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Romans 13:14, NIV
Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. Romans 13:14, NIV Focus on following Jesus. Remember His ways, and never forget those moments when He gave you life-changing lessons. Do His will despite the negative things that are going on deep within. When you do this, the desires of your flesh will no longer control you. The enemy won’t be able to tempt you to follow the principles of this world. If you put Jesus at the center of your life, you will always be guided. So connect to Him every single day. Thirst for more of…
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There is Power in your Tears
It’s hard to deal with things that you can’t see. I wish we had the right lens to magnify the real things inside. The wounds in our hearts. The past that we can’t forget. The traumas we’ve been through. The pain that we can’t let go. All those things are invisible. We can’t physically touch or see them, but they are real. Sometimes, they are more real than the victories you experienced in life. They are bigger than the excitement that you have for the future. The tears are more evident than the smile and laughter. But even if, most of the time, the reason for your tears is so…
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Romans 13:12, NIV
The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Romans 13:12, NIV Put on the armor of light. Choose to love the people around you. Abide in God’s instructions. Let Him direct you. The night is nearly over. Jesus will reign. His Kingdom will manifest on earth as it is in heaven. Hope is here. So don’t allow the darkness to reign. Let go of your sins, surrender your selfish desires, and let God be the author of your life. Put aside the deeds of the darkness. Don’t allow the lies of the…
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Have Faith in God’s Plans and Promises
When you go through so many trials in life, there’s this one important thing that you need to do. You must believe with all your heart, mind, and soul that God has great and wonderful plans for you. His promises are true. You may not always feel it because you went through so much pain and heartache, but sometimes, you don’t have to feel His presence. You need to know that He is there despite all your questions and doubts. Faith is about believing in God regardless of your situation and the condition of your heart. It’s about standing in His promises even when you are shaking and scared. When…
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Romans 13:8, NIV
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8, NIV Love fulfills the law. When you choose to share God’s love with the people around you, then it means that you won’t do anything that could possibly harm or destroy them. If you only knew how much God loves His people, then you will also learn to respect and serve them the way God loves and respects you. Do not allow your selfish desires to reign. Because when you do, there’s a tendency that you will compromise your relationship with other people. The temporary fleshly desires…
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Rest is an Important Ingredient in making a Wise Decision
It’s not good to make decisions when you experience extreme emotions. Too much sadness or pain will only lead you to focus on poor choices simply because you will try to avoid any factors that will break your heart in the end. You will unknowingly neglect the important matters because you focus too much on the deep wounds within. On the other hand, too much excitement and joy will also lead you to make choices that will put you at risk. Simply because you won’t be able to identify the consequences of your actions. When you are so happy, and your eyes are all set on the things you want…
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Romans 13:1, NIV
Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience. Romans 13:1, NIV God purposely gave authority to some people. He allowed them to manage and lead certain institutions. That’s why it is necessary for you to submit to them. Do it out of your conscience. Sometimes, it’s hard to do this, especially when you recognize their bad behavior but respect them as God’s chosen leaders. Do not focus on the negative things that you experienced. Instead, let God’s light shine in your life. Let His love overflow so that people may know that you are not just…
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Romans 12:21, NIV
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21, NIV Always choose to love. You may not always control the negative things that happen in your life but do not allow the hatred to consume your heart. Surrender to God all the pain that you experienced. Allow Him to mend your wounds. Treat Him as your doctor, and let His love give you more than enough strength to do good. The enemy wants to kill, steal, and destroy. But Jesus wants to give you life. Follow Him, and His light will lead you to the future that He prepared. Let His goodness shine, and only then…
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Allow God and your Loved ones to Point out your Blind Spots
We all have weaknesses that we are not aware of. It’s what we call blind spots. God can identify them as well as the people who are close to you. Sometimes, your loved ones can’t easily share what they noticed because you might misunderstand them. That’s why you need to seek their help. Let them know that you are willing to accept what they will share. Open your heart and mind to fully receive their valuable feedback. Aside from that, seek God. Connect to His heart every day, and the Holy Spirit will reveal to you the things you need to change. He will show you the impurities that you…
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Romans 12:17, NIV
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Romans 12:17, NIV Choose to love your enemy. This may not be easy, especially when you experience too much pain and heartache because of their words and actions, but you need to remember the instructions written in the scripture. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Vengeance is not yours. Surrender it to God. Allow Him to move. Your role is to love and remain kind to them. Do not focus on the pain or the negative things that happened. Instead, remember the blessings that God poured out in your life.…
