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" I knew my ways were unfulfilling. I chased power, pleasure, possessions, something satisfying. I knew I kept getting let down. I knew it was insanity, and I was never going to find fulfillment, but I didn't know what else to look for. "

Lecrae

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Insanity

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Lecrae

Back

Dude

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Lecrae

People

God

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Lecrae

Fun

Life

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Lecrae

Pains

Humanity

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" The pain and the suffering that I went through made me an activist. It made me stronger; it made me more compassionate. "

Lecrae

Pain

Suffering

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