No one Holy

“Then Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the Lord! The Lord has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me. No one is holy like the Lord! There is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.”1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Hannah believed God and was blessed with a son, Samuel. Samuel was raised at the temple of the Lord and became a great prophet in Israel.

Hannah had been childless. Her husband’s other wife bore many children and mocked her continually. This grieved Hannah. Therefore, she went to the temple and implored the Lord for a son, saying “I will return him to you if you give him to me!” This was a big thing to do. Not having children and then promising to hand her first son over to the Lord was huge. However, she went on to have other children.

Her enemy was her husbands other wife. We can have very close enemies. Only God can intervene. He did for Hannah! What are you seeking Him for today?

Our God is faithful and true and we can come to Him in faith. Amen!

No worry

“Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.”Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭MSG‬‬

Paul wrote these words from prison. He had an earthly reason to worry, yet, he chose to pray and worship.

Last night I received word that a fellow student was having difficulty in obtaining her student visa. It has prompted me to go early to apply for my visa. It was not due until Monday. My friend told me that immigration told her there would be a one week delay and that they were doing a home visit to ensure she was not compromising her study visa. I may also face such scrutinity. I have not worked, hiwever, was planning on doing some social work, voluntarily.

I must leave this in the Lord’s hands. If He wants me to remain, I will. If my time is up, I’ll go. Realistically, it is His plans that are inportant. I must trust Him.

The best place to be is in the centre of His will. Amen!

Firm ground

“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.”Psalms‬ ‭143‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Here in Nepal there are many obstacles to foot traffic. The roads and paths are constantly being dug up. Just when. New road has been laid and confidence is being given that same place will be overturned, uneven and dangerous.

Needing s firm footing in God inportant to me. I am a creative person and can come up with some wild schemes. Not all are God inspired. Currently, I am making curtains for our puppet stage. The puppet stage is made of plumbing pipes so it can be dismantled and transported easily. Did I say easily? I bought bags for the puppets and the stage. The stage is heavy. Too heavy for me and will be a challenge to transport in public transport. I had been  advised that this was how puppeteers locally staged a puppet show. 

I am developing a team to work the puppets and they can help in the transport. I am aware that in the area we are going only small taxis or large, noisy, full buses operate. We often have to stand. The buses will not be good for transporting the equipment. I have asked my church at home for help to obtain a vehicle and have been told ‘no!’ Their focus is building churches in NSW. I am sure God has the right people. I need to find them.

I have undertaken to secure a flat that will be our base in Sindhulpalchok. It requires fitting out and I am bearing this cost alone. God is stretching my finances for me, praise Him! 

On Monday I return to college and so this week I finish the preparations for Sindhulpalchok. I plan to go there every second weekend during school term. Lord willing, He will keep me and sustain me as I navigate another six months language study. My hearing is constantly challenging me, but I am determined to hear the lesson. My language skills are improving. God is now giving me people talk to. I am enjoying the exercise.

The path ahead is not smoothe, however, with my shepherd I will walk it! Amen!

The night sky

“When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers— the moon and the stars you set in place— what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?”Psalms‬ ‭8‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

David loved the night sky. I am sure there were many, who like him, enjoyed gazing into the night sky. Way before television I was one such person as a child. It filled me with wonder. As an astronomer the invention of modern telescopes has done nothing to diminish my wonder. Currently, no human will ever leave our galaxy. With current technology it would take millions of years. However, even more amazing is that there are millions such galaxies in the universe.

Why did God choose one small blue planet? Why did He give us such a gift? Why did He choose a man and a woman to be in charge of His earthly creation? Why does this Psalm go on to say: “Yet you made them only a little lower than God and crowned them with glory and honor. You gave them charge of everything you made, putting all things under their authority—”Psalms‬ ‭8‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Genesis 1:26 “Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.”Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬ ‭NLT‬‬

We are made in His image! We are made to rule and reign. We were given authority! Whilst sin temporarily removed that authority Jesus reinstated it. When He commissioned His disciples: “Jesus gathered his twelve disciples and imparted to them authority to cast out demons and to heal every sickness and every disease.”Matthew‬ ‭10‬:‭1‬ ‭TPT‬‬ and again:

Luke 10:9 “Heal the sick, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God is near you now.’”Luke‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬

The first time onky 12 were commissioned, the second time 72 were commissioned. Finally, “Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Mark adds to this: “These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages. They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.”Mark‬ ‭16‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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Living in God

“All who declare that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.”

‭‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭15‬ ‭NLT‬‬

This chapter deals with false prophets and antichrists, the test to know if a person is really of God and loving.

The good news is for us who declare Jesus is the Son of God, we have God living in us.

It is amazing to read that John writes even in his day there were many false prophets and antichrists. How much more is there today? Many! We also have many preachers accusing other men of God to be false prophets. However, this chapter gives us the means to test what manner of spirit is in a person. We cannot foolishly accept every voice as from God. 

The flesh of man craves attention and modern technology gives us the means to promote. The important thing is, not how many people come to hear a preacher, but how many lives are changed. Are the listeners convicted of sin and a need to live better lives? Are they merely listeners and consumers or are they genuine disciples, being trained in righteousness?

I love to listen to stories about great men and women of old and how their life of prayer brought genuine conviction of sin and a need for a better way. This is what I want! The revival fires bring genuine change not just ears that hear and hearts of stone.

What is our God saying to us? Send your fire Lord! Amen!

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Depend on Him

“The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.”Lamentations‬ ‭3‬:‭25‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Lamentations was written by Jeremiah. Jeremiah had a difficult time as a prophet. He was badly treated by the king and those false prophets who refused his words of warning. He prophesied of the coming of Babylon and the people being taken into captivity, whilst the false prophets spoke otherwise. Jeremiah was proven correct.

In the first part of this chapter Jeremiah is telling the Lord how He has abandoned him and done aweful things to him, he then moves on the proclaim the goodness of God and asking the Lord to deal with his persecutors.

Jeremiah did not have an easy life, he was not allowed to marry, he was abused and often alone. Yet He was faithful to the Lord. He spoke what was given him to speak, even though the people refused to listen.

If we think our lot is heavy we should read Jeremiah and Lamentations. There are saints of God who suffer badly for their faith. Jesus told us to take up our cross and follow Him. Christian life is not easy but rather blessed with God’s presence.

I am blessed to know my God and to have His Holy Spirit dwelling within me. I am on this earth with a mission, the same one Jesus had: to minister to the poor, set captives free and proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.

Yesterday I met 60 young girls who had been trafficked. God loves these little ones, my goal is to prevent it happening to them.

Lord, may Your kingdom come, Your will be done! Amen!

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No condemnation

“So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Jesus paid for my sins past and present. As I walk in faith of this glorious fact, I walk in His continual forgiveness. I must keep my eyes on Jesus as He walks before me.

Today I go to visit a new place called Dhulikel. It ai onky 1 1/2 hours from Kathmandu. I will accompany young Thomas as he goes to collect some documents. It will be an opportunity to talk about our mission to Sindhulpalchok some more. 

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to speak to a young Asian friend about Jesus. She claims to follow Buddha, however, her life does not portray his teachings. She said she admired my passion for life and boldness to study the Nepali language. I told her Jesus is my strength and boldness.

In Romans 8 if we read further into the chapter Paul says: “He (Jesus) did this so that the just requirement of the law would be fully satisfied for us, who no longer follow our sinful nature but instead follow the Spirit.”Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Our walk is after the Holy Spirit, He is our guide. We cannot allow sinful flesh to dictate. Sinful flesh is ever ready to dictate. However, the Spirit, as gentle as a dove, waits for us to, rather, choose His quiet, small voice. Because His voice is so quiet, I still miss hearing it at times, especially, when I am full of thoughts about a matter. Deferring to Him is important rather than reacting. Our reactions can be both good and bad, but, what level of good am I satisfied with? There is a higher good waiting for me.

Today, choose the quiet voice! Amen!

Generosity and forgiveness

“And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ.”Philemon‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬

If we take this verse in isolation then we could assume it was about finance and we would be wrong. Paul is writing to Philemon and asking Him to have a forgiving heart towards a slave of his, who had run away and ended up with Paul. The slave, Onesimus, had not had a good relationship with his master, Philemon, however he had become useful to Paul. Paul is basically asking Philemon to forgive Onesimus, and receive him back with a changed heart. He stresses, in bold type, that Philemon owes him his life. He is really applying pressure on Philemon.

People will wrong us, run away from us and if found by a Paul, will return to start again. Forgiveness we receive from Christ and forgiveness we are expected to give to others. Sometimes we need a Paul to remind us of our own previous condition. We too were sinners, jointly saved by grace, not of our own doing. We too, have sinful flaws, and wicked fleshly natures, only grace has made us right with God. We are not good in ourselves.

 

This small books deals with our self-righteousness and the continual need for forgiveness. I am grateful for Paul. May we be Pauls in the lives of others. Be generous and forgive! Amen!

The name

“The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.”Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

David wrote in the psalms: some trust in horses, some in chariots, but I will trust in the name of the Lord! (Psalm 20:7)

Some trust in men or women of high standing, however, all people can fail us, especially in the matter of priorities. However, God is our safety, our hiding place.

Some trust in themselves and believe they can handle anything. However, along comes something they cannot handle and they struggle. I used to be supremely confident. I remember being asked, “what do you do if you find someone who does not like you?” I replied, “I will win them over!” Unfortunately, life is not like that. I have had many situations where I cannot win a person over and some have been those I never thought would leave, but they did.

Only God can win a person over. He can make life very difficult for them and chase them down. He does it in love. I have to trust Him for final outcomes and not need people to like or love me. After all, His love never changes and is always dependable. Humans will fail me, He won’t! Amen!

No evil

“See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.”

‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭15‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Evil lurks around tempting the unaware heart to resent, criticise and become offended. Spirits of wickedness want us for breakfast. They want to live through us. They want us to adopt their evil ways. When we choose to be offended or to criticise they have us hook, line and sinker. 

Yesterday, I spent the day with a friend attempting to build a puppet stage. We encountered all manner of problems, but we finally finished at dinner time. I fed my friend lunch and dinner and then sent him on his way.

My flatmates stayed in their rooms in bed, one stayed all day the other half a day. It is cold here and when we have nothing to do we go to bed. We do not have a TV and so mobile phones are the tool to entertain. I am not used to such a sedentary lifestyle. So I try to busy myself. I sew, paint, cook read or study. Yesterday was fun!

Criticism of my flatmates is ever tempting. I have to fight it as well as pride and self-righteousness. I cannot afford to live for evil spirits. Instead, it is best to seek the Lord and find my work.

Paul probably knew the same evil temptations. As children of God we cannot afford to give our bodies, souls and spirits to evil influence. I will not be Satan’s mouthpiece. He came to kill and destroy, he is the accuser of the church body and I cannot work for Him.

“Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons.”1 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭1‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Father may Your kingdom come, You will be done in and through me, lead me not into temptation and deliver me from all evil! Amen!

Harmony

“How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!”Psalms‬ ‭133‬:‭1‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I have been taking lessons from the Lord about creating harmony in a work. It started last year with friends. I began drawing people into friendship that normally would be not involved. Patiently waiting, shepherding, drawing, loving and not being drawn into reacting. This year as the vision comes into focus I have an intensity of friction from within and being patient and prayerful. Amazingly, God is working to create harmony and unity.

As ai pray and allow Him to move in hearts and minds, godly action takes please and repentance comes to those in friction. Gently, I push forward. No this is not my personality, it is God. I am naturally pushy and efficient. I get things done. However, the things are being done God’s way. Now, I know this will last and be effective. As I patiently, lovingly, pray and encourage it is happening, God’s way.

Allowing God to move and change hearts is best as a leader. He is the great shepherd after all! Amen!

Divisions

“I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.” 1 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

The church in Corinth was experiencing divisions of beliefs in who they followed. Paul was urging them to be of one mind. We all have preferences in preaching styles and leandership, however is that so important? We join together to worship Jesus and follow His ways. When we start to idolise man we cause trouble for ourselves and the man. 

We have preferences in interpreting how to run organisations and churches. As I endeavour to establish an organisation to deal with trafficking many have come along with their opinions about how things should run. Several would die for their opinions but only one is worthy of our death, His name is Jesus.

Yesterday, I visited the former palace of the kings of Nepal. We saw all the pomp and splendour that is entailed. One of  last things we saw was where the royal family were all gunned down in 2001. Only one family escaped due to being out of the valley. That family is accused of the murder of the then king and his family. Did they die in vain? Yes! The family that escaped became the ruling monarchy but only retained power until 2008 when forced to resign.

We can grasp at power and play our little games with authority, but one authority remains. Jesus is Lord and there is none beside Him! We will all stand before Him at the end of days and give an account of our behaviour. Will it really matter what we thought apart from Him? No! He is Lord! Amen!

God’s rest

“For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world.”Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Chapter 3 and 4 address the issue of rest. The rest that is spoken of is a rest from works to earn salvation. This can only be entered by faith.

In chapter 3 the author of Hebrews says: “For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.”Hebrews‬ ‭3‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

The inclination of humans is to start trying to add to the work Jesus did in order to earn favour. I cannot add anything worthwhile, Jesus’ sacrifice was perfect. He is enough. He paid the price for us and there is nothing lacking.

All we can do is submit and obey. Living in obedience to freedom is not hard, we just need to yoke ourselves to Jesus. He said, “Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭29‬-‭30‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Why should we take His yoke? Because He is humble and gentle of heart. We are not humble and gentle of heart. We are, generally, proud and arrogant of heart. We interpret what truth is through our own lense and impose it on our world. 

Currently I am learning to manage a group of people who insist that their version of truth about a matter is right. I am not peturbed, but rather, I am seeking Jesus. His truth is freedom and life. Mankind’s truth is selfish and brings bondage. Jesus had this problem with His disciples.

Wait!

“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”Zephaniah‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Imagine Jesus living in your home, your community! How would you behave? I imagine if it were me, I would defer to Him, make room for Him and see His take on things that happened. Wouldn’t you?

Here is the good news: if you are a Christian living in a Christian community He is here among us. We are His church. We can defer to Him and ask His advice.

So many things we bumble along with, when we could seek advice. Ask Him! Read His words to you !

I currently have many things I need advice on. It seems things are taking longer than I want in organising our base in Sindhulpalchok. Yet, I sense His hand, and His voice, “wait, trust me!”

For someone who is used to getting things done, promptly, this is a challenge. Yet, as I wait, He moves. It is not all up to me. Amen!

Treasure

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭21‬ ‭NIV‬‬

The Message Bible has more to say about treasure:

““Don’t hoard treasure down here where it gets eaten by moths and corroded by rust or—worse!—stolen by burglars. Stockpile treasure in heaven, where it’s safe from moth and rust and burglars. It’s obvious, isn’t it? The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being.”Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭19‬-‭21‬ ‭MSG‬‬

In Australia we have just witnessed severe bush fires in the State of Victoria. Many lost homes, livestock and vehicles, in fact all was lost. People have spent their lives building and collecting treasure only to have it destroyed in a day, in fact a short period of time. As they know nothing else they will rebuild and recollect.

What was Jesus saying in the above scripture? How do we relate to this scripture? Do not collect what can be destroyed here on earth but what is stored in heaven. What does that look like for you? For me it meant selling everything in Australia and moving to Nepal. Here I rent but still have furniture. Yet, this furniture is a useful tool. It is where people come and sit, eat and sleep. It is where I study, sew, paint, and more. I am about to create another place where these things can happen, a place close to those I hope to help. The furniture is simpler but adequate.

I am trying not to collect stuff for comforts sake, but rather use my resources for people. As I faithfully tithe and pray for the stretch over my finances, they stretch and are useful in so many ways. I am amazed in how God is stretching my finances, food, health, time and more.

I know I have a home in heaven, with lots of wonderful neighbours. Heaven has enough treasures for all eternity. I don’t need to collect them down here. Amen!

True humility

“True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life.”Proverbs‬ ‭22‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

How do you know if you fear the Lord? The answer is: you are probably humble. How do you know if you are humble? You first reaction is to go to the Lord and not react.

I know when I am reacting and not humble, my head hurts right in the centre front and I become angry. Submitting this reaction to the Lord and asking His way is life and peace. Unfortunately, I am not alway humble. I want to be and this is a goal.

The result, Proverbs tells me leads to riches, honour and a long life. The opposite is poverty, dishonour and a short life. The difference is stark. Each day I must choose. Each time an opportunity comes to humble myself I must choose. Life or death?

 

This proverb ties in with another: do not lean on your own understanding: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬

This is the path! Amen!

Ever ready

“You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.”Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭40‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Have you ever had a surprise visit from someone? Were you prepared? Was your  house in order, fresh biscuits made, and time to give them?

Jesus will not require biscuits, but is looking for souls ready for Him. How can I be ready? I can be in close union with Him, living as He advised in John 15, abiding in the vine.

Is there activities you need to delete? Activities you need to include? Have you failed to obey Him in some area of your life? Time to repent and obey!

Jesus told several parables about being ready. One was about ten virgins invited to a wedding feast. The grooms was slow in coming and they all fell asleep. When the announcement came that the groom is here, five were ready, five were not. Five has brought along spare oil for their lamps. The five unprepared raced off to buy oil and returned too late.

Are you ready?

Surrendering my life

“If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it.”Mark‬ ‭8‬:‭35‬ ‭NLT‬‬

The only adventure worth taking is surrender. Giving up the grasping for our perceived life is true life. Flowing with the Holy Spirit is life indeed.

He is waiting to take us on the ride of our life, if we would just surrender. Surrendering our finances, our goals, our perceptions, our fears all lead to an unimaginable life of joy in the Holy Spirit.

I just woke from a dream in which the Holy Spirit was Lord. It was fun and filled with peace. This is what I want. Anxiety does not figure here, just peace and rest, and joy.

Can you surrender today?

Young preachers

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

This is the day of the rising young! I rejoice to see them rise up and preach. We have a particularly young man in our church who is involved in Sunday school. After our church service the teacher leads the children in reporting what they had learned. This young man ends up preaching, he can’t help himself. I believe he is annointed to preach.

As an older woman I am wanting to raise up the young. They have a place and a vital part to play in church in these days. 

I am to mentor, release and bless the young. They have a freshness that blesses. However, they need protection, prayer and training. 

Jesus chose young men as His disciples. He can learn from Him. Even before the outpouring of the Holy Spirit He sent them out two by two to preach, Heal the sick and cast out demons. When they were filled with the Holy Spirit they were like a house on fire.

Let us release the young! Amen!

All that I am

“Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.”Psalms‬ ‭103‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

This is a psalm of David. There was a time when he did forget the Lord. When he stayed behind in Jerusalem and didn’t go to war, he was walking on his rooftop and saw a lovely woman bathing. He lusted after her and took her even though she was married to Uriah. He subsequently made this woman, Bathsheba, pregnant and tried to cover his sin, going so far as to murder her husband.

I just awoke from several dreams in which I had forgotten the Lord and became mixed up with unbelievers in a wrong way. My flesh ruled in these dreams.

My flesh has been fighting me fiercely of late and so has my enemy Satan. Critical thoughts, selfish and vindictive thoughts, all manner of wicked thoughts have been crowding in. I’ve had to recognise them and reject them.  Some have stayed longer than they should.

Yesterday my colleague in the work to be done in Sindhulpalchok was in a motorbike accident. Praise God he was not severely hurt. He has some minor head injuries.

Last night I listened to a biography of Amee Semple McPherson. She was a great healing evangelist. However, she spent too much time ministering and suddenly disappeared, people assumed she was dead. She claimed to have been abducted but was accused of an illicit affair with a man in her church. Neither was proven. Perhaps she was taking a rest.

I must guard my heart, my mind and my behaviour. I want to stand before the Lord and know I did not compromise.

Being a great person does not protect us from sin, in fact it invites more attacks and temptations. I don’t want to be a great person to anyone on earth, as long as my Heavenly Father is pleased that is all that matters! Amen!