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My son, forget not my law, but let thine heart keep"); document.writeln("my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add"); document.writeln("to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck, write"); document.writeln("them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good"); document.writeln("understanding in the sight of God and man.1

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The Lord said to his disciples, \"Yes, I am the vine,"); document.writeln("you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much"); document.writeln("fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.\" (John 15:5). As we carry out"); document.writeln("the plans of Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit, two things will become"); document.writeln("increasingly apparent:

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1. We will treasure up the Word of God in our hearts. As we"); document.writeln("study the Bible, we learn many important things about the Lord, including His"); document.writeln("nature, plan, and promises. Regular study develops our ability to think"); document.writeln("biblically and deepens our relationship with Him. One of the indications that"); document.writeln("we treasure His Word is a change in behavior. Our decisions will be guided by"); document.writeln("His principles, and our actions will reflect the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians"); document.writeln("5:22-23).

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2. We will adorn ourselves with goodness and truth. These"); document.writeln("two virtues must be our constant companions. The Lord wants us to always speak"); document.writeln("the truth and to do so with love and compassion. Kindness helps protect"); document.writeln("relationships and prevent discord and division.

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The Christian life is a journey filled with abundance and"); document.writeln("challenges (John 10:10, Proverbs 4:12). At the same time, it must be"); document.writeln("characterized by the fruit that comes from following our Guide and Companion.

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Suggested Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, first I want to"); document.writeln("thank you for allowing me to open my eyes to a new day. Thank you that every"); document.writeln("day is an opportunity to start over. Thank You, Beloved Father, that Your"); document.writeln("mercies are new every morning. Lord, sometimes life can become very heavy and"); document.writeln("tiring, but You promise to give rest to the weary and I believe it. Thank You for"); document.writeln("the guidance You have left us through Your Word. Our guide that we can turn to"); document.writeln("when we feel lost and disoriented. Let me treasure Your Word in my heart to"); document.writeln("face the challenges of life. I love You and thank You for the presence of Your Holy"); document.writeln("Spirit in my life. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

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1.     "); document.writeln("Proverbs 3:1-4 (KJV).

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Today\'€™s Encounter was written by: Rosina N.

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