He delights in transformation

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God does not search for noble & impressive people.
He takes us as we are & shows us grace & mercy.
But he delights in transformation & plans to make us worthy of him.
It's a joint project. He works it in & we work it out.
Phil 2:12-13

Terry Virgo

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