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Background Check-In

Distrac(SQUIRREL)tions

The devil knows he can't destroy you if you are in Christ Jesus, so his greatest tool is distraction. If he can keep you from living out your purpose, he is ok with that.

Best tool to rise above distraction is this scripture.

Hebrews 12:2 fixing our attention on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of the faith

Practical Advice: set goals. Goals help you rise above the distraction.

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Background Check-In

Distrac(SQUIRREL)tions

The devil knows he can't destroy you if you are in Christ Jesus, so his greatest tool is distraction. If he can keep you from living out your purpose, he is ok with that.

Best tool to rise above distraction is this scripture.

Hebrews 12:2 fixing our attention on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of the faith

Practical Advice: set goals. Goals help you rise above the distraction.