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RE: Weary - 5/18/2007 5:03:30 PM
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Praise the Lord!!!!
This week has seemed to be very busy.Thank God it's Friday!!! My sister invited me to her church. They are celebrating their church anniversary. It's a celebration of thirty one years of serving the Lord and His people. Whether you all believe in the gift of prophecy or not their church was prophesied through one of the early members. The exact location and name was spoken and all of the prophecies have come to pass. I'm excited for them. They are also remodeling their church. The membership is small, but God is faithful. It proves to me that you don't need a whole lot of people, but just a few who have enough faith to believe that God can and will provide.
The following scripture has been on my mind lately:
Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Thank God for this promise. This promise reassures me that whatever I may face in life God is with and will never leave me. Yes it seems like He is far away sometimes. But I believe by faith He is near.
I hope each and every one of you will enjoy the family and friends that God has put in your life. The passing of Yolanda King and Jerry Falwell just reminds of how God can call us home at any time. Tomorrow isn't promised to anyone of us. Let us put our faith in Jesus and live for Him that one day we may join those who have died in Christ.
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RE: Weary - 5/30/2007 7:01:07 PM
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Praise the Lord!!!
I have been so busy the last couple of weeks. I am glad God has given me the opportunity to update this blog. The past two weeks have been very difficult. I have had trouble on every side. I said to myself, surely God is up to something. The trouble was so intense that I felt like I couldn't even pray. I have had why me? what have I done? God why don't you help me? Lord what is that You want me to do? crying spells. Am I making sense? Well anyway, I am starting to feel a little better. After the temper tantrums, I was able to talk to God. Plus, I talked to one of my christian friends and my former pastor. I thank God for these two people God have put in my life. They helped me to sense God in my life even in the midst of my troubles.
I applied to one of the local colleges in my area. My dream right now is to complete my degree. I would like to go to school full-time. Right now, I am praying and asking God for guidance and direction. I know I am going to have to take my focus off my troubles and focus on God. I know He hasn't forgotten me. I know He has a plan for my life. Keep me in your prayers.
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RE: Weary - 5/31/2007 7:55:26 PM
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I'm still here, fighting the good fight of faith. I checked my mail today. In my earlier post I stated that I had applied to one of the local colleges, I finally received a letter from them today. They would like for me to forward my transcript to their institution. This is a private college, so it is quite expensive. The only reasons I like this college is because it's close to my home and I can enter into what they call accelerated weekend classes. It's strictly designed for working people who may not have time to go to school during the week. The Lord knows my heart and my desires. I am praying that He will allow me to be able to attend this college. I believe once I obtain my degree, I will have so many more opportunities. Please pray that God will provide all of the necessary resources in order to see this dream come to pass.
My former church is just now finishing remodeling their church building. They are putting the final touches on the building. It is spectacular!!! I'm praising God with them and for them. They don't have many members. All of the remodeling was by faith and faith only. God has shown them His faithfulness and goodness. God is good!!!!!!!!
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Homesick......... - 6/12/2007 3:53:38 PM
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Praise the Lord!!!
Lately, I have been homesick.....Yes longing for my Heavenly Home. My heart yearns to literally be in the presence of Jesus. No, I am not suicidal. But if the Lord were to call my name, I would happily depart from this earth. My life has been a battle for the past month. My job, my mother, bills and the like have taken a toll on me. I am in the midst of making a decision that could alter my life for the next coming years. I don't know which way to turn. I have sought the Lord, but I'm still not sure what to do. Sometimes I wish God would give a resounding YES!!!! or NO!!!! or Wait!!!!
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Preparation..... - 6/18/2007 2:58:51 PM
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Praise the Lord everyone!!!
I'm still here solely by the grace of God. Lately, God has really been speaking things to me. I know it is up to me to receive His words of encouragement and correction. I know sometimes God will allow us to know ahead of time of a brewing storm. I'm not speaking about a natural storm but one of life's hard trials. I sense God is preparing me for a hard trial. I don't know what this particular trial is going to involve but I know I must continue to pray, study, and obey God's Word. I know I must use discernment in this area because the enemy is very crafty. But I feel the need to prepare. I was fortunate enough for God to warn me ahead of time about a particular trial I went through last year. I kept the faith and I'm still standing.
We must understand that life's trials aren't meant to break us. Life's trials will certainly separate the strong ones from the weak ones. We must trust God in the middle of life's storms. If we fail to trust then certainly the storm will destroy us. Many have walked away from the faith because they didn't trust God or didn't know how to trust God during their trial. I think it's important to surround ourselves with mature, strong christians. They will help encourage us to stand. We must also be in close fellowship with the Lord. As for right now, I'm going to keep my focus upon the Lord. Please pray for me.
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Regrets......... - 6/25/2007 10:18:03 AM
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I may or may not have bad news. I may not be able to get into the college I desire. The lady said that she would have to look at my high school transcript to determine whether I can attend this particular college. I requested my transcript on Friday. Hopefully, I will know more about whether I can attend this college later on this week. I have so many regrets. I regret that I didn't attend college right after high school graduation. I regret I almost wasted 3 years at a technical college. I'm praying God will allow me to attend this college in the fall. If He doesn't my dreams and hopes will be shattered.
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Waiting.... - 6/28/2007 2:01:15 PM
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Praise the Lord!
I just dropped off my transcript at the college I would like to attend. The lady that makes the final decision is on vacation. She won't be back until Monday. Hopefully, by Monday afternoon I will know if I am accepted into this college. I have been praying about this situation. I'm praying God will give me favor. Surely, God knows my hearts desire. I pray He will honor my request to attend this college. It's all in God's hands.
Please continue to be in prayer concerning my neice. She maybe facing brain surgery. She will have special tests done on July 6th and a follow-up visit soon after. I've given her over to God. I know God is going to take care of her. She's only 4 years old and has her whole life ahead of her. I picture her being a strong christian woman when she gets older. Although she want's to be a mermaid when she grows up!!!!!!
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Set Free.... - 7/2/2007 12:53:34 PM
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Praise the Lord!!!
I can hardly believe July is here!!! The hottest days are just ahead. Thank God for air conditioners!!!
Lately, I have been feeling very guilty of not living a perfect life before God. I say, do, and think things that are contrary to His will. I know I will never be sinless in this lifetime. I heard the Holy Spirit this morning say,
"Sometimes you just want to wrap yourself up in a sheet"... Well, there is no guilt or condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus". I can finally rid myself of these guilty feelings of not living a perfect life. Thank God He has set me free from guilt and condemnation!!!
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I've been accepted...... - 7/10/2007 6:23:55 PM
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I have some good news to report. I have been accepted to a local college in my area. I am so excited and I thank God. Now I have to apply for a pell grant and student loans. I am praying that God will provide a way for me to pay for my classes. I'm excited but I'll be more excited once my loans are approved. I spoke to one of my christians friends today and we talked about trusting in the Lord. God is calling His children to walk by faith and not by sight. It can be hard and sometimes scary to not know what is going to happen in the future. But we must trust God every step of the way. He alone holds our future.
There maybe staff changes within my job by the end of the month. My supervisor maybe resigning to accept a better job opportunity. I want to see my supervisor excel, but I think I will miss him if he decides to accept another job. This may mean that I will have to act as acting supervisor until a replacement is found. I am not ready for this type of responsibility. I'm trying not to worry about it. I guess I will have to take a wait and see approach regarding this situation. Well that's all I have to report for now. Be Blessed!!!!
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Difficult times - 7/20/2007 6:10:50 PM
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I really need for all who have been following my blog to be in prayer for me.
+ Neice has been diagnosed with a rare brain disease that causes her to have strokes.. She maybe facing brain surgery in the next few months. The doctors are moving at a slow pace. This disease is serious. My neice is at risk for more strokes if something isn't done quickly. Please pray for my neice and for her parents to make the best medical decisions for her.
+ Please pray concerning my job. I maybe the only one left in my department. Everybody else seems to be moving to bigger and better things. I'm not ready nor do I want the extra responsibilites. Honestly, I feel like throwing in the towel right now.
There are other issues in which I don't have time to get into. I'm trying desperately to hold onto my faith. I know God will see me through, it's just a process I have to go through. Thanks in advance for your prayers.
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Pray with me - 8/1/2007 11:26:44 AM
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My neice will be seeing a neurosurgeon on tomorrow. Please pray that our family will be able to get more insight about the intentions of the doctors regarding possible surgery. Please pray that they won't continue to disregard my neice. Pray that God will give us wisdom as to whether we need to seek a second opinion.
I'm trying to stay strong for my family. We have been suffering blow after blow. My uncle may have colon cancer pending test results. If he does, the doctors said that he maybe in the later stages. This is all so scary. I know I have to continue to stand on the truth of God's Word. My devotional this morning was to count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations. This was a timely message considering all that I am going through. Please keep me and my family in your prayers.
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Hanging on - 8/7/2007 12:46:33 PM
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I'm still here fighting the good fight of faith. My neice will definetly be having surgery next month. However, they want to make sure that the strokes that have occured have not affected her kidneys and her pituary glands. So she will be seeing an endocrinologist and they will do an ultrasound on her kidneys. This has all been very traumatic for my family. My sister was crying last night. She is worried about my neice, bills, her marriage and other issues. I could only tell her to keep praying. We have a God who controls our storms and will help us to endure. It's sad for me to see her in such distress.
My job is starting to get hectic. This time of the year is when we start to get alot of referrals. I still don't know if and when my supervisor is leaving. Once he leaves things will probably get more hectic. I'm trying to hold everything together. I want to see my supervisor move on but at the same time I hate to see him leave. I pray daily for God's strength.
I did get accepted into the college of my choice. However, the amount of loans I got approved for was not even enough to cover tuition. Needless, to say it is very frustrating. Right now I don't what I'm going to do. Please keep my family and me in your prayers.
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RE: Hanging on - 8/13/2007 10:54:18 AM
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Have you ever had one of those days that you really don't know what you feel, you're just existing? Well, today is one of those days. I feel like I am just here barely existing from day to day. There's so much going on and I am trying to keep my focus upon God.
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Looking Back - 8/16/2007 4:00:46 PM
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This morning I had the chance to read over my prayer journals from the year 2004 and 2005. I find that I am still praying about the same things over and over again. The one prayer I have been praying for the past 3yrs is for God to reveal His perfect specific will for my life. I see so many people walking in the destiny that God has prepared for them. And yet I seem to be at a total standstill. I have heard God's voice countless times during the 3 1/2 years I have been saved. I have felt His touch so many times. I can recall the many times He has answered my prayers. But one prayer He seems to not answer is what does He want to do with my life. I have dreams and goals. They all seem out of my reach.
I feel broken and in much distress. I don't know if God is preparing me for a greater work. Daily I seek God. I try to put Him first in everything I do. I read and study His Word daily. And now I am broken. I know it is going to take God to bring me out of the valley. But yet through all of my brokeness, I know God is my only hope and deliverer.
And so I wait upon God........................
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RE: Looking Back - 8/20/2007 11:57:07 AM
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Praise the Lord!!
Today has been a pretty good day so far. Things are pretty slow at work. I have managed to complete all of my files. My supervisor is still not sure if he is leaving. If they can't give him more money to stay, he will definetly be leaving at the end of the month. For some reason or another I have began to accept his decision whatever it maybe. I am prepared somewhat to take over his position until a replacement is made. I have been praying about my job situation all weekend. I believe it is God who is giving me strength.
I am stil praying to God about my future. I am still not sure what God wants to do with my life. My desire and dream is to become a social worker. However, it seems as if this dream is out of my reach. I have tried just about everything to make it come to pass. Finances and time is the biggest factors that seem to be holding me back. I constantly stay in prayer about this.
Sometimes we have to simply wait upon God. Maybe I am right where He wants me to be. Maybe it's not my time nor season to attend school full-time. Maybe the Lord wants me to pay off my debts first. Maybe He wants me to be involved in the ministry. Maybe He wants me to be still and rest in Him. Maybe He wants me to take a leap of faith. I don't know at this point.
Psalm 62
1Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
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Praise the LOrd - 8/23/2007 3:55:43 PM
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I'm still here only by the grace of my Heavenly Father. Lately I have been so overwhelmed by my circumstances that I have failed to acknowledge and praise God. I thank Him for sustaining me through the hard times. He alone is my Refuge and Fortress. The hard times aren't over yet, but I know I have to uplift and praise the name of my God. He is good to me. He has shown me great patience. He hasn't given up on me and He never will.
I thank him for the "blessing" today. Surely His hand of mercy and favor is on my life. I have to continue to believe in Him and His Word. His Word shall not come back void. His Word will never change. Thank You Lord!!!
Psalm 23:6
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
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RE: Praise the LOrd - 8/24/2007 4:56:22 PM
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My spirit is grieved today. A well known pastor and his wife announced their divorce on yesterday. Another well known evangelist estranged husband allegedly beat her. Folks, I don't know what is going on in the Body of Christ. But we must get back to holiness, righteousness, and sanctification. I think in the past decade the church has begun to take a different turn. When I say church-I'm not talking about all churches just those that seem to have strayed away from the Word of God. Now it seems like it's all about money, who has the most members, self-promotion and greed. I am sure God is grieved as well. Let's remember that our leaders are prone to the enemy's attacks as well. We must continue to intercede for the Body of Christ as a whole.
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RE: Praise the LOrd - 8/28/2007 5:26:29 PM
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Well, it's official my boss's last week. I am saddened that he is leaving. I'm going to miss him tremendously. I was offered his position, but turned it down. So I am in charge until they hire someone. I hope and pray I will be able to make it until someone is hired. My job is very stressful at times.
I have felt distant from God the past couple of days. I haven't been praying or reading the Word lately. I'm just so tired of my life being the way it is. I. A friend once told me if you can't trace God, trust Him anyways. I thought about David in Psalm 143:3- For the enemy hath persecuted my soul he hath smitten my life down to the ground he math made me to dwell in darkness as those that have been long dead. Those very words describe me.
And this is my prayer: Psalm 143:8
Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning for in thee do I trust cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my soul unto thee.
I don't know what or who your enemy is but we must believe God is faithful to fulfill His promise. This barren season will not last always. I'm praying that I will get back to reading the Word and praying again.
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RE: Praise the LOrd - 8/31/2007 5:41:18 PM
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My neice went to the doctor on yesterday. As from my previous entries, my 4yr. old neice has been diagnosed with a rare brain disease. She is scheduled to have surgery within the next 2 weeks. Her team of doctors are wonderful. He thinks surgery is the best option for her right now. Without the sugery she is prone to have more strokes. Our family is a little nervous, but we are ready to put this behind us. The sugery is a very delicate surgery. The doctor went over the risks with us on yesterday. But we're trying not to focus on the negatives.
I think if God so chose, He could heal my neice instantly. But I think sometimes God uses doctors as His instruments for His purposes. God is the source of all wisdom. He imparts wisdom into the doctors and uses them as He sees fit. So who are we to question how one gets healed? God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts, His ways are higher than our ways. I'm believing my neice has a bright promising future ahead of her. Please remember to keep her and my family in your prayers.
*Please pray especially for my sister. She has exhausted all of her vacation and sick leave. She is wondering how her bills are going to get paid while she is out with my neice. She's also concerned about the risks of the surgery. Nevertheless, God is in CONTROL!! I'm trying my best to encourage her.
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RE: Praise the LOrd - 9/8/2007 8:53:38 AM
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I'm still here only by the grace of God. I had a weird dream/vision the other night. I was being lifted slowly in the air. I could see the clouds so vividly. I saw the sun shining so brightly. I was holding a bunch of "stuff" in both hands. I can't remember what the "stuff" consisted of, but both of my arms were full. I was holding on tightly to this "stuff". I remember telling God earlier that night that I had so much on my plate and I needed His strength to be able to make it. I sensed God telling me "Let go of the stuff, stop worrying about "stuff" and trust Me".
1Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
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RE: Praise the LOrd - 9/12/2007 3:04:30 PM
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My 4yr. old neice is in the hospital again. She suffered yet another stroke on Sunday. Her vision in her right eye has been affected. Her surgery date is this Friday. Some days I am strong, some days I'm weak. I can do nothing right now but pray that God brings my neice through this ordeal. Needless to say this whole ordeal has caused my family and me much distress. I try to keep a Godly perspective. I know that others are going through much harder times than myself. I think sometimes God will allow us to get in a place where we can do nothing but trust Him. I believe I am at that point. My neice's life is in God's hands.
Please join me in prayer:
Pray that God will restore my neice's eyesight
Pray she will get through brain surgery w/o any complications
Pray for the doctors that they may be led by God
Pray that God will give my family and me strength
Pray that God will provide financially for my sister
Also pray for my uncle. He has been diagnosed with liver cancer. The doctors thinks there is very limited treatment for him. But I believe God can heal him. His life is in God's hands.
I had the chance to meditate upon this scripture last night:
1Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
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RE: Praise the LOrd - 9/19/2007 12:50:26 PM
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Things have been so crazy lately. I have been pulled in what seems like a hundred different directions. My neice is still in the hospital. She is having a hard time walking and her coordination seems to be a little off. As a wrote in the prayer request forum, I am trying to focus on the healing power of the Almighty God rather than my neice's present condition. She is able to talk, but she's still not quite herself. And to think, she has to go through this all over again in another month.
I thank God for giving me the strength to endure. I've sensed his presence in the midst of everything that's going on. He's still God and ALL power is in His Hands. I heard a preacher once say don't waste your pain. This scripture came me 2 Corinthians 1: 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. Now I know I will be able to comfort others who are battling the illness of a loved one. I can say I've been through it and God will give you comfort, peace, and strength. Thank You Jesus.
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RE: Praise the LOrd - 9/22/2007 10:59:12 AM
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My neice is finally home. My sister is glad she's home as well. She stayed with my neice in the hospital for almost 2wks. I spent the night with my siter because she really didn't want to be left alone with my neice. My neice seems so fragile. We have to make sure she doesn't get upset and make sure she protects her head at all times. But nevertheless, she is alive and well. And for that I am thankful.
I'm ready to get back to church. I haven't been to a service in 2wks. because of everything that has been going on. I'm ready. I hope nothing happens that will prevent me from going tomorrow morning. Well, that's all for now. I hope everyone has a blessed day. 
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RE: Praise the LOrd - 10/3/2007 10:23:29 AM
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Things are starting to get a little hectic around here. I have to do monthly reports. I come to find out that my ex-supervisor did a poor job of training me. I have no clue as to how to do these reports. I am seeking help completing these reports from another person who used to do the same position I did about 10yrs. ago. I am so frustrated, I honestly feel like putting in my resignation today. Through all of this mess there must be a blessing somewhere.........
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My grandmother is dying... - 10/3/2007 3:14:05 PM
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Praise the Lord!!!!
Just when I thought nothing else bad can happen. Yesterday, the doctors diagnosed my grandmother with colon and stomach cancer. She was diagnsoed 2yrs ago with breast cancer. My grandmother is 73yrs old. She is talking out of her head and is in pain. It's selfish for me to want her here on this earth knowing the pain she is going through. My mother, aunt, and uncle have to make medical decisions for her. They may operate or they may try chemo. The doctors don't think the chemo is going to work. The best thing about it is that my grandmother is saved. She knows who Jesus is and has served him the majority of her long life. That's the only thing that brings me comfort. Should God decide to call her home, she'll be in the arms of Jesus forever.
Please join me in prayer that God's perfect will be done.
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