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Chariots of Fire: Discerning God's Purposes - Anglican (Jeremiah 29:11)

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Eric Liddell sensed God's pleasure when he ran—a discernment of divine purpose for his particular life. Anglican spirituality emphasizes discernment: prayerfully discovering God's plans through Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. Jeremiah 29:11 promises that God has plans; discernment is how we discover them. The collect prays, "Direct us... in all our doings with thy most gracious favor." God's plans are not arbitrary but consistent with His character revealed in Christ. Seek His purposes through balanced spiritual practice; trust that He guides those who sincerely seek.

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Jeremiah 29:11-13

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