His Word
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Romans 8:31, NIV
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31, NIV Who can be against you. The creator of this world is fighting for you. He is so in love with you. He will make a way for you. So don’t be afraid. Don’t be easily discouraged when your situation doesn’t cooperate with what you desire. Pray to God and ask for His guidance. Talk to Him and let Him lead you to the path that He orchestrated. God loves you so much. He is there, giving you so many chances and more than enough blessings. So instead…
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Romans 8:28,NIV
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28, NIV You may go through unexpected situations in life that break your heart but remember that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him. Just keep serving Jesus. Honor and glorify Him in your life. He will be there to remind you of your purpose. He will make a way so that you will fulfill what He planted in your heart. So don’t be easily discouraged when things don’t go according to your plans. Surrender everything to God…
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Romans 8:26, NIV
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Romans 8:26, NIV There are days in our lives when we feel like we are losing hope. Darkness is all around us, and we find it hard to overcome our problems, but God’s Spirit is always there to help us with our weaknesses. When we can’t find the words to say to God, the Spirit Himself will intercede for us. So just cry out to God. Go to Him and connect to His heart. Don’t worry about the words…
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Romans 8:25, NIV
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:25, NIV Wait for what God prepared for you. Keep your hopes up. You may not see what’s waiting for you on the other side, but do what’s right in His eyes. Keep following Him. Abide in His will and let His light shine in your life. Patiently wait for Him to move. Activate your faith. It means that you need to believe that great things will happen even if you can’t see them yet. You need to hold on to what God is saying even if what’s happening around you is the…
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Romans 8:18, NIV
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18, NIV You never really know what’s waiting for you in the Kingdom of God. You may not understand the reason why you need to go through suffering and experience so much pain but keep in mind that God is listening to your cries. He is preparing something incomprehensible for you. Our sufferings are nothing compared to the glory that will be revealed to us. So choose to persevere. Keep walking along the path that God wants you to take. Believe with all your heart that everything you offer to…
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Romans 8:14, NIV
For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. Romans 8:14, NIV You will know the children of God because they are the ones who are led by the Spirit. They rely not on their own understanding but they depend on God’s will. They don’t just follow the desires of their flesh. Instead, they abide by what the Spirit wants them to do. So try to ask yourself. Do you believe that you are one of God’s children? If the answer is yes, then allow the Holy Spirit to be your guide. Stop relying on your own strength and knowledge. Surrender in His presence…
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Romans 8:8, NIV
Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. Romans 8:8, NIV The desires of your flesh will destroy you in the end. You may think that what you have in mind will give you pleasure and joy, but it won’t last long. The things of this world are temporary. The standards that people are following are not aligned with the will of God. That’s why those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please Him. If you want to honor Him with what you have, then you need to learn how to live in the spirit. It means that you need to give up…
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Romans 8:5, NIV
Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. Romans 8:5, NIV What are the things that you focus on? What are your concerns in life? Is it about the desires of your flesh? Or the important things that your spirit needs? You see, this world will somehow tempt you to focus on what you can see, taste and hear. There will be days when the desires of your flesh are stronger than the desires of your spirit. When that happens, always remember what the…
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Roman 6:23, NIV
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23, NIV We will end up in grave because of the sins that we committed. Sometimes, this is not about physical death, but the moment we sin in the eyes of God, our souls are also dying. Sin is like a great wall that hinders us from connecting to God. It separates us from His presence. But the good news is, God gave us an expensive gift that saved us from eternal condemnation. And it is through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Through His sacrifice on the cross, we are…
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Romans 6:14, NIV
For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace. Romans 6:14, NIV You are under God’s grace; it means that you are no longer a slave to sin. You are now free to do God’s will. Please don’t waste your freedom by following the selfish desires in your heart. Don’t be easily tempted by the temporary pleasures of this world. Set your eyes on things above. Focus on Jesus and let His sacrifice remind you of the cost that He needed to pay so that you will experience eternity with Him. Let the grace that He gave lead you to the…