Attitude Adjustment

“You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.”
— PHILIPPIANS 2:5 (NLT)

Does it seem like everyone around you has gone crazy and lost their minds all except you? There’s drama on your job, drama in your house, even drama in the church! Now is not a time for you to give in to what’s going on around you. Now is the time for you to realize the reason you’re not gone crazy too is because Jesus preserved you to do His work.

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In order to do the work of Christ, you must have the same attitude that Jesus had. You have to be selfless. You have to pray for others. You have to think of others before yourself. You have to love, forgive, give, be patient, and overcome evil. It’s all possible. Just adjust your attitude and look at your situation differently. You’re the solution. Circumstances will change when you use the name Jesus and use His word.

Today is a new day

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Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Holy Spirit that gives me the ability to have Your attitude. I will speak life to the situations and circumstances around me. I am the solution. I am Your child. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Hurt People Hurt People

“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.”
— ROMANS 12:13 (NLT)

People are hurting in our communities and all across our nation. And when people are hurt, they sometimes will hurt others. It may be unintentional on their part, but nonetheless, the effects can be lasting. This is why Christians should always be ready to help others when people are in need. We have the power of Christ within us and the Holy Spirit that will direct and guide us with what to say or do.

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Today’s scripture says to be eager to practice hospitality. This means you may not meet the needs of others on the first attempt, but practice makes perfect. The more you actively place yourself in a position to help others that are hurting, the more opportunity you give the Holy Spirit to work through you. Start practicing today with random acts of kindness. I’m sure you won’t have to look too far to find one of God’s people in need of your help today.

You are needed

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Heavenly Father, thank You for using me to help Your people that are in need. I’m ready for the Holy Spirit to direct me and use me according to Your will to bless those who are hurting today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Very Glad

“Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in His suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing His glory when it is revealed to all the world.”
— 1 PETER 4:12 – 13 (NLT)

The work week is almost over. I’m sure you can think of some great things that happened during the week that you can praise God for. He’s been so good to you. But let me ask you this… Isn’t God still good even if a couple bad things came your way this week?

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Today’s scripture reminds us not to be surprised when we go through trying times in life, but instead be very glad knowing the hard times we are experiencing make us partners with Christ in His suffering. For on the other side of this suffering is the wonderful joy of seeing His glory. This glory will be revealed in us. The joy of Christ. The peace of Christ. The healing of Christ. The prosperity of Christ. The strength of Christ. To get there, remember to be very glad in the presence of adversity knowing that God is in control and it’s all in His plan for us.

Just hold on

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Heavenly Father, thank You for keeping me in the midst of trouble. I will be very glad because I am partners with You in Your suffering. I will have the wonderful joy of seeing Your glory revealed in my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Consistency

“Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens.”
— 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16 – 18a (MSG)

Anything you want to be good at, you must practice. When you learned how to ride a bike, you endured the pain of falling off, you may have had someone stand along side of you to keep you steady, and you may have even had training wheels, but in order to get past falling and the training wheels, you had to be consistent in learning how to ride. Now, you ride everywhere, and riding has become second nature for you.

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If you want a healthy spiritual life, you must be consistent. When you fall off the bike of life, be cheerful no matter what, pray all the time whether someone is standing along side of you or not reminding you to, and thank God no matter what happens, because if Christ removed His training wheels, that means He’s empowered you to get back up again. Be consistent in having a positive attitude and outlook on life. There’s a good side to everything in Christ. Be consistent talking and listening to God through prayer. And remember to always thank God for everything He’s done, is doing and about to do. Allow this kind of consistency to take over and become your lifestyle and second nature to you.

It’s like riding a bike

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Heavenly Father, I have decided to be cheerful no matter what. I will pray all the time – seeking Your face. No matter what happens, I thank You in advance, because I know You love me and are working out everything for my good. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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His Image

“For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.”
— ROMANS 8:29 (NKJV)

Before your mom knew you and before your dad knew you… Before your brothers or sisters knew you and your favorite childhood teacher knew you... Before your significant other knew you or your best friend knew you...  God knew you. He knew you before you were born and knew exactly what He created you to be and do. And He didn’t plan for you to do what He created you to do just any ol’ way. No, not at all.

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God predestined you to be conformed to the image of His Son, Jesus. Imagine that! What God created you to do, He gave you the same power He gave Christ to accomplish it. That means you have been equipped with an unspeakable power. You have been gifted to perform miracles the world has yet to witness. You have power to speak greatness into existence. You have the ability to loose blessings and bind curses. You can do the impossible because God thought enough of you to create you in the image  of His only Son. So whatever your spiritual gift is, whatever you’ve discovered you purpose in life to be, live it out how Jesus would.

Do it big!

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Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me Your liberty. I loose the freedom You have given me and bind anything that is not of You that restricts me from fully experiencing Your liberty. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Help My Unbelief

“Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’ Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, ‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!’”
— MARK 9:23 – 24 (NKJV)

Have you ever wondered why God allows things to happen to you at the most inopportune time? You’re going about life, faithfully executing your plans and then, BOOM! Out of nowhere you’re faced with a setback? You may think to yourself, “What have I done to deserve this? I pray. I study. I have faith. I’m a believer. Why me, Lord? Why now?” I suggest it’s because there’s a little corner in your spirit that’s home to a smidget of unbelief and Jesus wants to clean house to show you the impossible is possible.

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God has a plan for you and in order for this plan to be realized, Christ needs your attention in a specific area of your life. He will allow you to go through some things to test your faith and push out those corners of unbelief in your spirit you did not know existed. God knows the thoughts He has towards you, but these thoughts come with a stretch of your current belief, past your level of comfort and beyond what you’ve witnessed Christ do in your life before. God wants to show you that the impossible is possible, but first, He wants to help your unbelief by helping you take your faith to the next level.

Your setback is temporary

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Heavenly Father, I believe You have a plan for my life beyond my knowledge. I will follow You and increase my faith along the way as my unbelief is eliminated from my spirit. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.  

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Double Protection

“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”
— JOHN 10:28 - 30 (NIV)

As saved believers, Christ has given you a promise of eternal life along with double protection. It doesn’t mean that Satan won’t try his best to get you and what you have, but it does mean you’re already guaranteed victory over him if you remember you’re in Jesus’ hand which is in His Father’s hand.

No one is greater than God. And when He gave you and I into the hands of Jesus that gave us double protection. Sounds like enough, right? It definitely is! But for even more safe keeping, not only are you in Christ’s hand that is in God’s hand, but you’re also sealed with the Holy Spirit too! That’s triple protection! That means in order for Satan, your ex-spouse, boss, or whoever’s trying to get you, they have to go over the Holy Spirit, through the hand of Jesus, and peel open the strong grip that God has on you – and I just don’t see that happening. The next time you’re tried or tempted, remember you’re covered and no weapon formed against you will prosper. 

Can’t touch this 

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Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of eternal life and protection. No one or nothing can harm me because I am sealed by the Holy Spirit and in the hand of Jesus which is in Your hand. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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All Things

“He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?”
— ROMANS 8:32 (NKJV)

You have a God that wants you to have all the things you need for a great life. You don’t have to worry or stress over situations that you have little to no control over. Jesus wants to give you everything you need – freely! Through your obedience and petitions through prayer, God is able to bless you exceedingly abundantly beyond all you can ask or think. When you find yourself worrying about what’s going to happen next or stressing about how you’re going to come out on top of a situation, turn your thoughts toward the almighty God you serve that wants to freely give you all the things you need.

Look to God

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Heavenly Father, thank You for give me Your Son, Jesus. I choose not to worry or stress over situations in my life and to remember that You love me and will freely give me all the things that I need for a great life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.  

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Servants of All

“Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, ‘Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.’”
— MARK 9:35 (NIV)

My mother once told me that there are jobs people can’t be successful at if they are in it just for the money. She named a few on her list: firemen, police officers, teachers, caregivers, and pastors. She told me money can’t be the reward for them. They have to be called and have a driving force in them to care about people as well as a heart to serve them.

One attribute that should be common amongst the people she listed is an ability to think of others first and themselves last. When a fireman runs into a burning house. When a teacher stays up late to prepare a lesson plan. When a pastor sacrifices time to meet with troubled members after hours. These things are done with a heart to serve. As a follower of Christ, Jesus wants you to be a servant of all. You can consider others before yourself when you believe God is taking care of all your needs. This week, look for ways to serve others and have faith Jesus will provide for you. 

Jehovah Jireh

 

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Heavenly Father, I will purposely consider the needs of others before my own. Thank You for showing me how to be a humble servant and to love all people.  In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Tripping Over Nothing

“…Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble...”
— 1 JOHN 2:9 - 11 (NIV)

Hatred and grudges can cause you to miss blessings Christ intended for you. There’s plenty of instances Jesus tells us to love, forgive, and help one another. When you do any of these things, God shows you the next thing He wants you to do.

If you don’t love your brother or sister, scripture says you’re blinded by darkness, but when you love your brother or sister you’ll live in the light and there will be nothing in you to make you stumble. So, if you’re going through life wondering why things aren’t going your way, it may be because you’re tripping over nothing. Ask God to remove your stony heart and replace it with one of flesh. Forgive those who have wronged you and show them Christ’s love. Remove the darkness from your life by doing as Christ has taught you. Go towards the light and love your brother and sister.

These three words 

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Heavenly Father, I choose to live in Your light by loving my brother and sister. If I have an ought with anyone, I will go to them with a forgiving heart and remove any blinding darkness that would cause me to stumble or miss Your blessing. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Thank Jesus

“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 4:19 (KJV)

There are two types of believers: those that are “going through,” and those that have just “been through.” Every Christian will suffer persecution or become challenged in life at some point. During this season, it’s important you remember to thank God for already supplying you with everything you need to get through “through.” God is not out to get you, nor is He letting the devil “have his way” with you. Anything God allows you to experience is to ultimately bless you. Thank Jesus He made you more than a conqueror. Thank Jesus you can do all things through Him because He gives you strength. Thank Him for the peace He’s given you, which surpasses all understanding when you keep your mind stayed on Him.

God has given you everything you need in His word for whatever you’re going through today. You don’t have to ask for what’s already yours. Activate your supply by thanking Him right now.

You’ve always had it

Heavenly Father, thank You for endlessly supplying everything I need in life according to Your riches and glory. I claim all the power, love, and sound mind You have given me right now! In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Hold Jesus

“…But Jacob replied, ‘I will not let you go unless you bless me.’”
— Genesis 32:26b (NIV)

I’m not where I expected to be in life. I am finding out things about myself I never knew existed. These are things I thought I would have learned as a teenager or maybe in my college years. I’ve had times where I thought, “Why should God continue to use me, bless me, or even love me?” I’m a sinner at best.

Then I remembered if I confess my sins Jesus is faithful and just to forgive me and cleanse me of all my unrighteousness. I remembered once I am in His hand no one can take me out of it. I am perfect in His hand. Instead of having a “woe is me” moment or a pity party, I decided to refocus that energy and use it to hold Jesus until He blesses me! In order to hold Jesus, I have to get close enough to Him. In order to get close enough to Him, I have to study Him and talk to Him. When I study and talk to Him, He’ll reveal how to receive His blessings. If the blessings don’t come today or tomorrow, I’m still going to hold Jesus until He decides to release my blessings. I challenge you to join me. Hold Jesus until He blesses you!

Steadfast. Unmovable.

Heavenly Father, I have faith that You will bless me exceeding and abundantly above all I could ever ask or think. I confess my sin. Please forgive me and cleanse me from all unrighteousness.  In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Ask Jesus

“‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’”
— Jeremiah 33:3 (NKJV)

As believers, prayer should be a lifestyle and not a routine. With routines, you can easily practice an activity and forget to expect anything out of the ordinary. Whenever you go to God in prayer, believe He is going to answer you and show you great and mighty things you don’t know. Expect Him to do what you’re asking. Expect Him to give you what you need. Don’t make the mistake of taking your prayer life for granted by making it routine. Find yourself praying more often than right before bed or quickly over your meal. Make it a priority throughout your day to ask Jesus for the desires of your heart. As you pray today, don’t forget to listen. You’ll find great and mighty things when you allow Christ to initiate the conversation.

Call Him up…

Heavenly Father, thank You for answering me when I call You. I know You have great and mighty things to show me that I don’t know, so I give myself to You and Your will today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Love Jesus

“If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments”
— John 14:15 (AMP)

How can you repay someone who gave their life for you? How can you prove you believe, trust, and have faith in them? What matter of devotion can reciprocate your love for their action?  There is no way we can come close to repaying Christ for dying for our sins, but we can show Him our love. Jesus said, “If you really love Me, keep and obey My commandments.”

By keeping His commandments, you show you are living a life for Christ. By obeying His commandments you exhibit you believe, trust, and have faith in Him. He sees your efforts. He knows your heart. The love you show toward others is the love you show toward Christ. His commandments aren’t meant to scare you straight, but to teach you how to love His way. Show Jesus you love Him by showing someone the love of Christ.

Know greater love

Heavenly Father, I will show I really love You by keeping Your commandments and obeying them. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Please Jesus

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
— Galatians 1:10 (NIV)

As believers, it’s important that we serve Christ. Christ tells us that whatever we do for one another, we’ve done to Him. Therefore, it’s important as disciples of Christ we participate in the work of the ministry.

It’s easy to forget why we serve. You may have gotten involved in a particular ministry because someone asked you, because the ministry was shorthanded, or maybe you’re gifted in that area. We may forget why we serve when frustrations sets in or you disagree with members in your ministry. When emotions or variables cloud your mind remember you serve to please God. Win God’s approval in your service and you will receive all the approval you need! When you seek God first and His Kingdom, He will give you everything you need.

Be a servant of Christ

Heavenly Father, I strive to win Your approval. I will look for ways to please You in my life and in my service toward You.  In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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God Will Flip It

“But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good…”
— GENESIS 50:20 (NKJV)

There are some mean people in this world. I cannot begin to tell you why some people do the things they do. I imagine there is some rule book mean people have to assist them in governing their meanness because it always seems that they focus their attention on people who are minding their own business. You could be having a great day, your favorite song just ended, and just received some good news through a text message and then here… they… come! Trying to ruin everything!

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Well, even though they may try to ruin your day, don’t worry about it. When you find people being mean to you, that just means you’re that much closer to what God has for you. You see *|FNAME|*, you’re God’s child, and what people mean for evil against you, God will flip it, and make good of it for you. So don’t stress when mean people do mean things. They may form the weapon, but God will not allow it to prosper! You don’t have to stoop to their level, check them or correct them. Christ has already blocked it and is working everything out for your good.

God blocked it

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Heavenly Father, thank You for covering me from my enemy. What they meant for evil, You meant for good. Your favor has overtaken me and I live blessed among all people. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.  

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What's Inside Counts

“Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them.”
— MARK 7:15 (NIV)

Jesus has never been concerned with the outward appearance of people. While doing His ministry on this earth, Christ didn’t care if your body was covered in boils or if you wore the finest robes. He’d didn’t care if you had an issue of blood or leprosy. Jesus was only concerned about what was going on on the inside – the heart. He knew that you could never judge someone just by looking at their outside. For nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them

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Today, we see a lot of people with tattoos and piercings. Any given day we can observe different hairstyles, clothing choices and cultures all around us and you know what? Jesus loves them and so should we. No matter the outward choice they made, they still have purpose in the body of Christ. As believers it’s our responsibility to embrace them, stir up the gifts God gave them or help them learn of their gifts. It’s what’s inside that counts to Christ and the only way we’ll find out what’s inside a person is if we take the time to love them as God does.

Strike up a conversation

 

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Heavenly Father, forgive me for judging others that may be different than me. I know that nothing outside a person can defile them, but rather it is what comes out of a person that defiles them. Strengthen me to strengthen others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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The Perfect Time

“Those who wait for perfect weather will never plant seeds; those who look at every cloud will never harvest crops.”
— ECCLESIASTES 11:4 (NCV)

What are you waiting for? You know exactly what I’m talking about. That thing that God told you to do that you haven’t done yet. Yep! That thing. You’re waiting for the perfect time. You’re waiting for the right person to come along and help you. You’re waiting to have more time on your hand to get it done exactly the way you want it. But what if God wants it of you now instead of later?

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There’s never going to be a more perfect time then now to do whatever God has told you to do. Don’t wait for perfect weather to plant your seed. Don’t wait for the gray clouds in your life to clear before harvesting your crops. The perfect time is now! Whatever Jesus has placed in your heart, mind or spirit to do, that means He has already provided everything you will need to be successful. You don’t have to see it. You don’t have to know it. You just have to have faith and do it. One thing you can’t get back is time. So, treasure every moment and live life to the fullest in God.

Just do it!

 

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Heavenly Father, thank You for the vision You have given me. I will not wait for perfect weather to plan the seed You’ve given me. Nor wait for every cloud to clear before I harvest the crops You’ve blessed me with. The perfect time is now and I have faith You will provide everything I need. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Make a Statement

“But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve ... But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”
— JOSHUA 24:15 (NIV)

There are so many distractions readily available with an ability to destroy the very fabric of our family’s lives. Instead of reading together, books are replaced with video gaming and streaming services. Instead of intimate conversations at the dinner table, your day, hopes, goals, and dreams are shared with strangers on social media. As believers, it’s not the new president’s or even local government’s job to take back our families. It’s our jobs!

Make a statement in your household today that you and your family will serve the Lord. Write the vision and mission for your family and make it plain. Carve out time in your hectic schedule to pray daily, have family meetings, set goals, and share dreams.  Explain who God is to the members of your household and allow questions to be asked freely. Making this kind of statement in your household is the beginning of leaving an inheritance for your children’s children.

Think about the future 

 

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Heavenly Father, I choose to serve You and my entire household will serve the Lord. Inspire me with vision to lead my family in a way pleasing to You. Speak to my heart, Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Leaders Make Leaders

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”
— Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)

Mahatma Ghandi said, “A sign of a good leader is not how many followers you have, but how many leaders you create.”

While Jesus walked this earth He had a tremendous following, but His goal was to make leaders. He knew His ministry would be more effective if He taught His disciples how to lead the way He led. Christ gave us the power to love, heal, and restore just as He does. When He instructs us to “go and make disciples,” He didn’t mean thoughtless followers. He wants us to teach people everything He taught us. Good leaders create good leaders by example. And as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, reflect on how he too led by example and how using his philosophy can help us create leaders of today.

Tell your secret to success

 

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Heavenly Father, thank You for teaching me how to lead like You. I will show others everything You have shown me to make more leaders like You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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