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Apr 2023
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“When Negative Thoughts Run Your Life” b...

Proverbs 31 Ministries
About this episode

In today’s episode, you’ll hear a devotion written by Tracie Miles based on Proverbs 4:23, which says, “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” (NCV). 


We hope today’s devotion encourages you to run to God with all your thoughts and feelings, even the negative ones. Ask Him to help you anchor your joy, hope and faith in Him. 


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