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Matthew 5:35

Everything in creation belongs to God. No thing or place can be used as a truly independent guarantee of our words — all are under God's ownership and authority.

Memory phrase: All creation belongs to God

Talk about it: Can you name some amazing things that belong to God? How does that make you feel?

Prayer: God, everything belongs to You — the sky, the earth, the cities. You are so great!

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