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You can still receive Peace even If you don’t know what’s Ahead
God can give you the peace that you need. He alone can pacify your troubled heart. Remember that He created you. That’s why He is aware of the things that you need in order for you to feel calm. So when you are not okay, and your mind can’t stop thinking about what tomorrow brings, then call upon God. Ask for His help, and He will be in the midst. He will give you the assurance that you need. Maybe you can’t live in peace because you chose to listen to the lies of the enemy. You no longer hear the voice of God because you allow your emotions to…
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John 13:35, NIV
By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35, NIV People will know who we are by the love that we show to them. Jesus poured out His unfailing grace and mercy on us. He already gave us everything we needed. He equipped us to love and serve others. So instead of focusing on what’s wrong, choose to share the blessings that God gave to you. Freely offer to Him the things that you freely received. It may not always be easy, but remember that you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength. He will empower you to love…
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A Faith that is tested
Have you ever wondered whyWhy do you keep on experiencing problemsYou are already walking in faithYet you still encounter pain Putting Jesus in your heartIt will not give you the assuranceThat journey will be smoothNor with no problems at all Your faith will be testedNot to break your heartOr take you to more profound miseriesThat will destroy your life But challenges are thereTo encounter Jesus HimselfHis words will not sink in yetNot until you will see His hands moving Real growth happensWhen you go through difficultiesBecause that’s where you build trustMost importantly, to God The pain will turn into lessonsThat will help you gain confidenceYour tears will become a blessingThat…
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Let this Pain Lord lead me to Receive Your Love
I once thought walking with You would save me from troubles and pain. I wanted to follow You so that I will no longer experience unexpected tragedies that will break me in the end. I thought that being with You meant living a life without pain. But little did I know that what I believed was only a half-truth principle. Since I started to treat you as my King, my life didn’t immediately change. I was faced with the hard reality that I needed to conquer the consequences of my wrong choices. It was not easy. There will be days when I just wanted to quit and do my own…
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John 13: 14-15, NIV
Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. John 13:14-15, NIV Jesus washed His disciples’ feet to show them what it means to serve one another. His actions became their living reminder to humbly honor and help the people that God allowed them to meet. Many times in our lives, we will be challenged to love others, especially when they commit terrible mistakes. We find it hard to accept their imperfections and weaknesses. But then, let’s not forget what Jesus did. Let’s continue to…
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Change won’t happen if you keep on Dwelling in the past
You can only see changes in the present or in the future. It’s not evident in the past. So if you are still hoping for your life to be better while you keep on dwelling on what happened, then expect things to be the same. You need to move forward and focus on what you can change in the present. What you experienced may be painful to the point that you no longer have the courage to take another step, but remember that you can never bring back your past. You need to learn how to let go. It may not be that easy, but it’s the only way for…
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John 12:50, NIV
I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say.” John 12:50, NIV Jesus chose to follow the commands of our Heavenly Father because He knew that it leads to eternal life. Even if that command means that He will suffer and die for our sins. That’s how He respects God and His authority in His life. He didn’t live for the sake of fulfilling His own desires. He chose to obey. This is a reminder for us to be obedient to our Savior. May we have the kind of heart that humbly receives His words with…
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The enemy is defeated
The enemy may shake youHe may surround youWith many challengesAnd attempt to destroy your life But always remember thatJesus already defeated himHe can’t touch your soulAs long as you won’t allow Him Keep walking in the LordLet your faith ariseAnd do the right thingAnd keep on moving The enemy will not attackThose who aren’t a threat to HimIf he tries to distract youThen you are on the right track Don’t be afraidGod is with youHe will never leave you this seasonHis love will sustain you He will give you courageTo keep on goingSurrender all you’re worried to GodAnd share with Him your burdens Rest in His presenceYou will make it!And…
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When Pruning Stops
Your life may be difficultBecause of the problems you faceYou may encounter so many stormsAnd unbearable pain inside But God is movingHe does what’s best for youHe is pruning youSo you will bear fruits Let Him mold your heartAllow Him to heal woundsLet Him shape youThe way He created you to be Go through the processAnd be patientHe will not give you somethingThat you can’t carry He will provide for youHe will give you strengthAnd the grace to overcomeThe challenges in life Know that when He prunes youIt means you are boundTo a bountiful harvestSo just humble yourself Stay in His presenceAcknowledge His willSubmit all your worriesLet the storms lead…
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Faith comes first before the Act of Surrender
You can never fully lay down the burdens to God if you don’t have enough faith to believe that He will take good care of you. You will find it hard to surrender if, all this time, you keep on telling yourself that you are all alone. You need faith first before you learn to let go of certain things. Trust in His ways and know that He loves you so much. His love will cast out all your fears. It will give you the strength to keep going despite of worries and doubts. Believe that better days are coming. Receive the hope that He wants to give you. Let…
