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There is a place where strength can always be renewed; that place is the presence of the Lord. ~ R.A.Torrey

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. […]

Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous. ~ Psalm 112:4

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ~ Romans 5:8