Psalms for Encouragement: Psalm 77:10 NKJV
And I said, “This is my anguish; But I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.” Psalm 77:10 NKJV When we’re discouraged, we can express our thoughts and worries to God and trust that he hears, listens, and cares. Focusing on the good he has already done in our lives helps lift our spirits…
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