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Keep Doing Good And Receive God’s Favor
Good people obtain favor from the Lord, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes. Proverbs 12:2, NIV Keep doing what is right in the eyes of God, and you will gain favor. You may think that nothing is happening, and it seems like all your efforts are wasted. But wait and see, God will prove to you that He is working behind the scenes. He is making a way for you. So if you feel tired of doing good, then claim the promise on this verse. God will surround you with His favor. There may be instances when people are tempted to take revenge, but remember the goodness of…
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Do Not Be Afraid
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” Acts 18: 9-10, NIV Paul was in Corinth when he received this encouragement from the Lord. Before he reached this place, he went through persecution and pain. Perhaps this is why he was afraid. The Bible may not clearly say that Paul was scared, but God knows his heart. He encouraged him to keep on speaking and assured him that He would be with Him. This…
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May You Listen To God’s Voice Despite All Your Disappointments In Life
Life is not perfect. There will be days when you experience disappointments, hear painful words from other people, or perhaps go through painful seasons. In short, the journey won’t be smooth and comfortable. This is why it’s very important to fix your eyes on Jesus, the One who desires great things for you, the One who truly loves you. It’s okay to feel disappointed. It means that you have certain expectations that haven’t been met. You can express it to God and tell Him what you truly feel. But after that, listen to His voice. And don’t allow the disappointment to reign inside. Let God teach you how to manage…
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Serving God Together
There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them, and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them. Acts 18:2-3, NIV Have you seen the movie “Paul, Apostle of Christ?” There, you will have a glimpse of Aquila and Priscilla’s role in the early Christian community. This couple may not be that famous, but they are a good role model for every married couple out there. They were tentmakers, and Paul used to work and travel with them.…
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Live In Accordance With The Spirit
Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. Romans 8:5, NIV Who governs your life right now? Are you living according to the flesh? Or do you live in accordance with the Spirit? According to Paul, you will know it by examining the desires of your heart. What do you truly desire to happen in your life? Is it to have more money, to be successful in your career, or to buy the things that you want to acquire? Is it to have a…
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Trust That God Will Give You Enough Blessings
Sometimes, when we face challenges in life, it’s easy to worry about what tomorrow brings. When we experience unexpected situations, we fear the future and forget about the blessings that we have in the present. Life may be difficult, but keep in mind that you have a God who is so in love with you. He cares for what you need. You may feel like your resources are getting smaller but focus on the blessings in front of you so that you will be reminded about the reason why you can still smile. Trust that God will provide. He may not always give you what you exactly want, but he…
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Listen Not To Answer But To Understand Other People
To answer before listening— that is folly and shame. Proverbs 18:13, NIV Sometimes, it’s easier to speak than to listen. When we are at the peak of our emotions, we can’t help but find a way to express and release them through our words. But this verse in Proverbs simply reminds us to pause and choose to listen even if it’s hard. Sometimes, it takes dying on the inside. You need to hold back the things that deeply disturb you in order for the other person to feel heard and respected. This is not an easy thing to do. Imagine, you need to constantly remind yourself not to speak back…
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Welcome every Season in your Life with a Grateful Heart
You may not know what will happen next, but keep in mind that God always leads you to a season for a purpose. He determines the things that you need to experience for you to realize the important lessons that you must apply. Some situations may be part of your own will, but God will still use them so that you will learn to focus on the important things. For this reason, choose to thank Him even when you can’t understand what’s going on in your life. Remind yourself who God is. He is good, and He wants the best for you. He wants you to grow and prosper. If…
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Acts 17: 26-27, NIV
From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. John 17: 26-27, NIV God wants His people to reach for Him and find Him. He may not be far from us, but sin pushed us away from Him. Sometimes, we think that God doesn’t want us because we can’t feel His presence, but little do we know that His heart seeks…
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Acts 4:23, NIV
All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. Acts 4: 32, NIV This is a reminder for all of us that we shouldn’t create divisions between believers. When the disciples of Jesus were building the church, their souls stand united for the glory of God. They shared what they had. They didn’t feel entitled to the possessions that God allowed them to steward. Instead, they chose to release and gave them to those who are in need. Let’s always remember that Jesus is the center of every churches. This is not about…
