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Genesis 6:6

God's grief is real. This is not contradiction — God does not change in His character, but He genuinely feels. The sorrow here reflects how deeply God values the people He created. Love that cannot be grieved is not love at all.

Memory phrase: God's heart felt sad.

Talk about it: Have you ever felt sad because someone you loved kept making bad choices? How did that feel?

Prayer: God, I don't want to make Your heart sad. Help me to love You.

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