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Quiet Time: Gratitude

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Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on gratitude today, I turn to the vivid picture painted in Acts 2:42-47, where the early church...

This is devotionals, drawing on Acts 2:42-47. It carries an emotional tone of gratitude, hope and love.

Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on gratitude today, I turn to the vivid picture painted in Acts 2:42-47, where the early church shared everything in common, their hearts bursting with joy and generosity. Imagine for a moment that vibrant community—laughter echoing through homes, the aroma of shared meals wafting through the air, and the sound of prayer rising like incense.…

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