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Day 449 – Luke 14:13-14
But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous. Luke 14: 13-14, NIV Sometimes, we give so that we can receive something in return. But Jesus challenged us to give and serve those who cannot repay us. We need to always check our hearts. We should stop expecting something in return from the people that we serve. Let’s learn to give ourselves away out of the abundance of our hearts and not out of the longing we have inside. We are surrounded by people…
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It’s fine to be lonely sometimes
There will be daysYou will be filled with lonelinessFeeling so downAnd looking for someone to listen But sometimes, there’s no onePeople who used to comfort youWill not be with you nowAs they have their own worry You may not be able to bring it backMoments when they are still thereBut always remember thatYou can always talk to God He can be your friendHe will listen to youYou can honestly express to HimFor He will never judge you He will never condemn what you feelHe accepts you for who you areAnd He knows your true identitySo, take some time and pray Share with Him everythingThings that bother you mostAnd He will…
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Just because your Path is Different doesn’t mean you are not on the Right Track
God is so unpredictable. If you want to walk along His path, then expect things to be different and sometimes unconventional. He will allow you to explore places where you will certainly grow. Most of the time, it’s not going to be easy because you will walk along an unusual path that very few people walk through. You will ask questions along the way. Am I still doing the right thing? Is this really the will of God? Why does it feel so different from everybody else’s path? These questions will sometimes hinder you from walking. The doubts inside will test the purpose and the desire that God planted in…
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God Sees you as Who you are
You don’t have to be perfect before God can be a part of your life. You don’t have to be flawless, clean, and neat before He shows you His miracles and favor. Even before you found Him, He already found you. And even before your intentions set your actions, God is already moving around you. He has been and will always surround you with His grace and eternal love, for He sees you as His beloved. God is good. That is why there is no need for you to prove your worth just to get His attention, but you just have to welcome Him in every midst of your situation.…
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Day 448 – Luke 14:11
For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke 14:11,NIV Sometimes we badly want to put ourselves first because of our pride, but remember that God wanted us to stay humble. He sees our hearts. He knows our motives. So surrender your ego in the presence of God and allow Him to transform your heart. Don’t exalt yourself as if you are better than anyone else. At the end of the day, God uses a different standard. We may sometimes think that we deserve to experience something great in His presence, but God alone determines those who are worthy to receive…
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May you learn to love yourself
May you learn to love yourselfThe way God loves youMay you accept mistakesAnd receive His grace May you stop thinking sinsBut choose to repentMay you learn to receive the truthThat God loves you so much May you open your eyesUnto His unstoppable blessingsAnd remember His goodnessTo trust and believe in Him You may not always understandEverything that he is doingMay you keep your faithEven while struggling May you choose to receiveHis love, even in painMay you keep His promisesFlourished in your heart May you keep on hopingEven amid problemsMay you never stop prayingEven if you feel weak and tired May you listen to His voiceEven if you have a lot…
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Risks and mistakes are part of the process of growing
We are imperfect beings loved by a perfect God. We were brought into this world unaware of the dangers it may bring us. We were an empty palette full of innocence. Yet, as time passed, we were exposed to a world where joy and sadness live together. We made mistakes, but we were corrected not to do them anymore. However, as we mature, we may fear taking risks and, but we cannot avoid the idea that growth comes with it. It is a crucial element of learning more things in this life. It is what makes us stronger and more courageous. Remember, our life is meant to be filled, not…
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God will Walk with you Along the Healing Journey
You won’t carry the pain on your own. God will be with you. He will help you face the wounds in your heart. Let Him move. Allow Him to visit the deepest pain you have. Sometimes, it means that you will go back and deal with what happened. It won’t be easy. You will recall those moments when you first encounter that brokenness. You will remember the people involved, and God will ask you to surrender everything. The healing process takes time and some tears. But don’t worry. God will walk with you along the journey. He will never leave your side. He will give you the grace and strength…
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Day 447 – Luke 13:24
Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to. Luke 13:24, NIV Someone asked Jesus if only a few people would be saved. And this is His response. You need to enter through a narrow door in order to be saved. People can’t easily get inside. It takes faith and perseverance. You can’t also enter through this door if you are carrying a lot of baggage. You need to walk without anything in your hands. It’s the kind of path where you really need to trust in God and not in your own strength. There…
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Sometimes, it is not People or Events that disappoint us but our Expectations of them
Almost all of us fall into the trap of expectations without us noticing them. It is a normal thing that we do because it is what we always hear and observe from others. Sometimes, we go to an event unconsciously noticing the flaws in them rather than appreciating its own beauty. There are times when it will be the other way around. Some people will always get mad at everything that we do. Sometimes, it gets so hard to meet someone’s expectation because no matter what we do, their expectation is constantly advancing beyond our present capacity. Sometimes, it is not about the person or the situation but the way…
