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Life Principle: Disappointments are inevitable, discouragement is a choice.

“Circumstances don’t control you; Jesus does. You never have to be the victim of your feelings. You can choose to look to God, listen, learn, and move ahead.” - Life Principles To Live By / Charles Stanley
Life Principles To Live By – Charles Stanley

It was an especially stressful week. Getting a long run in and reading this devotional helped to turn things around.

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13 NLT

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