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Give Out Of A Pure Heart
This is not a matter of getting God’s reward, but it’s a matter of someone’s motive in giving. God sees our hearts more than He sees our actions. He knows what’s driving us to help and serve those who are in need. Is it for our own glory? Or is it for the purpose of building the Kingdom of God? When you give, you don’t have to announce to everyone the good things that you did. You don’t have to post it on social media. It’s between you and God. You will know that your heart is right towards the things that you are doing when you choose to do…
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Perfect Love Casts out Fear
Life is sometimes scary. There are days when we are reminded of the bad things and the pain that happened in the past, and then fear comes in. And because we are scared, we build walls that will somehow protect ourselves. We hide ourselves from the good things because we are not that ready to experience pain again. However, God is our healer. His perfect love casts our fear. It means that the moment we fully accept and acknowledge His love in our lives, we will have the courage to open up to others. It’s His love that will empower us to keep going. He gives us the courage to…
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Seek the Word of God and Meditate on it
But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. Matthew 13:23, NIV We are so blessed because the word of God is always available for us. Unlike other countries, they are restricted from reading the scriptures. That’s why we should not take this privilege for granted. Just like good soil, let’s put God’s word in our hearts and let it produce crops that will glorify His name. Let the seed sown in your heart bear fruit that will last even through eternity. You will…
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The Lord is our Maker
Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all. Proverbs 22:2, NIV Sometimes, when we experience so many successes in life, we are somehow tempted to think that we are better than anyone else. Or perhaps, if we have more money or earthly possessions, we think that we can treat others the way we want. We look at their status and judge them according to what they have. However, this verse reminds us that God is our maker. We have this one thing in common that we should not forget. It’s God who created all of us from the inside out. This means that…
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God Is Too Good To Be Unkind
There’s this song entitled “Trust His Heart” by Babbie Mason that deeply touched my soul. The chorus of the song gives us a beautiful reminder: God is too wise to be mistakenGod is too good to be unkindSo when you don’t understandWhen you don’t see His planWhen you can’t trace His handTrust His Heart The line that struck my heart the most was the one that says, “God is too good to be unkind.” I often remember these words every time I experience a struggle in life. When we are in the middle of a storm, we tend to question God and blame Him for our troubles. We somehow feel…
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The Lord Weighs The Heart
A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2, NIV God knows your true motives. You may try to justify your actions based on what you know, and you may feel like you are doing the right thing, but God will look at your heart. He will check your desires and the factors that contribute to your decisions. This is the reason why we need God’s guidance. Sometimes, we are deceived by our selfish motives. We reason according to what we think is right. However, on the inside, our hearts desire something that will instantly fill the emptiness yet destroy us in…
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How to Surrender the Pain?
This is one of the hardest questions I ever asked myself. When the wounds are so deep and they are still fresh, you will be tempted to think that healing is no longer possible. Sometimes, it feels like it’s the end of the world. Darkness, hopeless future, emptiness, and life without meaning – these are just few of the things you need to deal with. This is the reason why it seems so hard to surrender the pain. But then, the good news is that Jesus did it first, and we can absolutely follow Him. When He was on the cross, he was in pain and suffering. He was heavily…
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God Will Send The Right People Who Help You Along The Journey
He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed in the province of Asia a little longer. Acts 19:22 NIV While Paul was on a mission, he experienced tough times and many rejections. God planted a deep desire in his heart to spread the gospel, and it was not easy. However, he was not alone throughout the journey. God sent some helpers to assist him in the ministry: Timothy and Erastus. Even though Paul suffered, but by the grace of God, he led him to the right people who can support Him. He also opened his heart to those people and faithfully discipled them. If…
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Find Healing In The Arms Of Jesus
This world will present you with temporary remedies – entertainment, money, possessions, achievements, and more. You will find yourself looking for answers on things that will immediately and temporarily bring you joy. Sometimes, people are tempted to find instant healing, and it destroys them in the end. This is the reason why we need to trust in Jesus and seek His will. Let’s not rely on our own understanding. When we follow the standards of this world, we will find ourselves pleasing other people. We will easily be swayed by their words or actions. And instead of mending our wounds, we can’t help but encounter situations that will make…
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Commit To The Lord Whatever You Do
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16: 3, NIV If you feel like your efforts were wasted, and bad things keep on happening. Then, let this verse remind you what to do. Surrender all your works to God. Trust in His grace and mercy. Seek His wisdom. And allow Him to help you. Depend on Him. It means that you need to stop relying on your own strength. Let His love reign in your heart, and you will receive His peace and grace. Committing your works to God means acknowledging His sovereignty in your life. You believe with all your heart…
