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How to Surrender the Pain?
This is one of the hardest questions I ever asked myself. When the wounds are so deep and they are still fresh, you will be tempted to think that healing is no longer possible. Sometimes, it feels like it’s the end of the world. Darkness, hopeless future, emptiness, and life without meaning – these are just few of the things you need to deal with. This is the reason why it seems so hard to surrender the pain. But then, the good news is that Jesus did it first, and we can absolutely follow Him. When He was on the cross, he was in pain and suffering. He was heavily…
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God Will Send The Right People Who Help You Along The Journey
He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed in the province of Asia a little longer. Acts 19:22 NIV While Paul was on a mission, he experienced tough times and many rejections. God planted a deep desire in his heart to spread the gospel, and it was not easy. However, he was not alone throughout the journey. God sent some helpers to assist him in the ministry: Timothy and Erastus. Even though Paul suffered, but by the grace of God, he led him to the right people who can support Him. He also opened his heart to those people and faithfully discipled them. If…
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Find Healing In The Arms Of Jesus
This world will present you with temporary remedies – entertainment, money, possessions, achievements, and more. You will find yourself looking for answers on things that will immediately and temporarily bring you joy. Sometimes, people are tempted to find instant healing, and it destroys them in the end. This is the reason why we need to trust in Jesus and seek His will. Let’s not rely on our own understanding. When we follow the standards of this world, we will find ourselves pleasing other people. We will easily be swayed by their words or actions. And instead of mending our wounds, we can’t help but encounter situations that will make…
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Commit To The Lord Whatever You Do
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16: 3, NIV If you feel like your efforts were wasted, and bad things keep on happening. Then, let this verse remind you what to do. Surrender all your works to God. Trust in His grace and mercy. Seek His wisdom. And allow Him to help you. Depend on Him. It means that you need to stop relying on your own strength. Let His love reign in your heart, and you will receive His peace and grace. Committing your works to God means acknowledging His sovereignty in your life. You believe with all your heart…
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When You Feel Lonely Even When Surrounded By People
Connection—For me, this is the reason why someone still feels lonely even when they are surrounded by people. Those individuals never really felt connected to someone’s heart. Nobody knows who they are, and nobody asks either. So, they felt like statues, physically present but emotionally disconnected. Every time I feel this way, these are the two things that I usually do: Connecting to God First I keep on reminding myself that Someone is interested in knowing more about me. He may see what’s in my heart, but He takes delight in listening to my deepest thoughts and desires. I surrender what I feel to God. I simply pour out everything,…
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God is Light – Psalm27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1, NIV Have you ever felt so down to the point that you no longer see the good things around you? Have you been through a dark season where you find it hard to even get up and live? Have you ever felt so scared that you can no longer think properly? If the answer is yes, then here’s an important reminder for you. The Lord is your light and your salvation. It means that no matter how terrible your situation is, Jesus…
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Dear God, Thank You
I’m truly grateful for the things that you did in my life. I’m happy that I have you by my side. Thank you for all the blessings. Thank you for giving me the chance to grow in your presence. Father, thank you for all the rejections I’ve received. They keep me humble and strengthen my soul. Although they may sometimes be hard to accept, but still, thank you for teaching me how to learn from those difficult moments. Thank you for the tears. It purifies my soul. It reveals the things that I need to deal with. It gives me a compassionate heart to comfort and help others. Thank you…
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Choose Your Friends Wisely
He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. Proverbs 13:20, NKJV It’s crucial to choose your friends wisely. Who you surround with will eventually affect your perspective in life. The people around you can influence you to either follow Christ or the standards of this world. You may not instantly notice this, but whether you like it or not, your friends will affect the way you make decisions in life. So try to ask yourself, who do you surround yourself with at the moment? Are you walking with wise people? Are you learning better perspectives from them? Did they influence you to grow…
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God Will Give You The Strength To Love The People Around You
Loving imperfect and broken people is not easy. It takes a lot of patience and understanding. It takes grace and forgiveness. But even though it’s hard, God will be there to help you. He will never put that burden in your heart to love someone if He won’t give you the strength to do it. Sometimes, we rely on our own efforts, thinking that we can do it ourselves, but later on, we realize that we are also broken and in pain. Just like the people we want to love, we are also going through difficult times. This is the reason why we badly need His help. We need His…
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What It Means To Have True Wealth
One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. Proverbs 13:7, NIV How do you define wealth? Is it something that you can buy, touch, or see? Or is it something that you can feel and take with you even through eternity? Sometimes, we think that we are not rich enough because of the material things that we can’t possess or buy. We thought that the only way for us to feel comfortable and happy was for us to have more money. It’s not that money is bad, it’s just sometimes, we already put our trust and security on the temporary…
