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Day 12 – 1 John 2:9
Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. 1 John 2:9. NIV If you still feel bitter because of what other people did in your life, then it means that you are still living in the darkness. You haven’t fully forgiven them, and the pain you feel inside will hinder you from living in God’s light. So choose to receive God’s grace, and only then will you learn to release mercy to others. Do not dwell on the pain or the negative emotions that you feel. Set yourself free from the chains of the past and allow God to…
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It’s How you Look at Yourself
It’s not about what people say about youNor the way they treat youIt’s how you look at yourself What other people are sayingCan never affect youIf you know who you truly are So focus on your creatorListen to HimBecause He knows you so well He looks at your heartAnd He sees all your strugglesHe is aware of what you are thinking Embrace His loveAnd He will changeThe way you look at yourself In Him,You will feel wholeAnd complete People may not treat you wellBut what matters mostIs who you truly are on the inside
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Growth Happens when you enjoy the Presence of God in your Life
You can’t appreciate your season if you don’t choose to enjoy the presence of God in your life. There are so many blessings around you, and the moment you fail to receive the joy of the Lord, you can’t help but focus on the negative things. So set your eyes on Him and make the most of the blessings that He provided for you. Let your joy be rooted in His love and not in what’s happening around you. Anchor your hope in Him, and you will grow from glory to glory. It will not happen instantly, but if you seek your happiness in His presence, you will appreciate the…
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I’m so sorry Lord, for Neglecting your Love
My Loving Father, I’m so sorry, especially in those moments when I can’t even appreciate the things that you are doing for me. I’m sorry for neglecting your love and for putting my emotions first. Forgive me for being so selfish. You’ve been there, and you never leave me alone. You remained so patient even in moments when I can’t love you back. Now, I realized that all this time, I keep on pushing you away from my heart because I don’t think that you can help me. And I was wrong. I thought that I can make it on my own, but now I learned that I need you…
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Day 11 – 1 John 2:6
Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did. 1 John 2:6, NIV Christians and called to follow the ways of Jesus. If you claim yourself as God’s child, then you are called to live as Jesus did. He never wasted His time doing nothing. Instead, He honors the Father in all His ways and only does things that please His name. He never condemned those who are weak. Instead, He chose to love and sacrificed Himself to save us. Jesus never lived as a ruler. Instead, He chose to lead His people by showing them how to serve others. He remained humble and pure despite all the…
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Choose to Pursue God
The world will tell you to study hardSo that you will land a good jobThey will tell you to earn more moneySo that you will feel satisfied Yes, you need to persevereAnd work hard for your futureBut pursue God firstAnd everything else will follow Pursuing Him doesn’t meanYou seclude yourself away from peopleIt means that you put Him at the centerAnd make Him the God of your life It means that you follow His wordAnd apply it everydayPursuing God means you listen to HimAnd not to the lies of the enemy Get to know Him moreThrough the wordsThat are written in the BiblePursue Him even if the world can’t understand…
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Choose to Enjoy the Blessings that God Provided for you
You are surrounded by countless blessings. You just need to open your eyes so that you can see them. Choose to enjoy the blessings of God because that’s how you will see His hands and appreciate His ways. Focus on the positive things that happened around you. If you only knew how blessed you are, you will probably stop comparing yourself to others. Instead, you will learn to use what you have to glorify God in your life. You will see a lot of opportunities, and you will realize that God loves you so much. Learn to appreciate the simple things around you. Remember that you will never be who…
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Sometimes, God will use your Circumstances for you to Move Forward
There are certain things in life that you can’t understand, but sometimes, God will use what you are facing to keep you moving. There are days when God needs to close a certain door, or He needs you to go through the difficult roads so that you will not stay where you are and choose to move forward. There are great blessings behind the problems that you are facing. You just have to trust in the hands of God. Know that He sees your heart, and He is aware of what you need to change. Believe that He already orchestrated the situations that you need to experience. In Him, there…
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Rest is an Important Part of your Life’s Journey
You may think that working hard is the only way for you to achieve the things that you dreamed of, but sometimes, you need to take a rest in order for you to evaluate if what you are doing is still right or not. You need to reflect on the lessons you learned and check if you are still walking on the right path. Rest is an important part of your journey here on earth. You will never know the real status of your heart not unless you take some time to pause for a while and learn to listen. The things going on in your mind will help you…
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They just Don’t Know
You are strugglingYou are in painYou are going through problemsBut people don’t have any clue You struggle with negative thoughtsYou face so many doubtsYou wanted to receive healingBut they just don’t know about it So do not listenTo the painful words that people saidFix your eyes on GodAnd He will teach you how to love them Focus on His goodnessAnd you will find hope in HimReceive His graceAnd you will experience healing People may not knowThe real status of your heartBut God sees youAnd He will fill you with His love
