Self Development
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Knowing the Whole Story will help you see Better Perspective
Sometimes, you need to know what’s on the other side of the coin. What if all this time your perspective is just based on your own judgment? You need to know the whole story so that you can make the right decisions. Before you conclude, wait until you can gather enough information. Don’t trust your own understanding. Be humble enough to admit that you don’t know everything, and you need the help of God to guide you to the proper mindset. Your life will be miserable if you will just rely on what you know. Call upon God and pray for a teachable heart. Learn to listen first so that…
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You can’t Control what other People are Thinking
No matter what you do, you can’t force other people to think good about you. They have their own filters, standards, and expectations. And you can never control them. They perceive things according to their own experiences, and it has nothing to do with you. Their judgments about you are not just based on your actions, but it’s how they see things. They may give you unfair treatments, but what’s important is you know who you are and whose you are. So instead of thinking about what other people might say, choose to focus on God, and He will teach you how to live this life according to His will.…
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The Healing Process is not a Waste of Time
Facing your deepest wound is not easy. It takes time and patience. If you know that your heart is still bleeding on the inside, then take your time and allow God to walk with you throughout the healing process. You need to deal with it before it gets worst. Do not ignore your feelings and learn to acknowledge them. Yes, you can move forward, but you need to take things slowly so that your heart can keep up. Allow yourself to rest and if it means taking a pause, then do it for your own sake. Sometimes, you need to experience healing first before you can fully serve and help…
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The New Season marks another Lesson to learn
The new season is not always scary. Sometimes, it will take you to places where you will learn exciting things. So don’t be afraid and keep walking. Look forward to the opportunities that God prepared to help you grow and prosper. It’s going to be worth all your efforts and pain. Remember that the lessons you will learn are priceless treasures, and nobody can take them away from you. If you apply them, then you will surely reap the harvest. It may take some time, but it’s going to be so fulfilling on the inside. Know that God will never ask you to go through a new season without preparing…
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It’s not that God wants to break your heart, He just wants you to Grow
Nobody knows what’s in the mind of God. But He reveals to us what’s in His heart, and that’s His great love for the world. He cares for you and me. You may not understand what’s going in your life. You may think that God allows things to happen just to break your heart, but the truth is, behind the pain that you feel are opportunities for you to grow and learn. He wants you to know who He is and be responsible enough to handle the consequences of your actions. God is also a Father, and just like your parents, He would rather choose to correct you than see…
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You can Earn back your Money but not your Precious Time
Please never forget that the time you have right now is not yours. It’s just a gift. You can never take it back. It’s precious than the wealth that you can acquire here on earth. So learn to manage the remaining time that you have. Yes, you need to work and earn money for the sake of those people who are depending on you but learn to manage your time. Create more memories with the people you love. If you are already a parent, then spend more time with your kids. Remember that they are growing, and you can never take back those precious moments that you missed. At the…
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Leave Some Space for Improvements
All of us are still work in progress. Nobody is perfect. That’s why we have the chance to grow and become a better version of ourselves. So if you want to learn how to manage your expectations, then one thing that you can do is to leave some space in your mind and heart for improvements. Allow yourself to grow. Create a room where you can explore and commit mistakes. And do the same thing to other people. Please give them the grace that you also want to receive. After all, we are all trying to live this life with the best that we can. And the truth is, only…
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You can’t have a Perfect Life but you can live with a Fully Satisfied Heart
You will experience unexpected circumstances in life, and sometimes, it’s going to break your heart. Things will not be perfect, but you can choose to live with a fully satisfied heart. And it matters on how you see the world around you. If you keep on focusing on your expectations, then you will be disappointed because no matter what you do, you can’t simply control your situation. That’s why you need to set your eyes on what you can manage. And that’s the status of your heart. If you learn to be content and happy with what you have, then you will magnify the blessings of God. You will see…
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Unexpected Detours are Sometimes Wake-Up Calls
You will never know what’s ahead. There are times when God will allow you to take unexpected detours, not to hurt or disappoint you, but to help you see the truth behind your situation. It’s not actually a hindrance to your success. But it’s the perfect moment for you to learn the most important things in life. When you are too occupied by your own emotions, you can’t help but be blinded by what you are doing. There are aspects that you fail to consider. That’s why God needs to do something to lead you back on track. So if you can’t understand what’s going on in your life right…
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There are Seasons when God wants you to Learn How to Tap your own Shoulders
You can’t always depend on the people around you. There are moments in life when it’s just you and God. You can’t feel the presence of your family and friends. And those seasons are not always bad. You may face things on your own, but God is just teaching you how to stop expecting other people to be there. He wants you to learn how to tap your own shoulders. He wants you to discover the ways on how you can push yourself to move forward. It’s part of self-love. You need to do it because others are also fighting some battles, and there’s no assurance that they will always…
