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What does it mean?
Doing God's will leaves no time to argue about his plans.
In plain terms
Just follow orders instead of arguing.
What can you take from it?
Follow your calling and skip the arguments.

Where it applies

  • facing faith
  • making choices
  • seeking purpose

Putting it to work

  • just do it
  • stop debating
  • trust path

Questions to consider

  • What is your will?
  • Are you arguing more than acting?

Another view

People may need to question to understand.

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