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Prayer for Simplicity

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God of enough, my life feels cluttered— too much stuff, too many commitments, too many voices telling me I need more. Teach me simplicity. Not poverty, but freedom. Not deprivation, but clarity. Not

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simplicitycontentmentfreedomfocus

Scripture References

Matthew 6:19-21Luke 12:15Philippians 4:12

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