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Disappointment often focuses on the failure of our own agenda rather than on God's long-term purposes for us, which may use stress and struggle as tools for strengthening our spiritual muscles.

Luci Shaw

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Luci Shaw
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: January 1
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