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gain the victory. In conversation with others dwell upon the mercy,
goodness, and love of God instead of upon His strict judgment and
justice. Cling fast to His promises. You can do nothing in your own
strength, but in the strength of Jesus you can do all things. If you are
in Christ, and Christ is in you, you will be transformed, renewed, and
sanctified. “If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ye shall
ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” Be sure that Christ
is in you, that your heart is broken and submissive and humble. God
will accept only the humble and contrite. Heaven is worth a lifelong,
persevering effort; yes, it is worth everything. God will help you in
your efforts if you strive only in Him. There is a work to be done in
your family which God will help you to perform if you take hold of it
aright. I entreat of you to set your own heart in order and then seek
patiently to work for the salvation of your family, that the angels of
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God may come into your house and abide with you.
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