"God usually answers our prayers so much more according to the measure of His own magnificence, than of our asking, that we do not recognize His benefits to be those for which we sought Him."
— Coventry Patmore
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"Knowing that I am not the one in control gives great encouragement. Knowing the One who is in control is everything."
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