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2020 REFLECTIONS
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What are some of the lessons that 2020 has taught you?
1. Trust God in all things. 2. Intensify my prayer life and take it to another level 3. Be thankful to God in everything and at all times. 4. Wait patiently on Lord and let him have his way and will in my life.
Karen Turner It has taught me to be ready for change. The world both spiritual and natural have forever changed.
Sharquila E Harris No matter the season the world is facing He will protect and provide for HIS people!!!
Christy Spencer I knew God was a provider, sustainer waymaker, and protector...but I really got to see just how powerful He is. My prayer life helped me so much through it all.
Brenda Averett Being reflective on the question what lessons have I learned thought this pandemic. I have learned God is forever in control, and that He works everything out for our good to show is miracle working power. I also knew that my mind, and body needed to rest and when we don’t stop He will stop the world and give his children what they need.
Gwen Thomas 1. That my prayer life needed improving. 2. That I can praise Him in the midst of a pandemic in my home all by myself. 3. That God keeps his promises to never leave us or forsake us. He has seen to all of my needs. 4. What a mighty God we serve!!!!
Macosha La’Selle Brewer Be patient & wait, because God will always succeed with his plans!
Christy Spencer I knew God was a provider, sustainer waymaker, and protector...but I really got to see just how powerful He is. My prayer life helped me so much through it all.
Adrienne Trotter That God fulfills His promises to you even in the midst of a pandemic. Nothing stops God’s plans for you!
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