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Billy Graham on Personal Trust - Baptist (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Source: Billy Graham46 words

"Trust in the Lord with all YOUR heart—this is personal. God cares about YOUR path, YOUR decisions, YOUR life. When you acknowledge Him, He guides YOU. It's not abstract theology; it's a personal relationship with a guiding God." — Billy Graham. Baptist: personal trust and guidance.

Topics & Themes

personalyour pathyour decisionsrelationshipguiding God

Scripture References

Proverbs 3:5-6

Emotional Tone

trusthopejoy

Audience

adults

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