proved genuine

in her faith, her service

her joy will be complete

after the fire, the struggle

the trials of this walk, this journey

proved genuine through the refining

through this time of suffering

the Spirit alive within her

holding her, lifting her up

sharing the good news of God

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December 15, 2016

1 Peter 1:6-7

2 Timothy 3:12

Romans 10:9-15

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