Would you join me as we pray?

Lord, we thank you so much for your grace and your mercy, Lord.

And for your long suffering and your patience with us, Lord.

Lord, we need more of your word living in us, Lord, that we would be able to stand strong through the power of your Holy Spirit

in these times that are here and to come or keep us on the right and speak to us this morning

Lord would you just again or give, give us that focus, Lord.

Keep our eyes open and our hearts soften to receive what it is that you have for us in your

word as we finish up the book of Revelation, Lord.

Bless our teaching, Lord, and give Pastor J.D. Lord, the energy and the strength and that joy to continue your

world and work in his life. Lord, we pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Amen and amen and good morning and welcome.

And did you stay? You be seated you're probably wiped out already well I'm

just glad that you're here those of you online joining us you have the luxury of

pushing pause but we're glad that you're joining us as well

before we get started I just want to again as I did on Thursday night at first service

express to all of you how thankful and grateful I am for the love that you've shown to my family and myself

at a time when we need it the most. You have been, you guys are the real deal, you know. You've been so patient with me, gracious to me,

didn't change the locks on me, I was on my notes, but infinitely, more importantly, you've

been so faithful in praying for me as well as my three adult children who are

really hurting alongside of me.

So please continue to pray for my children.

So God has been teaching this teacher many life lessons and always will until that great

and final day, but one of them is that I'm as privileged as I am spoiled. I've shared this before. I truly believe I'm as privileged as I am spoiled.

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