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Day 217 – Lamentations 3:24
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:24, NIV There are days in our lives when we want things to happen instantly, but we need to acknowledge the perfect will of God. Instead of feeling impatient, we must find our satisfaction in Him. Let’s treat Him as our portion. He is the only One who can make us truly happy and complete. When we find ourselves resting in His presence, we will also have the patience to wait for His blessings. God may work in ways we can’t see, but all He wants is for us to grow and be deeply…
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Day 216 – Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. -Romans 12:10, NIV Choose love. You may receive pain from the people around you; they may talk bad about you, but be kind and honor them above yourself. Remember the love of God so that you will have the strength that you need. You can’t give what you don’t have. So receive His love first, and you will be able to share it with others. Respect the people around you and keep in mind that they are also God’s creation. They are not perfect, but you are called to serve and do good to them. Fix your eyes…
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Acceptance
“This is not about my past”“This is not just my emotions”“This is part of me”“This is who I am” “I am not the problem”“I really don’t care”“I can’t do something about it”“What’s the matter with them?” These are the statementsThat you can usually hearFrom those peopleWho can’t accept certain things AcceptanceThis is one of the keysFor you to experience changeAnd complete transformation You can’t faceWhat you can’t acceptYou can’t overcomeThe things you choose to ignore Come to GodAnd He will open your eyesHe will let you see the thingsThat you badly need to accept
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Humble yourself, and you will be Honored
The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Matthew 23: 11-12, NIV This world treats those who have the authority to command and dictate others as powerful and influential. People tend to consider those who are in the higher rank or those who are rich enough as honorable and worthy of our respect. But in the eyes of God, He gives honor to those people who know how to humble themselves and serve others. He looks at the heart and not the physical appearance. He evaluates everybody’s motives. So if you want to be…
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God’s love and grace will Empower you to Fulfill your Purpose here on earth
You can only fulfill the purpose that God gave you if you learn to rely on His love and grace. It’s not about your own efforts and strengths, but you need to open your heart and allow God to reign inside. His love will take away your fears. He will give you the assurance that everything will be okay. His grace will also remind you to believe in yourself. He will make you feel whole and accepted despite all your mistakes. Focus on God, and He will give you the strength to move forward. He is the one who knows your purpose. So stop following your own will. Sometimes, when…
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Day 215 – Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is- His good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2, NIV Do not follow the standards of this world. Remember that God sees things differently. People look at the physical appearance and the riches that someone has, but God looks at the heart. So change your perspective. Align your principles to God’s will. Acknowledge His ways and abide in His words. Let Him guide you in the right direction. Do not be easily tempted by the temporary riches that you can…
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Wrong Perspective
Think and evaluateWatch and be vigilantObserve the way you see thingsBecause it can either mend or break your heart Check your expectationsReflect on your principlesWhat’s on the insideWill eventually be visible in people’s eyes Be carefulDo not entertain false informationStop following your own perspectiveInstead, listen to God’s voice You are surrounded by blessingsBut you fail to see themBecause your mind chose to focusOn the things that you think you wanted Renew your thoughtsChange your perspectiveAlign your ways to GodSo that you will be guided
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Day 214 – Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. romans 12:14, NIV If you receive unfair treatment from others, remember what God said in His word. Do not talk bad about them or take revenge. Instead, be kind and pray for blessings. Love them like how God loved you even in seasons when you choose to walk away from Him. Remember those moments when He accepted you over and over again despite the mistakes that you committed. Share the grace and mercy that you received from your Savior. Choose to be kind. Do not focus on the bad things that you experienced from others. Instead, fix your eyes on…
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Who are God’s children?
For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. Romans 8:14, NIV Do you want to know who the children of God are? They are those who are led by His Spirit. You will recognize them by their behaviors and the way they talk. If you believe that you are one of them, then try to answer these questions. Is the Holy Spirit living in you? Are you following Him? Or you choose to listen to your own opinions and understanding? The real sons and daughters of God knows how to treat Him as a Father. It means that they respect and love Him…
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Do what’s Right and not what’s Popular
We live in a world where there are so many temptations and misleading information. That’s why we need to be careful of the things that we are following and watching, especially in the online world. Unfortunately, there’s this mindset that a person needs to conform to the standards of this world so that he will be accepted and loved by others. And sometimes, even if it disrespects the will of God, still people choose to follow those meaningless standards. Remember that the voice of the people is not necessarily the voice of God. You need to go back to the Bible and remind yourself of the things that are aligned…
