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Don’t ever be ashamed at feeling At those difficult times, it is wise to I can do everything Through Christ

weak. Remember what the Bible says call on God for extra strength and for Who gives me strength. Phillippians
in 2 Corinthians 12:10: His strength to help sustain you when 4:13
“Therefore I take pleasure in your own strength fails. (Psalms
infirmities, in reproaches, in 28:8 and Isaiah 40:29)
necessities, in persecutions, in
distresses for Christ’s sake: for when
I am weak, then am I strong.”
Give Me Strength, Lord For Strength and Wisdom An Inspirational Prayer
Lord, you are Holy above all others, and Thank you, Lord, for being there for me Do not look forward to what may
all of the strength that I need is in your and allowing me to cry out to you in my happen
hands. times of need. tomorrow; the same everlasting Father
I am not asking, Lord, that you take this It is amazing to me that the Lord of the who cares
trial away. Instead, I simply ask that Universe would take time to listen to me for you today will take care of you
Your will be done in my life. Whatever and to care about what I say. tomorrow and
that means, that is what I want. God, there are things happening around every day. Either He will shield you
But I admit that it’s hard, Lord. me right now that I do not understand.  from suffering,
Sometimes I feel like I can’t go on. The Some of these things make me feel or He will give you unfailing strength to
pain and the fear are too much for me, weak, helpless and afraid.   bear it.
and I know that I don’t have the strength Even in the midst of this, I know that Be at peace, then. Put aside all anxious
on my own to get through this. you are the Lord. thoughts and
I know that I can come to you, Jesus, I know that the situation is in Your imaginations, and say continually: “The
and that you will hear my prayer. I know hand, and I trust You. Lord is my
that it is not your intent to bring me to I beseech you for strength and for strength and my shield. My heart has
this point just to leave me in the wisdom that I would be able to endure trusted in Him
wilderness alone. the situation and be able to handle it in a and I am helped. He is not only with me
Please, Lord, give me the strength that I way that would bring glory to Your but in me,
need to face today. I don’t have to worry name. and I in Him.”
about tomorrow. In Jesus name, Amen. St. Francis de Sales
If you just give me the strength that I
need today that is all I need.
Keep me from sinning during this trial.
Instead, help me to keep my eyes on
you. You are the Holy Lord, and all of
my hope rests in you.
Thank you for hearing my prayer.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

To Be Grateful Prayer for Guidance and Help For Unfailing Strength


Lord God, may we be grateful for our Dear Lord, I am calling upon you today Do not look forward to what may
lot, and compassionate toward all those for your divine guidance and help. I am happen tomorrow; the same everlasting
who are in crisis Father who cares
suffering every kind of distress at this and need a supporting hand to keep me for you today will take care of you
difficult time. on the right and just path. tomorrow and every day. Either He will
May we hold back nothing, and hasten My heart is troubled but I will strive to shield you from suffering, or He will
to be the ministers of prayer and mercy, keep it set on you, as your infinite give you unfailing strength to bear it.
like the disciples of Him who went wisdom Be at peace, then. Put aside all anxious
about doing good in times of need. will show me the right way to a just and thoughts and imaginations, and say
Amen right resolution. Thank you for hearing continually: “The Lord is my strength
my prayer and for staying by my side. and my shield. My heart has trusted in
Amen! Him and I am helped. He is not only
with me but in me, and I in Him.

“But they who wait for the Lord shall “Be strong and courageous. Do not “Fear not, for I am with you; be not
renew their strength; they shall fear or be in dread of them, for it is dismayed, for I am your God; I will
mount up with wings like eagles; they the Lord your God who goes with strengthen you, I will help you, I will
shall run and not be weary; they shall you. He will not leave you or forsake uphold you with my righteous right
walk and not faint.” [Isaiah 40:31] you.” [Deuteronomy 31:6] hand.” [Isaiah 41:10]

I speak to you. Be still. Know I am God. I speak to you through the waves of the Through the mysterious rainbow.  Be
I spoke to you when you were born. Be sea.  Be still. Know I am God. still. Know I am God.
still. Know I am God. I speak to you through the dew of the I will speak to you when you are
I spoke to you at your first sight. Be morning.  Be still. Know I am God. alone.  Be still. Know I am God.
still.  Know I am God. I speak to you through the peace of the I will speak to you through the Wisdom
I spoke to you.  At your first word.  Be evening.  Be still. Know I am God. of the Ancients.  Be still. Know I
still.  Know I am God. I speak to you through the splendor of am God.
I spoke to you.  At your first thought.  the sun.  Be still. Know I am God. I will speak to you at the end of
Be still.  Know I am God. I speak to you through the brilliant time.  Be still. Know I am God.
I spoke to you at your first song.  Be stars.  Be still. Know I am God. I will speak to you when you have seen
still.  Know I am God. I speak to you through the storm and the my Angels.  Be still. Know I am God.
I speak to you through the grass of the clouds.  Be still. Know I am God. I will speak to you throughout
meadows. Be still. Know I am God. I speak to you through the thunder and Eternity.  Be still. Know I am God.
I speak to you through the trees of the lightning.  Be still. Know I am God. I speak to you.  Be still. Know I
forests.  Be still. Know I am God. am God.
I speak to you through the valleys and
the hills. Be still. Know I am God.
I speak to you through the Holy
Mountains.  Be still.  Know I am God.
I speak to you through the rain and the
snow.  Be still. Know I am God.

A Prayer to Heal Stress A Prayer for Peace of Mind The Prayer to St Jude
Heavenly Father, please grant me peace Almighty God, We bless you for our O most holy apostle, Saint Jude, faithful
of mind lives, servant and friend of Jesus,
and calm my troubled heart. My soul is we give you praise for your abundant the Church honoureth and invoketh thee
like mercy and grace universally, as the patron of hopeless
a turbulent sea. I can’t seem to find my we receive. We thank you for your cases, and of things almost despaired of.
balance faithfulness even Pray for me, who am so miserable.
so I stumble and worry constantly. Give though we are not that faithful to you. Make use, I implore thee, of that
me the Lord Jesus, we ask you to give us all particular privilege accorded to thee, to
strength and clarity of mind to find my around bring visible and speedy help where
purpose peace in our mind, body, soul and spirit. help was almost despaired of.
and walk the path you’ve laid out for We want you to heal and remove Come to mine assistance in this great
me. I trust everything that is need, that I may receive
your Love God, and know that you will causing stress, grief, and sorrow in our the consolation and succor of Heaven in
heal this stress. lives. all my necessities, tribulations,
Just as the sun rises each day against the Please guide our path through life and and sufferings, particularly (here make
dark of make our your request) and that I may praise
night. Please bring me clarity with the enemies be at peace with us. Let your God with thee and all the elect
light of God. peace reign in our family, throughout eternity.
In your name I pray, Amen. at our place of work, businesses and I promise thee, O blessed Jude, to be
everything we lay our hands on. ever mindful of this great favor,
Let your angels of peace go ahead of us to always honor thee as my special and
when we go out powerful patron, and to gratefully
and stay by our side when we return. In encourage devotion to thee.
Jesus’ name, Amen. Amen.

“I have said these things to you, that “”For by grace you have been saved “But he gives more grace. Therefore
in me you may have peace. In the through faith. And this is not your it says, God opposes the proud, but
world you will have tribulation. But own doing; it is the gift of God,” gives grace to the humble.” [James
take heart; I have overcome the [English Standard Version, Ephesians 4:6]
world.” 2:8]
[John 16:33]

“Let us then with confidence draw “As each has received a gift, use it to “Grace be with all who love our Lord
near to the throne of grace, that we serve one another, as good stewards Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.”
may receive mercy and find grace to of God’s varied grace” [1 Peter 4:10] [Ephesians 6:24]
help in time of need.” [Hebrews 4:16]

“You then, my child, be strengthened “For you know the grace of our Lord “And God is able to make
by the grace that is in Christ Jesus,” Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, all grace abound to you, so that
[1 Timothy 2:1] yet for your sake he became poor, so having all sufficiency in all things at
that you by his poverty might become all times, you may abound in every
rich.” [2 Corinthians 8:9] good work.” [2 Corinthians 9:8]

“But by the grace of God I am what I “But he said to me, My grace is “Peace I leave with you; my peace I
am, and his grace toward me was not sufficient for you, for my power is give to you. Not as the world gives do
in vain. On the contrary, I worked made perfect in weakness. Therefore I I give to you. Let not your hearts be
harder than any of them, though it will boast all the more gladly of my troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
was not I, but the grace of God that is weaknesses, so that the power of [John 14:27]
with me.” [1 Corinthians 15:10] Christ may rest upon me.”” [2
Corinthians 12:9]

What Does the Bible teach us about What Does the Bible teach us about Grace in the Bible
Peace? Stress? These Bible verses on grace reveal a lot
These Bible verses about peace We know that all of us will suffer stress about the grace of God and how it is
specifically identify God as the God of at some times in our life, but these Bible obtained. Grace is given to us when we
peace and Jesus is referred to as the verses about stress tell us that Jesus humble ourselves before God and it is
Prince of Peace. When Jesus came into cares for us and that we are to cast this given to us during times of need to
the world, he brought peace between stress upon him. He tells us that the strengthen us and help us endure
man and God through his work on the Christian’s life should be one of gentle affliction.
cross. rest even in the midst of life’s turmoils. Sometimes grace comes through
We understand from these Bible quotes I remember a time in my life that I lost sacrifice such as in the case of Jesus
that the source of peace is God himself the only source of income I knew, and coming to earth to die so that we might
and that we can find inner peace through being stressed for many months because be saved. And it is through grace as a
the Holy Spirit who indwells us. When I was not certain how I would provide gift that we are saved and justified
we seek out the spiritual and deny the for my family. Yet, God showed me through Jesus Christ, receiving eternal
sins of the flesh, we enter more into that another way and things became better comfort and the love of God.
true godly peace that is so much than before. It is by grace that we have received
different than that offered by the world. We are told in these Bible quotes about different spiritual gifts to benefit the
I spent much of my life seeking peace stress to trust God and believe that he body of Christ. Grace comes from God
through things of the world, only to will provide for us and help us resolve the Father, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus
learn later in life of that pure peace that any of life’s problems and concerns. We Christ.
is found in God. can also take comfort in knowing that
As Christians, we are also instructed to there is a future coming in which we
be at peace with one another and not will find eternal rest from all of our
argue and divide over insignificant troubles, never again experiencing the
issues. We should struggle to make turmoil of stress.
peace wherever possible, knowing that
the peacemakers are the true children of
God.
Share these Scriptures about peace with
your friends and family. Spread the
word of God, and help spread peace as
well.

“And we know that for those who love “He is like a man building a house, “do not be anxious about anything,
God all things work together for good, who dug deep and laid the foundation but in everything by prayer and
for those who are called according to on the rock. And when a flood arose, supplication with thanksgiving let
his purpose.” [Romans 8:28] the stream broke against that house your requests be made known to God.
and could not shake it, because it had And the peace of God, which
been well built.” [Luke 6:48] surpasses all understanding, will
guard your hearts and your minds in
Christ Jesus.” [Philippians 4:6-7]

“In peace I will both lie down and “Commit your way to the LORD; “For God is not a God of confusion
sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make trust in him, and he will act.” [Psalms but of peace. As in all the churches of
me dwell in safety.” [Psalms 4:8] 37:5] the saints,” [1 Corinthians 14:33]

“Better is the end of a thing than its “Rejoice in hope, be patient in “Love is patient and kind; love does
beginning, and the patient in spirit is tribulation, be constant in prayer.” not envy or boast; it is not arrogant”
better than the proud in spirit.” [Romans 12:12] [1 Corinthians 13:4]
[Ecclesiastes 7:8]

“But if we hope for what we do not “Be still before the LORD and wait “May you be strengthened with all
see, we wait for it with patience” patiently for him; fret not yourself power, according to his glorious
[Romans 8:25] over the one who prospers in his way, might, for all endurance and patience
over the man who carries out evil with joy,” [Colossians 1:11]
devices!” [Psalms 37:7]

“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious What Does the Bible teach us about What Does the Bible teach us about
about your life, what you will eat or Worry? Patience?
what you will drink, nor about your In all these Bible verses about worry, These Bible verses about patience tell us
body, what you will put on. Is not life my favorite is Matthew 6:25-34, where that God is patient, providing us with
more than food, and the body more than we are told that we should not worry examples such as the waiting of God in
clothing? Look at the birds of the air: about our life, our clothing, our food, or the days of Noah and his delay in
they neither sow nor reap nor gather into any necessities for living. ending the world (patience in giving
barns, and yet your heavenly Father Though the unbelieving world lives a people an extended opportunity to
feeds them. Are you not of more value life of constant worry, this should not be repent and be saved).
than they? And which of you by being the life of the Christian. Too much Patience is one of the traits of love and
anxious can add a single hour to his worry about the things of this world can it is also a fruit of the Holy Spirit. In
span of life? And why are you anxious choke God’s influence in our life. addition, these scriptures about patience
about clothing? Consider the lilies of the These Bible verses about worry tell us tell us we are supposed to teach in
field, how they grow: they neither toil that God cares for us and loves us, so we patience and be patient with everyone
nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in should give all of our worries to him. around us.
all his glory was not arrayed like one of We need to trust him to help us and We are to live a Christian life of
these. But if God so clothes the grass of provide us with support as he has patience and bear fruit in patience,
the field, which today is alive and promised throughout the Scriptures. patiently waiting for the promises of
tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will And the apostle Paul tells us not to be eternal life.
he not much more clothe you, O you of anxious, but to pray to God with our I sometimes have difficulty being
little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, requests so we can rest in peace. patient (especially when driving), and
saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What have found that the closer I draw to God
shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we the more I seem to find that patience
wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all that is so necessary in the life of a
these things, and your heavenly Father Christian.
knows that you need them all. But seek It is also by allowing the Holy Spirit to
first the kingdom of God and his work through our inner being that we
righteousness, and all these things will can begin to display more patience.
be added to you. Therefore do not be
anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow
will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for
the day is its own trouble.” [English
Standard Version, Matthew 6:25-34]
“I want you to be free from anxieties. “But Hannah answered, “No, my “Do not be anxious about anything,
The unmarried man is anxious about lord, I am a woman troubled in spirit. but in everything by prayer and
the things of the Lord, how to please I have drunk neither wine nor strong supplication with thanksgiving let
the Lord. But the married man is drink, but I have been pouring out my your requests be made known to God.
anxious about worldly things, how to soul before the LORD. Do not regard And the peace of God, which
please his wife, and his interests are your servant as a worthless woman, surpasses all understanding, will
divided. And the unmarried or for all along I have been speaking out guard your hearts and your minds in
betrothed woman is anxious about the of my great anxiety and vexation.” Christ Jesus.” [Philippians 4:6-7]
things of the Lord, how to be holy in Then Eli answered, “Go in peace, and
body and spirit. But the married the God of Israel grant your petition
woman is anxious about worldly that you have made to him.”” [1
things, how to please her husband.” [1 Samuel 1:15-17]
Corinthians 7:33-35]
“So we can confidently say, “The “But even if you should suffer for “And when they bring you to trial
Lord is my helper; I will not fear; righteousness’ sake, you will be and deliver you over, do not be
what can man do to me?”” [Hebrews blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be anxious beforehand what you are to
13:6] troubled,” [1 Peter 3:14] say, but say whatever is given you in
that hour, for it is not you who speak,
but the Holy Spirit.” [Mark 13:11]
“There is no fear in love, but perfect “Say to those who have an anxious “Blessed is the man who trusts in the
love casts out fear. For fear has to do heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, LORD, whose trust is the LORD. He
with punishment, and whoever fears your God will come with vengeance, is like a tree planted by water, that
has not been perfected in love.” [1 with the recompense of God. He will sends out its roots by the stream, and
John 4:18] come and save you.”” [Isaiah 35:4] does not fear when heat comes, for its
leaves remain green, and is not
anxious in the year of drought, for it
does not cease to bear fruit.”
[Jeremiah 17:7-8]

“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him “There is no fear in love, but perfect “Humble yourselves, therefore, under
down, but a good word makes him love casts out fear. For fear has to do the mighty hand of God so that at the
glad.” [Proverbs 12:25] with punishment, and whoever fears proper time he may exalt you, casting
has not been perfected in love.” [1 all your anxieties on him, because he
John 4:18] cares for you.” [1 Peter 5:6-7]
“but God shows his love for us in that “Many are the sorrows of the wicked, “Know therefore that the LORD your
while we were still sinners, Christ but steadfast love surrounds the one God is God, the faithful God who
died for us.” [Romans 5:8] who trusts in the LORD.” [Psalm keeps covenant and steadfast love
32:10] with those who love him and keep his
commandments, to a thousand
generations,” [Deuteronomy 7:9]

What do these bible verses teach us What Does the Bible teach us about What do these bible verses teach us
about love? Courage? about faith?
All the Bible verses about love that we With the above Bible verses, we are Since we are told in one of the passages
have looked at reveal some insightful instructed over and over again to be above that it is impossible to please God
truths about God’s love. Not only does it courageous and not fear, specifically without faith, any Bible verses about
tell us that God is love, but that he because God is with us. faith are crucial to our life as Christians.
abounds in love and that the earth and When we are following God’s lead and When examining many of the healing
heavens are full of his love. living life as he has instructed us, these passages in the Bible, it also seems to
The Scripture verses also inform us that quotes tell us that we do not need to fear imply that faith was an important aspect
God is loving all of us though Christ and because he will fight for us. When God when one is healed.
that nothing can separate us from that is on our side, there is no force or power As Christians, we are supposed to live a
love–a love that surpasses that can stand against him. life of faith by believing in God and in
understanding. Having said this, there are also whatever God has promised. As
The biblical love quotes we have listed scriptures for courage that tell us there Abraham left his home to wander in the
also reveal the love we are supposed to are times when we will suffer for Christ, wilderness because he believed God, we
have for others and they tell us what but even then we are to be strong. are called to exhibit the same kind of
love really is. The true service of a It seems that this strength and courage faith in our life.
Christian on this earth is to love–to love that God asks of us comes by faith in It is by faith in Jesus as our Lord and
God, love others, love their spouse and him–in believing that he is there with us Savior that we receive salvation. All
children, and even love their enemies. no matter what we must endure. When through the Bible we are told the
Love is the manifestation of God in a we believe, we know that nothing can necessity of faith in our Christian walk.
fallen world that so much needs to see happen to us except he allows it to If we ever feel we need more faith, we
that part of God through those of us who because he has overcome the world. have simply to pray and ask God and he
profess ourselves as Christians. will answer our prayers.

“The LORD is on my side; I will not “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in “Have I not commanded you? Be
fear. What can man do to me?” the strength of his might.” [Ephesians strong and courageous. Do not be
[Psalm 118:6] 6:10] frightened, and do not be dismayed,
for the Lord your God is with you
wherever you go.” [Joshua 1:9]

“And the LORD said to Joshua, “Do “Therefore take up the whole armor “You will not need to fight in this
not fear them, for I have given them of God, that you may be able to battle. Stand firm, hold your position,
into your hands. Not a man of them withstand in the evil day, and having and see the salvation of the LORD on
shall stand before you.”” [Joshua done all, to stand firm” [Ephesians your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’
10:8] 6:13] Do not be afraid and do not be
dismayed. Tomorrow go out against
them, and the LORD will be with
you.” [2 Chronicles 20:17]
“That your faith might not rest in the “Now faith is the assurance of things “Trust in the Lord with all your
wisdom of men but in the power of hoped for, the conviction of things not heart, and do not lean on your own
God.” [1 Corinthians 2:5] seen.” [Hebrews 11:1] understanding.” [Proverbs 3:5]

“For I will surely save you, and you “And Jesus answered them, “Truly, I “For I know the plans I have for you,
shall not fall by the sword, but you say to you, if you have faith and do declares the Lord, plans for welfare
shall have your life as a prize of war, not doubt, you will not only do what and not for evil, to give you a future
because you have put your trust in has been done to the fig tree, but even and a hope.”
me, declares the LORD.” [Jeremiah if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken [Jeremiah 29:11]
39:18] up and thrown into the sea,’ it will
happen.” [Matthew 21:21]

“Be strong and courageous. Do not “Little children, you are from God “The Lord is near to the
fear or be in dread of them, for it is and have overcome them, for he who brokenhearted and saves the crushed
the LORD your God who goes with is in you is greater than he who is in in spirit.”
you. He will not leave you or forsake the world.” [Psalm 34:18]
you.” [1 John 4:4]
[Deuteronomy 31:6]
The LORD your God is in your midst, “fear not, for I am with you; be not “no weapon that is fashioned against
a mighty one who will save; he will dismayed, for I am your God; I will you shall succeed, and you shall
rejoice over you with gladness; he will strengthen you, I will help you, I will confute every tongue that rises
quiet you by his love; he will exult uphold you with my righteous right against you in judgment. This is the
over you with loud hand.” heritage of the servants of the LORD
singing.”[Zephaniah 3:17] [Isaiah 41:10] and their vindication from me,
declares the LORD.”[Isaiah 54:17]

“No temptation has overtaken you “I have said these things to you, that “I will instruct you and teach you in
that is not common to man. God is in me you may have peace. In the the way you should go; I will counsel
faithful, and he will not let you be world you will have tribulation. But you with my eye upon you.”
tempted beyond your ability, but with take heart; I have overcome the [Psalm 32:8]
the temptation he will also provide the world.”
way of escape, that you may be able to [John 16:33]
endure it.”
[1 Corinthians 10:13]

What do we learn from these bible What do these Scriptures on Joy Protect my Day
verses? teach us?
By examining these Bible verses about With all the Bible verses about joy in Blessed be my protection when I go out
encouragement that we have listed the Scriptures, it seems as if joy is one during day or night,
above, we can see that God is there for of the main functions of everything That thou mayest not let any of my
us and that he will always protect us, related to God. It even says that joy is enemies, or thieves, approach me,
strengthen us, and empower us to live with him in his dwelling place. If they do not intend to bring me what
our lives as Christians in this world. The angels announcing the birth of was intended from your Holy Altar.
He has not left us without hope. He has Christ spoke of the joy that was coming Because God the Lord Jesus Christ is
given us his word and filled us with his with that birth. ascended into Heaven in his living
Holy Spirit who dwells within all of us Once we become a Christian, the Bible Body,
as Christians. speaks of the inexpressible joy that And so shall my body and wellbeing be
He also has given us these Scriptures in reigns in our hearts and minds by means protected on this journey.
his word to assist us when we are in of the Holy Spirit who indwells us. God O Lord, bless me and watch over me
need of encouragement. These are the wants us to have joy fulfilled within day and night.
words of our God, so they are powerful ourselves and wants our joy to be In the name of the Father, the Son and
and true. complete. the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Whenever God has said or promised Even in times of sorrow, these
anything, we know that we can rely on Scriptures about joy tell us to be patient
him to always keep his word and fulfill with the promise that we will later
any promises that he has made. Because rejoice and that nobody will be able to
of this, we should allow the Holy Spirit take that future joy away from us. We
to encourage our souls and then go are told that it is our hope and trust in
forward in peace with faith in our God. God that brings joy. Joy is the fruit of
the Spirit.

“Until now you have asked nothing in “Just so, I tell you, there is joy before “Count it all joy, my brothers, when
my name. Ask, and you will receive, the angels of God over one sinner who you meet trials of various kinds,”
that your joy may be full.” repents.” [James 1:2]
[John 16:24] [Luke 15:10]
“For the kingdom of God is not a
matter of eating and drinking but of
righteousness and peace and joy in
the Holy Spirit.”
[Romans 14:17]

“But they who wait for the Lord shall Fear not, for I am with you; “I have called upon Thee,
renew their strength; they shall be not dismayed, for I am your God; For Thou wilt hear me, o Lord, and
mount up with wings like eagles; they I will strengthen you, I will help you, hear my speech.
shall run and not be weary; they shall I will uphold you with my righteous Show Thy marvelous loving kindness,
walk and not faint.” right hand. Isaiah 41:10 O Thou that savest by
[Isaiah 40:31] Thy right hand those who put their
trust in Thee from those
That rise up against them.
Keep me as the apple of thine eye;
Hide me under the shadow of Thy
wings.”[Psalm 7: 6,7,8]

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