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Quote by Roy Lessin

“Waiting times are growing times and learning times. As you quiet your heart, you enter His peace...as you sense your weakness, you receive His strength...as you lay down your will, you hear His calling.”

Quote by Roy Lessin

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Roy Lessin is an American writer born in 1942. His works are known for their profound spiritual insights and philosophical narratives. more

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