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August 14, 2017

In God’s Care

Abigail Pijal (Ecuador)

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I will instruct you and teach you in the 
way you should go; I will counsel 
you with my loving eye on you. - Psalm 32:8 (NIV)

I received a degree in education in 2014. After graduation, I packed my bags and traveled to another province in search of a job. My plan was to work wherever I settled. 
I never once thought about the plans God had for my life. I left behind my family and...

Today's Prayer
Loving God, help us understand that you want only the best for us and that your plans are far greater than ours. Amen.
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Psalm 32:8-11

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