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Remember, God’s Purpose is more Important than the Small Arguments
Every person has their own views of what matters in life. The same goes for you. As you walk along the journey, you slowly figure out what are the things that are important to you. You have reasons why you protect yourself and the people around you. You are now beginning to know how peace is essential for you and what you must do to protect it. However, there will be times when you will be challenged with your choices. Your faith and beliefs will be tested. You will find yourself being in a minor argument, realizing that as you spend more time with it, it goes deeper and deeper.…
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Your Character is Shaped According to the Decisions that you Make
Your growth depends on the road that you choose to take. It’s not just about the circumstances that you face or about the people around you. Who you are depends on the choices that you make in your life. It means that you always have the power to change. God gave you the freedom to make decisions. He gave you the authority to take charge of yourself. Stop blaming others for the way you see things. Your surroundings don’t have the power to disturb you as long as you won’t allow them. You can choose how to think and react. You can determine your actions and do the things that…
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Your Heart won’t always be Safe in the Arms of Imperfect Humans
You will experience brokenness in this world. No matter where you go or whatever you do, you can’t avoid difficult people in your life. It’s because you can’t control them. The only thing you can do is learn to manage the way you react to their behaviors. Your heart won’t always be safe as long as you are still breathing in this world. You may try to build some walls, but the hard truth is you will face so many circumstances that will test your character and perspective. In facing those obstacles, you will feel a lot of negative emotions. It’s like a roller coaster ride. So don’t expect things…
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The Fruits of your Actions
In every path you takeThere are risks and opportunitiesYou just need to knowWhen to go and quit In every decision you chooseYou need to weigh the consequencesBut even if you don’t know what’s nextJust do the right thing In every action,You will sow somethingIt’s either you will bear good fruitOr you won’t see any changes But take heart!Don’t worryThe harvest is plentyIf you will put God first
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Your Actions will change when your Thoughts are Renewed
What’s on your mind is very important. Maybe you think that your thoughts don’t matter, but the truth is, they will eventually reflect on your actions. Your brain is like the CEO of your body. It dictates your mood, decisions, and your behavior. So when you keep on following the same pattern of thinking, you’ll stop learning new things. Then you will never grow. Your character will stay the same no matter how much you try to change them. The root of the problem is not your behavior. It may be the most evident part that you’ll first notice, but it lies in how you think. So work on the…
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Day 232 – James 1:22
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22, niv It takes an obedient heart to experience more of God’s love. Change won’t happen if you just listen and read the word of God. You need to put His instructions into action. Yes, it’s not easy, and sometimes, you need to step outside your comfort zone, but the more you try new things, the more you will grow in His presence. Pray that God will give you the courage and motivation to apply what you learned. Ask Him to open your eyes so that you will appreciate the opportunities that He gave…
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You are a Living Message to Somebody’s Wounded Heart
The struggles that you experience will never be wasted. If you are able to victoriously overcome them, then it will serve as a living message to someone who is deeply wounded. That’s why, keep going and let God heal the wounds in your heart. Surrender to Him all your worries and pain. Do not carry all of them on your own. Acknowledge the truth that you need God in your life. And He will teach you to follow His principles. Seek His instruction by reading your bible, and only then will you receive the light that you’ve been looking for. Do not give up because you never know how your…
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Serving others Require Sacrifices
Jesus called us to serve His people, and it’s not an easy thing to do. Sometimes, you need to fight against your selfish desires so that you can help others. It takes sacrifice and a lot of patience. There will be moments when you will feel tired and exhausted. Serving and loving imperfect people requires a selfless heart, but you can always do it through the help of the Holy Spirit. If you learn to consult Him first before you do anything, you will surely be guided, for He will give you the courage you need. Let Him remind you of God’s instructions and promises. So that when you feel…
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Let your Actions be an Expression of your Faith
What you do to other people reflects who your God is. So if you wanted to share His great love, then try to consider how you act to others. Let them know what it means to love and serve by treating them well. What you do to them can be an expression of your faith. You may think that nobody sees you, but the truth is, people will notice your actions, and they will see if what you believe in is true or not based on the transformations that are happening in your life. Be a living testimony of God’s great power and redemption. You may not see the impact…
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Day 20 – 1 John 3:18
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18, NIV Show your love not just in words but through your actions. Remember that what you do to other people speaks louder than the words that you release to them. Let God teach you how to serve them so that you will be able to share His love, especially to those who badly need it. Do not live this life on your own. Allow your Heavenly Father to reign inside your heart, and He will teach you how to become a good vessel of His love. He will use your life…
