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God Never Promised That We Wouldn’t Have Challenges. In Fact, He Said Just The Opposite. His Word Says, ‘be Truly Glad!...these Trials Are Only To Test Your Faith, To See Whether Or Not It Is Strong And Pure…’ So If Your Faith Remains Strong After Being Tried In The Test Tube Of Fiery Trials, It Will Bring You Much Praise And Glory And Honor On The Day Of His Return.

-Joel Osteen

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God Never Promised That

Joel Osteen

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God Never Promised That We Wouldn’t Have Challenges. In Fact, He Said Just The Opposite. His Word Says, ‘be Truly Glad!...these Trials Are Only To Test Your Faith, To See Whether Or Not It Is Strong And Pure…’ So If Your Faith Remains Strong After Being Tried In The Test Tube Of Fiery Trials, It Will Bring You Much Praise And Glory And Honor On The Day Of His Return.

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