Faith
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The Hard Truths About Confrontation
It hurts. If you are the type of person who is not used to share your feelings, it feels so awkward and uncomfortable at first. It takes so much courage. It feels like you are trying to peel off all your excuses and deal with what is truly on the inside. It’s like facing a giant that you can’t see. Confronting someone is not easy. It takes a genuine and a vulnerable heart to do it. Part of you can’t help but ask if you said the right words, or perhaps you hurt someone you love because of the things you just expressed. Sometimes, you will find yourself just staring…
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The Gifts of Pain
Nobody wants to experience pain in life. Most of us want to protect our hearts from it. But even though it’s not easy to deal with it, there are beautiful gifts behind every wound. 1. Pain will teach us important lessons in life. Sometimes, we need to experience it so that our eyes will be opened to the things we ignore. Perhaps God had already given us warnings all along the way, but then we chose to follow our own understanding. That’s why, we end up hurting. At some point, we need to humbly receive the consequences of our decisions so that we will learn. 2. Pain will keep us…
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When You Finally Accept The Fact That Mere Humans Can Never Fill The Emptiness Inside
One of the things that causes people to experience pain is the common mistake of depending on other human beings. People tend to expect others to fill the empty spaces in their hearts, thinking that it would be enough. This truth may be hard to swallow, but we need to slowly accept that mere humans can never fill the emptiness inside. They may temporarily give us the affection and love that we need, but it won’t be that consistent. Humans will fail. Our love will never be perfect. The sad thing is that it would be hard for us to receive God’s love if we kept on focusing on what…
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The unspoken thoughts of A Wounded Heart: Day 4
Dear God, I just remembered a painful memory. It was when I felt so alone as a kid. There was this season in my childhood days when I was forced to grow up so that I could take good care of others. I need to forget about playing or having fun with my friends. I need to stand up and fight my own battles, without having any support. I never thought how painful it was not until I experienced what it felt like to be a child again. All along, I was carrying this memory as if it’s part of my identity. Father, I know that you have a reason…
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When I Learned To Surrender
I was once an overthinker. I easily freak out when unexpected things happen and immediately think of the worst-case scenario. I was not comfortable with change. I just wanted everything to stay the same—to be in the same environment with the same people. I usually withdraw from opportunities that would challenge me to step outside my comfort zone. I tried my best to stay in a place where I could control everything. But then, when I decided to follow Jesus, my life changed. I realized it’s impossible to walk with Him without a surrendered heart. He can’t reign if I still wanted to rule my life. It takes humility and…
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The Unspoken Thoughts Of A Wounded Heart: Day 3
Dear God, I find myself easily frustrated. When people do something unexpected, I tend to withdraw and create my own boundaries. When I’m disappointed, I think of negative things towards others. Is there something wrong with me, Lord? Is there something I need to face? The things that have happened recently seemed to remind me of the pain I used to experience. Is this a sign that I am not yet healed? Perhaps, I’m became so sensitive because I can’t help but think about those people who hurt me before. I was affected because I kept on hiding the wounds that I thought you already healed. I failed to face…
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When What You Need Is Someone Who Will Just Listen
Overwhelming feelings, indescribable fear, deep and painful, alone and miserable – these are the mixed emotions I can’t easily release. Where can I hide? Where can I run? Where can I find a safe place to express the unspoken pain in my heart? Who is there to listen? I don’t need a solution. I don’t want to act as if everything is okay. I can’t think properly. I’m not yet ready to face my reality. I just want to express what I feel. I just want to release the heavy burden. I JUST NEED A FRIEND. Someone who will listen and not judge me. Someone who will understand and…
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The Unspoken Thoughts of A Wounded Heart: Day 2
Dear God, Things don’t appear easy for me today. My mind is constantly bombarded with unwanted thoughts and desires. Many times, I was tempted to follow my own will, but there you are, giving me reasons to do the right thing. That’s why, thank you so much for sustaining me. It’s you who gave me the strength to cherish every moment despite the battle in my head. It’s you who taught me how to stand despite all my mistakes. Lord, I’m just wondering, aren’t you tired of me? I know I’m not easy to deal with. I’m a person full of doubts. I kept worrying. I easily forget your instructions…
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When It Seems Like You Have Lost Everything
Have you ever felt like everything was taken away from you? A relationship, job, an opportunity, or perhaps someone you love? When we go through those difficult moments, we can’t help but feel like we are not that valuable in God’s eyes. When it seems like we have lost everything, there’s a possibility that we will feel taken for granted. Little did we know that behind the pain are immeasurable blessings that God prepared. His ways are mysterious. Most of the time, He needs to remove certain things for us to receive the best gift. In those painful moments, God is inviting us to receive Jesus. It’s when we will…
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The Unspoken Thoughts of A Wounded Heart: Day 1
Dear God, I have this weird feeling. I kept praying to you, but it seems like nothing is happening. It’s been one year since I received your love. Since then, I desired to really know your heart. I decided to serve you despite the pain inside. I read your Words even if I couldn’t easily comprehend everything. But then, it seems like I didn’t really know you at all. It’s weird because the more I receive your grace, the more I realize that I know nothing. I mean, there are still things that I couldn’t understand. Or is this really part of the journey? Is this what it means to…
