Just because God can instantly and mirracioulous fix our brokenness does not mean that he will. Good things come to those who wait, and when He is recreating us it can make us long for him more. His master piece may take a lifetime or longer to become apparent. Yes, we need to take this journey one step at a time to become intimate with our creator, ourselves, and our family.
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