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Jun 2023
6m 59s

“God’s Comfort for Our Father Wounds” by...

Proverbs 31 Ministries
About this episode

In today’s episode, you’ll hear a devotion written by Kia Stephens based on Psalm 34:18, which says, “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (NIV).


We hope today’s devotion reminds you that every time our heart is broken or our spirit is crushed, we can bring all our broken pieces to God our Father, knowing He is near and able to save.


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