Passion for Praise: 'Hiding these Things'

Thursday, January 28, 2021

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At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: "O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way!"
— Matthew 11:25-26

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Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

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