Faith
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Why is it Hard to Surrender?
When painful memories try to dominate my thoughts, when tears keep flowing, and when fear wants to reign, people will often say that I need to surrender. “Lift them up to God.” “Stop carrying the pain.” “Let go.” “Surrender.” These words are so easy to utter but so hard to do. How I wish I could easily dictate my heart not to be afraid. How I wish it was just a switch that I could easily turn on or off. If only things were not that complicated. It’s hard. It’s not easy to let go, especially when you want to control everything that is happening around you. It’s painful to…
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When Change Becomes Painful
Change is not easy. Sometimes, it’s painful. This must’ve been the reason why many people find it hard to make changes in their lives. It’s like a daily battle that they needed to win. There will be tears along the way. The journey will be challenging. When you decide to change, you will lose something, so that you can gain that very thing that will help you in the end. There will be moments of surrender and letting go. Your faith will be tested, and you need to adjust to so many things. At first, it’s not comfortable. You need to do something that you never did before. You need…
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What is Faith?
Sometimes, it’s hard to describe the things that you can’t see. How can you even put words to what you want to happen but never really grasp its existence? Faith is not just a belief; it’s like trust, hope, love, surrender, grace, and courage combined in one word. It’s deep, and sometimes, it doesn’t make sense. It’s so easy to utter it but somehow hard to exercise. There are even days when it’s painful to keep our faith. There are instances when it hurts to trust in God’s ways. But I guess this is what it means to truly believe in Him. It takes a heart that’s willing to surrender.…
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The Struggle of True Surrender
I used to think that surrendering meant simply standing still, doing nothing, and waiting for God to act. I believed that things would eventually change on their own, even if I chose not to engage with my circumstances. But over time, I realized that surrender goes much deeper than that. I learned that surrendering to God isn’t about inaction; it’s about choosing to align with His will instead of following my own selfish desires. It’s about listening to His guidance, even when the negative voices in my head try to drown it out. When faced with painful and unexpected situations, I always have two choices: I can rely on my…
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The Hidden Treasure Behind The Word “Humility”
When was the last time you felt truly inspired, so filled with purpose that you couldn’t help but step outside your comfort zone? What is it that ignites that fire within you, pushing you forward despite the challenges? These are the questions I ask myself whenever I feel drained or lost. They help me reconnect with the purpose behind my actions. And when I remember my “why,” I find the courage to keep going. Often, in those moments of doubt, God reminds me of the true meaning of “humility.” This word has a way of steering me back on track, especially when my motivation wavers and I struggle to give…
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I Pray That Today’s Pain Will Become Tomorrow’s Blessing
I don’t know what will happen next. I don’t know what’s waiting for me ahead. The pain of the present tries to whisper that tomorrow will be the same. The wounds would try to tempt me to think that there’s no hope left. But for sure, this is only temporary. The time will come when things will be better. But until then, my Lord, this is the cry of my heart: Please give me the reason to believe in your promises. Please teach me how to hold on to my faith. There are just times when I feel so tired and exhausted. I want to quit. And I wanted to…
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When Things Are Hard To Grasp And Too Heavy To Bear
Have you ever gone through that season in your life when it seems like everything is falling apart? The situation you are in is so overwhelming, and it seems like there’s no hope left. It felt like the darkness was trying to consume your heart, and you couldn’t find the light. You felt tired and exhausted. You wanted to rest, but you just can’t find peace. If you are in this season right now, then remember this: You are not alone. God is holding you right now. You may not see His hands because the pain appears bigger than the blessings that He gave, but keep in mind that He…
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The Painful Situations In Your Life Will Someday Make You Stronger
Facing the challenges and difficulties in life won’t be easy. It’s like a mental battle and, sometimes, a daily struggle. When the world somehow shows you its negative side, part of you would wish that life would’ve been different. You would probably hope to go to a place where no one knows you. You just simply wanted to disappear. But that is the reality, whether you like it or not, you can’t help but experience difficult situations. It’s part of the whole package. This is the reason why it’s helpful to focus not on the things that are happening around you, but on what’s going on inside. If you start…
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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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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…
