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Pendrench

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7. Hi teach1st - A very interesting question (thank you for posting)

Reply to teach1st (Original post)

Sat Aug 31, 2019, 04:36 PM

Aug 2019

This is just my personal belief, but as someone who identifies as a Christian, I would not want to pray for my own safety if it meant putting others in danger.

Instead, I would pray for wisdom and guidance as to how I might provide comfort and practical assistance for those affected by such a disaster.

Thank you again for posting.

Wishing you well and peace.

Tim

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Hi teach1st - A very interesting question (thank you for posting) Pendrench Aug 2019 #7

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