Passion for Praise: 'Don't Be Afraid'

Friday, October 3, 2025

Don't be afraid, my people. Be glad now and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things.
— Joel 2:21 NLT

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Joel 2:21
Devo: Today's Verse
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Illustration of Joel 2:21
Inspirational illustration of Joel 2:21 -- Be not afraid, O land; be glad and rejoice.Surely the LORD has done great things.

Illustration

Illustration of Joel 2:21 NLT — Don't be afraid, my people. Be glad now and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things.

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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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