Self Development
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The Hardest Part Of Being Honest
Honesty is like a beautiful gift that you can give to yourself. It will give you peace and relief. It’s like a treasure that is sometimes hard to find. It’s a very valuable thing that is hard to give to anyone. It takes time, experience, and sometimes, tears for us to receive it. Honesty and truth are two things that people wanted but never really appreciated. We are living in a world where being honest means taking a risk. Maybe because people no longer value the truth as it is. Perhaps they already find temporary comfort from the lies in their head. And instead of giving an honest heart with…
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“You Will Never Be Alone This Year.”
Unexpected things may happen, and life may give you a lot of twists and turns this year, but one thing is for sure: YOU WILL NEVER BE ALONE. There may be people who will say goodbye, or perhaps you may walk along a different path and be in a new environment. There may be a lot of adjustments, but you will never be alone. Your tears may fall, and there may be sorrows. But you will never go through the pain on your own. Life may not be that sweet and promising this year, but trust that your heart will keep on beating. You will rise no matter how hard…
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Life As It Is
Life is hard. At first, it feels like an adventure, but when you find yourself at the bottom, you’ll be tempted to think that your situation will last forever. When you are in the middle of an overwhelming season, you will find yourself focusing on the worst things that will happen. What if things will never be the same? What if this is the end? These thoughts in your head appeared to be louder than God’s promises. Life is sometimes harsh. You will go through unexpected moments that will test your identity and faith. In fact, there would be days when you can’t help but pray for the good things…
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When It Becomes Painful To Wait
“There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens” Ecclesiastes 3:1, NIV It’s not always easy to wait. Especially when you have already set your own timeline. But there are just uncontrollable situations that would lead us to surrender and trust in God’s plans. Sometimes, there is pain along the process of waiting. There will be voices that whisper lies in your head, making you feel so disappointed. When you are in an environment where people tend to push their own standards, there’s a tendency for them to compare your life to others. That’s when the pain starts to creep in, to the point…
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When It’s Hard To Imagine What The Bright Future That God Promised Looks Like
Have you ever experienced that painful moment when you can’t find hope? Have you ever gone through a certain season when your questions are louder than God’s voice? It’s the part of the journey wherein you just can’t seem to imagine what the bright future that God promised looks like. Because of the negative things that you experienced, you can no longer see the good things that God prepared. The pain turned into a huge wall that hinders you from seeing His wonderful blessings. They appeared like giants that you can’t seem to conquer. It’s exhausting, and at the same time, it’s killing you on the inside. If you happen…
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To The One Who Is Holding Back The Tears
You may find it hard to express what you truly feel to the people around you, but you deserve to be heard. If you can’t do it in front of others, then don’t hesitate to be honest in God’s presence. Go to your room, lock the door, and pour out to God everything. Tell Him the truth. Do not hold back the tears because it’s part of the process. Just because you cry doesn’t mean you are weak. It just means you bravely acknowledged the wounds you wanted God to heal. He is not intimidated by your questions. So release everything in His presence, and you will receive His strength.…
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Life Is Hard, But Living Life Without God Is Even Harder
Living in this imperfect world will make you realize that life is not easy. There are days when you need to do your best to survive. Trials and storms will be there. There may be joy and excitement, but pain and tears are also present. This is the reality that we are living in. We just can’t get everything we want. Sometimes, we need to work hard for it. This is why we need grace. If we will just rely on what we can do, then the time will come when we will be exhausted. In the end, we need God’s blessings to sustain us throughout the journey. Living without…
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How I Wish I Could Go Back And Change The Past
Have you ever experienced that kind of feeling when you just wanted to go back to how it used to be? No fears, no worries, no anxieties. Nothing. The comfort you used to have now slowly turned into questions. Will I survive this season? Will I find the light I’m looking for? Will I ever experience pure joy again? If you also felt the same thing, then you are not alone. Just like you, there are also days when I imagine things as they used to be. And it usually happens when I’m in the middle of a painful and uncomfortable season. When I find it hard to face my…
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When Jesus Asked For A Drink To A Woman With A Thirsty Heart
When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” John 4:7 Jesus was going to Galilee and decided to pass through Samaria. He intentionally visited the place to meet a woman who was despised and condemned by people. This woman had five husbands, and the person he was living with was not her husband. She had a past that made her feel shameful and isolated. Jumping from one man to another. Isn’t it a symptom of a thirsty heart? It’s a visible indication that this woman longs to receive the kind of love that no ordinary man can give. It was…
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3 Important Things That You Should Stop Controlling
There are things in life that you should learn to surrender because if you hold on to them, you will be deeply frustrated. If your expectations are not aligned with the reality that you are in, then your heart will surely break. It may not be easy to give up the things that you wanted to happen but trust that God knows what’s best for you. He is aware of what you truly need. So, before you experience a devastating moment, learn to take note of the important things that you should let go: 1. God’s timing Submit your own timeline to God. You may have your plans, but you…