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Speaker 4: see that in coming episodes. So let's pray together. Dear God,

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Speaker 4: thank you for the example of Joshua, of his strength,

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Speaker 4: his courage, his faith and his faithfulness. Lord. May we

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Speaker 4: also keep our eyes on you, not turning to the

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Speaker 4: but live in the hope and the assurance and the

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Speaker 4: to possess. In Jesus Christ, may we always look to

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Speaker 4: you in humility and believe the best is yet to come.

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Speaker 4: Thank you for listening to today's Bible in a Year podcast.

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Speaker 4: I'm Jack Graham from Dallas, Texas, and before we go,

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