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Raw emotions - anger, frustration, bitterness, resentment - are the feelings we tend to hide from people we want to impress but spew on those we love the most.

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Lysa TerKeurst
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: July 21
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Not reaching back for what was lost in my yesterdays. And not reaching for what I hope will be in my tomorrow. But living fully with what is right in front of me. And truly seeing the gift of this moment.
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God, despite my circumstances, I will find reasons to praise You.
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I realize how desperately I need grace, therefore I try to lavishly give it.
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