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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This message hit home with me because on so many days, I wake up thinking that today is going to be the day I do not allow past hurts to sneak in; and on so many days, that is exactly the opposite of what happens. Today, after hearing that message twice in such a short span of time, I am determined more than ever to adhere to it; to make it my mantra, and stick with it.<\/em><\/div>\n

\n<\/em><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0We pray for God to grant our wishes, but when he does, because they are not exactly what we\u00a0prayed<\/a>\u00a0for, sometimes we do not see the granted wishes. I prayed that my daughters would want to hear my side of the story, my reasons for divorcing their father, and to understand that I did not abandon them. They have never asked or been interested in my story; so I have harbored hurt and anger in my heart about the divorce.<\/em><\/div>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 God has chosen to answer my prayers in a different manner, in a positive way. So, today, I am shedding the cloak of gloom, the cloak of hurt and anger, and I am choosing to move forward with a smile.<\/em><\/div>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is no wonder that Sundays are considered a day of rest. God works hard to open our eyes to his blessings. He definitely needs the rest.<\/em><\/div>\n

\n<\/em><\/div>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Happy Sunday<\/a>\u00a0to everyone. I hope that God answers one of your prayer requests today.<\/em><\/div>\n
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