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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
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Don’t allow your Earthly Wealth to hinder you from Respecting Others
Nowadays, people are so caught up in gaining wealth that they forget to remember God’s ways. The standards of this world will tell you to acquire more money to live a successful life, but that’s very different from the way God sees things. He honors those people who know how to obey and follow Him regardless of their status in society. And that’s how God wants us to live. We need to remember that everything we receive in this world is temporary. And the only way for us to gain eternal treasures is by abiding in His ways and not the standards of this world. Let’s not forget that the…
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Emotional pain can either Motivate or Discourage you
Emotional pain exists because of the wounds you receive from others. It’s not easy to deal with because people tend to neglect its existence thinking that it’s not important. But the truth is, the deep wounds in your heart can affect how you make decisions. They can make or break your life. So it’s better to deal with them in the right way before the worst things happen. Since it’s the kind of pain that can’t be seen, it’s difficult to deal with them just by relying on your own strength. You need a doctor who knows how to mend the broken pieces of your heart. God alone can do…
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Day 248 – Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8, NIV Christ saved us not because of our good works. He died on the cross while we were still sinners. He loved us even before we knew Him. That’s how important we are in His eyes. He doesn’t look at our lapses. Instead, He sacrificed His life so that we would experience eternity with Him. So when you feel guilty because of your sins, humbly surrender to God. Come in His presence and let His love remind you that there is still hope. Embrace His grace and receive His…
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Day 247 – Matthew 26:28
This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:28, NIV This happened during the last supper. He said these words after He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to His disciples. Jesus knew the suffering that He would go through, and it would cause His blood to bleed and His body to be in pain, but He acknowledged the power behind His suffering. He knew that it was for the benefit of everybody. He sacrificed His life so that we would be forgiven. Let’s not forget what Jesus did on the cross. Let’s not waste His blood.…
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Day 246 – Matthew 23:45
Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Matthew 23:45, NIV Jesus doesn’t want hypocrites. So stop focusing on the outside. Instead, deal with the things that are important to God. Work on the matters of your heart. The way you look would mean nothing if you couldn’t clean the inside. Allow God to purify your soul. Come to Him and let His love take away the bitterness in your heart. Choose to release forgiveness. Stop holding on to the things that will just hinder you from growing in…
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The Battle that can’t be Seen
There is a certain battle that you can’t see, and it happens inside your mind. It’s not easy to deal with it. It’s one of the difficult fights that you’ll face in life because other people can’t win that battle for you. It takes courage and great faith to overcome it. That’s why, if you don’t have enough strength, you’ll feel so exhausted. But you can’t allow the enemy to win because your life will be destroyed in the end when that happens. If you continue to listen and follow the enemy’s voice, you will feel like you’re living in the darkness. This is the reason why you must learn…
