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Day 303 – Proverbs 29:4
By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down. Proverbs 29:4, NIV Do not allow your self-interest to reign. Greed will only destroy you in the end. If you want to find stability, then seek justice and stop following your selfish desires. Do not use your earthly riches just to get the things you want. Choose to follow God and do what’s right, even in moments when you feel so uncomfortable. Patiently go through the process and stop following the shortcuts. Do not abuse your authority. Instead, use it for God’s glory. Follow the rules that are set before you. Remember…
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Give up your Selfish desires, and you will experience more of Jesus
We all have plans that we desire to happen in our lives. We wanted to do things on our own, thinking that it could satisfy our hearts. But there are moments when we unknowingly ask for something out of our selfish desires, and it’s hard for us to admit it. This is the reason why it’s very important to align our hearts to God before we take any major steps in achieving our dreams. Try to ask yourself if what you have in mind is for the purpose of glorifying God or just for your own pleasure and entertainment. It’s very crucial to know the deeper reason why you do…
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Surrender Your Pain to God and Allow Yourself to Rest
You don’t have to carry everything on your own. You can also share your burdens with God like how you share your blessings with others. He allows you to be in painful and challenging moments so that you may share all of those burdens with Him. You don’t have to be a solo fighter. Instead, He wants to be your partner. You can unload to Him everything that you are carrying. He wants you to realize how rest really works in His presence. There will be moments when you feel so exhausted with problems and pressure. The responsibilities you have will multiply as time goes by. You’ll feel so alone…
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Comfort Others Even If You Are Also in Need of It
Please do not stop caring and showing your affection to others who need it. When life throws stones at you, it doesn’t mean that you will throw them back to others. Instead, do what is right and what is good. Remember how God saved you from your own battles, and know that there are people who are still in that kind of war within themselves. It is hard for a person to escape from the type of pain and hurt that becomes part of their comfort. That is why they cannot avoid hurting others as well. So when you meet them, try to be more patient and understand them. God…
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Following God’s Will is not always easy
You will find yourself doubting if what you are doing is right or wrong. You can’t help but compare your life to other people. There will be moments when you want to take a detour because the path you are taking is so unfamiliar. You will feel scared along the way. Most of the time, that’s what following God feels like. His plans are so different, and you can’t help but feel nervous about what might happen next. It’s not an easy path to follow. There will be hardships and tears. There will be brokenness and pain. After all, God didn’t promise us a life of comfort, but He is…
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Try
Break your old habitsRelease the fearSurrender your worriesLet go and try new things Make a decisionDo not listen to the liesYour life will be betterIf you only try Change somethingTake courageGod is with youHe is supporting you all along the way Give up your assumptionsAlign your plans to GodKeep walking in His presenceAnd you will experience better days
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Carry your Inner Child with you, and Remember to Have Fun in Things you Do
You would find yourself learning a lot along the path of life. Sometimes, life treats you well or somehow it mistreats you. It can make you experience a lot of ups and downs. Now that you are grown up, you see things differently. You learned the value of humility and responsibility as your role in life continues to change. And some of the things you have experienced make you the person you are today. You meet people that taught you so many things. They make you realize how important life is and how to treasure it. They taught you how to be grateful, no matter how small things are. Some…
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There’s a Blessing Behind Every Season of Emptiness
Have you ever experienced a point in your life where you feel so empty inside? You are carrying so many burdens, but you find yourself floating inside your imagination. You wanted to escape from the painful realities of life. You can’t find the courage to face your battles. You are lost and hopeless. It seems like you will reach the peak of emptiness where there is no life and dreams are shattered. You don’t have any clue about what to do next, and the sad part is that your life is so meaningless. All your strengths are gone, and you are so afraid to take another step. You’ve given everything…
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I’ll Choose You
I’ll go through painI’ll shed some tearsThere will be brokennessBut I’ll choose you in the end Life won’t be perfectI’ll experience challengesThere will be difficult roadsBut I’ll choose your love I’ll face distractionsThere will be worries along the wayThings won’t be perfectBut I’ll choose to believe in your promises I’ll endure the hard pathI’ll overcome the stormJust give me the grace, GodTo always choose you
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Day 302 – Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1, NIV The wicked will be consumed with their own fear and guilt. They will be destroyed by the fruits of their actions. They will flee even if no one is pursuing them because deep within, their conscience will break them into pieces. So do not do something that you will regret in the end. Instead, choose to follow the will of God. And you will live this life as bold as a lion. The Holy Spirit will serve as your guide. He will give you the confidence that you need, and you…
