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Why God’s Protection Still Hurts
By John Piper at Desiring God
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
How can we reconcile the pain we feel in this fallen world with God’s promise to keep us from all evil? Pastor John applies Psalm 121 to this life.Listen Now
Key takeaway Pastor John applies Psalm 121 to this life.
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Category: missions ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: Desiring God ·
Reading time: 1 min
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