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Oct 2023
6m 41s

“The Power of a Pause” by Laura Bailey

Proverbs 31 Ministries
About this episode

In today’s episode, you’ll hear a devotion written by Laura Bailey based on Ecclesiastes 7:9, which says, “Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools” (ESV).


We pray today’s devotion reminds you that while you can’t control what happens to you, you can control your response.


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  • For more from Proverbs 31 Ministries, head to our website at proverbs31.org, where you can subscribe to Encouragement for Today Devotions in written format, delivered to your inbox each weekday.
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  • Join our free Online Bible Study for the advent season, “Pointing to the Promise,” from November 6-December 24! 
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