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Prayer of Trust

By Julian of NorwichSource: Julian of Norwich - Revelations of Divine Love (Public Domain)44 words

God, of your goodness, give me yourself, for you are enough for me. I can ask for nothing less that is completely to your honor, and if I do ask anything less, I shall always be in want. Only in you I have all.

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