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I just found out that Ryan's spiritual gift is prophecy! I use an exclamation point because it was the kind of revelation that t-bones you right into reality. Being so very STP, when it hit me, I was like, "OF COURSE!" He senses God's promptings way more readily than most of us, interprets the Word accurately and effectively, has this confidence in conversations involving Scripture, and truth matters above all. Our friend, the youth pastor's wife, had some wise advice for him. She said to keep exhorting people to gain wisdom, knowledge, and truth, but remember to love them. Great words. I've reminded him of that on several key occasions, and he's thanked me for it. I pray he keeps that desire for balance.

Psalms that Wing Me to New Heights!

- Ps. 5:8 Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies. make Your way level, straight and right before my face. V. 12b as with a shield You will surround him with goodwill, pleasure and favor.

- Ps. 35:1-3 Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand for my help! Draw out also the spear and javelin and close up the way of those who pursue and persecute me. Say to me, I am your deliverance!

- Ps. 65:11 To You belongs silence--the submissive wonder of reverence which bursts forth into praise...

- Ps. 125:1-2 Those who trust in, lean on, and confidently hope in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides and stands forever. As the mountains are found about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about His people from this time forth and forever.