Self Development
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The Pruning Season May Be Painful, But It’s Always Worth It
You may find it hard to overcome the situation that you are in, but always remember that the process is always worth it in the end. Maybe you start to wonder why you need to go through challenges in life, but God wants you to bear fruit that will last forever. And before He can give you the great blessings that He prepared, He needs to prune you first and clear out the branches that will hinder you from experiencing the fullness of His presence. So be patient and learn to endure. God will not do something that will destroy your life in the end. He wants you to prosper,…
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Let Your Desire for Love Be Greater Than Your Pain, And You Will Learn To Trust Again
You try to love someone, but then they broke your heart. So you end up getting hurt, and the relationships you have were all affected. Suddenly you find it hard to trust others. Doubts tried to consume your mind, and you feel so much fear inside. You are scared that you might encounter another pain. That’s why you are wondering if you will still learn to trust again. The truth is, love alone can heal your heart. And it will also push you to trust others. So desire for it, and the pain inside will slowly fade away. Seek love, and you will feel the freedom to trust people despite…
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Let God Reveal To You The Deepest Pain In Your Heart
Do not be afraid if God wants you to face the darkest moment in your life. It simply means that He wants to set you free from the bondages that hinder you from pursuing the things that He planned for you. Let Him reveal to you the issues of your heart. And only then will you grow into a better person. You may feel so scared every time you think of the bad things that happened in your life, but let God replace your fears with His great love. Just give Him the chance to move and stop closing your heart. Yes, you can’t help but ask so many questions…
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It Takes A Humble Heart To Accept The Painful Truths In Your Life
Sometimes, we wanted to press the fast-forward button and skip the things that break our hearts. And sad to say, we missed out the important lessons because we chose to ignore the painful truths in our lives. If you wanted to make the most of your time here on earth, then please stop running away from the things that will set you free in the end. You may encounter pain at first, but freedom comes when you learn to have a humble heart to accept the deepest pain in your life. You need to overcome the things that cause you to feel so anxious and worried deep within. And all…
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The People Who Deeply Love You Will Also Carry The Consequences Of Your Choices
You may think that you just live life on your own. But remember that God gave special gifts called family and friends. They are the people who deeply love you and will choose to stay with you no matter what happens. You are connected to God and to the people He gave you to love and cherish. And those people will also carry the consequences of your choices. Simply because they can’t leave you alone. Their love for you is just too big that they can’t bear to see you suffer, so they would rather face the outcome of your choices, may it be good or bad, just for them…
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There Are Certain Changes In Your Life That Only You Can Make
Personal change is a choice. Other people may encourage you to improve yourself and do something outside of your comfort zone, but no matter how much they try to motivate you, there’s nothing they can do to change yourself. Because at the end of the day, you need to personally commit to it. That important decision is something that only you can make. No one else can do it for you. So if you wanted to live a better life, then you need to make a decision. People can give you the support you need, but remember that it’s always a personal battle. You can’t let others join you because…
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Yes! You Fail, But Start And Try Again
We all encounter a lot of setbacks in life. But the most important thing is we never stop trying. Keep on taking the next step, and do not be afraid. The road ahead may not be easy, but let God’s grace be your only assurance that everything will make sense one day. Your failures simply mean that you are growing. As long as you choose to apply the lessons you learn, you will never be the same person again. So get up and start once again. The process may take time and effort but know that every sacrifice you made will always be worth it. You may not see the…
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It’s Better To Be Disciplined by God Than Receive Praises From Other People
The wrong choices in our lives have consequences. And whether we like it or not, life has its own way of teaching us what is right and wrong. But even though we experience negative moments in life, still the best discipline always comes from God. It’s better to receive a rebuke from Him than receive praises from other people. His corrections are worth it because it will never break us. If we allow God to mess up our lives, His ways will bring us closer to Him. Remember that God is your Father and He wants to lead His children to the right path. It may take some pain and…
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Dear God, Thank You For The Pain
I thought that you wanted to hurt me. I thought that you wanted to break my heart into pieces. But little did I know, you slowly turned my life 180 degrees. It hurts inside, but you taught me how to face the deepest pain in my life. You taught me how to look back and deal with the bad memories I’ve experienced. And you never let me travel alone. You held my hands, and you give me enough strength. My broken past turned into a story of your faithfulness and love. As I walked through the process, you let me see your hands moving. You revealed to me the things…
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You Will Be Amazed By Who You Become While You Wait For God’s Miracle
The waiting season is one of the most incredible parts of the process wherein you will grow and become a better person. It will test your character, your faith, and above all, your patience. If you truly wait for God’s miracle with excitement, then you will see yourself growing in His presence. Because sometimes, the miracle isn’t just about the great blessings that you will receive. But it’s all about who you become while you wait. The lessons you learned along the way, the experiences you have with God, and the failures you experienced are valuable things that you can always carry with you. The journey may be tough, but…
