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Sword of the Spirit Christian Ministries uses Evach Lahak to practice fellowship and outreach.

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"It is not enough just to avoid what is wrong; we need to actively pursue what is right." - Life Application Study Bible

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You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh ; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
Galatians 5:13

How can you serve someone this week?

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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Philippians 4:8

What is on your mind today?

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the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined.
Matthew 4:16

How can you step towards the light today?

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You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.
Isaiah 26:3-4

Is there something that has been worrying you? Give it to God today, and trust him.

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Continue to seek God even when everything is dark. God is actively working behind the scenes. He is still the God of love, the God of peace and the God of answered prayers. | Dania Yadago (@occ_shoeboxes)

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Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
No matter what you are facing today, spend some time thanking God for all He has done for you. Change your mind set to focus on gratitude instead of worry or anger.

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How can you practice patience today, trusting in the Lord's promises?

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So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.
Hebrews 10:35-36

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"Don't interpret the presence of pain as the absence of God"

-Max Lucado

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Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.
Galatians 1:10

Today, look for ways you can please God instead of focusing on those around you.

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...to the ground. Leave them for the poor and the foreigners living among you. I am the Lors your God." Leviticus 19:9-10

In what ways can you help those in need around you with what God has given you?

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"When you harvest the crops of your land, do not harvest the grain along the edges of your fields, and do not pick up what the harvesters drop. It is the same with your grape crop-do not strip every last bunch of grapes from the vines, and do not pick up the grapes that fall...

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Get ready for a week of fighting!

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But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Matthew 6:3-4

Do something good for someone today, but dont tell anyone about it.

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"Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong."
Ephesians 3:17

What is something you need to trust God with today? How will trusting in him strengthen you?

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Are you putting on a fake front for others? Take a moment to reflect today and see if your outside really matches what is going on inside. Meditate on this verse and ask God to show you how you can start "washing the inside of the cup".

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"For you are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are filthy-full of greed and self indulgence. You blind Pharisee! First wash the inside of the cup and the dish, and then the outside will become clean too." Matthew 23:25-26

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"You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless." Matthew 5:13

Find a way to stand out from the world today, being an example of the Lord to those around you.

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Mark your calendars! October 17th Justin Wood is flying to our Santa Clarita CA field to test for his red sash! This is a big deal and a test that doesn't happen very often, so it's going to be an awesome day!