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I like to start with something funny and I heard about these three men that were out in the wilderness.

They came upon this violent, raging river. They needed to get to the other side.

The first man prayed, God, please give me the strength to make it across.

And poof, God gave them big arms and strong legs. He was able to swim across in two hours.

The next man prayed, God, please give me the strength and the tools to make it across.

And poof, God gave him a boat. He was able to row across in 30 minutes.

The third man prayed, God, please give me the strength, the tools, and the intelligence to make it across.

And poof, God turned him into a woman.

She looked at the map, height five minutes up the stream, and walked across the bridge.

And yes, that was sent to me by a woman. But here we go.

This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do.

Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess my mind is alert. My heart is receptive.

I will never be the same in Jesus name. God bless you.

I want to talk to you today about don't settle for less.

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