Joel 2:13 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

¹³So rend your hearts and not your garments,

and return to the LORD your God.For He is gracious and compassionate,

slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.

And He relents from sending disaster.

— Joel 2:13

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Illustration of Joel 2:13

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