\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat Is God’s Will for Me?\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Text: Deuteronomy 10:12-14 I. Numerous people are convinced, through repeated teachings, that there is a specific plan that God has for each person’s life A. You would think that would make life easier. 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