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Enjoy this moment and Pause to Praise! Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You? Psalm 71:19 NIV 1984

Let’s take a moment this afternoon for praise – Pause to Praise! Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You? Psalm 71:19 NIV 1984

Enjoy this moment and Pause to Praise! God, You taught me from my youth, and I still keep declaring Your wonders. Psalm 71:17 TLV

Let’s take a moment this afternoon for praise – Pause to Praise! God, You taught me from my youth, and I still keep declaring Your wonders. Psalm 71:17 TLV

… there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. Luke 15:10 TLV You matter – to people around you, to God, and to His angels! If you wonder about that or struggle to believe it, you might enjoy this Warrior of the Word resource: Made Worthy is a devotional with encouragement for anyone who has or is struggling with self-condemnation or feelings of guilt. God wants us to be moved to repent and turn from our wicked ways. But He never intended for us to get stuck in that kind of mire. Instead, He intends for us to know how much He loves us and that it is He who has made us worth. Enjoy Made Worthy and discover how He made you with a specific design and purpose in mind. Available on Amazon – search Tanja Dufrene.

Enjoy this moment and Pause to Praise! Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18 NIV 1984 / Grandparent's Day 2026

Let’s take a moment this afternoon for praise – Pause to Praise! Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18 NIV 1984 / Grandparent's Day 2026

Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the LORD. Psalm 102.18 NIV 1984 Grandparent’s Day 2026

Before another day passes by, take a moment for || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find refreshment … … Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! Revelation 19:6-7 NIV 1984

Let’s || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find soul refreshment in the process! Praise is pleasant friends … … Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! Revelation 19:6-7 NIV 1984

Before another day passes by, take a moment for || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find refreshment … For it is written, "As I live, says ADONAI, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall give praise to God." Romans 14:11 TLV

Let’s || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find soul refreshment in the process! Praise is pleasant friends … For it is written, "As I live, says ADONAI, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall give praise to God." Romans 14:11 TLV

God remembered us when we were down, His love never quits. Rescued us from the trampling boot, His love never quits. Takes care of everyone in time of need. His love never quits. Psalm 136:23-25 msg Patriot Day 2026

Before another day passes by, take a moment for || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find refreshment … I will praise You, O LORD … My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before You. Psalm 9:1, 3 NIV 1984

Let’s || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find soul refreshment in the process! Praise is pleasant friends … I will praise You, O LORD … My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before You. Psalm 9:1, 3 NIV 1984

Before another day passes by, take a moment for || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find refreshment … … The LORD be exalted, who delights in the well-being of His servant. Psalm 35:27 NIV 1984

Your copy of Lele’s Soul Snacks and Lele’s Soul Snacks for Littles will be at a special conference price of $10 each at the Born for This-Daughter’s Conference in OKC on 09/11 – 09/12/2026! (while supplies last) These brand new coloring books are sure to satisfy sophisticated kids and simple kids with delightful images while encouraging Bible reading, reflection and soul care! Get your copy at the conference or on Amazon (regular price) and let the feasting begin!

Let’s || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find soul refreshment in the process! Praise is pleasant friends … … The LORD be exalted, who delights in the well-being of His servant. Psalm 35:27 NIV 1984

Before another day passes by, take a moment for || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find refreshment … … praise His Name with dancing and make music to Him with tambourine and harp. Psalm 149:3 NIV 1984

Let’s || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find soul refreshment in the process! Praise is pleasant friends … … praise His Name with dancing and make music to Him with tambourine and harp. Psalm 149:3 NIV 1984

When Moses failed to come back down the mountain right away, the people went to Aaron. “Look,” they said, “make us some gods who can lead us. This man Moses, who brought us here from Egypt, has disappeared. We don’t know what has happened to him.” Exodus 32:1 NLT 1997 People want to follow. Unsure about that? Consider the many sports teams that have been formed and thrive because people are willing to follow their progress and spend their money to attend games, buy merch, concessions, etc. Not convinced yet? Think about the vast number of social media avenues that people follow: Facebook, Threads, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube – just to name a few. Even a quick Google search yielded this: “… people have a deeply ingrained psychological and evolutionary drive to follow.” And in the passage above, we see the ancient Israelites wanted to follow someone or something so bad that they made something up. Yet are we really much different? After all, someone made the teams, the media accounts, etc. that we follow. It’s in our nature to follow. But who or what we follow matters – greatly! Jesus said to the people, “I am the light of the world. If you follow Me, you won’t be stumbling through the darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12 NLT 1977 Do you want to follow Jesus? You may find this Warrior of the Word resource helpful: Light in the Darkness is a devotion reviewing the teachings of Jesus as found in Matthew 5. Available on Amazon, search Tanja Dufrene.

Before another day passes by, take a moment for || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find refreshment … I wash my hands in innocence, and go about Your altar, O LORD, proclaiming aloud Your praise and telling of all Your wonderful deeds. Psalm 26:6-7 NIV 1984

Let’s || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find soul refreshment in the process! Praise is pleasant friends … I wash my hands in innocence, and go about Your altar, O LORD, proclaiming aloud Your praise and telling of all Your wonderful deeds. Psalm 26:6-7 NIV 1984

Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. Psalm 128:1-2 NIV Labor Day 2026

Before another day passes by, take a moment for || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find refreshment … Lord … The living, the living - they praise You, as I am doing today ... Isaiah 38:16, 19 NIV 1984

Let’s || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find soul refreshment in the process! Praise is pleasant friends … Lord … The living, the living - they praise You, as I am doing today ... Isaiah 38:16, 19 NIV 1984

… you have a few people … who have not soiled their clothes … He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white … Revelation 3:4-5 NIV 1984 www.WarrioroftheWord.faith

Before another day passes by, take a moment for || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find refreshment … … O great and powerful God, whose Name is the LORD Almighty, great are Your purposes and mighty are Your deeds ... Jeremiah 32:18-19 NIV 1984

Let’s || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find soul refreshment in the process! Praise is pleasant friends … … O great and powerful God, whose Name is the LORD Almighty, great are Your purposes and mighty are Your deeds ... Jeremiah 32:18-19 NIV 1984

“You’re better than AI,” he said. I suddenly had no more words because his words washed over me like a warm wave soothing sun-soaked achy skin. I think I blushed. Then the words rolled around in my mind for a long time lifting my spirit and wrinkling my eyes as my lips turned upward in an unexpected smile. Four, maybe five words strategically strung together had the power to transform my otherwise heavy day. So, I wonder, how do you use your words? Do they beat down or lift up those who hear them? Let’s be more purposeful with our words and enjoy the transformation that unfolds before our eyes! Make the most of every opportunity. Be gracious in your speech. The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them out. Colossians 4:6 MSG You may also enjoy this resource available on Amazon (by Yvonne Lehman): Treasured Moments, an anthology of stories where memories are shared and words bring them back to life. Our Warrior of the Word contribution to these stories is: My Favorite Color. Through these stories we hope the words you read bring to mind your own treasured moments.

Before another day passes by, take a moment for || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find refreshment … … declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 NIV 1984

Let’s || 2 P (Pause to Praise) and find soul refreshment in the process! Praise is pleasant friends … … declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 NIV 1984

Imagine, if you will, a world with no signs – no stop signs, no yield sings, no speed limit signs – or road signs or bill boards. What if there were no signs to point to stores, gas stations or restaurants? Sounds like navigating to new places would be rather confusing and perhaps a hit or miss adventure. Signs help us navigate and confirm we are making progress to our desired destination. So, let us not overlook the signs God has given us that lead us to the fullness of life He desires us to experience. And here’s one: The LORD then gave these further instructions to Moses: “Tell the people of Israel to keep my Sabbath day, for the Sabbath is a sign of the covenant between me and you forever. It helps you remember that I am the LORD, who makes you holy.” Exodus 31:12-13 NLT 1997 God gave us the sign of the Sabbath, a day of rest as the subsequent verses state, as a sign, a reminder that He makes us holy – set apart for His purposes. No longer do we have to be tormented by our seemingly never satisfied desires and pursuits. Instead, as we follow God’s signs, His purpose, seeking Him and His ways, we find our desired destination and soul satisfaction far beyond physical pursuits. What other signs have you discovered in His word? You may also enjoy this resource available on Amazon (by Yvonne Lehman): Lost… And Found, an anthology of stories where something important was lost – whether physical, material, emotional, or spiritual – sometimes as the result of poor navigation and others simply as life events unfolded. Our Warrior of the Word contribution to these stories is: Orphaned but Not Alone. Yet through these stories, God reaches to show us the signs of His loving reach to us so we will look to Him.