It would be foolish, or at best naive, for any of us to believe or even infer that what works for others will work for you as well. The Vision process, or Visioneering, is included in that statement. There is no cookie-cutter formula that works and produces for everyone. However, there is a common development route, or process, that can be modified to suit your environment, and it will work for everyone if allowed to. There are questions to ponder and ask at the inception of the Visioneering process.

Why is this important? It is important because every leader, church, or organization is not ready to undertake a successful Visioneering process. Before you waste your time and that of others you need to validate that this is the right thing for you to do.

To do this you will have to determine some things. Every church or business has its own unique and distinguishing traits and characteristics, including but not limited to:

· The number people and talents it has available

· The unity it either has or doesn’t have

· The spiritual maturity and understanding level of the people

· The level of commitment to excellence and continuous improvement

· The work ethic

· The corporate attitude

· Financial and resource strengths and/or weaknesses

· Demographics

What are yours? Write them down clearly and concisely. Do the necessary research. Thoroughness and honesty are absolutely essential.

Next, of course there are many other ingredients that must be considered as well, including but not limited to:

· The connection between the leader and the people

· The level of trust and confidence in leadership

· The size and commitment to and understanding of teamwork

· The organizational structure

· Area demographics (white or blue collar/wealthy or welfare/educated or non-educated/innovative or non-innovative/adaptability to change or resistance to any change, multicultural blend and ethnicity traits/ and etc.)

· The culture of the area and of the church

Once again, write these down clearly and concisely as well. Do the necessary research. Thoroughness and honesty are absolutely essential.

Next, it is very important to accurately ascertain the current state of affairs. You must find answers to the following questions and others like them:

· Where you are as an organization at this point in time?

· What type of cooperation exists?

· How effectively do you communicate as a leader?

· How open you are to the involvement of others?

· Are you a controller or a liberator?

· Are you willing and able to truly empower and trust others?

· Are you (and the people) willing to change the way you do things and the organizational structure as necessary to accomplish the things that must be done to progress toward a vision?

· Are people willing to change titles, roles, and positions if necessary? Will they be selfless or jealous as changes occur?

Once again, write these down clearly and concisely as well. Do the necessary research. Thoroughness and honesty are absolutely essential.

And then there are the big all-important questions that must be answered even before you proceed further:

· Do I believe this is God’s time for us to launch forward toward new horizons?

· Am I committed to the long-term?

· Am I convinced that I must do this in order for the church or organization to reach a higher potential?

· Am I willing to face adversity knowing that people resist being changed?

· Is what we are doing working?

· What is not working?

· Can we reach our potential without changing?

Once again, write these down clearly and concisely as well. Do the necessary research. Thoroughness and honesty are absolutely essential.

Next, this initial phase of visioneering needs to include:

· An accurate inventory and assessment of the way things are

Once again, write these down clearly and concisely as well. Do the necessary research. Thoroughness and honesty are absolutely essential.

Now ask yourself the following question: Do I have the commitment and resolve to drive this forward, even though I do not yet have a clear picture of exactly where this will lead us?

If the answer to the last question is no then simply stop right here. If the answer is yes then please continue.

As a mentor, I would suggest to any leader that is interested in directing your church or organization toward a new and worthwhile vision that you:

Here are a few tips (Steps) to accomplish the aforementioned things:

1. Set aside a time and place for quiet reflection for yourself (alone)

a. Walk though each aforementioned point and write down every thought

b. Organize them and delete redundancy

2. Set aside a time to do the same with your inner-circle of leaders

a. Keep your personal notes confidential at this time

b. Allow them to walk through Step 1 completely as you remain mostly silent. The more you talk the less they will contribute.

c. After they have finished compare your personal notes with their notes

d. Together with them combine the two as much as possible into one document. This is a great time for discussion and critical evaluation to occur.

Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths. (Pro 3:5-6 AMP)

Our future well being depends largely on the decisions we make today. We are a world in transition; we change homes, cars, jobs, cities, and spouses as easily as changing clothes. Many of the problems in our lives are the direct result of decision that were not well thought out, not prayed over and are emotionally driven.
In many decisions the cost was not counted, the impact was not measured, and the long-term implications were not considered.

We feel right and justified about our decision, but only time can reveal the end results of our choices.

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. (Pro 16:1-3 KJV)

An important principle to remember is that, we will reap the results of our decisions, whether good or evil;

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. (Gal 6:7-8 KJV)

You do not always reap immediately, some seeds take years to produce, and when they begin to bring forth it is in a larger quantity than the seed sewn. No one plants an apple seed expecting only one apple to be produced as a result. The hope of the grower is that the single seed that has been planted will eventually produce thousands of apples.

There are some questions we need to ask ourselves about our plans for the future.

Have I consulted God about my plans? – prayer is our way to communicate with Him. The wisdom to make a Godly decision is not found in our flesh.

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. (Jas 1:5 KJV)

Have I consulted Godly counsel? – your choice of counsel may affect your decision.

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. (Psa 1:1-6 KJV)

What is my motivation?
Why am I making this decision?
Why now?
What affect will my decision have on me, my family, my church and my relationship with God?
Is God in the center of my plans or just an afterthought?
Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. (Psa 143:8 KJV)

What has God spoken to me in prayer? (silence is not acceptance)
What is my the Spirit of God in me telling me? – ignore your flesh for a moment, and focus on what God is speaking to your spirit
If God says no to my plans will I listen?
How to get God involved in your plans?

Prayer
Applying Biblical principles to your choices
Seeking Godly counsel
Obedience to the voice of God and the voice of Godly men and women in your life
Allow the Spirit of God to direct you- be open to a change in plans if He so desires. The greatest place to be is in the center of God’s will. To be able to know of a certainty that you are where God wants you to be, doing what He wants you to do.

Real peace comes through obedience, and there is assurance that if this is His plan then He is in control. I just have to walk in obedience and faith, trusting not in my own ability but in the perfect plan of an Almighty, Wise God!

I frequently converse with ministers and business leaders who are overwhelmed. They need help and I have solutions. I am good at what I do. However, all too often my attempts to help prove futile because leaders are notorious for not allowing themselves to see beyond assumed responsibilities and circumstances. They have problems focusing. For some it might be their Attention Deficit Disorder kicking in, and for others it is simply personal neglect. Just as a mechanic’s car often needs the most repair, and a plumber’s house needs a leaky faucet fixed, leaders seem to avoid personal changes of routine and lifestyle.

Sadly this is all too common. Many leaders assume roles and responsibilities they should not assume and therefore settle for a constant state of chaos and mediocrity. Numerous potential problems arise when a leader reaches a saturation point but refuses assistance and is unwilling to change habits.

I want to highlight a five of the potential problems and emphasize a few solutions for each.

The first potential problem: Addiction to adrenaline. Workaholics get used to the adrenaline they feel when meeting certain goals or deadlines. Many leaders develop a sense of pride at being busy; often boasting whenever their schedule hits overload because it feeds their false ego of self-importance. They have a hard time saying “no” to new responsibilities.

The intensity one feels when overwhelmed develops stress. This affects the quality of their relationships. Stressed leaders can become very controlling, territorial, moody, and sharp with their reactions to others. Stress also has negative affects on health in the long term.

Depression often sets in when someone who is addicted to adrenaline attempts to slow down or relax. Time with God, loved ones, and for personal development tends to be neglected or placed on the backburner. Those things simply aren’t the leader’s priority, and that is a big part of the problem.

Suggested solutions include:

• Establish a maximum number of hours to focus on work each day.
• Refuse to take work home with you.
• If an extra request for you to do something means you cannot accomplish it without adding to your maximum allotted workday hours then say “no” to the request.
• Schedule time off on a regular basis.

The second potential problem: Burnout. The body, mind and emotions are designed for a balance of work and rest. Time must be made for both. Burnout sneaks up on you, and when it comes it can be very difficult to conquer.

Burnout produces a cacophony of emotions. One might develop a sense of guilt, anger or regret. These are hard to overcome when one is in a state of burnout.

Suggested solutions include:

• Recognizing and admitting that burnout is real and it needs to be eliminated.
• Develop an exercise plan in combination with proper diet and rest.
• Plan occasional getaways with those you love. These do not have to be expensive but they should be meaningful.
• Learn to back away from the workload. It will be there when you return.

The third potential problem: Damage to yourself and those who love you. It has been said that when people near the end of their life they never say, “I wish I had spent more time at work”. Unfortunately when you refuse to be sensible and balanced about work the collateral damage to your family and close relations can be devastating.

Spouses and children are often hurt and damaged because they believe you love your work or your church family more than you love them. Many of the dysfunctions in a leader’s home arise because the leader has neglected those at home. All to often a leader’s spouse or children develop resentment or bitterness brought forth by a sense of abandonment.

I have stood beside many leaders who faced their last years feeling abandoned by many whom they had given themselves to serve, while battling guilt for abandoning the very family that ended up being with them after all . . . in the end.

Suggested solutions include:

• Make time for meaningful conversations with those you love on a frequent and regular basis.
• Be involved in the outside activities of those you love.
• Learn to say “yes” to your family and “no” to others.
• Do not cancel promised plans with your family when others call and ask for your time.
• Celebrate accomplishments with those you love.
• Help each other establish goals and encourage each to attain them.
• Hold regular and consistent family devotions.

The fourth potential problem: Doing everything yourself prevents God from manifesting His capability to provide. Who needs God when you do everything for yourself? Why would God have to provide assistance when you won’t let Him? When God sends others to help you why do you refuse their offer? Why haven’t you tapped into the skills and talents of those around you?

Suggested solutions include:

• Learn the arts of delegation and facilitation.
• Study teamwork and become a team builder.
• Progress in leadership styles as God adds people around you.
• Match strengths and weaknesses to the tasks at and.
• Learn to wait on God’s timing and provision.
• Quit trying to play God and spend more time seeking after God.

The fifth potential problem: The neglect of personal care and leadership development.Many of the problems a leader faces today cannot be overcome unless new skills are acquired. Leaders who are too busy to take time for professional development should not remain in a leadership position.

Certain aspects of leadership are ageless, but others are not. If you insist on writing with a quill and parchment, riding to meetings on your horse, and insisting on using the old overhead projector, you will disconnect with people who live in the modern era.

Although it is permissible to stay grounded, it is never permissible to become irrelevant. The best leaders are never stagnant.

Suggested solutions include:

• Always be involved in some form of focused study and development.
• Read good materials outside of your sphere of knowledge and experience.
• Connect to a mentor with the experience and skill sets to help steer you in the right directions.
• Be accountable to others (perhaps a mentor).
• Schedule a portion of your workweek for professional development and stick to it religiously.
• Commit time and resources to personal and professional advancement.

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Matthew 5: Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

“Pure” as it is used here in the original Greek is katharos. Katharos is pronounced Kath-ar-os. It means of uncertain Affinity; clean (literally or figuratively): clean, clear, pure.

Jesus declared to the people that day that if someone was capable of having, keeping or obtaining a pure heart, that they would see God someday.

It is the desire of every believer that, one day, they would see God.

However, the enemy of our souls has a desire too. His desire is to keep us from seeing God. Both in this world and in the next. His attempt is to cause us to lose our pure hearts.

One thing that I have found to be universal amongst new converts/believers is the pure heart that the Lord gives to them.

As newborn babes in Christ, their hearts are open to receive anything that the church has to offer them. They trust the ministry and they trust their newfound church family.

Their hearts are pure. Their motives are pure. Their intensions are pure. They are simply thankful to be saved and are happy and content to be a part of the Family of God.

These people are the source of revival in the church. They are usually the ones who bring new people to the church. They tell all their family and friends about what the Lord has done for them. They are not afraid or ashamed to declare their Love for God or what He has done for them.

What makes these people so important to a community’s infiltration of the Gospel?

What makes these people so valuable to the growth and continuance of a church in a given city?

Their pure heart.

• A heart that is pure is capable of loving someone who is unlovable.
• A heart that is pure is able to look beyond a person’s faults and see their potential greatness.
• A heart that is pure has no selfish motives. It only wants to bless those around it.

It labors for the Lord because it loves the Lord and the people who surround their life.

This person is not perfect. They are still human. They still make mistakes. They still sin. But Jesus said that because their motives were correct and their heart was pure, that they shall see God.

So it seems paramount that a believer in Jesus Christ should seek to have and maintain a pure heart.

Jesus said in Matthew 11:29, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest for your souls.”

Jesus’ desire for those who would follow Him was that they would follow His divine example of a pure heart. If we are going to see God… If we are going to find rest for our souls, we must seek to have and labor to keep the pure heart that Jesus intends for all of his followers to have.

As mentioned however, it is the role of Satan to trip the church up in what should be the simplest and most rudimentary of ideals. His desire is to keep us from seeing God. So consequently, he works to cause our hearts to lose their purity.

One of the main areas that Satan works to destroy our pure hearts is in the area of judging others.

Matthew 7:1-2 tells us to “Judge not, that we be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.”

Luke told us in 6:37, to “Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive and ye shall be forgiven.”

A person who has a pure heart does not judge or condemn, but they do always forgive others. They realize that if God is capable of forgiving the sinner, then they too should do so. They love the person because Jesus loves them. Regardless of the faults they may see in them.

Jesus told us in John 7:24 to “Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”

What is it about men that they would seek to find the faults of others? It seems to be a universal problem for people of every age and place of society regardless of where they live in this world.

People want to judge one another. They want to prove that their own righteousness is better than the righteousness of their neighbor.

A common thread of Jesus’ teachings is the significance of loving people regardless of where they are at in their walk with God. He said in John 15:12, “This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you.” In John 13:35 He told us, “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

What does it mean to “have love one to another”?

In I Corinthians chapter 13 Paul describes for us the work of Love. He describes Charity. Charity as it is used here in the original Greek is the feminine noun Agape. It is pronounced ag-ah’-pa. Agape means brotherly love, affection, good will or benevolence.

In chapter 13, Paul lets us know that no matter how great your faith is. No matter how much you do for the Kingdom of God, if you do not have love for people, you are nothing.

There is much to be gleaned from 1Cor 13. Vs 5 however, says that Charity “…thinketh no evil.” Vs 7 let’s us know that love “… believes all things, hopeth all things…”

If we truly have a pure heart. If we truly love people. “And by the way, we will never be a help to those around us until our hearts are pure and we can demonstrate perfect love to them.” We will not think evil of them when the opportunity to do so arises. And, we will believe in them and hope in them regardless of what is happening in their lives at the current moment.

When a child of God considers another person, they should do so in the light of I Cor 13 and ask themselves,

1. Am I thinking evil of this person?

2. Do I believe in this person?

3. Am I hoping the best for this person?

Let’s face it. None of us are perfect.

None of us are without sin of some kind in our life.

· For some it may be lying.

· For some it may be stealing.

· For some it may be alcoholism, or drug abuse.

· For some it may be fornication.

· For some it may be anger.

· For some it may be pride.

· For some it may be bitterness over injuries of the past.

· For some it may be you name it.

· But the fact of the matter is “No One” is without sin!

Each of us has a sin problem of some kind. You don’t even have to do something evil to sin, all you have to do is think it.”

Some of our sins are more obvious than others of us. Some are very public sins and some are very private sins. But they are all sins. They are all displeasing to God and they are all what separates us from true Holiness. This however, was the purpose of the Cross of Calvary. This was why Jesus hung and died a horrific death on a Roman Cross. “Thank God we have a mediator before God and Thank God we have His forgiveness for our sins (Past, Present and Future).”

So why do we judge each other?

· Why do we look for and call out the worst in others?

· Why do we work to notice and point out what others are doing and not doing right or wrong?

· What keeps us from looking beyond the immediate fault and seeing the positive work of God in a person’s life?

· Why, when there is so much good that the Holy Spirit is doing in a person’s life, do we instead notice only the one or two obvious things that He has not yet perfected in their life?

· Why is it easier to see the faults in a person than the good that God sees?

There is only one reason.

· Our hearts are not pure.

If our hearts were pure, love would cause compassion to well up in our hearts for the person to the point that we would be unable to see the fault in their life and we would instead have and demonstrate faith in their walk with God.

It is better to have a pure heart than it is to be without sin.

The scriptures shared earlier in this study lets us know that a person with a pure heart will see God.

We already know that there is forgiveness for all kinds of sin. So is it imperative for you to point out and notice another person’s sin, which would cause you to come under the same judgment? Or to simply trust that the Lord forgives that person’s fault and is doing a work of restoration and sanctification in their life – whether you can see it or not.

This indeed would be what a person with a pure heart would do. The pure heart sees what God is doing and ignores the area of another’s life that is not perfect.

An alarming trend in the 21^st Century church is the accepted absence of signs, wonders, miracles and healing. Many people believe in but simply have not seen the spiritual manifestations of God. The result is an uncertainty and a lack of confidence in the operation of spiritual gifts and faith. The absence of manifestation makes it difficult to have absolute trust in God’s present ability to do anything. Men and women are hesitant to step out and “take chances” on God because they have never seen or experienced God under such circumstances.

This weakens the effect of the Word because the one speaking does not have true faith in its ability. The same Jesus who did not many mighty works in His home country due to their unbelief (Matthew 13:58) will not do many works in your life and church for the same reason.

The more unfamiliar we become with spiritual and miraculous manifestations of God the more humanistic we become in our understanding of Him. I am astounded as I listen to preachers who have little to no understanding or experience in spiritual things. They make excuses and deny the power and authority of God without realizing it. They belittle as weird those who have experiences. His Word becomes a lifeless book that has no power.

It is time for this to change! The weakening of God’s Word cannot be acceptable under any circumstances. He is a miraculous and unlimited God right now!

Jesus said in Mark 16:17 that, “these signs shall follow them that believe”. This has never changed. The signs still follow. If the signs are not following you need to examine your walk with God. Signs do still follow believers.

Mark 16:20 tells us,

20 And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

I want to accentuate the “amen” by declaring that these things still occur in abundance. They still follow true believers. A true believer is not merely someone who believes true doctrine, but one who practices true Christian behavior and faith. Faith without works is dead according to James 2:20, 26.

Many Christians limit their relationship to God to their time at church. However, in Mark 16:15 Jesus tells us to go throughout the world preaching the gospel to every one everywhere. Those who do that will see things happen. They will have testimonies. I have my thousands. You can also if you want them. Signs follow our actions of faith. They do not lead the way, but they follow after us.

My brother Alan is an evangelist from San Antonio, Texas. He is an example of someone who has had signs and wonders follow him. The following is one of many such true stories.

Rain at 2:30

As teenagers, Alan and I both worked Murrell’s Corner. It was a full service gas station on the corner of Kenneth and Elgie Streets in Beaumont, Texas. An amazing series of events took place there over the course of three days during the drought of a hot summer.

Alan’s born-again experience was very real. In his zeal he had witnessed to Murrell, who promptly dismissed Alan as a certified idiot. Murrell was a deacon in his church, and evidently he felt like he had God all figured out. He mocked Alan and told him that tongues were only for the apostles and that it didn’t happen any more.

June of 1968 was a hot and dry month. It had been over 100 degrees for days and there had been no rain. One day Murrell walked out of his air-conditioned barber shop and talked about the weather and how hot it was. Then he said, “Alan, you speak in tongues, and you say you have these two-way conversations with God. Why don’t you speak to God and tell Him to make it rain!” He then returned to his barbershop in laughter. Unknown to Murrell, Alan began to pray. Later Alan walked into the barbershop and said,“Murrell, I have a word from God for you. God told me to tell you that it is going to rain at 2:30 PM. When it rains you will know God did it. He wants to reveal Himself to you.”

Murrell laughed at him. “You have a word from God for me?” he said. “Get back to work Alan. You are being ridiculous. God doesn’t do that sort of thing.”

At 2:15 PM Murrell came outside. “I don’t see any rain Alan. Where is the rain?” Alan simply said, “It is not yet 2:30. God said 2:30, not 2:15.” At exactly 2:30 a dark cloud came over the shop and it rained on Murrell’s Corner. Well Murrell saw it, but he did not believe it. He laughed at Alan. “I admit it was a coincidence, but I know God did not have anything to do with that rain.”

Later Alan went into the barbershop again. “I have another Word from the Lord for you. God wants you to believe Him, so at exactly 2:30 tomorrow it will rain again.” On the second day at exactly 2:30 a dark cloud came over Murrell’s Corner and it rained again. Murrell still refused to believe it was God. Again Alan prayed and returned to the barbershop with a third message. “It will rain again tomorrow at 2:30 PM.”

On the third day Murrell was antsy. He came out multiple times and looked in the sky and made mocking comments. Alan told him to wait until 2:30 PM. Again, for the third day in a row, at exactly 2:30 it rained on Murrell’s Corner. Murrell then admitted it was a huge coincidence, but he still refused to believe God had anything to do with the rain. Later he came out of the barbershop and he said to Alan, “If you will pray one more time and ask God to make it rain just one more day at exactly 2:30, then I might just believe God had anything to do with it.”

Alan prayed again and returned to the barbershop. “Well, did God tell you it is going to rain again,” Murrell asked?To this question Alan replied, “No Murrell. God is not pleased at your hardened heart. God told me to tell you He would not make it rain the fourth day. He will not force you to believe.”

How About Your Faith?

Are you like Murrell was? Is faith difficult for you? In spite of anything He has ever done do you still find it difficult to trust God?

Or, are you like Alan was? Would you have told your employer that God gave you a Word for him and that word is that it is going to rain at a specific time?

Most people aren’t like Alan, and therefore most never see the mighty works of God. It is easier to simply say things like that happen than it is to be the one God uses to work through. As for me, I believe that if Alan had not yielded and allowed God to use him it would not have rained on any of those three consecutive days at 2:30 PM. No one would have ever known the difference.

If Elijah had not been convinced of rain he would never have sent his servant to look for an approaching cloud. God still needs someone to be an Elijah. Could the next one be you?

Many people limit their faith in God because they are thinking of themselves. They are concerned about what others might think of them if things don’t happen like they said. They are afraid they will step out on a limb and nothing will happen. An essential element in being used of God is to quit thinking and simply respond by faith. When you pause to think you override faith.

This is not about you. This is about God. God doesn’t want you to do His part for Him. You can’t do God’s part for Him. He knows you can’t save or heal without Him doing His part. God searches for people who will trust Him enough to obey and leave the results to God.

He Is Still The Same

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and to day, and forever. He is still the Savior, healer, and deliverer.

The people that know Him shall be strong and do exploits (Daniel 11:28).

Few things will renew your faith and excitement like a fresh testimony of personal faith. There is everything to gain and nothing to lose. In eternity God will never scold and say,“That was foolish of you to trust me. You really put me on the spot by testifying of my ability like that.”

My brother Alan discovered that God could answer a teenager’s prayer and make it rain on his corner. This opened the door to many other similar faith building testimonials that followed. God wants to do great things through your faith as well.

I encourage you to earnestly contend for the faith that was once delivered unto the saints (Jude3). Signs still do follow true believers.

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