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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.…
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When it becomes too Painful to Dream Again
Rejection is real. Failures will be there. You will get discouraged. But it doesn’t mean your goals will also end. The pain may not be easy to bear, but you need to keep moving. Take your time to grieve for the things, opportunities, or people you have lost. Cry it out to God. Surrender all the wounds to Him, and after that, make a conscious effort to connect to His heart. Only then will you realize the wonderful grace that He poured out in your life. Hold His hands, and don’t ever let go. Maybe you’ve been hurt before because God is not in the picture. You chose to make…
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Romans 12:16, NIV
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Romans 12:16, NIV Be humble. God may give you the authority to lead other people, but it doesn’t mean you are greater than them. They may have weaknesses and so many things to learn, but remember that you are just like them. So, do not use your position to mistreat others. Instead, use what God gave you to bless and serve them. Choose to offer your life to those people whom God entrusted you. Learn to value their existence and never forget that they are also…
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Putting Jesus at the Center of your Life isn’t just about Worshipping Him
Humans have the tendency to rely on their own strength and knowledge. And because we live in a modern world where we can easily get the things that we want, we tend to have this impatient attitude that somehow keeps us from experiencing the will of God. Not only that, when we are overwhelmed by our situation, we tend to allow our emotions to take over. We somehow forget the important things because we focus on what we are facing. Our strengths are limited. We are not perfect. This is the reason why we need Jesus in our lives. We must put Him at the center so that we will…
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Romans 12:15, NIV
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15, NIV Sometimes, it’s difficult to rejoice with those who rejoice when you are carrying heavy burdens inside. When you are still going through the healing process and you are trying your best to survive. On the other hand, it’s also not easy to mourn when your heart is experiencing victories and breakthroughs. But God reminds us to be considerate of other people’s feelings. Let’s not just focus on ourselves. Instead, we need to learn how to serve others despite the difficulties that we are facing. We need to carry our cross and show others who Jesus is. It…
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When the Situation requires you to Keep going while your Heart is Breaking
You will make it. You may find it hard to comprehend the things that God allowed you to experience, but take this moment as your chance to grow. Sometimes, life feels so harsh. You tried to follow what God asks you to do, thinking that He will protect you from pain, but God’s ways are higher than our ways. His wisdom is higher than our expectations. And just because our heart is breaking doesn’t mean we can no longer move forward. Just because we go through problems doesn’t mean there’s no hope left. You will overcome the circumstances that you are facing. Just don’t allow the pain to hinder you…
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Romans 12:14, NIV
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Romans 12:14, NIV You can never please everyone. No matter how much you try to do good things and speak the right words, there will be instances when you meet people who will persecute you and question your faith. When you receive painful words from them, then remember this verse. Choose to bless and stay kind to them. Do not curse them. Instead, pray that God will fill their hearts with His love. Lift them up to Jesus because He knows what to do with them. Your only job is to extend His love to them. Do not focus on…
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Worship won’t always Solve the Problem, but it gives you so much Peace and Courage
You can never control the circumstances that you will experience. You never really know what lies ahead. Sometimes, life will throw challenges that are too heavy to carry. But you need to remember that God will always give you remedy. His grace is always accessible, and most of the time, you will be more sensitive to His moving the moment you raise your hands in worship. Sing praises to His name and surrender all your worries and cares. Lift up His name despite the pain that you are carrying. You may not always receive the solution to your problems, but rest assured that God will give you the peace and…
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Romans 12:13, NIV
Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:13, NIV Focus on the blessings and not on the negative things that are happening around you. Only then will you slowly see the needs of the broken and wounded. When you set your eyes on God, His love will compel you to serve and care for others. The Holy Spirit will teach you how to practice hospitality even in seasons when you are not okay. Choose to connect to Him every single day, and He will remind you to love others despite what you feel. Share what you have. Remember that you are God’s vessel. Allow Him…
