Prayer is an aspiration of the heart. It is a simple glance directed to heaven. It is a cry of gratitude and love in the midst of trial as well as joy.

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"The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother."

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"Perfect love means putting up with other people’s shortcomings, feeling no surprise at their weaknesses, finding encouragement even in the slightest evidence of good qualities in them."

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"It is true that Love knows no such word as ‘impossible,’ for it deems ‘all things possible, all things allowed.’"

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"Jesus, it seems to me you could not have overwhelmed a soul with more love than you have poured out on mine."

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"Even if the fire of love seemed to have gone out, I would keep on throwing fuel in it and Jesus would take care to light it up again."

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"The true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart."

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"It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air."

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"That it shall not be just a day, But last a lifetime through, The miracle of Christmastime That brings God close to you."

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"Joy to the world, the Lord is come, let earth receive her King."

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"Christmas magic is silent. You don't hear it–you feel it. You know it. You believe it."

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