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Morning Prayer: Anxiety and Peace

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God of peace, my mind is already racing with today's worries, and the day hasn't even started. You said, "Do not be anxious." I hear it. I want to obey it. But I need Your help. Teach me to bring ea

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Philippians 4:6-7Matthew 6:25-34Isaiah 26:3

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