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" The bottom line in the Christian life is obedience and most people don't even like the word. "

Charles Stanley

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" Disappointment is inevitable. But to become discouraged, there's a choice I make. God would never discourage me. He would always point me to himself to trust him. Therefore, my discouragement is from Satan. As you go through the emotions that we have, hostility is not from God, bitterness, unforgiveness, all of these are attacks from Satan. "

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" Basically, there are two paths you can walk: faith or fear. It's impossible to simultaneously trust God and not trust God. "

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" There is only one secure foundation: a genuine, deep relationship with Jesus Christ, which will carry you through any and all turmoil. No matter what storms are raging all around, you'll stand firm if you stand on His love. "

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