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Being With God Will Never Give Us The Assurance That Life Would Be Smooth And Easy
Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him and rescued him from all his troubles. He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain the goodwill of Pharaoh king of Egypt. So Pharaoh made him ruler over Egypt and all his palace. Acts 7:9-10, NIV God never left Joseph. He was with him all along the journey. Even when he went through tragedies and painful experiences in the past, he gave him the favor and blessing he needed. Even though Joseph’s life wasn’t perfect, still, God led him to victory. You see, God’s people mentioned in the bible…
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Faith Is The Assurance That What God Said Will Come To Pass
He gave him no inheritance here, not even enough ground to set his foot on. But God promised him that he and his descendants after him would possess the land, even though at that time Abraham had no child. Acts 7:5, NIV When Stephen gave a speech to the Sanhedrin, he shared the story of Abraham. He emphasized those moments when God gave Abraham a promise despite having no child. He said that Abraham’s descendant would possess the land that God showed him. This is a beautiful reminder for all of us. We have certain aspects in life wherein just like Abraham, it seems like we have nothing. We would…
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Expect for Great things and be Grateful along the Process
God prepared great things for you. Your present may appear opposite to the future you long for, but your Father in heaven is working behind the scenes. He designs a perfect path for you. Sometimes, He allows the obstacles and challenges to give you a chance to grow. It’s part of the process. That’s why, when you can’t understand what’s going on in your life, just stay grateful. Focus on the blessings that God gave you. Enumerate the good things that you experienced in your life. Recall those times when God performed miracles in your darkest seasons. Never forget His presence because He alone can help you overcome your disappointments…
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Your Relationship with God will greatly affect your Relationship with others
If you want to see all your relationships prosper, then there’s this very important thing that you can do. Focus on your relationship with God first, and everything else will follow. He is the author of love. He knows how to sustain you in every relationship that you have. Being with people is sometimes exhausting. Especially when you start to accept the truth that humans are imperfect and, at the same time, broken. There are times when you feel disappointed with them. There are days when you just can’t find the reason why you still need to hold on and stay in the relationship. You will be challenged to accept…
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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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You are Serving a Powerful God
Don’t quit yet. I know that you are tired and you feel so exhausted because of the things that are going on in your life. You felt alone and bombarded by so many negative thoughts in your head. You think that nobody cares, and you want to give up. You may not feel God’s presence in your season right now, but please don’t forget that everything that you do for His glory will never be in vain. You are serving a powerful and great God. It means that help is on the way. Wait for His hands to move, and be patient. You can take a rest and embrace His…
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Jesus
My first and true loveMy dearest friendMy closest companionMy ever-supportive mentorMy best teacher He is not just my redeemerBut He also captivates my heartHe comforts me when I’m sadHe laughs with me when I’m happy He listens even if I can’t express everythingHe wipes away my tearsHe is there when I’m lonelyHe hugs me when I’m scared He holds my hands when I feel so weakHe carries me in His armsEspecially when I am so tiredHe cheers me upWhen I can find the reason to get up He smiles at meWhen I’m disappointed with myselfHe gives me the assuranceThat no matter what happensHe will be there He is the reason…
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He is Faithful
God will remain faithfulEven if you go through challengesHe will stay with youEven if you go throughthe darkest seasons of your life He will continue to hold your handsAnd He will never leave you aloneHe will give you what you needHe will sustain you with His grace He will light the path for youAnd His love will give you the assuranceThat everything will be okayYou may not feel His presenceBut will always be there to guide you God will change your problemsInto great opportunitiesHe will use your mistakesTo make you grow as a personYou may think that there’s no hope leftBut the truth is, there is bright light ahead You…
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God is your Father, and He Will Always Remind You to Do What’s Right
Yes, you have the freedom to choose. But remember that God is your Father, and He will make way just for you to realize the right thing to do. He will always discipline you because He wants you to experience the best things in life. If you wonder why your plans are not yet happening, then try to listen to the voice of God because maybe He is just telling you to slow down and evaluate your decisions. He will do something so that you will learn and grow. There are times when you treat His discipline as punishment, but that is not the truth. He leads you to do…
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Forgiveness Is A Precious Gift That You Can Give To Yourself
The pain will sometimes hinder you from forgiving others. When you remember all the terrible things you experienced because of a certain person, you will feel so bitter on the inside. It happens when you choose to dwell on the pain you feel, but you will receive God’s healing when you learn to let go and surrender everything to Him. He will teach you what forgiveness is all about, and only then will you realize that it’s a precious gift that you can give not just for people who broke your heart but it’s for yourself as well. It’s one way for you to experience freedom and peace. It’s like…
