Self Development
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Focus On The Lessons And Not On The Obstacles
Behind the challenges in front of you are treasures that you can always carry wherever you go. And it comes through the lessons that you will learn after you overcome your problems. Instead, stop focusing on the bad things, instead set your eyes on the changes that are happening in your heart. God is transforming you from the inside out, and that means, He is preparing you to receive even greater blessings. It may not be easy to handle your life circumstances, but know that God is helping you. He will never abandon you in this season. Remember that He will never give something that you can’t handle. As long…
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You Can Be Can Be A Victorious Warrior In A Wrong Battle
There are moments in life when we are too caught up in achieving the desires of our hearts. We tried different sorts of battles, and then we did everything just to be victorious. Yes, you became an ultimate warrior, but you realized that you are fighting the wrong battle. You exerted so much effort and time. You think that it’s the best for you, but still, you feel so empty and lost within. Yes, you win. But it never satisfies the thirst that you feel inside. It caused pain to other people, and you thought that going through that fight will heal your wounds, but then it only leads to…
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You Are Who You Are Because Of The Things You Experienced
If you never experienced those challenging moments in your life, do you think you will become who you are right now? Whether you like it or not, your experiences shaped your perspectives in life. That’s why you see things differently, and you are growing from the inside out. You may think that what you experienced is too painful, and if you were given a chance to turn back time, you would choose not to go through it. But then, remember the lessons that you learned in those seasons. You may find it hard to comprehend those things, but trust that God is up to something extraordinary and beautiful in your…
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Your Story Will Be A Lot More Different
Please stop comparing your life to others. You have a unique story, and it’s going to be a lot more different from what you heard and saw. You may think that your life is not that meaningful and interesting, then you are wrong. God created you for a purpose, and if you allow Him to be the author of your story, then He can turn it into a message that is full of hope and love. So do not be discouraged if things don’t go according to your plans. Stop worrying about your own timeline because God knows what He is doing. He holds the perfect timing. Never depend on…
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Keep On Growing In God’s Presence
Stop focusing on your failures and mistakes. Give yourself the chance to learn new lessons in life. Keep on growing in God’s presence. You may feel so disappointed with the circumstances that you are facing but look on the brighter side. You learned something important that you can apply in the future. Keep the lessons with you and stop living in the darkness. Yes, it’s not easy to forgive yourself, but it’s part of life. You are not perfect. That’s why you need to accept the grace of God along the process. This journey is not about your own efforts and achievements. But it’s all about glorifying God and receiving…
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If You Know Who Are Then People Can Never Break You Down
How you receive criticism matters in the way, you see yourself. Negative comments will attack your identity, and if you don’t know the real you, then it would be very hard for you to ignore the hurtful words you receive from other people. You are the only person who can manage your emotions. And the best way to do it is to strengthen the way you look at yourself. You know who you are, so never allow other people to dictate your identity. They never really witness everything that happened in your life. They don’t have any clue about the things that you are going through. So instead of listening…
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Not All Pain Is Caused By Other People, Most Of Them Are Self-Inflicted
When we think of pain, we try to recall those people who broke our hearts. Like how we replay our favorite movies, we unconsciously do the same thing in our minds. We keep on recalling that horrible past we experienced, and that’s when we feel the hurt again. Please remind yourself that not all pain is caused by other people. There are moments when we keep on putting ourselves back to the place where we feel so hopeless. We blame ourselves for what happened, and we unknowingly hate the way we react to those things. That’s when it becomes self-inflicted. What happened was in the past, but you keep on…
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The Crisis In Your Life Will Reveal The Status Of Your Heart
Life will give us many surprises, and some of them are things that you don’t like. The uncertainties will sometimes turn everything upside down, and you just can’t help but deal with it. You will go through a crisis that you can’t understand, and you will find yourself fighting some battles that you never see. It’s hard to go through that kind of season, but the hardships you face will reveal your heart’s status. It’s when you realize that there is still certain pain that you need to surrender to God. And only then will you learn more about yourself. Yes, it’s not easy, but you will grow after that…
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Sometimes, Deep Wounds Come From Higher Expectations
Try to check your expectations in life. Evaluate your thoughts about a certain person. Because sometimes, your high expectations will only lead you to greater pain. When we try to create unrealistic standards in our minds, we tend to forget that people are not perfect. Whether you like it or not, we all have flaws and mistakes. So try to give yourself the chance to learn. Give some room for growth. Remember that it will only happen when you allow yourself and other people to commit mistakes and change their actions. If you don’t know how to do it, then you can always ask God’s help. He will teach you…
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The Hatred You Have Inside Will Destroy You In The End
Never allow the bitterness to reign in your heart. You may think that there’s nothing that you can do about it, but whether you like it or not, the hatred that you feel deep inside will destroy you in the end. When you hate someone, it’s like you deprive yourself of experiencing freedom, and it will hinder you from receiving true joy. That hate comes from the unhealed wounds in your heart, and you can’t afford to forgive the person who hurt you because the pain you feel is too much. You can’t bear the thought that you love and trusted those people who managed to betray you in the…
