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Day 251 – Mark 8:31
He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. Mark 8:31, NIV Jesus said these words to His disciples after He asked them about who He was. He already informed them beforehand that He would suffer and be rejected by so many people. And not only that, He will also experience physical death. But despite the negative things that He would go through, Jesus shared with them a wonderful promise – after three days, He would…
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Until the End
I’ll raise my handsI’ll trust in your promiseI will hold onUntil the end I’ll serve your peopleI’ll continue to shareAll the blessings that you giveUntil the end I’ll keep prayingAnd I’ll remember your goodnessI’ll choose to have faithUntil the end I know I’m just a humanI can’t do everything on my ownSo give me the grace Lord,To follow you until the end
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You will experience more of Jesus the Moment you Step out and Serve others
Experiencing the presence of Jesus is one of the most rewarding things that will happen in your life. Your earthly wealth is nothing compared to the fulfillment and joy you will receive in the arms of your Savior. It feels like heaven here on earth. You will still go through pain, but His peace will be there to give you the assurance that better days are coming. In His presence, you will find satisfaction. You will learn to rejoice even in the midst of suffering and problems. And you can experience more of Him when you choose to step out of your comfort zone and serve those people who are…
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Just love your Children and Surrender them to Jesus
This is for all the parents out there who are worrying about their children’s future. Raising them is not an easy thing to do. Your role as a parent is very crucial in your children’s lives. You serve as a model and a mentor for them. Not only that, they heavily rely on your love, especially the younger ones. So do not carry that role on your own. Come to Jesus, and He will help you. Remember that we live in a broken world. It means that no matter how much you try to protect your children, there will be instances when they will experience pain and brokenness in life.…
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Painful Growth
Walk and keep growingDon’t stop even when you are hurtingYou can pause, but don’t quitBecause that’s when painful growth happens Smile and enjoy every momentBe grateful even when you go through sufferingThat it’s a perfect opportunityFor you to experience more of His grace If you want things to changeThen allow God to touch the deepest wounds insideLet Him turn your heart into a new creationAllow Him to take away the thorns Unexpected things will happenYou will go through struggles and painBut the most important thingIs that you are growing in His presence
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When you Pour out what you Feel to the Right Person
We all have baggage that we need to surrender. We are not meant to carry them alone. Sometimes, God will ask us to lay down those things in His presence, and there are also moments when He will send the right people to minister and comfort us. When that happens, we will feel so blessed and loved because their presence will remind us of the goodness and faithfulness of God. So when you go through challenges in life, it’s very important that you are surrounded by people who know how to help you. Remember that “no man is an island.” God purposely allowed you to be part of a community…
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The Waiting Season feels too short when you enjoy every moment with God
We all experience waiting seasons in life. Maybe you are waiting for promotions or hoping for a certain opportunity to open. It could be that you are waiting for a specific person or praying for a particular event to happen. Whatever it is, know that your waiting season will never be boring in the arms of God. In fact, it feels too short the moment you learn to enjoy His presence along the journey. Don’t be tempted to go through the shortcuts because God has a purpose for allowing you to go through that season. You will fail to value the answers to your prayers if you cannot absorb the…
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Day 250 – Mark 8:2-3
“I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. If I send them home hungry, they will collapse on the way, because some of them have come a long distance.” Mark 8:2-3, NIV Jesus said these words before He miraculously fed the four thousand people. It all starts with compassion. He sees the needs of the people, and He acknowledges the possible consequences if He doesn’t provide for them. And because of His compassionate heart, He was able to perform miracles. Jesus moves according to love. He doesn’t make things happen just to show His power. He recognized the need…
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Day 249 – John 15:9
As the Father has loved me, so have I love you. Now, remain in my love. John 15:9, NIV Jesus said these words to His disciples, reminding them to stay rooted in His love. Let’s also do the same thing. Let’s choose to abide in His presence even in seasons when we are struggling. Let’s remain in His love even when we are in pain. This world may give us so many problems, but may we never forget that Jesus loves us so much. Let’s always remember His grace because that’s the only way for us to receive enough strength. His love is all we need. So when you don’t…
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Dying to Self
Break my heartPurify my soulTake away the thingsThat hinder me from loving you Point out what’s wrongOpen my eyes to the things I need to changeHelp me see what I can’t appreciateLet me grow closer to your arms Teach me how to serveTake away all my bitternessHelp me see your blessingsSo that I’ll learn to share them Bring me to the placeWhere I can learn to make sacrificesNot just for myselfBut also for the people you love Take me to your heartShow me about what compassion isUntil I learn to loveAnd die for others’ sake
