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 This Month at DJJHi ! đ Dr. Mark here from Discipleship Journeys with Jesus. Here's a look at the latest happenings at DJJ Ministry: - Read: 4 Ways to Protect Your MarriageÂ
- Save: 2nd Annual Banquet Announcement
- Open: Prayer Calendar
- Join: Prayer Meetup
- Register: Mobilization Training
- Explore: Ways to Give
- Read: Testimony of the Month
 It's Almost Valentine's Day  In many countries, Valentineâs Day marks an annual cultural holiday during which couples express romantic affection through cards, messages, gifts, and special gestures. With that in mind, here are 4 simple yet powerful ways to protect your marriage! đ
1. Be very careful about outside male-female
friendships. âAbove all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.â (Proverbs 4:23 NIV)
Affairs donât incubate and hatch in 5 minutes. Thereâs a âcourtingâ period. Thus,
the further we stay away from any potential of incubation, the safer our marriages will be. If the dynamic feels "inappropriate" in any way, it probably is. To protect your marriage, be very careful about your outside relationships.
2. Try to avoid all appearance of evil. âAbstain from all appearance of evil.â (1 Thessalonians 5:22 KJV)
 How do we know what is appropriate? One great way is to ask your spouse and then accept the response without
argument. Even better, ask the Lord. If your heart is humble and seeking Him, He will guide you into a wise course of action (James 1:5).
 3. Donât compare unless itâs a favorable comparison. âThere are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!â (Proverbs 31:29 NLT)
âYou are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.â (Song of Solomon 4:7 ESV) Â I love how the writer of these passages praises his wife as the âbest in the worldâ in whom there is
âno flaw.â Were those conclusions based on scientific research? Of course notâitâs just opinion. Likewise, in my opinion, my wife is the wisest and most beautiful woman in the world. If you refuse to make unfavorable comparisons, your opinion will be the same. Simply the best.  4. Avoid slippery slopes. âFinally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.â (Philippians 4:8
ESV) Â It all begins with our thoughts. How do you get rid of the slippery slope of harmful thoughts? You practice âthought replacement.â You replace bad thoughts and temptation with good and helpful thoughts. This is exactly what Godâs Word says to
do.
By setting these clear boundaries, you and your partner actively shield each otherâs hearts, deepen trust, and honor your marriage. I pray that you will protect your marriage by following these four simple yet powerful guidelines. If you enjoyed reading this, forward it to a friend or family member who you think would too!
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An Unforgettable Night AwaitsSave the date for DJJ Ministry's 2nd Annual Celebration & Fundraising Banquet in Oceanside, California, on Saturday, May 2nd! ⨠If you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring a table, click below to message us. We'd love to hear from
you!
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Prayer CalendarYou are invited to lift up this month's daily prayer requests as the DJJ Team seeks God's guidance and blessing on DJJ Ministry's growing impact worldwide. đ
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Meet this MonthYou are welcome to join our International Prayer Meetup this Thursday, February 5 (view start/end time). Together weâll lift up prayers for one another, for the ministryâs growing impact, our partners, and the dedicated team behind it all. Click below to join via ZOOM (or enter the meeting ID 879 8980 6238 and passcode 223752).
Click below to join a few minutes early:
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Register for Next MonthYou, your spouse, your friends, your life group, and your church are all invited to DJJ's upcoming Mobilization Trainingâa live workshop to learn from experienced leaders who will share valuable insights and provide the tools needed to
fulfill your spiritual calling. It will be an inspiring and informative experience, equipping you to make a lasting impact in your life, church, community, and beyond. Whether you are a seasoned Christian leader or just starting out on your walk with Christ, this free online workshop is for YOU! âď¸
Click below to register for this two-day workshop on March 2-3. A confirmation email with the Zoom link will be
sent upon registration. You will also receive a PDF titled 'Student Notes' shortly thereafter. Only 100 spots are available so act fast!
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Real Discipleship. Real Transformation.In his book The Great Omission, Dallas Willard observed, âThe greatest issue facing the world today, with all its heartbreaking needs, is whether those who, by profession or culture, are identified as âChristiansâ will become disciplesâŚâ  Every gift answers the callâand desperate needâfor discipleship.
 Your partnership expands a proven program into new languages and nationsâempowering families, churches, and ministries worldwide to raise
leaders, not just listeners. Click below to give online or explore more ways to give.
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Testimony of the Month"The material is fantastic...I love the practical steps the material presents, including the call to "pause" until the step has actually been completed. AND... giving all the material away is SO good for the Kingdom. Also...the ministry does a great job translating the material into other heart languages. I was able to
connect a friend to the material while he was looking for a language where material is not commonly translated. Lastly, the ministry is well run and operates very efficiently. Love Discipleship Journeys with Jesus!'" â Steve Foster
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Thank YouWhether you are studying DJJ, sharing DJJ, or giving to expand DJJ, you are part of a global movement that is guiding believers toward full maturity in Jesus and fulfilling His Great Commission. Thank you, , for being a partner in REAL discipleship for
REAL transformation.
 Making Discipleship Doable,
Founder & President, Discipleship Journeys with Jesus
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