Oh man! I'm so excited to let you in on a secret. . . okay, not a secret at all but big news for sure:
My WORLD RACE Training Camp is in 2 DAYS!!! WoooHoooo!!
Oh, I couldn't be more excited/nervous! Rushing around to find my last minute needs for packing and preparing everyone and everything for my week away has been extremely time consuming this week but totally worth it of course in the end! Thank you to all who have had to express great patience with my crazy schedule!!
My Mid-week Mission this week is all about the rest of my needed WR GEAR!!!
This is the list of my last few needs, big and small: I only have a few weeks left for fundraising before I leave so I want to go ahead and focus on my gear FIRST (While I'm away at TC, you all can just surprise me and make me oh so ready for my Race with gear galore!!). When I return from Camp, I will then list my specific financial needs, which I have been and will be praying over this coming week of course, that the Lord would prepare your hearts for those #s (I'm personally not a big fan of #s but we will all press on! Ha!).
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your perseverance in giving and in prayer support! I officially have 2 people on my Prayer Team. Robin Hiers and Dr. Mark Rathel. Please be praying over your sincere part in this, my friends/family/strangers :) If you would like to join the ranks in specific prayer while I"m on mission, don't hesitate in letting me know.
Okay, here's the list:
Sleeping bag liner
Netbook
Digital Camera
Stuff Sacks
Headphone splitter
External Hard-drive
Electrical Outlet converter
Sarong Earbuds
Stationary for letters home Sporks
Rain Jacket
Fleece Pro-biotics ENO Hammock
Jump drive
Travel Locks
Small portable Speakers
TOMS
Journal (Leather bound w/insert for pen/pencil preferable)
I really think that is everything! Haha! If not, I'll let you know but think of this list as final until then! I have added on some of the smaller purchases for the sake of those who would like to help but can't do as much as others . . .it's all needed :)
Is there anything on this list that either you already own and can pass on for good use or that you are inclined to purchase for this humble missionary? Comment below or send me an e-mail/FB message!!! I'll check who has donated funds for what when I return from camp . . .so excited to see what all God will provide in the next week! Do you think He could provide it all through you? I do!!! Ahhh! I can't wait! Talk with you soon! Many, many blessings!
My Moving Forward post this week will focus on a specific up and coming event . . .
TRAINING CAMP IS HERE!!!
I will leave this coming Saturday morning to drive to Mobile, where I will be picking up two of my fellow racers!!! We will then travel together to White, GA (North of Atlanta) for "Training Camp." One week later, I shall return home for the remainder of my wait for launch (Aka about 4 wks). I can't believe TC is ACTUALLY here!
Let me just give a shout out to Jesus for His fantastic display of FREEDOM at the Dance Upon Injustice II event, held last Saturday night! He went to work in all of our hearts and I praise Him!! I also want to thank you all who prayed and participated . . .what a successful event . . .glory to God!
After the event, I had the great honor of hosting TWO World Race alum at my Apartment for the night. God is seriously involved in our lives, yes? He decided to bring as partners to this event, not one but TWO girls who have gone before on the World Race and who could instill in me so much info that I feel will be insurmountably helpful in the year to come! A BIG thank you to Jillian and Michelle for your time, information, and the sharing of your hearts along with a few good laughs . . .okay, more than a few!
Isn't God good?
I definitely can never say that God didn't prepare me for this journey! He has seen fit to lead me specifically, every step of the way.
Training Camp will be a combination of preparation for my World Race and of team building for the year away with my Squad . . .SQUAD H! I have the understanding that we will be lacking in sleep, while expending a ton of energy and enthusiasm! Haha, this should be interesting! Training Camp seems to remain top secret from those who have returned to date but I will share as much as I am able upon my own return to you, my sweet blogging community and incredible support team! I want to keep you as informed as possible at every turn!
I have recently received several hundred dollars in support from dear friends, family, and strangers and my GEAR has trickled in and I'm sooooo grateful! On Wednesday, I will list my mission for this week . . .be on the look out for that, it's highly related!
Many blessings this week wherever God has you and know that I remain grateful for your love and support : "And let us not grow weary of doing good for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." (Galatians 6:9)
LOVED.,
Lauren!<><+
PS PRAY FOR ME WHILE I'M GONE, PLEASE!!!
"That the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." (2 Tim 3:17)
Instead of focusing on my World Race for this post, I will introduce you to a mission close to my heart that is taking place THIS SATURDAY . . .
Half a year ago, God introduced me to Amy Joe Pernie. We met years back but neither of us remembers the encounter. She is the Owner/Operator of In His Steps, a Christian Dance Studio here in Pensacola, FL. I have had the honor of being a guest choreographer for her studio the last half a year and have enjoyed just about nothing more. What a peaceful place, even with the music blaring! I would spend all of my time there if I could but alas, God has called me elsewhere! We thought the partnership would be more in depth, since our heartbeats are so similar in ministry and life but God has a plan and for now, that does not involve a partnership past this weekend (except for the prayers offered from one sister in Christ to another!).
My heart for the anti-Human Trafficking effort in connection with my desire to see dance speak . . .has drawn me into Amy's vision of an event that attacks the first and uses the latter to do so. I am honored to be a part. I want to see individuals in our local Pensacola area, step up to the plate, realizing the great need to end slavery here . . . and now.
I ask that all pray over this huge event. Huge in necessity and I pray huge in size.
I ask those near and somewhat far to open up your schedule THIS SATURDAY to attend an event that will change your life forever. It will bless you but it will also knock you to your knees and we all need a little bit of that . . .okay, a lot of that. Organizations from the local front and abroad will be present for inquiry on what you can do NOW to aid in the rescuing of victims, along with the recovery of these same victims. . . in Pensacola, in India, and elsewhere.
I believe Human Trafficking is the Civil Right's war of MY GENERATION and if you are living now, you are responsible. Harsh words. Truth. You and I will be held accountable for who we fought for . . .and who we left to fend for themselves. I don't mean to discourage but to challenge. Maybe you have plans this Saturday night . . . maybe they aren't as important as saving lives. Just sayin' :)
With all the love in my heart, I beg you to come . . .or to pray. The event begins at 6:30 pm. If you are unable to attend, would you please set your alarm for that time and pray over the movement taking place in the Pensacola area to end slavery now? Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Revealed Ministries will be on sight also. What a thrill of my life it is to connect the two of these ministries in such a way! Revealed will have volunteers on sight, along with a booth with information about our events AND with merch for sale to help build the ministry and spread the LOVED. message! L'Atitude will be available for interviewing and such as well. . . I just can't wait for Saturday!
I was blessed to choreograph the piece that represents the story of a girl who was trafficked RIGHT HERE IN PENSACOLA a few years ago. I have a 15 year old sister who will be attending, this event may not be for children but teens should be aware of what could happen to them. Let's prevent this by instilling the truth of the world in our young women, showering them with the weight of their worth, and encouraging them to fight for others who are not blessed to be warned first. God bless you as you pray over your ability to come and/or pray.
LOVED.,
Lauren!<><+
PS Part of my mission while on the World Race will be to fight Human Trafficking (India, Nepal, and Cambodia especially). Won't you consider giving towards this mission? Click #here to give a little or a lot.
As I Move Forward into this week, I bring the lessons of my weekend with me. What is the power of lessons without the change that they bring in our lives, the learned lessons are the applied lessons.
The purity retreat I was a small group leader for this weekend taught me something invaluable and in a new way than ever before. One of the meanings of the word Purity is:
"Freedom from anything that debases"
The emotion that has left me chained recently has been the stifling of anger inside of my heart towards a human who has hurt me in the past. Someone that I have no desire to show honor to, nor even mercy, despite the mercy and unconditional love that has been shown towards me by my God. As a Christian, I am called to give just as freely as I have been given. This includes the gifts of forgiveness and compassion to those who have not earned such things. This weekend, I nailed to the cross (actually, literally!) my anger towards one of God's specific human creations. I will choose to be pure, to find freedom from anything that debases, and to move forward . . .
In doing this, I have found freedom in many regards. I feel stronger, wiser, and more dependent on my heavenly Father, the one from Whom all strength and wisdom flows. He is the giver of life and in me, I have found that newness of spirit, springing forth from the Living Water of God and His Word. He is life-giver. Other areas of my life . . .and even other relationships that have suffered from this or that, feel freer than before and able to withstand the storm of life. Sin can entrap the weak but His strength made perfect shall set us all free. Repentance brings freedom. Be free!
Having found such spiritual, emotional, and even physical freedom from the stress of my angered condition, I now turn my focus and your attention to the physical freedom needed by those around the world.
Cambodia
Cambodia is my focus country this week. On Wednesday, I will announce a mission coming up this weekend that has specific connections with this country. For now, I will tell you of its' need and my heart for its' deliverance.
Cambodia houses one of the Seven Wonders of the World, AngkorWat, a Hindu temple and monastery built during the Khmer empire in the 12th century. It later became a Buddhist complex a century later, and today, just over 96% of Cambodia is Buddhist. Almost 30 years ago, 1.5 million Cambodians died at the hands of Pol Pot and the Khmer rouge regime. Today, Cambodia is a source, a transit point, and a destination of human trafficking. Unfortunately, the government is struggling to stop it. The people of Cambodia are thirsty for hope to be brought to them.
(For more specifics on Cambodia and the work already being done there click #here, read the post, and click the links there)
There are organizations striving daily to free trafficked victims in this country; however, the resources are low and the fight difficult. We will not give up. I say "we" because you are a part. By reading this blog post, you have just become responsible for what you can do to fight against modern day slavery (forced labor and in this case, sex trafficking).
You may spread the word on this issue . . . yes, please do. Get others to join the fight.
You may give to my mission: #Give! (I will do all that I am able to, while on my World Race, to #endslavery)
You may search online for other organizations that raise funds to fight trafficking in Cambodia.
Whatever you do, do something :) Here are a few examples (blog posts) from past and present World Racers, of ways I may serve while in Cambodia:
Now that you have a sufficient amount of research within your grasp, I want to share with you my heart in ministering within the realms of human trafficking.
I know what it feels like to be trapped. I was never used in the sex industry by any means, but I know what capture is and have lived it. It's a big portion of my story. I believe with all of my heart that one of the mission focuses of my life is the bring liberation to those trapped by sin. The sin of others or there own. I have found freedom and I am called to share it with those who have yet to find it! In Cambodia, I pray God's sovereignty. I hear of those who travel there on their race and are disappointed by the lack of mission opportunity presented to them within this ministry field. If this is the case, I shall be satisfied. My heart would be that God would allow me to work in it however, and so I boldly pray and ask you to do the same. I hear the cries, my heart beats for the liberation of lives and for their future stories told. GLORY! Glory to God for what He continues to do in setting hearts on fire for this mission! Our work is just beginning . . .mine is almost here. I could go on and on but instead I will post a video taken in Thailand by fellow WRacers. Often the ministries within these two countries overlap while WRacers travel. May you watch, become aware, attain righteous indignation towards this debauchery of human life, and may you pray harder than you ever have. Freedom is here. Oh God, let it rain.
LOVED.,
Lauren!<><+
" Dear Jesus, may all hear the words You spoke through John about the "new earth" and find freedom beneath the shadow of Your wings . . .
I wrote those 2 words on my left hand as the pastor preached his Sunday sermon. Later at the grocery, my mama saw the 2 words and asked if I was planning to choke . . . I had NO CLUE as to what she meant! Haha!
She explained that it looked like a good way to let someone know they have permission to do CPR on you if necessary! She said, "Just hold up your hand and let them read those words!"
She's so cute . . . and wise.
The reason I wrote the 2 words on my hand to begin with is because I've gotten kind of tired, worn out, and spread a little thin recently. My heart is to serve the Lord in as many ways as I am able to on an every single day missional scale. It is rare that I say no to an opportunity to give . . .often it's giving my time and attention and now . . .well, honestly, I'm tired :)
My weekends are booked (Non WR events and WR events alike!) and I will just concentrate on breathing for the next 2 months, I suppose! Ha!
Sunday morning, as I wrote those 2 words, I might as well have been doing exactly what my mother suggested. The only difference being that the One I needed to revive me was a heavenly being.
I really was asking God to do CPR on my weary mind, heart, spirit. I lifted up my left hand to Him yesterday and asked Him to "Revive Me."
I do not take my World Race opportunity for granted and I strive at fundraising and telling my WR story as well as I am able! I can hardly go an hour without sharing about it to someone! This is my current passion and as many of you know and for others of you, let me tell you . . . I am a passionate being! Haha! I love people, I love being on mission, and I just love to share God's truthful message of life, love, and liberty!
Now you know the truth, I needed revival.
This weekend was the (in)RL conference through #(in)courage, a community of women online who desired to bring that community into Real Life. I chose to do the opposite of what others did and instead of getting a group of women together and building my local community (Which is my normal idea of ministry), I needed community with God and chose instead a 2 person gathering, me and Him. It was beautiful! I watched the videos, knowing He was right there with me, championing me on to revival of spirit! Blessed to have a personal God. The conference was amazing and the stories glorious. The writers spoke to my heart and caused a great revival of my mission. I was also connected with a young woman through the conference in Kenya who I will meet on month 3 of my World Race at the #Mercy House she directs. Blessed, yes blessed.
Now I look to the finish line.
19 days until my WR Training Camp
60 days until I "go" on my World Race
- Pray with me for God's deliverance of souls, His provision for the hungry & needy, His liberty for those enslaved, and His healing for the sick in body and spirit.
-Pray for me as I go? I could ask nothing more of you, my friend.
I am nearing the finish line of my preparations and yet only the starting line for my race. The Apostle Paul spoke to Timothy and said, "...I give you this charge, preach the Word. Be prepared in season and out of season - correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction. . .do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry . . .I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
My race will begin by meeting the physical needs of the people God places me in contact with. This is one of the main reasons I chose the World Race, we will focus on the physical needs of the people (as demonstrated by Christ) and then upon physical victory, I will openly share the hope I have in Christ and the eternal life He has to offer through the love sacrifice for the sins of the world on Calvary. I could not be more humbled then to deliver this message to 11 countries of the world. And so I go.
TANAZANIA is my focus country this week:
John Stephen Akhwari was a man from Tanzania who ran an Olympic marathon, many years ago. He did not win the race, or even earn a medal at all . . .in fact, he came in last place. However, John Stephen Akhwari finished the race. When asked why he was determined to complete his race, having already lost any chance of medaling, he said . . .
"My country did not send me 5,000 miles to start the race. They sent me 5,000 miles to finish it."
My beloved WR supporters . . .my "Go LO Go" team . . . my family . . .my friends . . .
God is using you to send me on this race . . .and although I hit a weary spot on the track this weekend, God has revived me and I am ready to finish the preparation well . . .to start my World Race.
LOVED.,
Lauren!<><+
PS I have $3,900 towards my next goal of $6,500 . . .what can you give right now that will push my race forward towards the goal? A 1 time gift? A monthly offering? Do what you can, God will use every penny :)
The 1st order of "Go LO GO" T-shirts is set for May 1st!ONLY 5 days left! I will need a LOT of orders to come in from you all for my goal of 45 T-shirts to be met! (45 shirts ordered = Cheaper T-shirt cost = More support earned)
T-shirt ideas:
*Buy 1 for you and gift someone you love with 1 as well!
*Pledge T-shirts for your whole family and then set out a jar for your kids and spouse to toss change into to pay yourself back . . . or donate that too, of course ;)
*Decide as a youth group, dorm, or SS class to all buy and wear your "Go LO Go" shirts the same day as one more way of spreading the word about my race and God's mission!
I am thrilled to know that you will all be wearing your T-shirts, spreading awareness of my mission and remembering to pray for me for the 11 months I'll spend in 11 different countries!!
My team ROCKS and are going to look super awesome in your T-shirts!!!
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LOVED., Lauren!<><+
"And [God] Who provides seed for the sower and bread for eating will also provide and multiply your [resources for] sowing and increase the fruits of your righteousness [which manifests itself in active goodness, kindness, and charity]."2 Corinthians 9:10
As told to me by my blogger statistics (From my personal blog "my story, His story" . . . I apparently have a broad readership in Russia! This of course I find fascinating! Why Russia? I have no idea! But I figured that whatever the reason, these faithful readers deserve a post dedicated to them!
Therefore, as tribute to my faithful readers in Russia AND because Russia happens to be 1 of my 11 countries with the World Race, this week's Moving Forward post is all about . . .
RUSSIA!!!!!
Russia is the country of vast landscapes, vibrant life, beautiful contrasts, and interesting people. Taking an immense space of 9000 kilometers from west to east and 5000 from north to south, being home to people of so many different nationalities and traditions, Russia is often called a "bridge" between Europe and Asia, both culturally and geographically.
Since the ancient times Russia has been transforming and re-shaping itself, its boundaries, its culture. In the ancient times, the Slavs, Finn tribes, Tatars, had made their way through Russia, and this mix of many different nations and their traditions has defined the unique Russian character and culture.
Now that you know a little bit about the country and its' people, I want to share something personal about Russia with you . . .
In Spring of 2008, my roommate and I were supposed to travel to Russia and were not able to go in a sudden turn of events. We were both quite bitter over it, to be honest! We both really felt led to go on this trip and were unable to, bottom line. We were both blessed, not even 3 months later, to travel with a wonderful group to Peru! We spent 3 weeks in the mountains and cities of Peru, sharing Christ and overcoming some amazing obstacles along the way. God had/has a plan. 2 years ago, I was unable to find the peace I needed from the Lord to travel to Russia with another group of my friends who were traveling there on mission. I stayed home and picked them up from the airport when they returned. My time in Russia has been delayed over and over again. I PRAY that the Lord's will is what I have been confident in and that is that I will indeed finally arrive in Russia for month 3 of my World Race . . .I am beyond thrilled!
My missionary friends have spoken of a darkness there, a need for joy. God has been filling me with joy for 5 months and I can't WAIT to get there and spread a little around! Many of the countries I am set to travel to have a burden on my heart because of the ways in which I know God will use me to serve there . . . Russia is different in my spirit. Holds a different emotion/knowledge.
I will be changed in Russia. God wants to change my heart . . . something about me and He plans to use Russia . . . and Russians to do it.
Sigh.
The pics you have seen in this post are from a few of my friend's journeys to this country that our GREAT God surely loves. Russians, friends, family, know that you are LOVED. and that you have a great purpose. Blessings!
LOVED.,
Lauren!<><+
PS Will you join me in my mission? Here are a few ways:
1. Click #here to donate online (1 time or monthly gift!)
2. Send check to Adventures In Missions at:
Adventures In Missions
PO Box 534470
Atlanta, GA 30353-4470
*Be sure to indicate the purpose of your gift on your check: Lauren Clement (The World Race)
3. Buy a "Go LO Go" T-shirt for $20 (Post your desire to buy in a comment below)!
4. Inquire about my coming to speak about my trip to your favorite group of people by commenting below!
I am a little off this week on my 3 posts a week goal! And now I continue this wacky week of postings with this incredible update taken from my FB status . . .
Miracle Day #98! Hahah! Opened my mail tonight to find $2,050 given towards my World Race!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLESS THE LORD, OH MY SOUL!
. . . I'm going.
May 5th financial deadline ($3,500): Check.
Total raised since Jan 10th, 2012 (including packing list, immunizations, & travel insurance): $5,600
$3,950 currently raised towards the $15,500 that covers the entire 11 month mission.
Next goal: $6,500 by mid June
God has confirmed in my spirit that I will leave the states with $10,000 raised. This will leave $5,500 to raise while I am traveling the 11 countries (via my blog and word of mouth).
Praise the Lord, praise Him as I watch Him send me out and through your giving. I am forever grateful, humbled, and ecstatic!
We have now hit the 18 day mark until my next World Race deadline! This fact is a little scary in my flesh but absolutely exhilarating in God's Spirit! Woo hoo! He's done SO MUCH the last 3 months to confirm in my heart and the hearts dear to me, my purpose in this 11 month mission around the world! I am, once again, so humbled and grateful to journey for God in this way!
Just for a refresher or for those visiting for the very first time:
My World Race journey = Back packing 11 countries in 11 months!
Ireland, Ukraine, Russia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, India, Nepal, Cambodia, "Asia," & Malaysia
We will focus our attention to working within the realms of the following four missions:
1. Shelters (Homeless, women's, orphanages, etc)
2. Construction
3. Aids Victims
4. The fight against Human Trafficking (sex-slavery and forced labor)
God will use friends, family, perfect strangers, and myself to raise a total of $15,500 (the total cost of the journey, including room, board, and travel expenses! Everything!)
He has already raised $1,600 AND MOST of my prep costs (Packing gear, immunizations, insurance, my car payment, etc)
Part of my post on my WR Facebook group "Go LO Go" for today:
Praises!!
1. My blessed CHACOS (1 of the 3 pairs of shoes I will take with me on my WR) was bought today!
2. My bathing-suit was bought today!
Still Needed:
$1,900 by May 5th (Next deadline to go on World Race)
Immunizations - 5 more
Packing List - i-phone & key pad, TOMS, Sarong (Used as towel), Fleece, shorts, Multi-tool knife (Thingy!), waterproof watch, small portable speakers, & power strip.
(T-shirt design #1)
(T-shirt design #2)
I will return to my regular Monday Moving Forward post next week but this week, I decided to let you (My WR support team) know exactly where I am in preparation! God is using you everyday and I pray you will continue to let Him do just that.
You may give to my race by clicking "DO SOMETHING" on this page, buying a T-shirt (or 2!), purchasing bracelets, and/or giving to me directly at the address below:
2275 Scenic Hwy Apt. 111 Pensacola, FL 32503
I pray this post finds you seeking Him first in your life this very day :)
As I sip my Iced Caramel Macchiato and look back on this day, I can only sigh with complete joy and satisfaction at the goodness of my God! He is awesome!
Started this morning with prayer over the incredible fulfillment of my dear friend and award winning recording artist, Priscilla Sapp's, dream . . . we ministered this afternoon as a team to 700 kids at Warrington Middle school! What an opportunity to shine and bring about lifechange!
Priscilla spoke and sang after we presented a skit (I played a character in this) and then a little bit of dancing closed out the assembly. We addressed rampant topics like drugs, alcohol, teen pregnancy/abstinence, bullying, etc . . . they listened, they responded, and I walked away completely moved by God's use of His people to speak into the lives of our youth, some down and out!
One little 12 year old girl walked up to us and said, "I'm pregnant . . . thank you for coming . . . I wish you came a couple of months ago but I still say thank you." Mm. What do you say to that?
I ran back to the house (We all know that I don't mean literally! ha!) where I scarfed down a bowl of pasta with butter, salt, and garlic powder sprinkled on top! There was no time for even a little sauce! Haha!
Next I zoomed off to a dance choreography session with my 6 other Gull Point Center instructors (What an event it was to teach Ballet/Pointe instructors to "pop" isolation techniques . . . I was lovin' every minute, you know I was!! Haha!
Lastly, I received a call asking me to run to Pace, FL to speak on "Purity" for teens and their moms. Not knowing the group of females at all, I just prayed for God's wisdom and for Biblical insight and WENT FOR IT! The blessing of my heart was that my mama was there to hear me speak for the very first time! AMEN to that! What a moment of victory :)
After such a long and yet glorious day, I am compelled to write not only about your opportunity to give to my World Race (78 days and counting!!) for which I am ever so grateful but also about the multiple opportunities to serve your purpose on this earth that open up when you allow yourself the freedom to serve WHEREVER God places you in this life. I did not ask for 1 thing I was a part of today . . . unless you count this prayer, "God, use me! Wherever, whenever, however. Amen"
I encourage you to GET OUT THERE . . . TOMORROW and serve a Holy and powerful God because He is alive and He wants to use YOU to change other's lives! He will use YOUR strengths because they came from Him anyway :) He knows you, He sees you, He loves you . . . To borrow a well known company's slogan . . . JUST DO IT!
Many blessings "as you go."
(T-shirt option 1: $20)
(T-shirt option 2: $20)
5 ways to help my World Race:
1. Buy a T-shirt
2. Buy more than 1 T-shirt (Hah!)
3. Share with your friends on FB, Twitter, and by word of mouth about my 2 T-shirt designs for sale!
4. Wear your shirt EVERY DAY once it arrives (Just kidding! But seriously!)
5. Pray for the sales of my T-shirts and the up and coming financial deadline: May 5th - $3,500
LOVED.,
Lauren!<><+
"A man’s harvest in life will depend entirely on what he sows. If he sows for his own lower nature his harvest will be the decay and death of his own nature. But if he sows for the Spirit he will reap the harvest of everlasting life by the Spirit." (Galatians 6:7-8, Phillips)
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