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Prayer of the Week

By The Sunday Paper Team
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Dear God,

As I celebrate my birthday, I humbly ask for the strength and wisdom to live a wildly authentic and deeply meaningful life, and the compassion to be of service and move humanity forward. May I always remember the gift of life and be a hero of my own story, grateful for the borrowed time I've been granted.

Amen.

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