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Habakkuk 1:12

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KJV ORIGINAL

Art thou not from everlasting, O LORD my God, mine Holy One? we shall not die. O LORD, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, thou hast established them for correction.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Haven't you always existed, God? You're my Lord, my holy one — and because of that, we're not going to be completely destroyed. Lord, you've allowed these enemies to come as judgment, and you've set them up to discipline us, mighty God.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even when life feels like it's falling apart, God's eternal presence means this isn't the end of your story.

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