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Someday, You Will Thank God For The Mess
God is moving in ways you can never imagine. Behind the mess you are in is a mysterious blessing that God prepared in the spiritual realm. You won’t see the changes because your eyes are too consumed with what’s happening around you. Perhaps you are having a hard time dealing with your negative emotions. You looked at things according to your own perspective. But remember that God is working. You are not alone in this season. You may feel like you are carrying the burdens alone, but God’s hands are with you all along. The perfect time will come when you look back and thank God for allowing you to…
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Romans 15:7, NIV
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7, NIV Remember how Christ accepted you despite all your mistakes and sins. He never condemned you nor recalled what led you to experience brokenness. Jesus chose to love the sinners. He hates the sins, but He cares for the sinners. So, when someone commits a mistake that greatly affects you, then just remember the way Jesus held you when you were drowning in the darkness. Show compassion. Love others. Extend His grace. Accept the person as who He is. When you do that, you will bring honor to the name of God.…
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Romans 14:10, NIV
You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. Romans 14:10, NIV Don’t quickly judge the people around you. Don’t focus on the negative things that they did. Give them the space to grow and become a better person. Find a way to live in peace with others. Treat them just like how God treated you. Let His kindness lead you to love and serve others. Remember that one day, we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. We will give an account of the things that we did to our brothers and…
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Jesus Will Help You Rise Above The Temptations
The enemy tried to tempt Jesus while He lived here on earth. But despite the temptations that He experienced, He overcame the evil power. If Jesus was able to do that, He can also help you win over the temptations you face. Come to Him and ask for help. Don’t rely on your own strength. Instead, be rooted in His love and allow His words to penetrate your heart. It is a sword that will fight against the lies the enemy tries to inject into your thoughts. It’s like a weapon that will lead you to victory. So when you are surrounded by things that push you to give up,…
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Romans 14:7, NIV
For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. Romans 14:7, NIV Keep in mind that Jesus is your Lord and King. So don’t act as if you live and die for yourself. Treat Him as the source of your strength. Live for Him. Sometimes, it means allowing our selfish desires to die and let the Holy Spirit reign. It won’t always be easy because you will feel that there’s an unseen battle within. But never do things on your own. Rely on God. Have faith in Him. Live to seek His face and magnify His name. Only then will you realize that…
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God Wants To Put You In A Place Where You Will Grow
You may ask questions right now because it seems like God mistakenly put you in the wrong place, but if you focus on the things that will help you grow, you will realize that you are surrounded by many opportunities. You have to change the lens that you are using and try to zoom out. Only then will you appreciate the lessons God prepared behind the situation He allowed you to experience. If you listen to His voice and allow His wisdom to reign, you will take every hardship you face as an opportunity to grow and become a better person. Seek God and connect to Him so that you…
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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…
