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Mar 2023
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“When Our Lonely Places Become Sacred Sp...

Proverbs 31 Ministries
About this episode

In today’s episode, you’ll hear a devotion written by Alicia Bruxvoort based on Luke 5:16, which says, “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed” (NIV).


We hope today’s devotion encourages you that when you’re feeling lonely, you can seek comfort and closeness with your heavenly Father, and He will be faithful to give you peace in His presence. 


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