Thought I’d share this from my preparation for tonight’s small group:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!<\/p>
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,<\/p>
who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,<\/p>
who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,<\/p>
who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.<\/p>Psalm 103:1-5<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
If you are going through a hard time at present, and this feels forced or isn’t connecting, I pray God will bring you through till this is your prayer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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