Dark and Desolate Places of Hope

Written by David Griffiths
 
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Great verses to reflect on... which I may do later. For now, simply read, consider, and enjoy.

Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. (Psa 62:5 NLT)

And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. (Mar 1:35 ESV)

Even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. But Jesus would withdraw to desolate places and pray. (Luk 5:15-16 ESV)

Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. (Psa 62:5 NLT)

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