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Come closer, you're seen, heard, pursued, and loved more than ever.
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The waiting season can feel long, but it might be a time for you to grow and blossom beautifully: to develop a closer relationship with God before others, to fully give your heart to Jesus before others, and to expand your horizon by taking a leap of faith.
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This phase of life can be scary because you never know if you will make it to the end. But these transitions are necessary for growth so you can grow like a plant planted by streams of water.
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I remember praying for love, and then you, four beautiful souls, came into my life.
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It was the first time that I had seen my soul shine in a long time. It was also the first time that I loved the person I had become.
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The Lord is my shepherd; He is my Savior, my Lord, my King, my Lover, my Provider, my Pursuer, my Protector, my Hope, and my Always.
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A life well-lived receives "well done, faithful servant" from His master.
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We want clarity—God just wants us to come closer.
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"Oh, to be loved like this! There's nothing left to prove, my dear. He has proven His great love for you from the very beginning - from the manger to the cross, from His crucifixion to His resurrection. You are His and deeply loved! Come back home."
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Let's practice wisdom and discernment this season!