing for you Justin.

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Thank you Maggie, greatly appreciated. It’s been a terrible bug.

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I'm sorry you are going through this Justin. It seems like we get hit with several things..either at the same time or one right after another.

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Thanks Maggie, that’s for sure. Makes for some storms in life, that’s for sure.

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😢 Praying for you mate!🙏

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Thanks Ted, starting to improve a little. Really bad bug.

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Praying for your recovery and restoration, Justin 🙏

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Thank you Blondie, definitely on the mend finally. Really brutal bug but I think all the prayer is knocking it out.

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Prayers continue!

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Thank you. Seems like these prayers are making mincemeat out of a brutal bug. Almost back to normal really short time. It was so bad for a while it made me start thinking about mortality. My heads never hurt like that in my life.

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Praying for you Justin

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Thank you so much 😊

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I agree 100%. Kari with your reply. Continue to pray for me as I’m still going to the Chiropractor for treatments which has improved my bones and muscles in my back and neck and shoulders. Love you Kari . I always glean and grow in the Lord as you share positive comments. Be blessed.♥️

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Praying for you Gladys!

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Thanks V. Love you . Stay well and God’s favor for you and bless your going out and coming in. ☺️

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Love you sweet V🥰💛

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Will definitely be praying for you dear Gladys. Oh how I'm sure we all are eagerly awaiting that new and improved version of our bodies where we'll no longer have the pain and fatigue. Until then though, dear Lord please help Gladys with these pain issues. 🙏 🙏 🙏

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Keeping you covered in prayer Gladys

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I’m praying for you dear one 🥰

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Love you Gladys, my sister! Ok praying right now for continued healing and renewal of your bones, muscles in back & neck & shoulders. Askama is an Ethiopic word that means remove the burdens from your shoulders, so we pray Jesus takes the pain and heals you completely— in Jesus powerful name! 💛💛

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🙏🙏Paying!

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Handing out free money, Steve? 😜

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OOOF!🤯 Good catch! I think Miss Gladys knows what I mean so I'm going to leave it the way it is so I don't ruin your moment of sarcasm. 🤣

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Shoot! I was excited thinking of free money! 🤑

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Please pray for my daughter.. I have no relationship with her..🙏

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Teresa…I understand. I’m praying for you and your situation!!!

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Praying over this Theresa.

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Praying for a restored relationship with your daughter.

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Teresa we wrap around you and your daughter in prayer for healing & restoration! Whatever is the story, God writes our stories and renews and re-writes too! Praying that God shows off and does something miraculous this week in your relationship!💛💛

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Thank you Kari.. I pray ever day.. thank you for always being there . The love an support you give is a blessing from God. God Bless you❤️🙏

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Teresa, does your daughter know Jesus?

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As a child she did .. I think she has fallen away .

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🙏 dear Teresa

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Did y’all just hear the news— Pastor Jack Hayford passed away. What a mighty man of God! I know Jimmy’s friends with him and also was friends with my dad. What a celebration happening in heaven!! He changed the world.💛 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/12995

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Awwww, I know he was a great Christian Father to soooo many. I’ve seen him often at Gateway Conferences. He was so funny and reminded me of my dad. I pray for his dear family, thanks for sharing the sad news

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Angels are rejoicing in heaven!🙏✝️

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Saw that on the news.

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Starting at the moment our eyes open in the morning may we fully surrender all to the Guidance and Help of God the Holy Spirit Living in us to keep us in the center of His Will and let His Light shine forth without our selves impeding as we walk in Faith one day at a time. So grateful that my husband and best friend and I found a RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS THROUGH THE FRIEND GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT. Religion never taught us how to know God in the Third Person as Friend indwelling and providing Help Discernment and Strength and Comfort and such fullness and closeness. Praise and Glory to PC at Highlands and to The Lamb family and to PJ and PM and all who help church goers KNOW the God most never knew!

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CD. My class leader spoke to our ladies today and how the Holy Spirit works in our lives . He lives in us and is our Best Friend. We can cry out to Him with our pain and heartaches and He understands and never condemns us when we have questions. We don’t have to feel guilt , but we knew that the Holy Spirit knows before we even ask Him. His ever Presence is with us every day all the time. Loved your comment. Be blessed in Christ. 🙏♥️ He loves for us to have open hearts to Him.

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So blessed by these teachers of His Love AND TRUTH. Thank you for your always insightful and wonderful words of faith✝️🙏❤️❤️

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Thats beautiful, Gladys!

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We so believe in prayer! Never give up. We ask that you would join us in praying for our daughter in law. She claims she is an atheist. She and our son have 3 children. Our son has asked Jesus in his heart when he was a child, but does not teach his children about God or lead his wife to HIM. His is a wonderful father and husband. He just likes to keep the peace.

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Got it on our list and praying Lisa!

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Thanks so much. Prayer is powerful and effective!!!

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Amen precious Kari!✝️🙏❤️

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Hi CD 👋🏼 How have you been? Blessings indeed💛💛

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Sweet Kari, you are such a joy!! Love you hon,🙏🧡🌻

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You are an overflow of precious blessings Verna— like a fountain ⛲️ over your TP family!💛💛

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I’ve finally gotten my 2nd biopsy results back. Not a lung or thymus cancer as they originally thought but Nodular Sclerosing Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Meet with oncology next week. I’d appreciate the prayers. Thank you

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Monica, hon. I will be praying til Father heals you. God bless you hon.

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Monica, I’m praying for you. I’m calling upon the Great Physician to rid your body of all disease and take away all the fear and worry. You can absolutely rest in Him, He’s got this! Be blessed sister!

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Prayers for full healing for you.. in the name of Jesus🙏❤️✝️

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Praying healing and restoration now for you Monica.

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Amen Kari, just thinking about the guy who got hurt on the football field recently and the Country erupts in prayer.... Who knew? God works in mysterious ways. 🌺

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Amen Sister Kris, Amen!!

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Can I say...... DITTO-DITTO! Amen sister

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Amen and Amen!

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minister S. D. Gordon once wrote,

“You can do more than pray after you’ve prayed, but you can’t do more than pray until you’ve prayed.”

Love this! 😇

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That's pretty awesome Jennifer, thank you for sharing. God bless you!

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👍😊

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100% agree on that on Kari. I have to not allow myself to get anxious for the future but pray and continue to thank God for His provision 🙏

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Howdy mate!!!! Yes amen!!! Me too! This year I decided to kick start my goals to include fun! I love fun—helps me not feel as anxious. Sometimes I feel deeply burdened and heavy spirit learning about end times so I feel encouraged to include more fun in my day, so tomorrow I start horseback riding lessons! My dream is to learn how to barrel race (senior division at 55;) Pray for me to have fun & not fall off the horse! Lol

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Kari! Go for it!! I literally did this at a dude ranch in Colorado when I was in college, and worked for 4 summers! It was one of the funnest, and scariest things I have ever done in my life, especially with a partner. When you go around the barrel your partner jumps on the back of the horse and hangs on for dear life! We did it for cash prizes and my partner and I usually won. It helped pay our college tuition!!! Yeehaaa! Have fun!! 🌺

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Wowza Kris! I'm impressed....we have a real life cowgirl on here. 🤠 You girls are amazing! You were jumping around on horses when I was lazily floating in the ocean. 🌊 I admire that drive and courage. You rock! 🌟🌟🌟

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WOW!! You are so cool Kris🤠

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Wow Kari, that sounds like fun. 😊 It'll be fun but good exercise too. You're gonna laugh but I recently bought this exercise machine that simulates riding a horse. It's supposed to strengthen your back and legs. 🙃 My family thought it was hilarious. What do they know! 😄

A real horse sounds much better though! Have fun! 🐎

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Oooo I need that! I’m 55 and not in the best shape, but had the time of my life today! I will be sore lol I need to borrow your machine! 🐎💨💨

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I'm so glad you had fun. Sounds amazing! 😃 Ya, I knew you'd be sore from the first time but each time you'll be less and less sore. At least you were able to get on the horse....my back is so messed up, I probably couldn't even get on. If your interested, my machine is called Rodeo Core exerciser from Sharper image. It might get you more ready for your real horse if you want to become a barrel racer. 🐎🤠

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Awesome!!!!!🤠🙌🏽

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Amen, sounds like fun Kari!! I remember them telling us if you fall off the horse just get back on and keep riding! A little easier said than done at our age, but we can do it!! 🌺

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Kari, my mama’s new live in caregiver is 72, (looks 52 at most) and still breaks horses on days off! Go girl and prayers for fun and His arms of safety as you learn✝️🙏❤️❤️❤️

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Thank you CD! I just got home and re-fell in LOVE with riding! My instructor told me I was a natural!! Lol it’s been since the late 80’s I’ve rode a horse off a horse trail and inside a corral. It all came back 🐎💨💨

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Horseback riding lessons?? 😳 You get the same facial response of anxiety from me that Tracy gets when she orders from the drive-thru...

https://giphy.com/gifs/Dma6Me5nKU0uY

BUT...I think you are going to nail it! And you are going to cultivate a new favorite hobby and therapy for yourself!

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I was sooooo happy today at the ranch! It all came back. Back in the 80’s I went to Kanakuk Kamps and I would spend a week with an assigned horse. I don’t think there were any lessons but— don’t die. I fell off many times in full blown galloping. Today I was slightly more dignified (ha) but my instructor told me I was a natural, and it all came back! I even got to “canter” around some barrels but I definitely felt the need for speed! My horse was named Nip!

Someday Kingdom Jasper and I will race circles around you and Mud😂😂😂😂🐎💨💨

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Haha That's awesome! I'm happy you enjoyed getting back on! Wasn't where Kamp Kanakuk where Z spent the week or so last year? I remember looking it up and falling in love with it. There are few places like that anymore. And if I remember somewhere in there, it was that same place that prompted your daddy to move the whole Smalley clan to Branson? (Very nice name by the way 🤣) Practice on Nip all you can now because Mud fights dirty. 🤣

So glad you enjoyed it!

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Hahaha!!! 🐎🔜

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Prayers for my oldest daughter and her 5 children. She has separated from the childrens father (after being together for 13yrs. Unmarried) The father is abusive and the mother is neglectful. It's hard for me to even say this out loud. But the situation is very bad. I'm willing to help with the kids, but they won't let me even see the kids (February 9th it will be 2yrs. I've been banished) There's drugs and alcohol abuse in the home. I'm on disability and don't have the resources to go to court and fight for them. BUT I KNOW MY GOD IS BIGGER THAN ANY TRIAL I HAVE TO FACE. So I'm praying for GOD'S will to be done in this situation. PS: The kids ages are (12,9,7,5,19mo.)

Come and have your way LORD JESUS ❤️ FOR YOUR GLORY, in JESUS NAME,AMAN...

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS 💝

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Prayers that God place His Hedge of Protection around you , and your daughter and precious Children. Keep pressing on and praying. God knows your heart ♥️. Don’t let the enemy have a seat at your table. Psalm 23. A book written by Louie Giglio. Be blessed 🙏

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Thank you 💞 Words cannot express all the Love I have felt from ALL of this TP family. Tears of joy 🥲 as I write this. Love you guys so much.

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Thank you .. I’ll keep praying❤️🙏

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Teresa, realizing this is much easier said than done, but this is the time to do what Pastor Mark says here; pray without ceasing (PUSH - Pray Until Something Happens) Be blessed.

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This is definitely the plan 😌 and has been from the start. PUSH-ing

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Praying with you, Teresa that your daughter hear the soft knock of Jesus and open the door of her heart to Him before the Trumpet sounds and for each of her children to know a saved mother.

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Precious Teresa this is hard one, but not for God. He will intervene and pull close to him those precious children. I don’t know and I can’t imagine how he will do it, But I know he WILL DO IT!!

I’ve worked with kids all my life in hard situations and I know he can send someone in while things are being changed and restored!! I pray for a complete and miraculous saving mercy from God, for both parents and in the interim I pray for a hedge of protection and a peace and quiet for those children. I know personally how deep their hurt is, and only God can rebuild trust and restore. God is on the throne and he reigns supreme. Love you dear sister

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Glee, thank you so much for the encouragement and the beautiful way you made see things that God can do.. I do know God is in control… when I think about my daughter, I feel God telling me “ trust me, even when you don’t understand”.. so that’s what I have to do. I have no way to contact her.✝️

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Amen, Glee!!

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Praying for God to make a way for you and your daughter and grandchildren. With God all things are possible.

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Praying for you and your family! God Bless✝️

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Praying for you and your family 💓 as well

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Prayed Sister. God bless your family!

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So thankful for you and the TP family 💓😊

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I am especially praying for those precious children. They are innocent and it always breaks my heart when parents don't take care of children. But I am praying for your daughter also and that God will open a door for you to be able to reach out to them.

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Amen, and Praise the Lord

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Love you Teresa and praying for miracle sized mountains to be moved!!!! 💛💛

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Love you and again thank you for the prayers and support🙏✝️❤️

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Teresa…my heart hurts for you and your family’s situation. Please know you are not alone in dealing with heart wrenching situations with your children. But also know your TP family is standing with you in prayer. I will continue holding you up in prayer

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Amen!!

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Thank you Ester.. that was very sweet what you wrote to me.. God’s blessings to you!❤️✝️

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Praying for you and your family Teresa. God hears your request and we are praying for and with you. GBU

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Praying for you, your oldest daughter, and your grandchildren. I pray that I can give you some perspective. I have been your oldest daughter. My mother wasn't loving and of the Lord like you. When I just turned 18yrs old she threw me at her 27yr old male friend.My parents divorced because my mother practices sorcery. He kidnapped me for 3 days on a first "date". I never went home. I was brought up orthodox Jewish. He took me to my father's home to get clothes after 3 days. I wasn't given a chance to ask my father for help. He told my father that I was there to get my clothes. My father told my to take only my clothes. Then he began to pray the prayer for the dead for me. I didn't see him for 15yrs after that. Even then he still believed I chased after the man I found my self pregnant by. When he wanted to force me to have a abortion I asked G_d to make a way for me to save the baby's life. I told him that I wanted to visit my grandmother, and that she always gives me money. He brought me to her home on his way to work when I arrived I told her about the baby and what he wanted. I didn't tell her about what her daughter did to me, forcing me to go with this strange man. My grandmother told me don't worry, you're staying here. You and the baby are safe . When he came to pick me up, she met him at the door and told him that she's not leaving. He called later. I wouldn't speak to him. A week later he came to her home with insurance cards with my name on them and a marriage proposal. He told me that he wanted to make a honest woman out of me. My grandmother told me to marry him for the baby. I did. For 13yrs he made sure to continue to tell me that he didn't love me.I had a son and a daughter . The marriage lasted 13yrs. It was extremely abusive. I was divorced on grounds of cruel and inhumane treatment. I was totally isolated from everyone for 2yrs. My children were and still are estranged from me. I've done all I can to correct that, including daily prayers. It wasn't safe for me to just leave. I asked the Lord to make a way out for me. He did. My ex-husband abandoned my children. I was left with children that didn't like or want too be with me. They wanted the father who abandoned them. They wanted the home they no longer had. My own family who I hadn't seen or spoken to in years due to the isolation wasn't understanding or forgiving. They still see me as hurting them by keeping their grandchildren from them. It's 27yrs later it's hard for me to believe that my mother has contact with my ex husband. I've disconnected from her and all but two of my family members. I continue to contact my children, who barely tolerate any text or talking to me as they tell me I aggravate and irritate them. I was your daughter. She's most likely doing drugs because of the damage this man has done. The most wonderful thing is that Jesus can heal us of all of all the damage. I no longer have flash backs. It's rare that something happens that stirs a disturbing memory, or nightmares. When it does I ask G_d the Father, Jesus the Son, & the Holy Spirit to take it from me. They do. I've also asked them to keep any hurtful feelings and emotions from me. They are doing that too. I'm left with peace and joy that surpasses comprehension. I haven't seen my children in 2yrs. I haven't seen my grandson in 10yrs. I haven't seen my granddaughter in 5yrs. I don't believe I'll ever see any of them again. I'm once again very isolated due to a autoimmune disease. There is freedom living in Christ Jesus. I enjoy that to the fullest. I'm praying that inspire of your daughter's circumstances that you can too. We continue to pray for our children daily I pray 1-3 times a day for them. My own daughter text me today telling me that she's going to be homeless and deal drugs and hook because family won't give her money. The Lord answered my prayers. He sent a under pastor from the local church to help her. She chose a motorcycle clubvintead of the pastor. Now she's in trouble and going to be homeless. She was in a accident. I asked her if she felt ready for the Lord yet? To contact her pastor friend, that I'm sure he'll be there for her. I've gotten no response. I continue to pray. It's what we do. Yours in Christ Jesus

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God bless you Ellen, and your children. God is love and He can make a way. For all the moms and dads out there who have struggled, my prayer is for you the Lords peace. What a horrific yet beautiful story. Father is truly the Father of miracles. May God bless all you do in His name.

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The Almighty, Sovereign God LOVED and created those babies before the very foundation of the world. He knows their coming and going, their lying down and waking (psalm 139, Ephesians 1:4) … and He saw this coming. He is also (Ephesians 3:20) able to “accomplish INFINITELY more than we might ASK or think”. (Ex: My husband was an angry atheist for years but the Holy Spirit got ahold of him this past July and he is now living for God with abandon. )

I pray Matt. 9:37: the Lord of the Harvest will send workers into their fields. I pray that the veil of the enemy’s deceit will be removed from eyes so the Truth will be clearly seen. I pray a supernatural hedge of protection over those babies physical bodies, but more importantly over their eyes, ears, and understanding so NOTHING evil will be seen, heard or understood. The seeds that have been sown into their spirit will take root and the enemy will NOT be able to snatch them up. These babies belong to the Almighty and the enemy cannot have what King Jesus has already declared as HIS!

I pray for you and your perseverance as your faith is strengthened and your family healed. I praise God for His goodness; that He has heard our prayer and already begun to act according to His perfect will. This I pray in the name that is above ALL names, King Jesus!

Ps: keep us updated. I cannot wait to hear what God has in store.

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Thank you Darla for the most beautiful prayer...your words lifted me up! God Bless you!

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In Jesus Holy name, Amen.

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Believing with you for these children Teresa

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This is just the right message today! We are starting our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting and this just put the topping on it for me!

P.U.S.H...man, I love that!

Let's go! 👏🙏

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Love this❣️

I needed to hear this today & am so thankful that you are so faithful & close to God & bless so many.

God bless you all.

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I especially loved this today too Sheila, it really spoke to me. 🦋

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Good onya Sheila - you’re a blessing to us all 😊

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Wow, Pastor Mark. This is a wonderful article. Thank you so much. Sometimes I feel as though Father is getting tired of hearing me. This article helped me so much. I am so grateful Father put this on your heart to share with us. Praise the Lord!! God bless you for helping us. God is so good. God bless all WE do in His name.

Come quickly Lord.

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Amen Miss V! Isn't it comforting to know that in a paraphrased way, God is telling us "BUG ME WITH YOUR PRAYERS! If you don't then you are wrong! And do it consistently about the smallest of things. Even when you pick out what to wear for the day, I want to be there."

It is humbling to think that He, wants to be even that intimate with me. 🥹

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Yesss Steve!! One of the greatest lessons I ever learned from my dad was watching him pray like the little widow lady. He talked about it allll the time (sometimes drive us crazy) but he would pray for something and find a little object to help remind him to pray. He had little trinkets all around his office. Faith is believing in something we can’t see (yet). Anyway… love that we can bug Jesus about anything!💛💛

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Amen, Sweetie!!

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I love that. 😊🤗

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Oh my, I need to pray more. I didn't realize the little stuff mattered. Thank you Steve!!

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Yes Ma'am! Even the smallest of things! I remember the first time that my Pastor Dan Dean told me "Philippians 4:6-7 doesn't just tell us not to worry. So many of us miss that God is also saying He wants us to pray about every single situation." 😳 That changed my prayer life. Love you Miss Verna!

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That's one of my favorite scriptures. I even have it memorized. Thank you for helping me understand it better. Love you right back, Mr. Steve!! 🙏💙🌻

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Miss V: I'm rushing out the door but I woke up this morning with you and the thought of 1 Kings 18:41-46 on my heart. My first thought was "WHY didn't I think of this scripture example yesterday about praying???" I love how God reminds us sometimes just how much we need him. Elijah prayed, and prayed, and prayed a total of 7 times for the rain cloud.

Just another example that God wants us to bug Him!

Love you!

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Thank you Steve, so much!! I'm going to check it out. You are a wonderful Disciple of Jesus. May God bless you and yours, and all you do in His name. I need all the help I can get. I craving in all I can, before His return to take us home. Love you Brother Steve

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It was supposed to say cramming in all I can. Silly autocorrect. Lol

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Amen!

Maranatha

A cow moose hit my van last night

Ilive in a remote rural in bc canada

But God got me home

No cell service so I put my flashing lights on and prayed

Van will be a write off

I called her Jubilee

Pls.pray for my little pomchi roly poly as he is going to the vet

Wisdom for dr cave

Also my husband is going for his prosethic leg

His name is chuck

He lost his leg lastvyear in 2022

Thank u

Mararnatha

1 day closer to the rapture of the church ofvthe living God

In Christ

Mellany

Happy Lord's Day

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🙏

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💞🙏

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Mellany, I just read your comment and you win for craziest encounter— a cow moose hit your van!!!!! Whoa! We are praying for you, fast van repairs and your hubby and pup. Love it— 1 day closer!!☁️🎺🔜

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Praying for all of your needs and wants to be satisfied in the name of Jesus and by the blood of Jesus.

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🙏

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Mellany, I know sometimes it feels like things just pile up. God gave us a beautiful blessing in Numbers 6:24-26 and I pray that blessing over you and your family.

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Prayers Mellany for you and your family. God bless you hon!!

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Praying over this all Mellany!

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Prayer. The umbilical cord of our Christian existence. Thank you pastor Mark.

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Love that Chris!

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I don't comment much, but I read all the comments and pray for the family.

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I have to say this to y'all. Every last one of you wonderful folks bless my life in ways I always believed impossible. Each and everyone. I cherish each of you. You are the answers to a lot of my prayers. All of you, Pastors included. Behind the scenes folks. And all the subscribers. Because of these answered prayers, i know God loves me. He gave His only begotten for me too, and He gave me all of you. Love in Christ Jesus.

Come quickly Lord. Praise God!!

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Verna, we totally adore you! 🥰 Jesus is shining so brightly through you. Hugs and love! 💕

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Pastor Mark…thank you for throwing me this lifeline. For quite some time, I feel I’ve been drowning in the sea of life. Please know my love and devotion to our blessed Lord has never wavered but so many trials kept cracking me at every direction. Many days my prayers were mostly tears and very little words. Thank the Lord He knows our hearts:) Your message today has been so beneficial. All I can say is thank you ❣️❣️❣️

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Esther we’ve missed you here. Thank you for coming on and sharing your heart, where you’re feeling right now. I’m praying for you and TP too! Have you watched The Chosen? If not, I felt led to encourage you to watch the series (there’s three now) and it will absolutely wrap around you during this difficult season in your life. If you have, I’m also going back re-watching and it’s just uplifting my heart for renewal in how much Jesus loves us. Love you sister💛💛

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♥️♥️♥️

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🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

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Excellent coverage and focus on prayer. It is such a good idea to give solid doctrinal review on some of these key elements.

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Thank you, Pastor Mark. This TP community is one of God’s richest blessings.✝️🙏❤️

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And as my 97 year old precious mama always reminds us, ALWAYS end every prayer request with NOT MY WILL BUT YOURS BE DONE in Jesus’ name, I pray.

Thank you all for sharing this walk and journey of Faith as we LOOK UP!

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What a blessing your mama is to us now too! 97 👑 !!! Looking up tonight in the Texas skies, did anyone else have the spectacular orange full moon?!!!

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Haha, Kari! Mike pointed out the “orange” moon tonight, and I thought to myself “not seeing orange.” Now you confirm it! Maybe it’s time for an eye exam :)

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Haha it was definitely big blood orange!!! 😉

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Thanks for the reminder, CD. 🌸

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Excellent post. And perfect timing for me personally. Thank you, and many blessings to you.

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Pastor Mark . I absolutely love this post. I’m always learning and growing in our Lord as each of the TP Pastors share the insights the Holy Spirit gives them. Thanks for the uplifting thoughts about prayer and how the Lord taught us to 🙏 pray. During my Bible Study Fellowship class of fourteen years: our prayers were based on Matthew 7:7-8. Ask, Seek, and Knock. I do pray the Lord’s Prayer every morning and nite and feel His Sweet Presence as I go to His Throne Room to acknowledge Him as King of Kings and Lord of Lord’s. He is in control of Heaven’s Kingdom and here on Earth. To God be the Glory! Amen 🙏. Be blessed.

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I remember well A.S.K. in BSF, Gladys! Have missed you. Hope you are well and that you had a meaningful Christmas! Love to you 🌷

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Awesome!

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