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Prayer: Practicing the Presence of God - Illustration on presence of God | IllustrateTheWord

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Prayer: Practicing the Presence of God

By Brother LawrenceSource: Brother Lawrence - The Practice of the Presence of God (Public Domain)194 words

Teaching on Prayer from Brother Lawrence: Practicing the Presence of God

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presence of God daily life mindfulness work as worship

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1 Thessalonians 5:17 Colossians 3:17 Psalm 16:8

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