No matter how “prickly” life may be at times, Lord, I will cling to you and your promises for You are the holy and proclaimed lover of my soul!

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of the day, even an insanely awful one like mine was, one has to realize there were moments of blessing and grace in the midst of the pain. And even if there is a possibility of another “dark night” of the the soul yet to traverse and more hardship and pain to face tomorrow, one must offer up words of praise and gratitude as he or she seeks nightly rest as elusive as that may still be for the Holy One, Jesus, who held you in His arms today and will never you let go. For we are told that He always keeps His eyes on the sparrow as well as you and I!

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