Faith
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Growth Happens when you enjoy the Presence of God in your Life
You can’t appreciate your season if you don’t choose to enjoy the presence of God in your life. There are so many blessings around you, and the moment you fail to receive the joy of the Lord, you can’t help but focus on the negative things. So set your eyes on Him and make the most of the blessings that He provided for you. Let your joy be rooted in His love and not in what’s happening around you. Anchor your hope in Him, and you will grow from glory to glory. It will not happen instantly, but if you seek your happiness in His presence, you will appreciate the…
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I’m so sorry Lord, for Neglecting your Love
My Loving Father, I’m so sorry, especially in those moments when I can’t even appreciate the things that you are doing for me. I’m sorry for neglecting your love and for putting my emotions first. Forgive me for being so selfish. You’ve been there, and you never leave me alone. You remained so patient even in moments when I can’t love you back. Now, I realized that all this time, I keep on pushing you away from my heart because I don’t think that you can help me. And I was wrong. I thought that I can make it on my own, but now I learned that I need you…
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Sometimes, God will use your Circumstances for you to Move Forward
There are certain things in life that you can’t understand, but sometimes, God will use what you are facing to keep you moving. There are days when God needs to close a certain door, or He needs you to go through the difficult roads so that you will not stay where you are and choose to move forward. There are great blessings behind the problems that you are facing. You just have to trust in the hands of God. Know that He sees your heart, and He is aware of what you need to change. Believe that He already orchestrated the situations that you need to experience. In Him, there…
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Draw closer to God even if you are in Pain
The common reaction of people who experienced devastating moments in life is to separate themselves away from God. They feel so disappointed because God allowed terrible things to happen to them. If you go through the same thing, then please remember that He never wanted to hurt you. He is a good God, and that means He prepared a bright future for you. There are just things that we can’t easily comprehend, such as the uncertainties and suffering you are going through. But God never allowed something to happen in your life without a purpose. Behind the pain are blessings that will change your life for the better. You just…
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It’s not about the Answers, but it’s About Trusting God’s ways
Maybe you have a lot of questions in your mind right now. Maybe you have so many doubts, and you are praying for answers that you long to hear. But what if God will not give you the answer that you wanted? What if He prepared greater things for you? What if He just wanted you to trust Him? Will you stay and choose to depend on His ways? You see, there are really moments in life when you can’t understand the will of God. And maybe even if He will explain to you everything, still you can’t comprehend it because you are not yet ready. So instead of pushing…
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Father, if it takes Emptiness for me to be Filled, then let Your Will be Done
My Heavenly Father, I just don’t know why I need to go through this season. It feels so lonely and dark in this place. I can’t find the way out, and I don’t know what to do next. I need you at this moment. It feels so empty within. I just want your comfort and love. Father, I wanted to feel your presence. I never felt this thirst before. I need you more than ever. Maybe you purposely allowed me to experience this moment so that I will learn to yearn for your loving embrace. Maybe you put me in this place so that I will realize how important you…
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Peace is not the Absence of Problems
You can experience peace even if you are going through challenging moments in life. You can find rest even if you are facing problems. Only if you choose to walk with God along the journey. He will be the one who will give you the kind of peace that surpasses all understanding. You may feel burdened and sometimes tired. But if your heart is filled with His love, then you will find rest in His arms. He can do extraordinary things in your life as long as you allow Him to move. This life is always full of uncertainties. So never depend your peace according to the things that you…
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God’s strength will help you Stand even if you feel so Broken
I know that it’s not easy. But you will only realize that God’s strength is in you when you find yourself still standing despite the pain you feel. You can only make it with Him. He alone can give you the kind of strength that will push you to stand and move forward. So never rely on your own efforts. Instead, surrender all your pain to God and let Him perform miracles in your life. You will know that God is moving when you still find the courage to get up even if you can’t understand what’s happening. That’s how He sustains you. He gives you the grace that you…
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Expose yourself to the Things that will Remind you of God’s Goodness
If you are wondering why you keep on thinking about your worries in life, then maybe you always listen to the negative things around you. When you fill your mind with bad thoughts, you will find it hard to overcome your problems. Be in an environment where you will be reminded about God’s goodness. Surround yourself with people who will inspire you to keep moving. Minimize your time with those who keep on sharing bad news. Watch inspirational videos. Listen to good sermons. And above all, read the word of God. He will remind you about His promises. And in Him, you will always receive the strength that you need…
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When your Mind is Telling you that there’s no Hope Left
There is always hope because God is with you. Never forget that, especially when you feel like giving up. If you can’t find the strength to get up, call upon your loving Father, and He will be there to strengthen you. Sometimes, we put Him in a box and think that He can only do simple things in our lives. But God is powerful, and He is beyond what you can comprehend. He is doing amazing things behind the circumstances that you are facing. So hold on to God and do not put your hope in things that will just fade away in the end. Choose to seek His will,…
