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Sep 20
36m 25s

How to Pray When Trouble Comes

DESIRING GOD
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Marshall Segal | How do mature Christians pray when trouble comes? David teaches us from Psalm 86: “Meet my need.” “Glorify your name.” “Teach me your way.” “Gladden my heart.” 
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