Self Development
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You Can Turn Your Pain Into A Purpose
Sometimes, pain exists to reveal the deepest longing of your heart. You may not understand why you need to feel so broken inside, but behind the wound is a purpose that will lift up yourself and the lives of others, especially those who are going through the same pain that you experienced. Believe it or not, you can turn the pain into a blessing that will give hope to those people who are struggling. So hold on because what you are going through will become a perfect testimony that will bless others. Your pain will never be in vain. God will turn your tears into a beautiful gift that you…
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Sometimes, What You Need Are Not Pieces Of Advice But A Heart That’s Willing To Accept The Truth
Your situation right now may be hard for you to comprehend, and because of the struggles you are facing, you are trying to seek some advice to overcome all your problems. You listened to people, but then nothing happened. You tried your best to seek answers, but then your heart is still in pain. Maybe, what you need are not pieces of advice. But simply a heart that’s brave enough to accept the truth that people do commit mistakes. It may not be an easy thing to do, but the good words from others will never enter your heart not unless you can’t accept the truth behind your situation. This…
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You Can Take Control Of Yourself
You can take control of your emotions and everything that’s going on in your mind. God gave you the freedom to choose, and that simply means you have the power to control what’s going on inside you. The negative emotions may try to consume your thoughts. But remember that you can possibly choose to think of the positive things that are happening in your life. You are not a robot. Yes, you can never stop the situations around you, but you have the right to decide for yourself regardless of the things that are happening in your surroundings. You are a child of God, and that truth alone proves that…
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Those Who Experience Emptiness Will Be Able To Give More
I was in the ATM Booth and waiting for my turn to withdraw some money. The waiting line was too long because the government already released the budget for the 4P’s beneficiaries. It’s a program that provides cash for the poorest of the poor in the Philippines. With so much excitement on their faces, the beneficiaries waited patiently to receive the cash they will spend for Christmas. Some don’t know how to operate the ATM machine, so they need to ask the guard to assist them. I was there observing the gladness in their faces as they receive the cash that they’ve been waiting for. One lady, in particular, caught…
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You Don’t Have To Explain Yourself To Those People Who Never Really Care About You
You may receive a lot of negative comments from other people. But always remember that those who truly care about you will not bother to focus on the negative things in your life. Yes, they will correct you, but they will never talk bad about you in front of other people. Instead, they are the ones who will speak the truth to you even if it hurts, and those people will always be there for you along the journey. So if you think that you need to explain yourself to those who simply judge you without even knowing your heart’s status, then it’s time to remind yourself that you don’t…
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A Grateful Heart Can Attract Blessings In life
You are surrounded by God’s favor. If you only realize the wonders of this life, you will surely end up thanking God for everything that He has given you. If you wanted to see the positive things around you, you need to learn how to be grateful. Thank God for sustaining you with enough grace. Instead of complaining about the things that you don’t have. Try to open your eyes and see the hands of God moving around you. He is with you all this time. He never leaves you nor forsakes you. He remained so faithful in your life. That reason alone is enough for you to be thankful.…
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When No One Really Knows Your Heart’s Desires Except God
The sad part of living this life is when you no longer have the freedom to express yourself because it might not please the people you love. When you choose to hide inside your own shell, and no one really knows your heart’s desires. The people who are supposedly closest to your heart became the reason why you wanted to hide because you never wanted to hurt them. You forget about your own dreams and desires and choose to follow others’ will, thinking that it’s the best that you can do. You keep yourself hidden because you feel that no one will accept you. It’s really heartbreaking to experience that…
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Change May Sometimes Unpredictable But You Can Always Trust God’s Process
You can never stop the changes in your life. Whether you like it or not, people will grow and learn new things. Your surroundings will change, and you will lose important things or people along the way. You may not understand the process and the things that are going on, but believe that God’s ways are greater than what you have in mind. When you learn to cope with life changes, then that’s when you will also grow on the inside. The unpredictable changes around you will transform you deep within if you will just allow God to guide you along the process. Learn to adapt to the changes in…
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Yes! People Commit Sin, But That Doesn’t Qualify You To Judge Them
The content of every news may disappoint you somehow because you think that people are so bad to the point that they can easily hurt or destroy other people’s lives. Their sins may appear to be so unforgivable compared to what you have done, but remember that all sins are equal in the eyes of God. Never forget that the terrible and harsh mistake of others doesn’t qualify you to judge them. Because at the end of the day, we are not perfect, we all commit mistakes, and God alone has the right to judge other people. He extends His grace even to those who committed terrible sins in life,…
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When You Go Through A Lot Of Trials, You Will Discover More Of Yourself
You will never know your progress not unless you go through trials in life. The unexpected moments you encounter will build you up, and you will realize many things about yourself. You will discover your weaknesses and strengths. The problems that you will encounter will bring out the best or worst in you. And only then will you realize the things you need to work on to become more mature and responsible. If you are struggling right now, learn to look at the positive things that are happening within you. Maybe God is stretching you so that you will realize your true potential. Hold on and keep the faith. You…
