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Trusting God is not that Easy, but it’s the Best Thing that you can do
Trust is not that easy to give. It only exists because of consistency and deep relationship. It’s not something that you can find around the corner. It’s something that you can only give the moment you feel safe and loved. And the sad truth is, this world is broken. We will experience moments of pain that will lead us not to trust and love again. This is the reason why trusting other people or even God is not that easy. Believing that He will never fail us takes a lot of faith. We can’t help but doubt because we constantly go through difficulties and problems. We find it hard to…
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Acts 24:16, NIV
So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. Acts 24:16, NIV This is what Paul explained to the governor in Caesarea. He was accused as a troublemaker and was believed to be a ringleader of a Nazarene sect (this is what they labeled Christians in the early days). When Paul tried to testify about his faith, he never failed to glorify God through the words that he said. He strived to keep His conscience clear before God and man. He remained faithful and true to the words that He said, fearing nothing. This moment was not easy, but Paul learned to present himself as a…
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Acts 23:11, NIV
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”Acts 23:11 NIV The Lord was with Paul when He experienced persecution and interrogation. People were in an uproar because of the message that he shared. They were triggered, and they tried to accuse Him of things that weren’t true. But even though Paul was questioned about His faith, He still testified about the gospel. He stayed faithful to God. And all throughout His suffering, Jesus never leaves him. He gave Paul the strength that He needed. He provided him with enough grace. He…
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What’s with God that He still loved us even if we already abused His goodness?
God remained faithful despite our immature response to His love. He continues to pour out His blessings even though we choose to complain over the things He didn’t give to us. He fulfilled His promises even if we were so impatient. He was so steadfast even if we fail to appreciate the things that He is doing behind the scenes. God remained good. He never changes. What’s with Him that He never gave up on us despite our bad response to His grace? Why is it that He never gets tired of loving us? We somehow abused His kindness by the way we handled His resources. We waste His blessings…
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Acts 23:1, NIV
Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin and said, “My brother, I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscience to this day.” Acts 23:1, NIV Paul faced the Sanhedrin because people persecuted his faith. He tried to explain his story to them, but they won’t accept Paul’s message. So he was brought to the high priests for an interrogation. And even though people are trying to accuse Him, Paul remained faithful to God. In fact, He shared with them that he had fulfilled his duty to God in all good conscience. He didn’t have any guilt or hidden selfish motives. Paul sincerely served and loved Jesus. He continued…
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Acts 22:21, NIV
“Then the Lord said to me, ‘Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’ ” Acts 22:21, NIV Jesus commanded Paul to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. Our Savior didn’t only save the people of Israel, but He wants everyone to be saved, including those who are not Jews. He is a God who intentionally used Paul and other people’s lives to become a vessel of His love. And Paul responded to His call. He offered his life for the sake of preaching the good news. He sacrificed and faced the pain of persecution just to obey Jesus. Our heavenly Father loves everyone, and He will use…
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Patience
One of the hardest thingsTo apply in our livesIt requires faithAnd the courage to keep going Even if nothing is happeningIt requires self-controlAnd the ability to obey God’s wordsEven in seasons When we feel so frustrated and tiredIt requires a surrendered heartIt’s always challengingSometimes, you will be disappointed And there are daysWhen you want to give upBut remember that God knows what He is doingHe is always perfect and on time
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Your Pain can be a testimony
God can use it for His gloryHe can turn things aroundHe can save you from the darknessHe can help you see better days ahead If you think that there’s no hope left,Then just remember what Jesus didHe died on the cross to save youIf you will accept Him in your life Then you will see the light you’ve been looking forTreat Him as your KingSubmit in His presenceSurrender what you feel Receive His healing And go through the process with Him
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Dear God,
Today is your dayI surrender everythingIn Your presenceI kneel everything I have I may not know what’s waiting for meBut I do believeThat you are always thereTo hold my hands Have your way in my life, LordI know that there will be storms along the wayBut please remind meThat you are my constant The only One who will never changeI submit to you all my plansI humbly surrender all my worries and caresBe glorified, Lord In Jesus’ Name, I pray,Amen
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The Bible
It’s the most powerful bookThat you could ever readThe words in the scriptures are aliveIt is light to the darkness It gives you hopeAnd the reason to believeFaith existsLove is real The momentYou consistently hear His wordsIt’s there, when you believeIn all of His promises So expose yourself to the scriptureDon’t take any stepWithout asking His guidanceStudy God’s instructionsAnd let it change you from the inside out
