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Seeing the Truth of God
The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both. Proverbs 29:13, NIV The Lord gives everyone the chance to see the truth. It’s up to us to accept that truth or not. But regardless of how we react to it, God will present to us the things that we need to see. God is not selfish. He always gives us a chance to know Him and His ways through the things that He allows in our lives. And it’s up to us if we are willing to humbly allow God’s truth to reign in our lives. At the end of the…
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Seek God’s Wisdom
Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe. Proverbs 28:26, NIV Before I met God, I often made decisions on my own. I made plans for myself and failed to consider other people. I trusted my own timeline. There are even times when I feel disappointed whenever my goals or expectations aren’t met. I wanted everything to be in control, and it led me to a lot of frustrations. After that, I realized that I had failed to acknowledge God throughout the process. I listened to my own voice instead of consulting Him. I chose to rely on my own understanding. I…
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When Our Integrity Is Tested
Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over. Matthew 26: 14-16, NIV Judah was trying to betray Jesus by asking for something in return. He was willing to give up his relationship with Him for the sake of fulfilling his own desires. He focused on the money that He would receive rather than glorifying God in the end. In so many ways, we also have tendencies to…
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You Have A Father Who Deeply Loves You
If you are one of those people who grew up in a fatherless home, then keep this in mind: “You have a Father who deeply loves you.” The pain that you feel from your earthly father may somehow hinder you from trusting others, but keep in mind that you have a Heavenly Father who will always be there for you. You can trust Him. He will never abandon you, or make you feel alone. He will continue to do good things in your life, and He will take good care of you. So don’t just live this life on your own, remember God, for He is there with you. Surrender…
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Give Out Of A Pure Heart
This is not a matter of getting God’s reward, but it’s a matter of someone’s motive in giving. God sees our hearts more than He sees our actions. He knows what’s driving us to help and serve those who are in need. Is it for our own glory? Or is it for the purpose of building the Kingdom of God? When you give, you don’t have to announce to everyone the good things that you did. You don’t have to post it on social media. It’s between you and God. You will know that your heart is right towards the things that you are doing when you choose to do…
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Perfect Love Casts out Fear
Life is sometimes scary. There are days when we are reminded of the bad things and the pain that happened in the past, and then fear comes in. And because we are scared, we build walls that will somehow protect ourselves. We hide ourselves from the good things because we are not that ready to experience pain again. However, God is our healer. His perfect love casts our fear. It means that the moment we fully accept and acknowledge His love in our lives, we will have the courage to open up to others. It’s His love that will empower us to keep going. He gives us the courage to…
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Seek the Word of God and Meditate on it
But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. Matthew 13:23, NIV We are so blessed because the word of God is always available for us. Unlike other countries, they are restricted from reading the scriptures. That’s why we should not take this privilege for granted. Just like good soil, let’s put God’s word in our hearts and let it produce crops that will glorify His name. Let the seed sown in your heart bear fruit that will last even through eternity. You will…
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The Lord is our Maker
Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all. Proverbs 22:2, NIV Sometimes, when we experience so many successes in life, we are somehow tempted to think that we are better than anyone else. Or perhaps, if we have more money or earthly possessions, we think that we can treat others the way we want. We look at their status and judge them according to what they have. However, this verse reminds us that God is our maker. We have this one thing in common that we should not forget. It’s God who created all of us from the inside out. This means that…
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God Is Too Good To Be Unkind
There’s this song entitled “Trust His Heart” by Babbie Mason that deeply touched my soul. The chorus of the song gives us a beautiful reminder: God is too wise to be mistakenGod is too good to be unkindSo when you don’t understandWhen you don’t see His planWhen you can’t trace His handTrust His Heart The line that struck my heart the most was the one that says, “God is too good to be unkind.” I often remember these words every time I experience a struggle in life. When we are in the middle of a storm, we tend to question God and blame Him for our troubles. We somehow feel…
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The Lord Weighs The Heart
A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2, NIV God knows your true motives. You may try to justify your actions based on what you know, and you may feel like you are doing the right thing, but God will look at your heart. He will check your desires and the factors that contribute to your decisions. This is the reason why we need God’s guidance. Sometimes, we are deceived by our selfish motives. We reason according to what we think is right. However, on the inside, our hearts desire something that will instantly fill the emptiness yet destroy us in…
