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God Gives Us The Chance To Choose
We are not robots. Every day, we are given the chance to make choices in life. All of us are given the freedom to do the things that we want. It’s just sometimes, we feel like we are trapped, because it’s so difficult to choose the right decision. We just can’t find the strength to move because our fears and pains fully consume us. Nevertheless, God didn’t take away that freedom from us. It’s one of the best gifts He gave to us. This truth is very important for us to remember. We will go through situations in life when we feel like someone is controlling us, but in reality,…
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God’s Right Hand Will Sustain You
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great. Psalms 18:34-35, NIV In life, we will go through difficult battles, some of which cannot be seen. Most of the time, the hardest battle happens on the inside. These are the struggles that people never really notice, not unless they intentionally listen to us. We somehow hide these things because we are scared that people might judge or condemn us. In this verse, David describes how God will help us overcome our battles. He is there to…
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Loving Father, Please Remind Me That I Am Not Alone
Lately, I’ve been going through a series of pains that greatly challenged my faith. I don’t know where to start, and I don’t have any clue what’s really going on. I just knew that I was not okay, and something inside was bothering me. Every time I try to face all these uncertainties on my own, I can’t help but wonder why I feel like I am the only human being in this world. The people around me looked so happy and successful. They put smiles on their faces, and it seems like they don’t have any problems at all. But here I am, struggling for something that I don’t…
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Seek wisdom and Understanding
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. Proverbs 19:8, NIV In this world full of information and earthly standards, we are reminded to seek God’s wisdom. We may gain knowledge from what we see and experience, but at the end of the day, it’s wisdom that will help us make the right decision. When we get wisdom, it means that we love our lives. It’s one of the best ways for us to discover God’s will and purpose. So, let’s try to gain the wisdom of God. In everything we do, let’s seek His ways because He alone can guide us. He…
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When You Find It Hard To Ask For Help
Are you going through something difficult right now, and you find it hard to ask for help? It’s clear that you need someone who will listen to you, but you just don’t have the courage to do it. Perhaps you tried reaching out before, but no one really stayed with you, and that pain created fear in your heart. From then on, you kept everything on your own, thinking that life is much better if you hide the deepest wounds in your heart. But then, they are just days when you want to express everything. They are just instances when you really want to pour out the heavy burdens in…
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Live In Accordance With The Spirit
Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. Romans 8:5, NIV Who governs your life right now? Are you living according to the flesh? Or do you live in accordance with the Spirit? According to Paul, you will know it by examining the desires of your heart. What do you truly desire to happen in your life? Is it to have more money, to be successful in your career, or to buy the things that you want to acquire? Is it to have a…
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A Beautiful Mess
Have you ever tried creating a masterpiece out of your hands? If you tried to recall the beautiful things that you did before, did the process always appear smooth and perfect? You see, a mess is somehow part of the journey. Sometimes, we treat it as our enemy, but little do we know that the difficulties we experience in life are essential for our growth and maturity. They are like beautiful mess. They look like obstacles, but if you try to see the bigger picture, you will realize that you badly need those messes to see things clearly. They will open our hearts and teach us about the important things…
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Privileged To Serve Jesus
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 1 Timothy 1:12-13 Paul considered himself a recipient of God’s mercy. He believed that it was an honor to serve God. He recalled the mistakes that he had made before and realized that it was all by God’s grace that he was appointed to preach the gospel outside Jerusalem. And this task wasn’t easy. Paul needed to go through suffering and many persecutions just…
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Trust That God Will Give You Enough Blessings
Sometimes, when we face challenges in life, it’s easy to worry about what tomorrow brings. When we experience unexpected situations, we fear the future and forget about the blessings that we have in the present. Life may be difficult, but keep in mind that you have a God who is so in love with you. He cares for what you need. You may feel like your resources are getting smaller but focus on the blessings in front of you so that you will be reminded about the reason why you can still smile. Trust that God will provide. He may not always give you what you exactly want, but he…
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Examine The Word Of God Every Day
Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. As a result, many of them believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men. Acts 17: 11-12, NIV Before Paul arrived at Berea, they first went to the synagogues in Thessalonica. They experienced great persecution after they shared the gospel there, and a group of Jews attacked the believers. So, Paul escaped and went to Berea. There, he continued to preach the gospel in their synagogues. The author of…
