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When we are set free from the bondage of pleasing others, when we are free from currying others'approval-then no one will be able to make us miserable or dissatisfied. And then, if we know we have pleased God, contentment will be our consolation.

Kay Arthur

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Kay Arthur
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: November 11
Author
Bible Teacher
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Jackson
Michigan
Kay Lee Arthur
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When you know what God says, what He means, and how to put His truths into practice, you will be equipped for every circumstance of life.
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So many times we say that we can't serve God because we aren't whatever is needed. We're not talented enough or smart enough or whatever. But if you are in covenant with Jesus Christ, He is responsible for covering your weaknesses, for being your strength. He will give you His abilities for your disabilities!
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Really, then, our problem is not weakness, but independence! And in covenant, you die to independent living.
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The will of God for your life is simply that you submit yourself to Him each day and say, 'Father, Your will for today is mine. You lead me today and I will follow.
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