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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”https://lymanspencer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/4192f1b0-37ee-465d-aa0e-7321568580b2-e1571780045215.jpeg4192F1B0-37EE-465D-AA0E-7321568580B2And may the Lord reward you for your kindness ..." 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