Is It Selfish to Pray for Joy? — John Piper

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Is It Selfish to Pray for Joy?

Is It Selfish to Pray for Joy?

Preacher: John Piper
Tradition: Baptist — Reformed
Published: Oct 22, 2020
Length: 7:12

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Ask Pastor John Episode: 147 Transcript: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/is-it-selfish-to-pray-for-joy

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Prayer
Joy

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