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Me: There are a lot of distractions in the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prodigal: I know. I need to keep my focus though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Me: I do too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is from the book Overcoming Spiritual Blindness by James P. Gills, M.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In blindness, all of us too easily forfeit glorious intimacy with God for the pursuit of the “golden calves” that appeal to the natural man. The Father’s purpose in strengthening us with the Holy Spirit is that Christ may dwell in our hearts. This “dwelling” speaks of living with Him as in your own home where there is a closeness, fellowship, and intimacy of which the unbeliever knows nothing. The Son of God is so great and glorious and precious that the Bible refers to Him as the pearl of great price (Matt. 13:46), the King of kings (Rev. 19:16), the “heavenly” bridegroom (Mark 2:19), and a hundred other titles as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is a good day and Christ has protected you and given you favor. Enjoy and praise Him. We are so focused on the trials that we do not soak in God’s glory as much as we should. The day of favor and blessing is like the day of a warm breeze after the cold winds of the winter. You notice them but you can easily forget to focus on them if you are inside all day long. Lord bless YOUR Holy NAME!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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James 5:10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jennifer Van Allen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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