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 Saturday, November 11, 2023 (6:05 a.m.)

Lake Arrowhead, CA

Most Dear and Blessed God,

Thank You! For sleep. And rest. For adventure. And memories. Old. And new.

Mm yes, Dear Lord. My smile is huge. Starting within. And ever expanding.

(6:57 a.m.)

Thank You Blessed God for teaching me to genuinely smile. Over the simplest things. Finding true joy in the delight-filled giggles of others.

(7:12 a.m.)

Right here, let me begin again by giving You an absolutely heartfelt “AMEN!” Searching “old and new with God” I was directed to 2 Timothy 3:16. Thank You Father. You know me so well.

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right.” Oh! But wait! There’s more!!

“It is God’s way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do” (v. 17).

We can do none of this without the strength of Your mighty power (Ephesians 6:10).