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God is Light – Psalm27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1, NIV Have you ever felt so down to the point that you no longer see the good things around you? Have you been through a dark season where you find it hard to even get up and live? Have you ever felt so scared that you can no longer think properly? If the answer is yes, then here’s an important reminder for you. The Lord is your light and your salvation. It means that no matter how terrible your situation is, Jesus…
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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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He Satisfies The Thirsty And Fills The Hungry With Good Things
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107: 8-9, NIV If you are in trouble and distress, then you need to remember this verse. God’s unfailing love is with you all throughout the journey. You may not see or feel it right now, but He is doing good things in your life. He poured out the blessings that you need. God is always there to guide and assist you. The problems may try to bring you down but fix your eyes on the One who will never…
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Let’s Fix Our Gaze On The Source Of Miracles And Blessings
“Friends, why are you doing this? We too are only human, like you. We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and everything in them. Acts 14: 15, NIV This is what Paul said when the people in Lystra tried to worship him and Barnabas after witnessing a miracle. Because they saw a supernatural thing, they thought that the god they believed in appeared to them in human form. They thought that Paul was Hermes and Barnabas was Zeus. They bowed down to them and attempted to offer sacrifices. Because…
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Sad Truth: There Are People Who Seek For Blessings More Than They Long For God’s Presence
Have you ever felt taken for granted? Have you met people who use your kindness only for their own benefit? People who abuse your goodness to satisfy their pride and greed. This is not uncommon for so many of us. Somehow, we unexpectedly meet people who hurt us in the end. And God is not a stranger to this kind of rejection. Whether you believe it or not, there are instances when God’s grace was abused. Some people took His kindness for granted. And I am not exempting myself from this. There are times when I also forget God’s mercy in my life to the point that I become entitled…
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Let The Goodness Of God Flow Through You
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12: 21, NIV This world will sometimes test your heart. Things won’t be perfect. There will be days when you just can’t understand what’s going on. You will unexpectedly receive pain from the people around you. Tears will flow. The negative situations that you will experience will either break or make you. That’s why you need to carefully consider the way you respond to it. Just because you are hurt by other people’s actions or words doesn’t mean you will receive peace the moment you take revenge. According to the word of God, we can overcome evil by…
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Sometimes, God Takes Away the Blessing so that you Won’t Forget about the Blesser
God is a good God, and He is also a God who desires to be with you. A Father who wants to connect with you, a friend who wants to support and talk to you. He is a God who wants to have a close relationship with you. He is intimate and doesn’t settle for shallow conversation; God wants your heart. He loves spending time with you and takes good care of you. That’s why He has provided you with more than enough blessings, hoping that somehow you will learn to thank Him and trust in His goodness. The wonderful gifts He gave are mere reflections of His great love,…
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Rejoicing Comes In The Morning
Better days are coming, and the pain will end. The tears will turn into joyful singing, and rejoicing comes in the morning. It will happen not because of what you will do or the efforts that you will offer. But all because God’s word is true, and it never fails. The agony won’t last forever. One day, you will see the sun shining and the flowers blooming. You will appreciate the beauty of God’s magnificent creation after the darkness. Keep this in your heart. It may appear impossible at the moment, but it will certainly happen because the God who promised to give you hope and a future is faithful.…
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Jesus Will Help You Rise Above The Temptations
The enemy tried to tempt Jesus while He lived here on earth. But despite the temptations that He experienced, He overcame the evil power. If Jesus was able to do that, He can also help you win over the temptations you face. Come to Him and ask for help. Don’t rely on your own strength. Instead, be rooted in His love and allow His words to penetrate your heart. It is a sword that will fight against the lies the enemy tries to inject into your thoughts. It’s like a weapon that will lead you to victory. So when you are surrounded by things that push you to give up,…
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Romans 12:13, NIV
Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:13, NIV Focus on the blessings and not on the negative things that are happening around you. Only then will you slowly see the needs of the broken and wounded. When you set your eyes on God, His love will compel you to serve and care for others. The Holy Spirit will teach you how to practice hospitality even in seasons when you are not okay. Choose to connect to Him every single day, and He will remind you to love others despite what you feel. Share what you have. Remember that you are God’s vessel. Allow Him…