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Are We Responsible for Enjoying Prayer, Worship, and Bible Reading?

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Are We Responsible for Enjoying Prayer, Worship, and Bible Reading?

November 9, 2023
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#STRaskStand to Reason

Questions about whether we’re responsible for enjoying prayer, worship, and Bible reading or it’s up to God to ignite those joys in us and whether sharing about things that cause grief, pain, or discontent is a form of complaining.

* Are we responsible for enjoying prayer, worship, and reading the Bible, or is it up to God to ignite those joys in us?

* Is it okay for Christians to share about things that cause grief, pain, or discontent, or is that a form of complaining?

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