Hi, this is Joel and Victoria. Thanks so much for listening to the podcast and thanks for supporting the ministry.

We believe you're going to have an awesome 2024, healthy, productive, and favor filled. God bless you today and enjoy the message.

God bless you. It's a joy to come into your homes. And if you're ever in our area, please stop by and be a part of one of our services.

I'll promise you, we'll make you feel right at home.

I like to start with something funny.

And I heard about this airplane that was about to crash.

There were four passengers, but only three parachutes.

First passenger said, I'm a leading heart surgeon. My patients need me.

Took the first parachute and jumped. Second passenger said, I'm a rocket scientist. One of the smartest

men alive. My country needs me. Took the second parachute and jumped. The third passenger, Pope John

Paul, said to the fourth passenger, a 10-year-old

boy scout, son, I'm old and frail. I don't have much time left. You can have the last parachute.

The boy scout said, sir, don't worry. There are still two parachutes left. The smartest man alive,

he just jumped out with my backpack.

Say it like you mean it. 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 pulled strings. It's easy to go

through life wondering how things are going to work out, hoping we make right decisions, stressed over our

finances, concerned about a child. But you don't have to worry about your future. Your life has

been divinely orchestrated. God has determined the end from the beginning. He's already laid out your plan, drawn up your blueprint.

He knows everything that's going to happen. And the scripture says God works all things

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