Bear in mind, children, that they listen to you because you are kids-not because you are right. That's how our Father listens to us ... We never understand what we're praying, and God, in His mercy, does not answer our prayers according to our understanding, but according to His wisdom. (Rich Mullins)

Bear in mind, children, that they listen to you because you are kids-not because you are right. That's how our Father listens to us ... We never understand what we're praying, and God, in His mercy, does not answer our prayers according to our understanding, but according to His wisdom.

Rich Mullins

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