The real 'work' of prayer is to become silent and listen to the voice …

Henri Nouwen
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The real 'work' of prayer is to become silent and listen to the voice that says good things about me. ✨ Henri J. M. Nouwen (2016). Life of the Beloved, Hachette UK
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The real 'work' of prayer is to become silent and listen to the voice that says good things about me. ✨ Henri J. M. Nouwen (2016). Life of the Beloved, Hachette UK

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