Self Development
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May you always take the Right Steps even if it Hurts
Doing what is right is not always easy, especially when you wanted to follow the will of God, which is different from the standards of this world. Sometimes, people will question your decisions. You will encounter so many hindrances along the way. You will also feel like a stranger because you do things in a unique way. But even if others can’t easily understand the steps that you chose to take, just remember that everything that you do for the glory of God will never be in vain. One day, you will see the fruits of your efforts and pain. Keep doing what is right in the eyes of your…
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Treasure your Life
You won’t stay in this world forever. You have a limited time here on earth. So before it’s too late, choose to live a life worth living. Let God be your ultimate guide. Reach your potential, and don’t limit yourself. Keep going, and you will receive more of God’s provision along the way. Be a good steward of God’s blessings. Remember, you only have a borrowed life. God owns you, and He can take back your time anytime He wants. So be grateful because He still gives you the chance to see this world. Maximize the resources that He gave you. Learn to appreciate what you have because you will…
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Just because your Path is Different doesn’t mean you are not on the Right Track
God is so unpredictable. If you want to walk along His path, then expect things to be different and sometimes unconventional. He will allow you to explore places where you will certainly grow. Most of the time, it’s not going to be easy because you will walk along an unusual path that very few people walk through. You will ask questions along the way. Am I still doing the right thing? Is this really the will of God? Why does it feel so different from everybody else’s path? These questions will sometimes hinder you from walking. The doubts inside will test the purpose and the desire that God planted in…
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Risks and mistakes are part of the process of growing
We are imperfect beings loved by a perfect God. We were brought into this world unaware of the dangers it may bring us. We were an empty palette full of innocence. Yet, as time passed, we were exposed to a world where joy and sadness live together. We made mistakes, but we were corrected not to do them anymore. However, as we mature, we may fear taking risks and, but we cannot avoid the idea that growth comes with it. It is a crucial element of learning more things in this life. It is what makes us stronger and more courageous. Remember, our life is meant to be filled, not…
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Sometimes, it is not People or Events that disappoint us but our Expectations of them
Almost all of us fall into the trap of expectations without us noticing them. It is a normal thing that we do because it is what we always hear and observe from others. Sometimes, we go to an event unconsciously noticing the flaws in them rather than appreciating its own beauty. There are times when it will be the other way around. Some people will always get mad at everything that we do. Sometimes, it gets so hard to meet someone’s expectation because no matter what we do, their expectation is constantly advancing beyond our present capacity. Sometimes, it is not about the person or the situation but the way…
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You can’t Hide your Wounds Forever
You can silently cry in the darkness, keep the pain inside and try to appear whole and healed, but you can’t always hide your wounds forever. You may have a lot of ways how to temporarily set aside what you truly feel, but life will throw so many circumstances that bring out what you’ve been hiding. Sooner or later, the wounds will manifest in ways you never expect. You will try to express them through anger, bitterness, or fear. When you ignore the pain you feel, it will turn into negative emotions you can’t easily control. So before it bursts in the open, come to God and deal with the…
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One of the Most Beautiful Gifts that God gave us is Time
All of us have time. God freely gave it to us. With it, we can live through our choices and decisions. However, it is always running. It only goes on and on and never comes back. Time just happened naturally, and no one could control it. That is why, as we live, we need to be wise in making decisions, taking action, and having our own way into the world. We live in the present, which is the only time we have. We can never turn back time or go to our future. It could be sad to think about, but there is a gift in time. It brought us…
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Time won’t Help you Forget
No matter how long you need to wait, time itself can never help you to move forward. It takes a decision. You need to make a conscious effort so that you can let go of the past. If you remain passive with the things that you’ve been through, then time can’t help you in finding the freedom that you long to experience. It will only magnify the things that are going on inside. If you live with bitterness, then time will reveal to you the real issues of your heart. It won’t solve the root problem. So if you think that things will be better as time goes by without…
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Be Grateful and you will see God’s grace even more
The grace of God will help you lead this life with courage and faith. It will help you build your inner strength to go on and be hopeful about the future. His grace sustains you. You have overcome things in this life, giving you total security and a feeling of safety. Grace will carry your difficult days and to more that life will offer. It will open your heart and help you accept your flaws, receive, and love yourself more. It will also allow you to see other people in your life. Finally, it will bless and give you things you never thought you would need. You are surrounded with…
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To the Grieving Hearts who are Still trying to Survive
You are not alone. Every day may feel like a battle and misery, but know that God is sustaining you in this season. No one can really describe what you feel inside. It seems like your whole world is crashing down. You may miss the people who made you feel loved and accepted but keep in mind that the days you had with them were like treasures that you can always keep inside. The life you spend with them will never be wasted. Those precious moments became part of who you are. You may lose the people you deeply cherish, but they become part of your deepest core. They will…
