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Apr 2023
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Why Are There Times When I Don’t Feel li...

LIGONIER MINISTRIES
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Prayer is a great blessing, but it can be a challenge to prioritize sometimes. Today, Burk Parsons helps us get to the root of this struggle, encouraging us to humble ourselves before our heavenly Father in prayer.

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