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Me:\u00a0 \u00a0Looks like you are busy with your blocks!<\/p>\n

Prodigal:\u00a0 I love them!<\/p>\n

Me:\u00a0 Whatever oils your tractor is fine with me!<\/p>\n

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This is from the book Abraham by Charles Swindoll<\/p>\n

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This chronic dependence upon self as opposed to living by faith is referred to as carnality by many theologians.\u00a0 It’s based on carne, the Latin word for meat or flesh.\u00a0 It’s the idea of living life by human ability rather than looking to, and leaning upon, God and His promises.\u00a0 Invariably, when we choose carnality, we find temporary satisfaction followed by deeper need….and eventual death.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lord, help me see how I am holding on to things of the flesh today.\u00a0 My spirit really wants to follow you in complete trust.\u00a0 I know that the enemy has been whispering seeds of fear in me.\u00a0 I do not want to listen to the fears and then follow in my flesh.\u00a0 Please Lord, just direct me as I surrender all thoughts and plans to you!<\/p>\n

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Matthew 12:30<\/p>\n

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.<\/p>\n

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Jennifer Van Allen<\/p>\n

www.theprodigalpig.com<\/p>\n

www.faithincounseling.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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