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Prepare yourself First for the Things that you Prayed for
You won’t be able to value God’s blessings if you don’t know how to properly steward them. You still need to grow and learn so many things. Allow God to mold your character so that when He answers your prayers, you won’t be easily destroyed by the responsibility that you will carry along the blessings that He will give. Humble yourself in His presence and seek His wisdom. Patiently go through the process. This won’t be easy because there will be moments when God will take away the roots of your negative thoughts. Your life will appear messy in a certain season, but if you will just hold on and…
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John 14:18, NIV
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18, NIV Jesus gave us the Holy Spirit to guide and lead us while we are here on earth. We can treat Him as our best friend. If you think that you are on your own and nobody cares for you, then always remember that the Holy Spirit will always be there. You may not see Him, but if you just open your heart to His presence, you will realize that He is with you all this time. You are not an orphan. Your Father in Heaven loves you so much. In fact, He gave you a…
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Glorifying God
Open your BibleAnd read His wordsRemind and obeyTo His promises Always prayBe filled by the Holy SpiritTalk to GodAnd ask for His help Serve peopleExtend your heart to othersAvoid the negativitiesJust focus on God’s blessings Consider othersTheir feelings and storiesBe sensitive to everyonePray for a compassionate heart Be kind and stop judgingKnow that they’re like youSpread love, not hatredShare your blessings Bless othersUtter simple prayersDeclare more of His powerPray God will touch hearts
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Sometimes, you Unknowingly Neglect the important Blessings because you want Something Else
Focus on the things that matter most in the end. When your mind is bombarded with the standards of this world, there’s a tendency that you will miss the great blessings around you. Because you want something else, you unknowingly neglect the things that you truly need. The spirit of familiarity was already there that you think everything that you have right now will stay forever. You fail to value the presence of the people you love or treasure the opportunities that you have because it seems like they are part of your daily life. But the truth is, nothing is permanent in this world. You will someday lose the…
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John 14:15, NIV
If you love me, keep my commands. John 14:15, NIV Obeying God is not always easy. Sometimes, you need to do things that don’t seem to make sense. He will ask you to follow Him even if you don’t know what’s ahead. He will instruct you to obey His voice even in moments when you are scared. His ways are too different that we can’t simply recognize the blessings behind His instructions. But even though there are moments when we can’t understand Him, still, we need to learn how to trust and surrender. His commands are there to guide and lead us. They exist not just to glorify God’s name…
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My Loving and Gracious Father
Thank you for allAll the undeserving blessingsI am not perfectBut you love me for who I am I can’t repay you, LordYet you never hesitateTo always give me moreThank you for your tremendous love I’m so overwhelmedBy your never-ending graceWhen I feel so down and sadYou are still so faithful May I never forget your goodnessWhen I can’t see the lightMay I learn to hold onAnd be reminded of Your promises Despite everything I experiencedGive me a humble heartWho’s always willing to listenAnd obey Your instructions Renew my mind, LordStrengthen my heartSo that I won’t be easily shakenTeach me how to love you more I pray that You’ll touchUnto the…
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Obeying the commands of God is like telling “I Love You Too” to Him
God gave us certain commands because He wants to protect and lead us to the future that He prepared. He loves us so much that He gave us instructions and guidelines about how to live this life according to His will. He alone knows what’s ahead. He is aware of the things that are waiting for us. God knows what we need to prepare for us to victoriously fight the battles in the future. There are just times when we can’t understand the reason behind all His commands. In our eyes, it seems so meaningless. We would often ask Him why we need to go through certain pain. We sometimes…
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John 14:14, NIV
You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. John 14:14, nIV Jesus gave this promise to His disciples. He comforts them because He knows that they will go through challenges that will test their faith. And just like them, we also go through storms in life. So let this verse remind you that Jesus will be there to help you along the way. Call upon His name. Ask for His guidance and strength. Don’t forget that you always have a companion. He will be there to hold your hands and give you enough reasons to keep moving. Remember His power and His great love…
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Weakness to Strength
You can help someoneThrough your weaknessesYou can empower a personThrough lessons from mistakes When you are weakThen you are strongGod will turn your imperfectionInto stories of hope and redemption So surrender to GodAll your weaknessTurn to HimAnd rely on His strength Let the wrongsChange your inside outLet the circumstancesRemind you that God restores This is not about your knowledgeBut about trusting His great loveDo not be dismayedDo not live a life full of regrets Surrender to GodAll the wrong things you didBe humble and accept instructionsReceive His love freely Rejoice in your weaknessBecause it’s an opportunityTo trust in His nameAnd share the grace you received
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The Bigger Picture won’t Make Sense if you keep on Focusing on Yourself
God’s purpose is always greater than the things that you personally need. He moves in ways you can never imagine. His wisdom surpasses your own understanding. That’s why you will find it hard to treasure and abide in His plans if you keep on focusing on yourself. You need to learn how to let go of your worries and cares. You will only see the bigger picture that God wanted to happen if you will stop listening to your own voice. Acknowledge the truth that God wants you to see things the way He sees them. Every situation that He allows you to experience comes with a lesson that will…
