Faith
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How to Surrender Your Plans to God
What does surrender really look like?Does it mean letting go and no longer making an effort?Does it mean we simply allow things to happen as they are? Many of us struggle with how to practically apply this word in our lives. When we say we are surrendering our plans, does it mean we stop planning altogether? The answer is no. Surrender Is Not an Excuse Surrender is not an excuse to do nothing. God has given us the ability to make decisions especially to create plans that can either build or shape our lives. He allows us to choose our path and take steps toward the things we dream of.…
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I Surrender Everything To You Lord
I don’t know what will happen next, but I surrender everything to you, Lord. I surrender all my worries, and fears. All this time, I thought that the only way for me to deal with my problems is to control everything. But sadly, it became the reason why I feel so anxious right now. I realized that there are just things in life that I can’t control. That’s why, I surrender everything to you, Lord. I surrender my dreams to You, Lord.I thought I had to carry everything on my own, relying on my strength and striving to make things happen. I forgot about Your grace.I forgot that I was…
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How to Stay with God Even When Life Feels Hard
There’s no fixed way to do this, but here are some things we can do to remind ourselves that God is there even when life feels hard. 1. Don’t stop talking to Him when life feels hard. This may be a very difficult thing to do, especially if you are the kind of person who shuts down whenever you face challenges. But you can express everything to Him. We sometimes think that when we talk to God, we need to have a faith that is strong and on fire. But what if you just feel weak, scared, and hopeless? You don’t have to appear strong in the presence of God.…
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God’s goodness never left
It’s been a while. I checked my last blog, and it was last October. Whew, that’s almost one year since I last wrote about something. And now here I am trying to think of the words that I need to put together. I just can’t describe the season that I was in, I mean, I’m in. It’s different. It’s new. It’s difficult. It was painful. And I don’t know why I am here writing again. Perhaps, this is no longer my strength. I think this is no longer my own confidence. It’s God’s grace that brought me here. It’s God’s grace that led me to write again. Just want to…
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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…
