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\nQuaker Meeting House<\/a>, Edinburgh (Photo: Irene Bom)
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When we worry, we leave ourselves vulnerable to attack. Here is Paul’s remedy to ensure defenses are in place so we can rest secure:<\/p>\n

“Don\u2019t worry over anything whatever; tell God every detail of your needs in earnest and thankful prayer, and the peace of God which transcends human understanding, will keep constant guard over your hearts and minds as they rest in Christ Jesus.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Philippians 4:6-7 (J.B. Phillips New Testament)<\/p>\n\n

For more posts on the theme of Refuge<\/strong>, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh (Photo: Irene Bom)   When we worry, we leave ourselves vulnerable to attack. 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