{"id":54091,"date":"2026-04-03T12:18:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lent.fll.cc\/?p=54091"},"modified":"2026-04-03T12:18:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:18:49","slug":"how-not-to-miss-god-voice-day40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lent.fll.cc\/en\/how-not-to-miss-god-voice-day40\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 40 &#8211; Today\u2019s Prophets Begin by Listening to God\u2019s Word"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/lent.fll.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/how-not-to-miss-gods-voice-banner.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;\u5982\u4f55\u4e0d\u8b93\u4e3b\u7684\u8a71\u843d\u7a7a\uff1f&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Banner-image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_nav in_same_term=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_nav][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;content&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#d43b3e&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#d43b3e&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;30px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Summary&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#8300E9&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|120px||120px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|40px||40px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5px||5px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever wondered what happens after the retreat ends, and how you can ensure God&#8217;s Word never returns to Him empty? 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And how can they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? And how can people preach unless they are sent? As it is written, \u201cHow beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news!\u201d But not everyone has heeded the good news; for Isaiah says, \u201cLord, who has believed what was heard from us?\u201d\u00a0 Thus faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. (Romans 10:14\u201317)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Today, we must recognize a profound truth: we no longer belong to ourselves. We belong to Jesus Christ, who redeemed us at a heavy price. <strong>Since we were created for a divine purpose, we cannot live merely for ourselves. We must take responsibility by no longer viewing our time, talents, and money as \u201cour own,\u201d but as resources entrusted to us by God\u2014temporarily lent to accomplish His higher and greater purposes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are called to imitate St. John the Baptist. The prophet Isaiah foretold him as <strong>\u201ca voice crying out in the wilderness\u201d<\/strong> (cf. Isaiah 40:3\u20135), preparing the way of the Lord. Jesus Himself described John the Baptist as \u201ca burning and shining lamp\u201d (John 5:35), bearing witness to the truth.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Blockquote&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>To become such a lamp today, we must continually listen to God\u2019s voice, so that we may become instruments through which God speaks to others and to the world. If we truly desire to serve God, receiving direction from Him is not optional\u2014it is absolutely essential. Consider Jesus in the Gospel of John: He repeatedly emphasizes that He does not speak on His own.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#750059&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>He says, \u201cThe word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father who sent me\u201d (John 14:24), and again, \u201cThe words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works\u201d (John 14:10). If even Jesus depended entirely on the Father\u2019s voice, how much more must we?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Blockquote&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>We must be courageous in speaking for the Lord and not suppress our witness, for the prophetic role is increasingly important in our time. God needs you to be His voice! Therefore, we must \u201clet the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as you teach and admonish one another in all wisdom\u201d (Colossians 3:16).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#750059&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To live this out, in addition to God\u2019s Word, we desperately need the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Blockquote&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Jesus instructed His disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit, who will teach us all things, enlighten us to understand God\u2019s Word, and give us the strength to carry out Jesus\u2019 teachings.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#750059&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Holy Spirit helps us discern God\u2019s will, examine our hearts, maintain spiritual sensitivity, and remain childlike before the Lord\u2014living in complete dependence on God rather than acting independently.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, words without action are dead. <strong>We must learn from Mother Mary, who both treasured God\u2019s Word in her heart and acted upon it with the obedience of faith.<\/strong> In this way, we ensure that God\u2019s Word does not return to Him empty! <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Blockquote&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Here is the \u201cobedience key\u201d: God often gives the next instruction only after we have carried out the previous one.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#750059&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>As the Psalm says, \u201cOur steps are made firm by the Lord, when he delights in our way;\u201d (Psalm 37:23).<\/p>\n<p><strong>As we read and meditate on God\u2019s Word daily, it becomes our spiritual treasury. We store up the most precious riches, ready for times of trial, and we are equipped to share God\u2019s love.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Blockquote&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Ultimately, as we fall more deeply in love with God, we reach a point where\u2014even when we cannot clearly hear His voice\u2014we can instinctively understand His heart and His expectations for us.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#750059&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>We become like Jesus, praying with confidence: \u201cFather, I thank you for hearing me. I knew that you always hear me\u201d (John 11:41\u201342).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Looking back over these forty days,<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Blockquote&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>the key to achieving the goal of this retreat can be summed up in the motto of St. John the Baptist: \u201cHe must increase, but I must decrease\u201d (John 3:30).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#750059&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The essence of this journey is the continual diminishing of the ego\u2014letting go of the illusion that we are in control\u2014and learning to rely completely on God.<\/p>\n<p>In this regard, no one lived this more radically than St. Francis of Assisi. When God called him to \u201crepair His Church,\u201d Francis embraced the Gospel in the most literal way. To declare his total dependence on God, he stripped off his own clothes in the public square, handing them back to his earthly father along with his inheritance.<strong> In that profound act of surrender, he declared that from then on he had only one Father in heaven.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Blockquote&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>By embracing absolute poverty and letting go of all worldly attachments, Francis emptied himself completely so that Christ might increase within him. In the end, he became \u201canother Christ\u201d (alter Christus), a living icon of Jesus.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#750059&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>As we conclude this retreat,<strong> let us fix our gaze on God\u2019s dream: that His Kingdom will be firmly established in our hearts and solidly built in the world.<\/strong> We cannot accomplish this mission alone; we must carry it out in unity within the Church. Undeniably, the road ahead will bring many challenges and trials. Yet precisely because of our radical dependence on God, we choose to see His goodness even in adversity.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Blockquote&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>We anchor our hope not in changing external circumstances, but in God\u2019s unchanging character. Hold fast to your faith, believe in miracles, and let your lamp burn brightly for this world!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#750059&#8243; header_5_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Let us once again listen carefully to this Scripture passage and allow it to take deep root in our hearts, transforming our lives:<\/p>\n<p><strong>But how can they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? And how can people preach unless they are sent? As it is written, \u201cHow beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news!\u201d But not everyone has heeded the good news; for Isaiah says, \u201cLord, who has believed what was heard from us?\u201d\u00a0 Thus faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. 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In my daily life, how seriously do I listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit before I speak or make decisions?<\/p>\n<p>How does Mother Mary\u2019s example of pondering God\u2019s Word and putting it into action challenge my current prayer life?<\/p>\n<p>In what practical ways can I imitate St. Francis today by letting go of worldly attachments and becoming a \u201clamp that burns and shines\u201d?<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; header_font_tablet=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_phone=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title: \u4eca\u65e5\u79b1\u544a&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#141414&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#141414&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/lent.fll.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/banner-foh-title2025-1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_font_tablet=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_phone=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Today\u2019s Prayer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Lord Jesus, as this forty-day journey of grace comes to an end, I thank You for Your boundless love. You have redeemed me at a high price, and today I declare: I belong entirely to You. Pour out Your Holy Spirit upon me, that I may clearly hear Your voice and faithfully live out Your Word with the obedience of faith. Help me to remember always: \u201cFaith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Grant me the courage of St. John the Baptist and the spirit of radical surrender of St. Francis of Assisi. May my ego decrease so that You may continually increase within me. May my life become a burning and shining lamp in this world, anchoring hope deeply in Your eternal and unchanging goodness.<\/p>\n<p>Lord, use me to build Your Kingdom. May my life bear witness to Your Word, serving others and proclaiming the Gospel. 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We hope you have been inspired and have benefitted from it! For the spiritual benefit of all of you, Fountain of Love and Life devotes a lot of time and effort in producing various spiritual projects every year, and all our ministries are sustained by the generous donations of our supporters. We hope you will support us with prayers and donations. Please make an online donation using <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/lent.fll.cc\/en\/donation\/\">the button at the top of the website Lent.FLL.cc.<\/a><\/span> Thank you very much for your support. God bless!<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Credit&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px||2px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;401px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fold&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>The following is the \u201cFarmer of Hearts: How Not to Miss God\u2019s Voice?\u201d team, including FLL staff and volunteers.<\/strong><br \/><strong>Please kindly pray for them. May God protect them and sustain their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer:<\/strong> Paul Yeung<br \/><strong>Project Managers:<\/strong> Michael Lam, Rosa Tse<br \/><strong>Editors:<\/strong> Bonny Chan, Rosa Tse<br \/><strong>English and Mandarin Editors:<\/strong> Bonny Chan, Paul Yeung<br \/><strong>Cantonese Narrator:<\/strong> Margaret Woo<br \/><strong>English Narrator:<\/strong> \u201cLeyton\u201d &#8211; Murf.AI<br \/><strong>Mandarin Narrator:<\/strong> \u201cNatalie\u201d &#8211; Murf.AI<br \/><strong>Audio Editors:<\/strong> Cyan Cheung, Margaret Woo<br \/><strong>YouTube Editor:<\/strong> Cyan Cheung<br \/><strong>Graphics:<\/strong> Francis Lai, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> Patricia Young<br \/><strong>Podcast:<\/strong> Angela Wong<br \/><strong>Social Media:<\/strong> Clara Chang, Yollie Leung, Carmen Tsang, Rosa Tse<br \/><strong>Theme Music:<\/strong><br \/><strong>&#8220;Long Distance&#8221; by Introvert Pianist<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@introvertpianist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@introvertpianist<\/a><br \/><strong>\u201cSea of Memory\u201d by Aakash Gandhi<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@88keystoeuphoria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@88keystoeuphoria<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered what happens after the retreat ends, and how you can ensure God&#8217;s Word never returns to Him empty? 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