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You can Express your Anger without Hurting other People
Anger is part of your emotions, and you need to acknowledge it. A suppressed feeling will eventually reflect your behavior, so it’s better to express it in ways that will not hurt others. If you can’t help yourself but feel angry because if somebody’s behavior, then you are free to express it in ways that are aligned to God. Go to a place where you can be alone and talk to Him. Release what you feel, and He will listen to you. Submit your emotions to your Creator, and He will help you manage them. God can powerfully transform your heart as long as you are humble enough to ask…
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When you Experience “Gethsemane Moments” with God
Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” –Matthew 26: 36-38 Jesus experienced one of the most heart-breaking moments in His life while He was in Gethsemane. There, He expressed His pain to our Heavenly Father. This happened before His crucifixion. He knew that the sacrifice He would carry for…
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Day 224 – Ephesians 1:7
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace Ephesians 1:7, NIV The precious blood of Jesus can redeem you from your sins and painful past. Come to His presence and let Him purify your soul. You can’t save yourself from eternal condemnation. You need Jesus in your life. Stop living on your own. Instead, receive His grace and live according to His will. Walk in His presence and allow Him to lead you. Follow His ways and treat Him as the ruler of your life. Stop focusing on your own plans. Always remember His sacrifice on the cross.…
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Go On
Look aheadFocus on the pathEmbrace His lightHold on to His love Quiet your soulRest in His armsRelease the burdensLift up your hands Go onMove forwardCommand your feetTo take a step and keep walking Let goReceive His promisesDo not trade God’s bestTo what’s better Surrender your lifeGive up all your burdensStop carrying your problemsReceive His grace and power
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Your Thoughts Don’t always Speak about the Truth
You are not your thoughts. Not everything that enters your mind reflects your true identity. So learn the habit of evaluating your judgments before you make any conclusions. Listen first and ask God if what you are thinking is aligned with His principles. Do not rely on your own understanding. It’s better to consult Him first than do things that you will regret in the end. Learn to confirm your ideas according to what’s written in the bible. Fill your mind with God’s words so that you’ll always be aligned and guided. Beware! Your thoughts will eventually shape your decisions and your life. So be more conscious and careful. Keep…
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Having an Intimate Relationship with Jesus requires Faith
You will never grow in the presence of the Almighty if you don’t have faith. There will be moments when you can’t feel Him, and what you need to do is to believe and hold on to His promises. If you want an intimate relationship with Jesus, then you need to keep on choosing Him even in seasons when you can’t understand what’s happening. You must learn to rely on His strength even if you can’t physically see Him. In short, you need to activate your faith. It’s hard to appreciate His ways if you just rely on things that you can see. Choose to dig deeper. You can only…
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Day 223 – Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Matthew 24:35, NIV Everything will change except God and His words. So trust in Him. He will remain faithful. He is not like humans. We tend to express lies and negative words, but God will let you see the truth, and He gives you promises that no one can ever change – not even your sins and mistakes. So instead of relying on the wisdom of this world, choose to listen to God and trust in what He says. Receive His promises, and when the right time comes, He will fulfill all of them. His words are…
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His Delight
Take JoyBe happyStop thinking of your worriesChoose to surrender all your cares Trust GodKeep your faithBelieve in His loveClaim His promises Always rememberThat it’s His delightTo see you fully healedAnd completely restored So come in His armsEmbrace His graceReceive His forgivenessAnd be blessed Rejoice in His presenceFocus on His loveKnow that you are God’s treasureYou are His beloved
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When God takes you away from the Crowd
God wants you to know Him intimately. He wants to treat you in a unique way. And it’s always according to how He created you. Sometimes, you won’t appreciate His blessings when you are surrounded by so many people. In order for Him to personally connect and touch your soul, He needs to take you away from the crowd. He will let you visit a place where you only have Him, and you’ll stop relying on other people. At first, it feels so uncomfortable. You won’t be surrounded by your friends or by those you used to trust. You will find yourself missing the good old days. But later on,…
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You can’t Receive the Best if you Keep Holding on to what’s Better
Sometimes, God will ask you to let go of something that is not necessarily bad for you. It’s just He wants you to receive the best thing that He prepared. And you will fail to experience more of Him if you keep on holding on to the good things you had. Maybe it’s hard for you to surrender because you think that those moments are too good to be true, but God prepared blessings that are beyond what you can comprehend. Choose to ask for strength so that you will learn to focus on what’s ahead. You can only appreciate what you have right now if you learn to…
