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Speaker 1: to these daily prayers strengthens your relationship with God. Continue

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Speaker 1: dot com Everyday Miracles. In our last story, we learned

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Speaker 1: this is Jack Graham with today's episode of the Bible

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Speaker 1: in a Year podcast. In our previous episode, we learned

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Speaker 1: And in the second miracle, and axehead flew off its

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Speaker 1: him was flowing freely. The miracles Elishah perform pointed to

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Speaker 1: God would send Jesus to provide for our needs, all

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Speaker 1: of them with abundance. He said, I have come that

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Speaker 1: you might have life and have it more abundantly. Dear Lord,

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Speaker 1: we thank you for your miracle working power in our lives,

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Speaker 1: taking ordinary things and doing extraordinary things. We thank you

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Speaker 1: that what is lost can be found in you, and

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Speaker 1: when we seemingly don't have enough, Lord, you are enough.

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Speaker 1: Thank you for your faithfulness in our lives. In Christ's name, Amen,

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Speaker 1: Thank you for listening to today's Bible in a Year podcast.

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Speaker 1: I'm Pastor Jack Graham of Dallas, Texas. I would encourage

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Speaker 1: you to download the Prey dot com app and certainly

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Speaker 1: to make Bible study and prayer a priority in your life.

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Speaker 1: I would encourage you to go to church and be

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Speaker 1: a part of a Bible believing Christ exalting church. If

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Speaker 1: you enjoyed this podcast, tell a friend, let someone else know,

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Speaker 1: because the Word of God changes lives. And if you

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Speaker 1: want more resources as to how you can know and

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Speaker 1: love God and follow Him all the days of your life,

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Speaker 1: be sure to visit Jack Graham dot org as we

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Speaker 1: have many resources available to you as you journey with

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Speaker 1: the Lord. God bless you. This episode is sponsored by Medicine,

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