How often do we take our own blessings for granted? And how much more often do we neglect to steward what we've been given to make a life-changing and Gospel impact for those in need? I am partnering with Smartian's Purse this holiday season and had the pleasure of interviewing Kristy Graham to discuss how their ministry is changing the world one donation at a time. From beekeeping to raising chicks, all to feeding starving babies and digging wells, I want to encourage my listeners to give alongside me this holiday season and to reflect the heart of Christ this Christmas!

CHECK OUT THE GIVING CATALOG HERE: samaritanspurse.org/Beloved

Editor's Note - this is a bonus feed drop, in partnership with Samaritan's Purse. Your Daily Prayer's regular episodes will continue on the 8th.

Kristy's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-ground-with-samaritans-purse/id1482448472 

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How often do we take our own blessings for granted? And how much more often do we neglect to steward what we've been given to make a life-changing and Gospel impact for those in need? I am partnering with Smartian's Purse this holiday season and had the pleasure of interviewing Kristy Graham to discuss how their ministry is changing the world one donation at a time. From beekeeping to raising chicks, all to feeding starving babies and digging wells, I want to encourage my listeners to give alongside me this holiday season and to reflect the heart of Christ this Christmas!
CHECK OUT THE GIVING CATALOG HERE: samaritanspurse.org/Beloved
Editor's Note - this is a bonus feed drop, in partnership with Samaritan's Purse. Your Daily Prayer's regular episodes will continue on the 8th.
Kristy's Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-ground-with-samaritans-purse/id1482448472">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-ground-with-samaritans-purse/id1482448472</a>&nbsp;
ORDER MY BOOK HERE: <a href="https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji">https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji</a>
PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: <a href="https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet">https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet</a>
CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: <a href="https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly">https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly</a>&nbsp;
For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: <a href="https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly">https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly</a>
To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: <a href="https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss">https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God today.

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily...

Your Daily Prayer

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God today.

How Generosity Can Make a Gospel Impact ft. Samaritan's Purse

Some people seem born with the gift of hospitality. The moment you step through their doorway, peace meets you like a warm blanket. The room smells inviting, your needs are anticipated, and the details have been thoughtfully arranged with love. Many of us admire these “natural hostesses,” even if we don’t see those qualities in ourselves.

Alicia Searl shares honestly that hosting doesn’t come as easily for her anymore—especially now that the holidays feel heavier, the gatherings larger, and the expectations higher. When she learned it was her turn to host Christmas, her first reaction wasn’t joy but stress. Yet the Lord softened her heart and reminded her of something far more important than décor, menus, or perfect planning:

Hospitality is ultimately about peace, not presentation.

In Luke 10, Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples with one simple instruction upon entering a home:
“First say, ‘Peace to this house.’”
No elaborate preparations. No expectations. Peace was the first gift exchanged.

If peace rested there, they were to stay, share meals, and bring the good news of God’s kingdom. If not, the peace simply returned to them, and they moved on. Simple. Sacred. Purposeful.

Hospitality is one of the primary ways believers embody the heart of Christ. Whether our homes are large or small, tidy or lived-in, beautifully decorated or simple, we are called to cultivate atmospheres where peace dwells.

Our mission field begins at our front door.
The people who enter our homes—and the homes into which we enter—should encounter the peace of Christ through us.

This season, whether you’re hosting Christmas, visiting relatives, or gathering with neighbors, you have the opportunity to bring peace into every room you enter.

Today's Bible Reading:
“When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you. Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you… Do not move around from house to house.” – Luke 10:5–7

Main Takeaways


True hospitality is not about perfection—it's about peace.


Jesus instructs us to bless homes with peace before anything else.


Our homes can become places of ministry through simple, Christ-centered welcome.


The peace of Christ rests where hearts are open, and it returns unharmed where it is not.


Peace on earth begins with peace exchanged between believers in everyday relationships.

Let’s Pray

Father God,

Thank You for giving us a beautiful model of hospitality through Your Word. Help us to release the pressures of hosting and instead focus on welcoming people with Your peace. Soften our hearts toward every person who enters our home and every home we enter this season.

Teach us to greet others with grace, truth, and love. Fill our homes with Your presence so they may radiate peace on earth in the most ordinary and sacred ways. Let the atmosphere within our walls reflect the hope we have in Christ, and may our hospitality become a testimony of Your goodness.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Additional Scriptures for Reflection


Romans 12:13


Hebrews 13:2


John 14:27


Colossians 3:15

Calls to Action


Subscribe to the Your Daily Prayer podcast at LifeAudio.com


Share this devotional with someone preparing to host holiday gatherings


Explore related articles on Crosswalk.com and Christianity.com for more resources on hospitality and peace

Some people seem born with the gift of hospitality. The moment you step through their doorway, peace meets you like a warm blanket. The room smells inviting, your needs are anticipated, and the details have been thoughtfully arranged with love. Many of us admire these &ldquo;natural hostesses,&rdquo; even if we don&rsquo;t see those qualities in ourselves.
Alicia Searl shares honestly that hosting doesn&rsquo;t come as easily for her anymore&mdash;especially now that the holidays feel heavier, the gatherings larger, and the expectations higher. When she learned it was her turn to host Christmas, her first reaction wasn&rsquo;t joy but stress. Yet the Lord softened her heart and reminded her of something far more important than d&eacute;cor, menus, or perfect planning:
Hospitality is ultimately about peace, not presentation.
In Luke 10, Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples with one simple instruction upon entering a home: &ldquo;First say, &lsquo;Peace to this house.&rsquo;&rdquo; No elaborate preparations. No expectations. Peace was the first gift exchanged.
If peace rested there, they were to stay, share meals, and bring the good news of God&rsquo;s kingdom. If not, the peace simply returned to them, and they moved on. Simple. Sacred. Purposeful.
Hospitality is one of the primary ways believers embody the heart of Christ. Whether our homes are large or small, tidy or lived-in, beautifully decorated or simple, we are called to cultivate atmospheres where peace dwells.
Our mission field begins at our front door. The people who enter our homes&mdash;and the homes into which we enter&mdash;should encounter the peace of Christ through us.
This season, whether you&rsquo;re hosting Christmas, visiting relatives, or gathering with neighbors, you have the opportunity to bring peace into every room you enter.
Today's Bible Reading: &ldquo;When you enter a house, first say, &lsquo;Peace to this house.&rsquo; If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you. Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you&hellip; Do not move around from house to house.&rdquo; &ndash; Luke 10:5&ndash;7
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Main Takeaways
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<li data-start="2627" data-end="2689">
True hospitality is not about perfection&mdash;it's about peace.
</li>
<li data-start="2690" data-end="2760">
Jesus instructs us to bless homes with peace before anything else.
</li>
<li data-start="2761" data-end="2845">
Our homes can become places of ministry through simple, Christ-centered welcome.
</li>
<li data-start="2846" data-end="2939">
The peace of Christ rests where hearts are open, and it returns unharmed where it is not.
</li>
<li data-start="2940" data-end="3029">
Peace on earth begins with peace exchanged between believers in everyday relationships.
</li>
</ul>
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Let&rsquo;s Pray
Father God,
Thank You for giving us a beautiful model of hospitality through Your Word. Help us to release the pressures of hosting and instead focus on welcoming people with Your peace. Soften our hearts toward every person who enters our home and every home we enter this season.
Teach us to greet others with grace, truth, and love. Fill our homes with Your presence so they may radiate peace on earth in the most ordinary and sacred ways. Let the atmosphere within our walls reflect the hope we have in Christ, and may our hospitality become a testimony of Your goodness.
In Jesus&rsquo; name, Amen.
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Additional Scriptures for Reflection
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Romans 12:13
</li>
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Hebrews 13:2
</li>
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John 14:27
</li>
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Colossians 3:15
</li>
</ul>
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Calls to Action
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<li data-start="3794" data-end="3863">
Subscribe to the Your Daily Prayer podcast at LifeAudio.com
</li>
<li data-start="3864" data-end="3943">
Share this devotional with someone preparing to host holiday gatherings
</li>
<li data-start="3944" data-end="4058">
Explore related articles on Crosswalk.com and Christianity.com for more resources on hospitality and peace
</li>
</ul>

A Prayer for Peace on Earth and in Our Homes

What if the greatest gift you give your kids this Christmas is a heart of generosity—and the chance to change someone else’s world?

This episode goes beyond stockings and wrapping paper to tackle one of the most pressing questions for believers during the holiday season: How do we practically teach our children the virtue of generosity, not just for the holidays, but for a lifetime—and in a way that makes a true, eternal difference?

Answer: Plant seeds of generosity in your family with Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog, a unique way for families to give gifts that can transform lives around the globe.

Browse the catalog and get involved at www.samaritanspurse.org/parent.

Catherine welcomes Kristy Graham, host of the On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse podcast and wife to Edward Graham, part of the legacy family behind this renowned global relief ministry. With firsthand experience raising four children and witnessing God’s faithfulness in some of the most challenging corners of the globe, Kristy brings unmatched insight and compassion to this timely discussion.

Editor's Note - this is a bonus feed drop, in partnership with Samaritan's Purse. Your Daily Prayer's regular episodes will continue on the 8th.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
Transformative Giving - The Samaritan's Purse Christmas Gift Catalog: Learn how families can open a new kind of catalog—one offering goats, honeybees, water filters, heart surgeries, and more—to provide desperately needed gifts to people across the globe.
Real Stories, Real Impact: Kristy recounts emotional, hope-filled stories: families in Iraq whose lives are remade by a simple beehive; a mother shattered by tragedy in need of purpose and dignity, restored by a brood of baby chicks; and the power of a $9 donation to feed a hungry infant and spark the hope of the Gospel for a mother who feels forgotten.
Generosity That Changes Hearts—Including Our Own: Discover practical ways to involve your kids in picking out gifts, writing cards for teachers in someone’s honor, or pairing a meaningful donation with something tangible.
Biblical Parallels: Kristy and Catherine share how the work of Samaritan’s purse brings to life the stories of Ruth, who gleaned what benevolent benefactors left for those less fortunate, and Hagar, who met the God who saw her need.
Seeds of the Gospel: Every gift given through Samaritan’s Purse meets physical needs—and intentionally opens doors for the life-changing message of Christ. Whether it’s a water well, a jar of honey, or a vital medical procedure, these gifts become vehicles for sharing hope and introducing recipients to the God who truly sees them.

Call to Action:

This Christmas, will your family give a gift that extends beyond your home?
Explore life-changing opportunities at samaritanspurse.org/parent as a family, and ask your kids: “How can we be part of God’s story of hope this Christmas?”
Let your generosity become a legacy of faith, planting seeds for eternity.

Episode Links:
Samaritan’s Purse Gift Catalog: www.samaritanspurse.org/parent
On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse Podcast
Catherine's Resources for Christian Parents

About the guest: Kristy Graham hosts On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse, a show she launched in 2019 to highlight God’s faithfulness through the ministry’s work. Each week, she brings listeners close to the stories of staff and the people they serve—always pointing hearts to Christ. From missionary doctors in Kenya to military couples in Alaska to families receiving new homes after disasters, Kristy loves witnessing Samaritan’s Purse in action. At home, she and her husband, Edward, are raising their four children in the mountains of North Carolina.

 

Parents, what new tradition will you start this year to show your children the joy—and eternal impact—of generosity?

What if the greatest gift you give your kids this Christmas is a heart of generosity&mdash;and the chance to change someone else&rsquo;s world?
This episode goes beyond stockings and wrapping paper to tackle one of the most pressing questions for believers during the holiday season: How do we practically teach our children the virtue of generosity, not just for the holidays, but for a lifetime&mdash;and in a way that makes a true, eternal difference?
Answer: Plant seeds of generosity in your family with Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog, a unique way for families to give gifts that can transform lives around the globe.
Browse the catalog and get involved at <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/parent">www.samaritanspurse.org/parent</a>.
Catherine welcomes Kristy Graham, host of the <a href="https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/home">On the Ground with Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse</a> podcast and wife to Edward Graham, part of the legacy family behind this renowned global relief ministry. With firsthand experience raising four children and witnessing God&rsquo;s faithfulness in some of the most challenging corners of the globe, Kristy brings unmatched insight and compassion to this timely discussion.
Editor's Note - this is a bonus feed drop, in partnership with Samaritan's Purse. Your Daily Prayer's regular episodes will continue on the 8th.
What You&rsquo;ll Discover in This Episode:
<ul>
<li>Transformative Giving - The Samaritan's Purse Christmas Gift Catalog: Learn how families can open a new kind of catalog&mdash;one offering goats, honeybees, water filters, heart surgeries, and more&mdash;to provide desperately needed gifts to people across the globe.</li>
<li>Real Stories, Real Impact: Kristy recounts emotional, hope-filled stories: families in Iraq whose lives are remade by a simple beehive; a mother shattered by tragedy in need of purpose and dignity, restored by a brood of baby chicks; and the power of a $9 donation to feed a hungry infant and spark the hope of the Gospel for a mother who feels forgotten.</li>
<li>Generosity That Changes Hearts&mdash;Including Our Own: Discover practical ways to involve your kids in picking out gifts, writing cards for teachers in someone&rsquo;s honor, or pairing a meaningful donation with something tangible.</li>
<li>Biblical Parallels: Kristy and Catherine share how the work of Samaritan&rsquo;s purse brings to life the stories of Ruth, who gleaned what benevolent benefactors left for those less fortunate, and Hagar, who met the God who saw her need.</li>
<li>Seeds of the Gospel: Every gift given through Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse meets physical needs&mdash;and intentionally opens doors for the life-changing message of Christ. Whether it&rsquo;s a water well, a jar of honey, or a vital medical procedure, these gifts become vehicles for sharing hope and introducing recipients to the God who truly sees them.</li>
</ul>
Call to Action:
This Christmas, will your family give a gift that extends beyond your home? Explore life-changing opportunities at samaritanspurse.org/parent as a family, and ask your kids: &ldquo;How can we be part of God&rsquo;s story of hope this Christmas?&rdquo; Let your generosity become a legacy of faith, planting seeds for eternity.
Episode Links:
<ul>
<li>Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse Gift Catalog: <a href="http://www.samaritanspurse.org/parent">www.samaritanspurse.org/parent</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/home">On the Ground with Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse Podcast</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catherinesegars.com/resources">Catherine's Resources for Christian Parents</a></li>
</ul>
About the guest: Kristy Graham hosts On the Ground with Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse, a show she launched in 2019 to highlight God&rsquo;s faithfulness through the ministry&rsquo;s work. Each week, she brings listeners close to the stories of staff and the people they serve&mdash;always pointing hearts to Christ. From missionary doctors in Kenya to military couples in Alaska to families receiving new homes after disasters, Kristy loves witnessing Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse in action. At home, she and her husband, Edward, are raising their four children in the mountains of North Carolina.
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Parents, what new tradition will you start this year to show your children the joy&mdash;and eternal impact&mdash;of generosity?

Changing the World One Gift at a Time This Christmas with Samaritan's Purse

Everyone remembers a gift that left a lasting mark—something so meaningful that the moment surrounding it fades, but the gift itself stays vivid. Keneesha Saunders-Liddie opens with a childhood memory: a pair of beloved boots, cherished and unforgettable.

But no gift compares to the one God gave the world on Christmas: the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ dwelling among us.

John 1:14 reminds us that God’s greatest gift was not wrapped in paper but in humanity. Jesus entered a world that would reject Him, suffer deeply, and ultimately die for those He came to save. This is the heart of Christmas—God Himself choosing to step into our brokenness.

Why this gift matters:


Jesus came with unfailing love and faithfulness.


He left His heavenly glory to dwell among us.


He offered salvation when we were helpless and without hope.


He is the gift we didn’t earn, couldn’t repay, and absolutely needed.

Christmas can easily become filled with material expectations, pressures, and comparisons. But gratitude shifts our focus. Gratitude reminds us that while earthly gifts fade, the gift of Jesus is eternal.

As you look around your home this Christmas—whether the season feels full or humble—remember that the greatest gift has already been given. Jesus came. Jesus rescued. Jesus stayed. And Jesus still saves.

Bible Reading:
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14

Main Takeaways


Gratitude should define our lives because Christ defined love through His coming.


Jesus is God’s greatest gift—given with purpose, sacrifice, and unending love.


True worship flows from remembering what His arrival cost and what it accomplished.


No earthly gift can compare to the salvation, hope, and presence we have in Christ.

Let’s Pray

Dear Lord,

I’m so thankful for the greatest gift You have ever given—the gift of Your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank You for thinking of me before I even knew how desperately I needed hope. What an incredible gift from a God whose love is limitless and whose generosity never fails.

Help me not only to speak words of gratitude but to live a life that reflects it—through obedience, service, and a heart centered on You. Cleanse me from any sin that keeps me from fully treasuring what You’ve done. Renew a right spirit within me and help me to walk in gratitude daily.

Thank You for Jesus, for His coming, His sacrifice, and the salvation He secured for me.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Additional Scriptures for Reflection


Isaiah 9:6


Luke 2:10–11


2 Corinthians 9:15


John 3:16

Want More?


Share this devotional with someone who needs encouragement today


Explore related articles on Crosswalk.com and Christianity.com for more Christmas devotionals

Everyone remembers a gift that left a lasting mark&mdash;something so meaningful that the moment surrounding it fades, but the gift itself stays vivid. Keneesha Saunders-Liddie opens with a childhood memory: a pair of beloved boots, cherished and unforgettable.
But no gift compares to the one God gave the world on Christmas: the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ dwelling among us.
John 1:14 reminds us that God&rsquo;s greatest gift was not wrapped in paper but in humanity. Jesus entered a world that would reject Him, suffer deeply, and ultimately die for those He came to save. This is the heart of Christmas&mdash;God Himself choosing to step into our brokenness.
Why this gift matters:
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<li data-start="1213" data-end="1269">
Jesus came with unfailing love and faithfulness.
</li>
<li data-start="1270" data-end="1323">
He left His heavenly glory to dwell among us.
</li>
<li data-start="1324" data-end="1392">
He offered salvation when we were helpless and without hope.
</li>
<li data-start="1393" data-end="1468">
He is the gift we didn&rsquo;t earn, couldn&rsquo;t repay, and absolutely needed.
</li>
</ul>
Christmas can easily become filled with material expectations, pressures, and comparisons. But gratitude shifts our focus. Gratitude reminds us that while earthly gifts fade, the gift of Jesus is eternal.
As you look around your home this Christmas&mdash;whether the season feels full or humble&mdash;remember that the greatest gift has already been given. Jesus came. Jesus rescued. Jesus stayed. And Jesus still saves.
Bible Reading: &ldquo;The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.&rdquo; &ndash; John 1:14
<hr data-start="2027" data-end="2030">
Main Takeaways
<ul data-start="2051" data-end="2393">
<li data-start="2051" data-end="2136">
Gratitude should define our lives because Christ defined love through His coming.
</li>
<li data-start="2137" data-end="2219">
Jesus is God&rsquo;s greatest gift&mdash;given with purpose, sacrifice, and unending love.
</li>
<li data-start="2220" data-end="2307">
True worship flows from remembering what His arrival cost and what it accomplished.
</li>
<li data-start="2308" data-end="2393">
No earthly gift can compare to the salvation, hope, and presence we have in Christ.
</li>
</ul>
<hr data-start="2395" data-end="2398">
Let&rsquo;s Pray
Dear Lord,
I&rsquo;m so thankful for the greatest gift You have ever given&mdash;the gift of Your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank You for thinking of me before I even knew how desperately I needed hope. What an incredible gift from a God whose love is limitless and whose generosity never fails.
Help me not only to speak words of gratitude but to live a life that reflects it&mdash;through obedience, service, and a heart centered on You. Cleanse me from any sin that keeps me from fully treasuring what You&rsquo;ve done. Renew a right spirit within me and help me to walk in gratitude daily.
Thank You for Jesus, for His coming, His sacrifice, and the salvation He secured for me.
In Jesus&rsquo; name, Amen.
<hr data-start="3104" data-end="3107">
Additional Scriptures for Reflection
<ul data-start="3150" data-end="3218">
<li data-start="3150" data-end="3164">
Isaiah 9:6
</li>
<li data-start="3165" data-end="3181">
Luke 2:10&ndash;11
</li>
<li data-start="3182" data-end="3204">
2 Corinthians 9:15
</li>
<li data-start="3205" data-end="3218">
John 3:16
</li>
</ul>
<hr data-start="3220" data-end="3223">
Want More?
<ul data-start="3245" data-end="3489">
<li data-start="3315" data-end="3387">
Share this devotional with someone who needs encouragement today
</li>
<li data-start="3388" data-end="3489">
Explore related articles on <a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/christmas-and-advent/">Crosswalk.com</a> and <a href="https://www.christianity.com/">Christianity.com</a> for more Christmas devotionals
</li>
</ul>

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