I love the phrase “but God.” I say “but God” all through the day. I say it when I lack confidence at work. I say it when I am dismayed about my poor memory. I say it when Satan reminds me of past folly. I speak it to irreversible consequences of past sins. I say it when my children are scarce. I say it about those of my children who are presently far from God. I say it when my husband is ill. I say it when finances are bad. I say it when I have sinned again and feel disqualified from the kingdom of God. I say it when a situation seems impossible.
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