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John 17:13

First Nations Version

“I am returning to you now. But while I am still here, I pray for my followers, so they may share in my joy.

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This means we must keep our eyes on Creator Sets Free (Jesus), the trailblazer of our spiritual ways, the one who was first to reach the end of the trail. The joy that lay before him gave him the strength to suffer on the cross and willingly bear its shame. He now sits at Creator’s right hand in the place of greatest honor.


On the other hand, if we follow the guidance of the Spirit, our lives will bear good spiritual fruit. The Spirit will grow in us the fruit of love and joy, peace and patience, kindness and goodness, faithful hearts,


As you walk in my ways, my love will remain in you. I am saying this so your hearts will be filled with the same joy I have.


The bride at a wedding belongs to the groom, and like the best man, a friend who stands with the groom, I am glad to hear his voice.


We write these things to you so that our hearts can dance together in the circle of life.


Creator Sets Free (Jesus) knew that his Father had put all things in his hands and that he had come from the Great Spirit and was returning to him.


I have much more to tell you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. I am hoping to come and speak with you face to face. In this way, our hearts will dance for joy.


For Creator’s good road is not about eating or drinking. Instead, it is about doing what is right in Creator’s eyes, about walking his path of peace, and finding the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit.


“I have told you all these things so you will have my peace. This world is full of sorrow, pain and trouble, but have strong hearts, for I have defeated the world.”


The followers of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.


“I will be gone soon,” he said to them. “I am returning to the one who sent me.


“Since I am returning to you, I will no longer be in the world, but my followers will still be here. O Father of all that is holy, watch over them with the loving care that we share with one another. In this way, they will also share the love that makes us one.





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