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I Pray That Today’s Pain Will Become Tomorrow’s Blessing
I don’t know what will happen next. I don’t know what’s waiting for me ahead. The pain of the present tries to whisper that tomorrow will be the same. The wounds would try to tempt me to think that there’s no hope left. But for sure, this is only temporary. The time will come when things will be better. But until then, my Lord, this is the cry of my heart: Please give me the reason to believe in your promises. Please teach me how to hold on to my faith. There are just times when I feel so tired and exhausted. I want to quit. And I wanted to…
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Why does it feel like Pain is always a bad thing
Enemies of pain, haters of wounds, lovers of joy, and obsessed with pleasure. I somehow have this idea that pain is always a bad thing. Maybe because growing up, I find my loved ones protecting me from it. It’s something I shouldn’t experience at all like it’s an enemy that I should avoid. And because of this mindset, every time I feel in pain, I feel like I’m on the wrong road. I feel like I did something wrong. And I need to correct it immediately. Yes, there are instances that pain is a signal that something is indeed wrong, but at the same time, there are moments when you…
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Paul Became A Blessing Even Though He Was Held As A Prisoner
Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ Acts 27:23-24, NIV Paul was held as a prisoner and sailed to Rome. He was in the middle of a situation that was not favorable and comfortable. But even though he went through some trials, he still managed to encourage the people around him. The ship where he was boarded encountered storms. People were already losing hope, but an angel of God reminded him of…
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The Breaking Season will somehow Strengthen your Heart
There are truths in life that are so easy to understand but hard to accept. How can a painful situation strengthen our hearts when it causes us to shrink and walk in the darkness? How will things fall in the right places when your heart is already shattered in pieces? It doesn’t make sense. Why do people always talk about strength in moments when we feel weak? Is it because they are just insensitive? How come it’s so difficult to accept the truth that good things will still happen? Maybe you also have these questions in your head. It’s not that pain is not real. You ought to acknowledge it.…
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Treasure your Life
You won’t stay in this world forever. You have a limited time here on earth. So before it’s too late, choose to live a life worth living. Let God be your ultimate guide. Reach your potential, and don’t limit yourself. Keep going, and you will receive more of God’s provision along the way. Be a good steward of God’s blessings. Remember, you only have a borrowed life. God owns you, and He can take back your time anytime He wants. So be grateful because He still gives you the chance to see this world. Maximize the resources that He gave you. Learn to appreciate what you have because you will…
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God is still Blessing you up until this Day
Sometimes you can’t help but think of how the things in the past could have been better than what you currently have. Suppose your present doesn’t seem to align with your plans and efforts. In that case, you cannot avoid comparing it to yesterday’s breakthroughs, on how you were blessed and how your prayers were answered in the past. But that is because, as you progress with your life and changes take place, God will reveal things differently. Remember that He shows things in ways that suit your situation. Sometimes, He will answer your prayers in ways that could make you grow. Such as answering your prayers by giving you…
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God is Preparing you to be a Vessel of His Love
God will let things happen in your life. Everything that comes your way has its reasons. What you experienced may not not be part of your original plans, but it has a purpose. You may be tempted to compromise your time, schedules, or even some of your treasures. However, believe in God when He makes you do such things. He is preparing your heart and mind to become a vessel of His love for others. Your purpose in life is not just defined by what you can do. But it will become more meaningful once you realize that God sees you as someone who can glorify His name. Everything in…
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God Draws you Closer to Him Whenever You Feel Tired and Distant
God wants you to be closer to His faith whenever you are feeling restless and exhausted in life. He is drawing Himself nearer to you. Those things that make you feel miserable in life can turn out to be an instrument of drawing your faith nearer to Him. It is a perfect time to bathe yourself with the love that can give you the peace you need. He wants you to rest in Him. He will unburden you and teach you how to accept things wholeheartedly. This life isn’t meant to punish you. Instead, it is to teach you the lessons that will become a significant part of glorifying God…
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You can Only give What you Have
Generosity is one of the things that God has taught us. It is one way of sharing God’s goodness in our life. He blesses you untiringly because He saw you as a vessel of His love to others. What you have are not just meant for you. They are also meant to be shared. There will be times that He will use you in answering someone else’s prayers. He will use you to bless others as well. He found favor in you. That is why He is going to use you for the greater good. This also works the same way when it comes to loving people. You cannot love…
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There’s a Blessing Behind Every Season of Emptiness
Have you ever experienced a point in your life where you feel so empty inside? You are carrying so many burdens, but you find yourself floating inside your imagination. You wanted to escape from the painful realities of life. You can’t find the courage to face your battles. You are lost and hopeless. It seems like you will reach the peak of emptiness where there is no life and dreams are shattered. You don’t have any clue about what to do next, and the sad part is that your life is so meaningless. All your strengths are gone, and you are so afraid to take another step. You’ve given everything…
