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" Prayer is not about letting God know your will; it's about completely submitting to him. You die to yourself. "

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" I am a pastor so I eat and breathe the Church. "

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" Routines are normal, natural, healthy things. Most of us take a shower and brush our teeth every day. That is a good routine. Spiritual disciplines are routines. That is a good thing. But once routines become routine you need to change your routine. "

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