Lexly Nirvana: Why She Refuses to Water Down Jesus | The Rooted in Christ Podcast Ep. 214

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[0:00 -> 0:30] Speaker 1: I think I would say like really pray about it. Like really, like what is, what is the call that God has in my life? Like, you know, because we can try to be copies of other people and because they're, they're doing really good and stuff like that. But what is my exact calling like? Because we every— we everybody has a different calling and, and we have, we have a different type of influence and stuff like that, you know, especially like social media and everything. So like really like pray about it. Amen.

[0:32 -> 0:51] Speaker 2: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the Rooted in Christ Podcast. My name is Eric Stevens. Listen, if you're in the mood to talk about Christian hip-hop, a little reggaeton, I— this is the episode for you. Lex Lee Nirvana, welcome to the Rooted in Christ Podcast, sister. How you doing?

[0:51 -> 0:53] Speaker 1: Doing really good. Thank you for having me.

[0:53 -> 1:07] Speaker 2: I, I appreciate you being on the show. Um, we met back at the Elevation project back in Boston, and I said we got to get her, get her on here. So thank you for taking the time out just to, to talk to our audience today.

[1:07 -> 1:08] Speaker 1: Yeah, no, thank you.

[1:08 -> 1:21] Speaker 2: So for those who may not be familiar with your story, familiar with your music, tell us a little bit, um, about your, your journey with Christ and how did you come to know the Lord. And then let's, let's dive into the, to the music and how you got started with that.

[1:21 -> 1:32] Speaker 1: Yeah, so I grew up in church. Well, first of all, my name is Bex Nirvana. I'm actually from South Texas. So we're like really close to the border. We have all the good tacos out here.

[1:32 -> 1:32] Speaker 2: Yeah.

[1:32 -> 2:21] Speaker 1: For those that love tacos, we're— that's where I'm from. It's mostly Hispanic people. So my music, it's mostly like Spanish, Spanglish. I like to do that. I grew up in church. I started— we started going to church when I was like very little, but we weren't really like very rooted in it, like very— what's it called? Yeah, like we weren't like very rooted in, in, in the things of God. Like we were, we would just go to go pretty much, um, with my mom. My dad doesn't go to church yet. And, um, so yeah, like we knew about God but we weren't really having a relationship with him. It wasn't until like my mom, like one day I remember she, she gave her life to Christ.

[2:21 -> 2:21] Speaker 2: Wow.

[2:21 -> 3:54] Speaker 1: and then soon after it was me. But through all that, like, I started learning about, about God, about his love. But I still didn't really understand that much. But I kind of did like church, you know, like that. Like, they take you to church where you go, right? But once I, I became a teenager, I remember, like, um, I was like, you know what, like, I want to do my own thing. I want to explore. We ended up moving, like, from cities, um, and I ended up going to another high school because I was going— I was in this city and I was in elementary and middle school in that city, and then we ended up moving to another city. So like, I was like, these people don't know me here, like I'm a new girl, like I'm gonna do whatever I want, like, um. So I started to kind of get into like a rebel stage type of thing. And, um, but I was like really struggling. I really struggled, uh, with like self like feeling like worthy, like that I wasn't pretty enough, like, um, self-worth. I had low self-esteem, um, and also like I had like secret sin as well that I was dealing with, um, because I had like a little, um, well, I had kind of like an incident when I was, when I was like a little girl, and, um, and that really brought like a lot of shame and stuff like that that I started to, um, deal with because it was, it was, uh, I, I, when I was little, I ended up looking at pornography when I was like, I was so little, you know.

[3:54 -> 3:55] Speaker 2: Yeah.

[3:55 -> 6:15] Speaker 1: And, um, and I remember from that day on, like, I, I was just struggling with so many, like, like, I felt bad, you know, like I had so much shame and stuff like that. So I struggled with all those things and then just feeling like I wasn't pretty enough, the self-esteem issues. So I remember my mom, like, when she had finally accepted in her heart, she signed me up to this like retreat. And, um, when she did, I was like, no, I want to go party, like I, I want to do whatever I want to do. And then she's like, no, I just want you to go, like I already paid for you, like I want you to go. And I was like, no. Um, I ended up going. It was like a 3-day thing. And that's when I finally like, I felt like the Lord was just like, are you, are you really gonna do, like, are you really gonna follow me? Because one of the things that I would do at church, like they would be like, oh yeah, you know, the, the prayer of salvation. I was like, oh yes, like I want to accept Christ in my my heart, but I would never really like be committed to it. I would always go back to the world, back to the same thing, back to my struggles and all that. But, um, what's it called, but that day was different. That day is like the Lord spoke to me. That's the day that I was like, you know, I don't want to keep struggling with this. Like, I don't want to keep living like this. Like, I always feel like sad, I always feel mad. Like, I was like, like I told you, I was like in a rebel stage. So then, um, that's when Christ found me. And, um, and I remember going to church, remember going back to church that day, like after that, that, uh, 3-day retreat that we had. And one of the church members was like, hey, you look so different, like you look different. And I was like, I, I know what to say, right? But I really believe that it was the Lord, you know, like he changes you, he transforms you. And, and, and, um, from there, from then on, like I didn't look back. I was like, this is committed, like I'm being committed, like I'm gonna seek the Lord. And I started to ask him like, what was my purpose in life? Like, what do you— why am I here? Like, I don't know what I'm good at, you know. And he started slowly showing me like how much I love music and how I like to write and stuff like that. So I slowly started to like get into that. Um, but yeah, it's been a long, long journey. Um, it was 2010 when I accepted, uh, the Lord in my heart, and I was like, it's been, it's been a long journey, but God is good, you know. And yeah, yeah.

[6:15 -> 6:23] Speaker 2: How, how important has it been for you to have that personal individual relationship with Christ and not just going through, going through the motions?

[6:23 -> 6:59] Speaker 1: No, it's been very— it's, it's, it's important because he's, he's the one that's walking you like through like different challenges and things like that, you know what I mean? when you can just be in the flesh, you know. And sometimes we can get in our flesh too. I mean, I'm not gonna sit here and not lie about that, you know. But with Him, like, He, the Holy Spirit, you know, like guides you and warns you and stuff like that. He gives me— sometimes He gives me a lot, so many dreams and stuff like that. So it's kind of like, God, you're so good to me, you know. Like, I don't deserve you. Like, you're so good to me. So it's very important to stay, to stay in Him, you know, and stay in Him.

[6:59 -> 7:13] Speaker 2: So how— like, I guess, so you gave your life to him, you've been more and more dedicated, you start walking with him. When did you first, like, get involved with, with music? How did you know this was something that you, that you wanted to do?

[7:13 -> 8:32] Speaker 1: When I first got involved, it was, um, it was like maybe like 2 years after, I think, when I, when I received the Lord. Um, my friend, she actually had this group that she knew that used to do prison ministry. back in the day, and that's how I first, first started, like going with her. We were so young, I remember, and we were so scared too because like we didn't know what, what was going on. Like now you would see it more, I guess, in social media, like, oh, they're doing prison ministry. But back then you couldn't even take your phones inside. Like it was very, very like, oh, you can't do this, this and this and this. Like, so that's when I first started, I remember. And I, I used to do this cover from Lecrae, the song, uh, 116 Repentance. Oh yeah, yeah, that song. Yeah, I would do that song for the inmates. It was like all male, um, uh, cell, or the ones that behave well or whatever. Um, but yeah, and that's how I slowly started. But yeah, it's— it was scary at first, but I feel like that's when the Lord was like kind of like, this is what I want you to do, like this is how I want to use you. And I was— but like, I don't really know anything too much about this. like, mm-hmm, God surprises us.

[8:32 -> 8:44] Speaker 2: Yeah, like, you, you have— you blend reggaeton, Latin influence, and Christian hip-hop. So how has God used that, you, like, unique style to influence and reach people with the gospel?

[8:44 -> 9:49] Speaker 1: Yeah, since I know, like, both languages, English and Spanish— my first language is actually Spanish— so, like, um, I can, I can use both, you know, to speak to both audiences. Which is a little bit difficult sometimes because sometimes I'm like doing all Spanish and they're like, what are you saying here? Like, I have friends that tell me like, tell me what you're saying, like, I want to know. And then like others, like, I feel like, oh, I'm not talking too much Spanish, let me put some Spanish too. So like, it's a little bit difficult sometimes, but I feel like, you know, like now we have— we can have the translations and stuff like that, you know. But it's good. Like, I feel like it's a great opportunity to reach both. Because I remember when I first like started to learn English, I was just like, no, I just want to know English. Like, I don't, I don't want to be, um, because my first language is Spanish. So I was just like, it's so difficult. But now I see like what the Lord was doing, you know what I mean? Like being bilingual, it's, it's, it's a good, it's a good opportunity. Not even like you can get to speak to both, you know, even in a job, in a job as well. So yes.

[9:49 -> 10:03] Speaker 2: Have— has it ever been tempting, because your style is so unique, it's so different, you know, has it ever been tempting for you to do what everyone else is doing instead of staying true to the sound and the talent that God gave you?

[10:03 -> 10:39] Speaker 1: Yeah, it has been, because I actually started with English. Like, when I first started my music, my, like, my own music, like, I, I started with English, but I feel like it moved more because, like I'm saying, like, my, my first language is Spanish, so I can, like, express better you know what I mean, in Spanish than in English. Um, but yeah, it has been sometimes. Yeah. But I'm just like, God, what, what exactly is it that you want me to do? You know what I mean? Like, I want to do what you want me to do, where you want to use me. Because I mean, I do have songs in English as well. Yeah.

[10:40 -> 10:45] Speaker 2: What, like, specific challenges have you faced and you've seen in either space?

[10:47 -> 11:11] Speaker 1: I think, um, I mean, I think that like the language barrier could be one, like definitely, because like, um, like for example, like I, I had gone to, um, some— like I've shown music to like some people and stuff like that, and they're like, oh, I really like how you're saying it, I really like your style, like I like everything, but I don't understand what you're saying.

[11:11 -> 11:11] Speaker 2: Yeah.

[11:11 -> 11:47] Speaker 1: I don't understand what you're saying. So it's kind of like, ah, they don't understand, but they are— I'm like, okay, I'm doing a good job, but they're not understanding. But then I'm like, okay, like, I'm, I'm trying to— that's a little bit difficult sometimes to navigate, you know. Or even like sometimes that it just feels kind of like with the Spanish, they're like, oh, just because you're adding English too and we don't understand the English. So it's kind of like you both go— both goes both ways. It goes both ways. So it's like, so we're like, okay, like I have to be like mid in the middle type of thing. So I've been trying to do more like Spanglish both.

[11:47 -> 11:47] Speaker 2: Yeah.

[11:47 -> 11:50] Speaker 1: Yeah.

[11:50 -> 12:03] Speaker 2: What advice would you give to a young up-and-coming artist who may be in your exact same situation or even the situation that you used to be in where it's like, this style is so unique, it's so different. I know there's other people doing it, but what advice would you, would you give to that person?

[12:05 -> 12:53] Speaker 1: I think I would say like really pray about it. Like really, like what is, what is the call that God has in my life? Like, you know, because we can try to be copies of other people and because they're, they're doing really good and stuff like that. But what is my exact calling like? Because we, everybody has a different calling and, and we have, we have a different type of influence and stuff like that, you know, especially in like social media and everything. So like, really like pray about it and ask the Lord. That will be my, my advice, you know, because yeah, it is, it is difficult. Because also like even if they try to do like, for example, like the people out there that they're doing all English and stuff like that, like even there's a lot of people that are the same. So that's a lot of competition, you know.

[12:53 -> 12:53] Speaker 2: Yeah.

[12:53 -> 13:01] Speaker 1: So it's, yeah, it is, it is difficult, but Asking God for guidance.

[13:01 -> 13:12] Speaker 2: Yeah, it is so important that we are walking like how he made us, to walk in that uniqueness. The, the next part, the, the person, the other person's already been done. It's, that is, it's finished.

[13:12 -> 13:12] Speaker 1: There's—

[13:13 -> 13:34] Speaker 2: we don't need to be carbon copies. Like, God made it so unique and wonderfully made that we're made on purpose for a purpose. So we don't need to try to be like anybody else, you know. That, that path, that call is already going to cost us something, so we might as well walk out our journey and not try to be Like the next artist, the next podcast host, the next preacher, the next teacher, whatever. Like, we just need to stay in the lane that God created for us.

[13:34 -> 13:37] Speaker 1: Mm-hmm. Yeah.

[13:37 -> 13:49] Speaker 2: So when you, when you're in the, the creative process, so when you're, when you're writing music, like, what comes to you first? Is it the story behind the songs? The beat? Is it the message? Like, walk us through, like, your, your creative process when you're making music.

[13:49 -> 13:54] Speaker 1: So for the most part, like, it's the beat first.

[13:54 -> 13:54] Speaker 2: Yeah.

[13:55 -> 14:53] Speaker 1: Like, it's definitely the beat first. Like, I have to kind of like feel what, what, what do I want to say in this song? Like, praying about like, God, what do you want me to say in this song? Like, and, or like, what's something that you're going through? You know what I mean? You want to encourage someone about something. So like, definitely like praying, definitely like the beat first for me. Sometimes it could be the words, but it's not too much. That doesn't happen as often. Um, as I learned more, because before when I first started, I remember it was like usually like the lyrics first and stuff like that, or like, or like if I wanted to write a poem. But, um, now it's more like, oh, the beat, how am I feeling it, how, how, what do I want to say in this song type of thing. Um, and then from there, like, I start, like, we start writing and then we go record and then like the visuals and stuff like that. I want to do visuals, but— Yeah, it— that's kind of like my, my way of doing it.

[14:53 -> 15:04] Speaker 2: Has, has following Jesus ever cost you an opportunity in the music industry? And if so, like, what, what did you learn through that experience?

[15:04 -> 15:54] Speaker 1: I think like one, like there's been times where you, you're so like fixated in like, oh, I want to release some— I want to release the song already. Like, I have everything. Like, it's done. Like, I remember one time I had that, like, experience. We even had the video and everything, but I feel like God was just telling me, like, no, it's not the right time right now. Like, it's just not the right time. And, um, and I actually had to wait. And then people were asking me, like, hey, where's the song? Why— when you— when is it coming out? Didn't you do a video about it? And all these things. I'm just like, yes, but I feel like the Lord wants me to wait. Like— the Lord wants me to wait, and it's just like learning patience and stuff like that. And it's just like, why? But then when it comes out, it's like, okay, like you understand why, why he was doing that.

[15:54 -> 15:55] Speaker 2: Yeah.

[15:55 -> 16:32] Speaker 1: Like why he was doing that. And, and I remember like from there he opened this opportunity where I was able to go and perform the song like at this other state which I had never been and everything. So that was just like like, wow, like, we don't know what's going on behind the scenes when God is telling us all these things to do, you know, to wait. Um, we just feel like, oh God, why are you like— you forgot about me, you don't want me to release this song, like, all my hard work type of thing. But no, like, he has a— he has his— he, he knows why, you know, he knows why. And it's like his word says, like, his thoughts are not our thoughts, you know.

[16:32 -> 16:33] Speaker 2: Yeah.

[16:33 -> 16:35] Speaker 1: So Yes.

[16:36 -> 16:47] Speaker 2: No, that's good. Because so how, how do you keep— especially in a situation like that— how do you keep your relationship with Christ first and have that be the priority while balancing music, ministry, and life?

[16:47 -> 17:27] Speaker 1: Yeah, that is very difficult actually. It is very difficult because it's so tempting to just get on social media and just be there all day doom scrolling. Yeah, no. Yeah. Um, yeah, it's, it's very tempting, but we really have to be disciplined. Like, you really have to be disciplined and like, you know what, like, I'm not gonna— I'm not gonna wake up and go straight to social media. Like, I'm gonna wake up, I'm gonna read my word, I'm gonna spend some time with the Lord before I do all that or even post and things like that. Um, because yeah, it's very— it's very difficult. And sometimes like you, you, you wake up and then you see all these notifications and it's just like, oh.

[17:27 -> 17:28] Speaker 2: Yeah.

[17:28 -> 17:50] Speaker 1: It's like, man, I need to turn those notifications off because it's gonna go back there. And it's, it's just kind of like a, like a hole. Like, it's just like you didn't— you're just trying to stop and it's just like, yeah. So it's difficult. But I think the word would be discipline, that you need to be very disciplined in like your decisions, what you're going to do. You know what I mean?

[17:50 -> 18:13] Speaker 2: Every chance I get on this show, I shout out Mike Mack, whether he's paying attention to the show or not. I personally don't care, but I do care because he should be watching. But Um, like I said earlier, like, we met at the, at the Elevation Conference. Like, what it— talk about that, that experience, what it was like being able to— the artist being able to have your, your music like critiqued, all like— talk about what that experience was like for, for you.

[18:13 -> 18:53] Speaker 1: Yeah, no, for this, this— well, the time that we met, it was actually my second time going because I had gone the previous year, um, and that's when I was part of the, um, Elevation Project. But for this, this year, like, it was, it was really good. I like how, how, um, they, they go, like, you go in depth in telling you, like, the critiques of, of, of what it is of your song. Because, like, I'm kind of very familiar with that because, like, when I first started, I actually would do a lot of critiques to improve, which was kind of hard too because, like, it was like, oh, that hurts. Like, why are you telling me?

[18:53 -> 18:53] Speaker 2: Yeah.

[18:53 -> 18:57] Speaker 1: that kind of like, but you, you learn to grow skin, you know, thick skin.

[18:57 -> 18:58] Speaker 2: Yeah.

[18:58 -> 20:15] Speaker 1: Into that. And not just like taking it in a bad way, but like to help you grow, you know, to help you grow, the constructive criticism. But it was, it was really, really good. I like that we were with the people, we're able to talk to them, to go talk to them in person, you know. And it's not just like, oh, you're, you're over there and I'm over here type of thing. Like, no, you actually get to like talk to them, network with them. things like that. Um, so I really, really like that. And I like how they were like, even before they start critiquing and all that, like, we— they, they pray and, and, you know, and everything, like, backstage. So it was like, so like, wow, like, they're putting into God's hands, like, this is good, you know what I mean? Like, it's not just like, oh, I'm just gonna come and tell you, like, what it is, you know? Like, we want to do this right, you know? We want God to be involved. We want to help you guys. So I, I just thought it was really good, and I'm glad that they do that, that plug, you know, the plug, um, which is when they critique you, um, and it's just open to anybody, you know, whoever wants to, whoever wants to, uh, join and, and be there and get that constructive criticism that's going to help you grow and make those relationships. You know, you just never know who, who's there, you know, just never know who you can connect with and Make a great banger.

[20:15 -> 20:15] Speaker 2: Yeah.

[20:15 -> 20:17] Speaker 1: Yeah.

[20:17 -> 20:44] Speaker 2: I saw a lot of collaboration, and one of the things was funny. You mentioned the prayer part. Like, Mike walked up and he's like, Eric, don't let anybody pass this door. I said, what is going on back here? He's like, no, we're about to, we're about to pray. Like, I love the fact that he invited God in, the Holy Spirit. I mean, I wasn't surprised. Like, I know, I, I know Mike's heart, you know what I mean? I wasn't surprised at all. It was just, it was so cool to see how the focus on Jesus and prayer was really the priority for this whole thing. So it was, it was cool just to be a part of.

[20:44 -> 20:51] Speaker 1: Yeah, yeah, I love how they, how they do it. Like, it's, it's really good and we're very well organized as well.

[20:51 -> 21:01] Speaker 2: Yeah. So whatever you can share from your own personal prayer closet, like, how do you— what do you believe God is doing right now in the CHH space?

[21:07 -> 21:10] Speaker 1: Um, well, there's a lot going on.

[21:10 -> 21:11] Speaker 2: There really is, good and bad.

[21:11 -> 22:11] Speaker 1: Yeah, good and bad that I've been looking at. But, um, I know that definitely God is, is bringing up, like, raising up that more authenticity, people that are real, you know, about, about him, about sharing his word, about sharing, uh, being the light in the darkness. And, um, I know that, that, like, that's, that's what we want, you know. We don't want, like, people that are, like, fake, or they're just doing it just to do it, or because their heart is not in it, you know what I mean? Like, so I really believe that God is really doing that at this time, you know, um, for his kingdom, for more people to be, um, be saved, you know, for the souls and, and, um So yeah, I think, I think God is raising up that those, those people that are authentic and they're real about their faith and about what their, their mission is, you know, just like Jesus, his mission.

[22:11 -> 22:23] Speaker 2: Sister, is there any, any behind-the-scenes music that you can tell us about? Any— can we expect an album? Any collaborations? Anything you can share with us today? I'm just being nosy now.

[22:23 -> 23:08] Speaker 1: Yeah. So yeah, I'm working on a 3-song EP actually. Um, I can say a little bit about it. I, I already started working on it. The last time that I released was actually in February, so it's been a couple of months already. Um, so yeah, it's been, it's been in the works. Um, I want to do it for the ladies, so that's like the, like the, like the goal. Like, I want to do this album for the ladies, and I'm so excited for it. Um, I know God is gonna come through, but yeah, I can't wait. I can't wait to see You know, it's just exciting all the time when you just— you're starting this project and you're just like, I can't wait to see like the whole outcome. Like, yeah.

[23:08 -> 23:24] Speaker 2: Sister, thank you so much for being on here today. This has been— this has been incredible. I really appreciate you taking the time to be on the show. This is the Let Them Know segment. This is the final segment of the podcast. This is where you can share anything you like with the audience. So Lexi, please let them know.

[23:25 -> 24:19] Speaker 1: Okay, well, I just want to let you know that God loves you. You're here for a purpose, and if you don't know your purpose, God is open to tell you your purpose because he made you. He knows you. He cares about you. He wants to save you. He doesn't want you to be lost. He doesn't want you to be addicted. He doesn't want you to be, you know, in all this thing that the world tries to bring us and bring us down in depression and all this darkness. He doesn't want you there, and he didn't make you to be in that spot. He wants you to be free. He wants you to thrive in life. And the only way that you can do that is when you accept Jesus in your heart, because he died for you. He loves you so much. So I pray that prayer for you. I pray that he, he like, he just hugs you with his love and you get to see him. You, you get to experience him, you know. You get to experience it because it's the best decision that you could ever make in your life.

[24:19 -> 24:21] Speaker 2: Amen. Couldn't agree more.

[24:22 -> 24:22] Speaker 1: Yes.

[24:23 -> 24:24] Speaker 2: Can you pray us out before we get out of here?

[24:24 -> 25:12] Speaker 1: Yes. Lord God, thank you so much, Lord, for this time. God, thank you for this, that you brought us here together, Lord, to speak about you, Lord, to speak about what you've been doing, Lord. And I just pray, Lord, that whoever is listening, God, I just pray that you be with them, God, through any situation that they're going through, Lord. I pray that this will be something that helps them, Lord, to keep moving forward and not to look back, Lord, but to depend on you and remember that you're there with them and they're not alone, God. I pray for this podcast, that you bless my brother here, Lord, and that you just open many more doors of opportunity, Lord. Thank you for what you're doing, Lord. Thank you for what you're going to do. In Jesus' name I pray, amen. Amen.

[25:12 -> 25:36] Speaker 2: And Father, I just thank you for, for my sister, Lord. I thank you for the expansion of her territory. I thank you that you will just continue to just guide and lead her creativity, Father. Give her the grace to continue to just listen to you and be obedient to, to everything you have for her, Father. Thank you for the doors that you're opening in her life that no man can close. Thank you for the doors you're closing that no man can open, Father. And I thank you for the divine appointments that you are bringing her way, Lord.

[25:36 -> 25:36] Speaker 1: Yes.

[25:36 -> 26:31] Speaker 2: Father, I pray, as she had already spoken, for that person who is listening right now, who you're just knocking at the door of their heart, Father. I pray that they invite you and that they accept you, that they ask you to just come into their life as their Lord and Savior, Father. And I pray that, that for that person who is hearing this right now, however they're saying that they're asking for forgiveness of their sins, forgiveness of their shortcomings, Lord, forgiveness of anything that may be causing them anguish and pain and, and grief, or any, any, any addiction. Nothing they've done, Father, Mm-hmm. has, has separated them from you. Whether they've lied, they've cheated, they've stolen, whether they've had an abortion, whether they've committed adultery, Lord, I just thank you, Father, that you you will— that you are faithful to forgive, Father. So I pray that they are accepting you now and they know that they are not too far gone and that you are their hope, Father. And I pray for everybody at the sound of my voice, Lord, that they just continue to find their hope in you, their peace, you know, that they don't give up, that they are not hopeless, Father.

[26:31 -> 26:32] Speaker 1: Mm-hmm.

[26:32 -> 26:44] Speaker 2: Pray that they turn to you even in their darkest hours, Lord. I pray you bring those folks divine appointments, and I pray you use them to be somebody else's divine appointment, Lord. So I pray encouragement over everyone at the sound of my voice. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

[26:44 -> 26:45] Speaker 1: Amen.

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[26:56 -> 26:58] Speaker 1: Thank you, brother. Thank you.

[26:58 -> 26:59] Speaker 2: Thank you.