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Obedience will Help you build a Strong Foundation
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25, NIV Jesus said in His words that if you obey His teachings, then you are like a wise man who built His house on the rock. It means that you will have a strong foundation that will protect you from the storm of this life. Jesus’ teachings are not just food for your soul,…
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Be Faithful in Small Things
Sometimes, God will only give you the big blessings the moment you learn to manage the simple responsibilities that He gave you. If you stay committed to those little things, then that’s when God will give you greater opportunities. So be faithful with the resources that He has given you. Stay committed to the responsibilities that He gave you in this season and choose to grow in His presence. Pray for a teachable heart so that God will teach you how to properly take good care of His blessings. He is strengthening your values and character because they are the essential things that you need in order to manage His…
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Day 172 – Psalm 119:37
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. Psalm 119:37, NIV Pray that God will protect you from the things that will just destroy your soul in the end. Let Him preserve your life and keep you away from harm. Remember that this world has a different standard. People will treat you as a successful person if you have a lot of money and property. But in the eyes of God, worldly wealth is just temporary. Yes, you can use them for God’s glory, but if you consume everything just for your selfish desires, you will realize that it’s all worthless. Allow God to…
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The Perfect time to Speak
Keep the wordInside your headHold itEven just for a moment Wait untilYour feelings subsideDon’t speakNot until your heart is calm Your emotionsCan lead you to release wordsThat will breakSomebody’s heart So be patientRemain SilentWait until your anger fadesGo to your roomAnd cry out everything And when you are readyWhen the tension is no longer thereThen that’s the perfect time to speakThat’s when you can effectivelyCommunicate yourself
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The Faith of the Bleeding Woman
Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.” Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment. Matthew 9: 20-22, NIV Imagine yourself bleeding for twelve long years. Will you still trust God and keep your faith? What if Jesus will come in moments when you feel like it’s too late? Will you still believe that He will heal your sickness? We can say from the…
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Remember the reason why you Decided to Let Go
Letting go takes courage, and it’s not an easy thing to do. So never forget the reason why you walk away and keep them in your heart because those reasons are important lessons that gave you the strength to move forward. And you will never realize those lessons, not until you experience so much pain inside. They are so expensive because it takes tears and sacrifices for you to finally discover them. So don’t waste your pain. Carry the important reminders that God gave you and let them direct your life. When you feel so tired of your situation, recall those wonderful things that you learned from Him. And never…
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Day 171 – Psalm 119:35
Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. Psalm 119:35, NIV Pray that God will reveal to you His instructions and let Him direct you to the path that He prepared. Sometimes, this world will give you many pieces of advice, but before you ask someone’s help, go to God first and honor His will. Ask for His word and keep them inside your heart. Do not forget the things He said to you and take delight in His commands. You may not understand everything, but keep your faith and stay in His presence. He alone can lead you in the right direction. Remember that…
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Day 170 -Psalms 119:28
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. Psalms 119:28,NIV When you are in pain, just come to God and talk to Him. Share to Him the things that are bothering you. He is your great comforter. He understands your heart, and He will strengthen your soul according to His word. Stay close to His arms. Do not depend on your own strength. Call upon God, and you will find rest in His arms. He can completely restore you. He can heal what’s broken. Connect to Him, and He will send help. Read your Bible so that you will be reminded about His promises. Keep them…
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Day 169 – Psalm 119:18
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. Psalm 119:18, NIV Pray that God will open your eyes so that you will learn to appreciate His laws. Sometimes, we can’t see its value because we think that it is just about God correcting us to do the right thing. But it’s not just about following what’s written in His word, but it’s about taking delight in His instructions. And we can only treasure everything that He has given us, including the words written in the Bible, if the Holy Spirit is in us. So keep praying and allow Him to teach you how to look at…
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Sometimes, your Increase comes after the mess
Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, but much revenue comes by the strength of the ox. Proverbs 14:4, NIV In the past years, farmers used oxen to help them yield a bountiful harvest. But before they receive great revenue, they still need to take good care of them and put them in the manger. And when the oxen are inside the manger, farmers are expected to see a mess and a dirty place that they need to clean from time to time. But despite this messy place, the farmers expect the oxen to do the work in their field. Their strength is really a great help for them.…
