“The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down” (Proverbs 14:1)

She confided that life just seemed to be fraying around the edges, especially in her home.  As we talked it was clear that the frenzied pace she kept was taking a toll on her home. “I love to be busy”, she said. Yet the fruit of that busyness was not the fruit she desired for her home and family.

When we live at a pace that continually drains us we end up taking it out on those closest to us. Complaining, frustration and lack of patience can surface all too often. As women we can actually be tearing down relationships by our own hand and not even be aware we are doing so. A wise woman will take note of her reactions and make a choice to be a builder.

If your quiet time with God has slipped by the wayside of your life it won’t be long before you notice the tell-tale reactions of complaining, negativity and frustration in your life and relationships.

Ask God to help you keep some margin in your life so you are not running to the max all the time. Learn to choose your time investments carefully.

Ask God to come in a fresh way into your life to help you make time with Him a priority. Choose to make some changes in your schedule so God can make some changes in your heart. Invite His Holy Spirit to be the change agent in your life today. Ask for what the Bible calls the fruit of the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5:22) It’s “The Great Exchange.” He will help you build your relationships. You can depend on God to be your source for all your needs.

•     Exchange your weakness for His strength.
•     Exchange your unsatisfied heart for His joy.
•     Exchange your annoyance with His love.
•     Exchange your anxiety with His peace.
•     Exchange your impatience for His patience.
•     Exchange your complaining for His contentment.
•     Exchange your harsh attitude for His gentleness.

Father in Heaven, Today I ask that You would forgive me for foolishly reacting in ways that can tear my relationships down. Fill me afresh today with the fruit of Your Holy Spirit. May I be a wise woman filled with the wisdom and revelation that Your Spirit offers me. Help me to choose my activities carefully and to leave some margin in my life for rest. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

by Gail Rodgers
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“If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you” John 15:7  (KJV).

When Campus Crusade for Christ began at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1951, our first act was to organize a 24-hour prayer chain. Around the clock, scores of men and women interceded for UCLA students and faculty. God answered prayer in a remarkable way, as His Spirit touched the entire campus.

Thirty-one years later, more than 16,000 full-time and associate staff members of Campus Crusade for Christ in more than 150 countries and protectorates are teaching millions of others the importance of prayer, with revolutionary spiritual results and many millions receiving Christ.

Prayer has always been the breath, life, vitality, strength and power of the Christian. Beginning with our Lord, who spent much time in prayer, and continuing with the disciples and fruitful, Spirit-filled Christians through the centuries, prayer remains a major emphasis in the life of every believer.

History records no mighty men or women of God whose lives were not characterized by prayer, nor any great spiritual movements, awakenings or revivals that were not preceded by prayer. James 4:2 reminds us, “Ye have not, because ye ask not.”

It is not enough to pray, we must pray according to the Word and will of God. For that reason, understanding and obeying our Scripture assignment for today is crucial. We must abide in Christ and allow His Word to abide in us before we are qualified to pray. God’s Word reminds us,

And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us; And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him.” (1 John 5:14-15, KJV).

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7-11

Thought: From this day forth I will seek, through the enabling of the Holy Spirit, to abide in Christ and have His Word abide in me. As I discover God’s Will through the diligent study of His Word and the leading of His Holy Spirit, I will pray more intelligently and thus can expect answers to my prayers.

by Dr. Bill Bright
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A neighbor died suddenly of a heart attack. I had just met him a short time ago and had never met his wife. Although I have to admit I was a bit hesitant, I went over right after it happened to offer any assistance I could, despite not knowing anything about them. Still, it seemed like the proper thing to do. As it turned out, there was little I could do, but the wife was grateful that I had made the effort. Later I was asked if I would take part in the memorial service.

If we only focus on our own needs we can miss the opportunities to bless someone else. When we focus on the needs of others, even though sometimes there is very little we can offer or do, it still bears fruit.

My prayer for you this week:

“I pray that: you love His law, meditating on it all day long because His commands make you wiser than your enemies, for they are ever with you; you have more insight than all your teachers, because you meditate on His statutes; you have more understanding than the elders, for you obey His precepts; you are keeping your feet from every evil path so that you might obey His word; you have not departed from His laws, for He Himself has taught you. How sweet are His words to your taste, sweeter than honey to your mouth! And that you gain understanding from His precepts and therefore hating every wrong path. Amen.”
Psalm 119:97-104

By Alec Niemi
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“For the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God.” 1 Corinthians 3:19

During my Bible reading, I reflected on how little any one person knows and how limited one person’s wisdom is.

Each of us has insights, knowledge, and wisdom, but the scope is usually fairly narrow and limited to our sphere of influence and knowledge—our world. We are good at what we do and have gained wisdom and knowledge regarding our special interests and experience. But if we were suddenly placed in a new, unfamiliar position or found ourselves in a foreign city unable to speak the language, not knowing how to find a bathroom, we quickly become aware of limitations. Our knowledge and experience will not help us. We need someone to help us.

When we consider the eight billion people in the world – each having wisdom and knowledge about life in their world – we realize how little wisdom each of us as individuals possesses. Compared to God–next to zero!

Now then, think about the wisdom of God. He knows everything and is all-wise. Even if we compiled all the wisdom and knowledge of everyone in the world and measured it against God’s wisdom, it would still be almost nothing.

Also, when we realize that everything we know and everything we have comes from God, we cannot think ourselves wise, but only be humbled before Him.

Remember the “wise advice” Job’s friends gave him when he had lost everything? They thought they were very wise. Job himself questioned God about why this disaster happened to him. God was not impressed by any of them. (Read Job 38 to 41)

What is wisdom? The Bible tells us,

“The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 1:7).

What is knowledge?  Some translations of the Bible say,

“The fear the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” (Proverbs 1:7)

When we begin to recognize that our life is about God, not about us – that is the beginning of wisdom.

How do we get more wisdom?

One way is to read God’s Word and to learn from Him.

“Nothing is perfect except your words. Oh, I how I think about them all day long. They make me wiser than my enemies, because they are my constant guide. They make me even wiser than the aged” (Psalms 119:96-100).

Fear God. Know God by reading His word and obey the insights and directions He gives you.

Have you  come to the place in your spiritual journey where you recognize that you want the God of all wisdom to be your guide from now on?

If you have, here is a suggested prayer of invitation..

Jesus I know I have been living life independent of you. I invite you into my life to forgive my sins, be with me each day and to guide me. Thank you for your love, forgiveness and eternal life.  Amen.

By Katherine Kehler
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There are few things more beautiful than self-confidence. People who exhibit it radiate strength, passion, and conviction. It contributes more to a look than a designer label or the perfect diamond. When people know who they are, why they are, and what their purpose is, they may be dressed in thrift store specials and be absolutely gorgeous.

Confident persons are not afraid to be themselves. Whether they are plain, simple, or beautiful, flamboyant and fabulous, the key is that they know who they are. They understand their purpose and gifts. They know they have a contribution to make in this world, at this time, in this place.

They know their style. It doesn’t matter whether they prefer wearing zebra stripes and pink fur, or choose to be cloaked in grays and subtle greens. What is most important is that they are free to be themselves, free to express their interests, their tastes, and their beliefs.

That means stretching and stepping out. So if you’re supposed to be on the front lines, be there. Don’t step back. If you are blessed with supportive skills, be the best supporter you can be. Expand your skills. Celebrate the talents and experiences God has given you.

What is Your Confidence Based On?

“All of your real value and worth is built in by design,” says Denis Waitley in Timing is Everything. “You received it as a precious present when God gave you the gift of life. That gift — all of what’s in you — is really all the value you’ll ever need. It isn’t a matter of finding value, earning value, or proving value. It’s a matter of living up to the value built in at the beginning.”

When you know our value in our very bones, it springs up from within, inspiring you to live into the generous calling of God on your life.

Confidence radiates from a deep center — from knowing that you are precious. And when you know we’re valuable in God’s sight, you can approach him with confidence. Your confidence isn’t really self-confidence at all; it is confidence in an all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present, loving, and just God.

To achieve anything or take any action consistent with God’s plan for your life, you must first place your confidence in God, knowing that he works all things for good to those who love him. That kind of faith makes it easy to surrender yourself fully to his Spirit’s leading.

A Picture of Confidence

A Christian’s confidence is neither loud nor boastful. In fact, it is often gentle, quiet, and humble. And inevitably powerful. Someone who has a message to share with the world, someone who makes a difference, radiates confidence!

Speaking Confidence

How do you talk about yourself? Are you the first to put yourself down? Words have power — either to build up or break down.

Start listening to your self-talk. Do you ever demean yourself by calling yourself “stupid,” “a wimp,” or “a coward?” Stop immediately and replace such words with biblical truth. Jesus was clear about his worth and made emphatic statements about who he was: I am the Bread of Life. I am the True Vine. I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. And what he says about you is also amazing. Discover all he says about you and embrace that truth in faith.

How do you speak about your body? Can you imagine Jesus complaining about fat toes or big hips or a long chin? He never said anything negative about his body, knowing it was given to him by his loving Father.

Has anyone ever said anything that hurt you deeply? Recognize that the only person who knows your true worth is God. Forgive them for anything they have said that is not according to his truth. Jesus wants you to be confident and whole, not scarred.

Clothes and Confidence

Confidence need not come from expensive clothes, jewelry, or a hairstyle; it’s an attitude. But caring for your health and dressing winsomely is one way of expressing your gratitude to God and your knowledge of your worth as his beloved child.

Look at Yourself

What do you communicate to the world, even when you’re not saying a word? What does your posture and the way you present yourself declare to those who see you? Is there something you can begin to do to better express all that you are to Jesus?

Living Confidently

When do you most feel like the person God created you to be?

Not everyone feels confident all the time. When your sense of worth is shaky, act your way back into feeling confident. Chin up, shoulders back, tummy tucked. Now breathe in and smile. Imagine yourself as a child of the King adorned in royal attire. That’s who you are, after all. You are a child of the King. Now act like it.

by Idelette McVicker
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“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10

Kids grow up dreaming about how God might use them in the world as firefighters, astronauts, or teachers. They often have a stronger sense of calling than adults!

But all too often, after our kids “walk the aisle” and “pray the prayer,” we never validate their God-given desires to work for the betterment of this world—unless, of course, they feel called by God to be pastors or donor-supported missionaries.

When we fail to validate those desires as part of what God has saved us for, young adults often disengage, especially as they enter the worldliness of the workforce. But Genesis 1 and Ephesians 2:10 make it clear that God has created us for good works.

Kids who see God’s purpose for everything they do—not just their evangelism—will be far more likely to draw close to God into adulthood.

A recent book by Jordan Raynor, The Spirit in You, will leave your kids and grandkids amazed by grace and the path to salvation found in Christ alone. It leaves them feeling empowered by the purpose of their salvation—to “do good for all of creation” through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Ask a young boy what he wants to be when he grows up, and nine out of ten will say a professional athlete, because the younger generation is fixated on sports.

The Bible reminds us that all work should be a ministry. A kid can dream of being a Christian electrician or plumber as much as being a Christian quarterback.

The point is that God calls us to a higher calling. No matter what we do, we are called to do it for God as well as for good. This call is not only for the very young, but for all of us at all ages.

What is God calling you to do with and in your life?

by John Grant
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“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

There is a kind of silence that can shake your faith.

You prayed. You waited. You prayed again.

And still, nothing seems to move.

No answer. No open door. No sudden breakthrough. No explanation.

Those are the moments when the questions become louder than the prayer:

God, are You listening?
Did I miss You?
Have You forgotten me?

The hardest part of waiting is often not the delay itself. It is wondering what the delay means.

But God’s silence is not proof of God’s absence.

A seed beneath the soil looks like nothing from the surface. There is no flower to photograph, no visible growth to celebrate, no evidence that anything is happening. Yet underground, roots are forming before anything ever breaks through the surface.

Some of God’s deepest work happens where you cannot see it.

Joseph carried a dream from God, but between the dream and the fulfilment came betrayal, slavery, false accusation, and prison. David was anointed king, yet spent years running for his life before he ever sat on the throne. Abraham received a promise, then waited until the promise seemed humanly impossible.

The waiting did not cancel the promise.

The silence did not mean God had walked away.

And the delay was not wasted.

We often want God to explain the whole road before we take the next step. God usually gives enough light for the step in front of us.

Faith is not always having an answer. Sometimes faith is refusing to abandon God while the answer is still hidden.

Psalm 46:10 does not say, “Figure everything out.”

It says, “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Be still when fear tells you to panic.

Be still when comparison tells you everyone else is moving ahead.

Be still when disappointment whispers that prayer is pointless.

Be still long enough to remember who God has already proven Himself to be.

Your circumstances may be uncertain, but His character is not.

He is still faithful. He is still present. He is still God.

And if you cannot see His hand today, you can still trust His heart.

Pause and reflect: What are you interpreting as God’s absence simply because you have not yet seen His answer?

Prayer:

Father, I confess that waiting is hard for me. When I cannot see what You are doing, keep me from believing that You have forgotten me. Quiet the fear, frustration, and doubt in my heart. Help me trust Your character when I cannot understand Your timing. Teach me to be still and know that You are God. Amen.

Today’s Thought: God’s silence is not proof of His absence.

by Barry Saunders
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There is a particular kind of surrender that comes with being a parent. From the beginning, so much of loving our children involves watching over them. We hold their hands across parking lots, check on them while they sleep, wait for the text that says they arrived safely, and instinctively look for anything that might hurt them. Protecting them becomes woven into the way we love.

And then, little by little, God asks us to loosen our grip. We send them to school, to camp, to a friend’s house, off to college, into a new job, a new city, a new season. Eventually they begin building lives that take them beyond the reach of our watchful eyes and beyond our ability to make everything safe. That can be one of the hardest parts of loving them.

But releasing our children does not mean abandoning them to an uncertain world. It means entrusting them more fully to the One who has been watching over them all along. Before we ever held them, God knew them. Before we could protect them, He was their Protector. He sees every road we cannot see, knows every circumstance we cannot anticipate, and is present in every place we cannot go.

There comes a moment when a mother’s heart has to say, “Father, I cannot go everywhere they go, but You can. I cannot see everything they will face, but You do. I cannot hold them every moment, but You will.” And He is enough. So when your child steps into a new place, a new season, or simply farther beyond your ability to protect them, you can place them again into the safest hands they will ever know.

Pray this way:

Father, I come boldly to Your throne in Jesus’ name for mercy and grace. I worship You and thank You for (my child). In Your sovereign power and love, You loaned (our child) to us to enjoy for a season. I put into Your hands, where there is only safety. Thank You for Your direction in their life that has led them to this new place in Your purposes.

You are Lord of heaven and earth, King of kings, Most High God. You are the Commander of the armies of heaven, and You are by (my child’s) side. Your Word says that they have mighty angels accompanying them, fighting those who fight against them (Ps. 34:7, 35:5-6, 91:11-13). Thank You for protecting (my child) by appointing angels around them at all times to guard them in Your perfect peace, righteousness, and purposes. Your shield of victory and safety in the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ defends them everywhere they go. Provide for them a place of invisibility and immunity to spiritual attack under the shelter of Your almighty wings.

In Jesus’ name, I bind all works of the adversary that would try to claim ground as they move out into the world on their own. Protect their life from all allegiance or service to false gods, unclean spirits, or bondages of other people. Satan has no legal claim on this precious blood-bought child of God. All jurisdiction around their life is sealed by a hedge of the blood of the Lamb.

Lord Jesus, You have all authority in heaven and on earth, and on the basis of their position as a joint-heir with Christ, put the cross between them and all evil spirits that would try to invade, infiltrate, harass, or ensnare them. Lead them to refuse all works of the kingdom of darkness.

Bind them to the knowledge of the truth and righteousness that will not let them fall into the devil’s trap. His malicious intention is to take them captive to do his will. Preserve them unbound and unharmed by evil. I dedicate (my child) to please and serve You and do Your will in this new place. Jesus in us is greater than the spirit of the world.

Heavenly Father, thank You for a place for (my child) to live (work, go to school, etc). I claim it as a place of spiritual safety and protection. Cleanse their place (apartment, room, etc.) by the blood of the worthy Lamb of God. Clean out every evil spirit that wants to claim ground there. In Jesus’ holy name, I renounce all evil words and works and refer them to the cross of Jesus. Jesus has given us power over all the power of the enemy. The Lord has all authority there.

Establish the character of Jesus Christ in (my child). Make them sensitive to the Holy Spirit with quick conviction of sin and godly sorrow to repentance. Make (my child) strong in You and courageous, not having a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound, disciplined mind. May they know that they can do all things through You who gives them strength. Form in them integrity, great wisdom, and keen discernment. Call (my child) up higher to be a man or woman of God, mighty in Your spirit.

Set a watch over their heart and mouth by Your mighty power. By the same Spirit who inspired Daniel to purpose in his heart not to defile his body, send them peers and friends who will also not bow down to the gods of pleasure and defilements of this age. Strengthen them not to compromise with the world, the flesh, or the devil. Shield them from mockery and ridicule. Draw them to Yourself to trust You, serve You only, and set their life apart to You. May they not be people-pleasers, but seek to please You.

Lord, I pray all this on the basis of Your Word, which strongly promises, “I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand… Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all. For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you’ ” (Isa. 41:9-13).

Your kingdom come, Your will be done, in (my child’s) life today as You purpose it in heaven. I plead Your mighty name above all names, Amen.

© 2026 Sylvia Gunter Prayer from Prayer Essentials For Living In His Presence, Vol. 2,
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‘Remember how the Lord your God led you.”(Deuteronomy 8:6)

‘Remember the wonders He has done.”” (Psalm 105:5)

My heart cries out to be increasingly intimately acquainted with Jesus. As one man wrote, ”to sift the days for symbols and scan the sunsets for meaning (to) enter into the being of life, alert to transcendencies in ordinary things.”

But despite my best intentions, busyness, inattentiveness and the common everyday distractions of living divert my attention. At the end of too many days, I discover that rarely, if ever, during those waking hours have I been consciously aware of God. Even more devastating is the realization that frequently I have been doing “God’s work” with such unawareness of His presence.

Guilt over my condition does nothing to help. The practicalities of life do not allow me to periodically seek out a literal “prayer closet”.  What is the solution?

Somewhat humorously a friend suggested I slip a rubber band on my wrist and at times snap it as a reminder to acknowledge Christ presence and “invite Him in” to the moment. To my amazement, it worked! In fact, simply seeing it on my wrist was a ‘sufficient’ and ‘blessed’ reminder.

Just as a skilled cook no longer needs the exact recipe for an oft-prepared dish, I look forward to the day when I no longer need my rubber band. But, until then? God and I just smile at the Rubber Band Secret.

Thank you, Father, for the grace you extend to me as I walk so falteringly with you. Thank you for the moments when I feel your presence and for those times when the feeling is absent but the presence still with me.

by Marilyn Ehle
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“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it – he will be blessed in what he does.”- James 1:22-25 NIV

It was a new term to me, but it caught my attention when I heard a CPA talking about “Idle Assets.” He explained that idle assets are assets that are lying unused or that are not earning any income. Any asset that is unused or not appreciating in value can be considered an idle asset.

For example when you place cash in your vault, it can be considered an idle asset. It is not being used for anything and nor is it increasing in value. If we had invested it somewhere or at least deposited it in a bank, it would be earning interest and hence we could not term it idle. Now since it is just lying there in the vault it can be considered idle.

Whoa! What idle assets do I have? What things and gadgets have I acquired that are not bearing economic fruit or not being used in a productive way? But it is more than an economic term, as there is a spiritual parallel here.

As a saved person, I have been given the sacred gift, given only by God to those who connect with Him through His Son Jesus Christ. Do I lock the Word and my spiritual gifts in a vault? Do they then become “idle spiritual assets?”

James says that if we listen to the Word and not do what it says, we are like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, and, after looking at himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. We are implored to not forget what we have heard, but to do it.

To quote Charles Spurgeon: “Preachers must preach as for eternity and look for fruit—and hearers must carry out what they hear, or otherwise the sacred ordinance of preaching will cease to be the channel of blessing and will rather be an insult to God and a mockery to the souls of men!”

It is bad stewardship and bad economics when monetary and economic assets become idle, but it is far worse for our spiritual assets to become idle. Use what God has uniquely given to you in body, mind and soul and never ever have to explain to God why you have let them become idle.”
(a thought on life from John Grant )

by John Grant
used by permission
John Grant is a former Florida State Senator and is a practicing attorney

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“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25 NIV).

Make it your aim to walk in the Spirit by inviting him into the details of each day. Let this prayer be quick to come to your mind: “How am I to respond to this challenge, Lord?” Or, “Direct me, please. Which way should I go?” Pause and listen. Keep an ear inclined toward the Spirit.

For us not to consult the Spirit of God would be foolish. He is here to teach us, and our privilege is to stay in mindful communion with him. Day by day, moment by moment. Listen as the divine instructor whispers wonders in your ear. And be assured that, as you smile, the Spirit smiles with you. After all, he is your teacher.

by Max Lucado
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We love Him because He first loved us.  – 1 John 4:19 (NKJV)

What is love? Is it definable?

Various dictionaries have defined love as a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person, affectionate concern for the well-being of others, the benevolent affection of God for His creatures or the reverent affection due from them to God.

Where do you look for love to fill your heart?

• in status
• in money
• in people
• in a career
• in possessions
• in power or position?

If you’re looking for love in people or things, you’re looking in all the wrong places.

The right kind of love comes from the person of Jesus Christ.

He loves you with an everlasting, all-forgiving, unconditional, perfect love. You were chosen to love. The apostle Paul wrote, “[In His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ.” (Ephesians 1:4a, AMP)

If I asked you what you love the most, what would your immediate response be? Your boyfriend or girlfriend, your spouse, your children, your car, your bank account, your physical appearance, your iPhone?

Jesus asks you,

“Do you love Me more than these others?” (John 21:15, TLB)

“We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect.” (1 John 4:16-17, NLT)

May you know and grow in this perfect Love!

Lord, I desire to know more fully Your precious love for me that I might be a vessel of Your love to others.

by Lynn Mosher
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