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Jun 2025
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It Is What It Is But It's Not What It Se...

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“It is what it is” is a common phrase people use when faced with a difficult situation. To a certain extent, it’s true. Yes, this is what we’ve been dealt. But have we started accepting disappointment as the norm without questioning if God is at work?

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