J.E.B. SpredemannWhen we take our eyes off Jesus and only focus on ourselves and our circumstances, we can no longer see Him. God says He will keep us in perfect peace if we keep our eyes on Him.
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When we take our eyes off Jesus and only focus on ourselves and our circumstances, we can no longer see Him. God says He will keep us in perfect peace if we keep our eyes on Him. The greatest peace is found in the presence of Christ, not only because of how He lived, but because of how He died.
Source: Englisch On Purpose
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