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You’ve prayed, you’ve quoted all the right verses, and yet your thoughts keep running wild. Ever been there? That frustrating place where no matter how much truth you speak over yourself, the fear or self-doubt just keeps circling back. It’s easy to feel like you’re failing spiritually, as if your faith just isn’t strong enough. But what if your struggle isn’t a spiritual weakness at all? What if your body’s just stuck in a survival loop and your mind can’t access the peace you already know in your spirit?
Let's unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface and how to bring both your body and your prayers into the healing process.

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Jessica

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