Faith
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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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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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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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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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Why does it feel like Pain is always a bad thing
Enemies of pain, haters of wounds, lovers of joy, and obsessed with pleasure. I somehow have this idea that pain is always a bad thing. Maybe because growing up, I find my loved ones protecting me from it. It’s something I shouldn’t experience at all like it’s an enemy that I should avoid. And because of this mindset, every time I feel in pain, I feel like I’m on the wrong road. I feel like I did something wrong. And I need to correct it immediately. Yes, there are instances that pain is a signal that something is indeed wrong, but at the same time, there are moments when you…
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Just Do Your Best For God, And Everything Will Be Worth It
The way you do things will change the moment learn to surrender everything to God. You may have your own plans and goals, and you may want to fulfill them for the people you love and for others, but this time around, try to redirect your focus to God. Do your best not because you want to achieve your dreams but because God deserves your all. Offer all the works of your hands to Him and allow Him to bless them. Give your all and acknowledge that He is the source of your strength and wisdom. This is not about you, but this is about the God who is living…
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You Will Stop Seeking Validation From The Outside If You Know Who You Are On The Inside
Those who don’t know who they truly are will seek validation from the people around them. They will find themselves looking for the approval of others, and they will ultimately feel exhausted simply because they can’t please everyone. This is why it’s very important to work on your core so that you won’t be easily shaken. If you don’t have a strong foundation, other people will easily dictate your identity, or perhaps the situation around you will become your driving force. Instead of standing on solid ground and living in your core values, you will find yourself following the principles of this world. This will then lead you to a…
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Your Tears Are Safe In The Arms Of Jesus
Choosing to be vulnerable is not easy. There is this negative thought in our head that would hinder us from being honest with what we feel. We find ourselves building walls so that others will no longer see our wounded hearts. We choose to keep everything on our own, thinking that it’s the best thing to do. But then, we will eventually feel exhausted because we are not created to bury our feelings. We need to release the emotions we feel inside so that they won’t poison us in the end. And if, by chance, you are still having a hard time sharing your heart with others, then know that…
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Focus on Eternal Things
This world is broken. There will be times when we experience pain and problems, and there will be unfair situations along the way. This is why we need to set our eyes on eternal things. If we just focus on the situations of this world, we will easily lose hope and feel disappointed. The negative things around us will consume our souls, and living a fulfilled life will be impossible. When we also fix our eyes on the temporary things of this world, we will no longer consider the eternal consequences of our choices. We will live as if our life ends after death. We will try to do the…
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When Your Burdens Are Too Heavy, Come To Jesus, And He Will Give You Rest
When life is full of pressures, and things seem too heavy to bear, call upon Jesus, and He will be there. Sometimes, when we are surrounded by problems and challenges, we can easily forget God’s faithfulness in our lives. We seek comfort that we can easily see and touch. We choose to find temporary remedies and solutions that have lasting consequences. In short, we solve our problems on our own. Since we used to carry everything without the help of someone else, we forget God along the process. We feel like everything depends on our own efforts, and we no longer consider His plans and wisdom. This is the reason…
