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John 17:7, NIV
Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. John 17:7, NIV Jesus knew that everything that He received came from God. Sometimes, we tend to forget this truth, especially when we receive blessings after exerting effort and doing our best. We feel entitled to what He gave to the point that we can no longer share it with others. We find it hard to treat ourselves as vessels because we forget that what we have all come from God. So if you are surrounded by people who are in need, and you happen to have more than enough blessings, then remember that what you have comes…
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John 15:7, NIV
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7, nIV Remain in Jesus and obey His words. Follow Him, and you can ask in His name. He will be there to help and assist you along the journey. Remaining in Him means that you keep your faith even in the midst of trials and persecutions. You need to stay in His presence in seasons when you don’t know what’s happening. It’s about believing in His words even when it doesn’t make sense. And when you choose to hold His hands, you can ask for His…
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John 15:2, NIV
He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. John 15:2, NIV God is looking for fruits in your life. You just can’t follow and love Him without experiencing any changes within. His children are always growing and bearing fruit for His glory. If instance, you can’t see fruits in your life. Then it’s time to take your walk with God seriously. Ask Him what you need to do so that you will experience and receive the blessings that He prepared. Look at your life and humbly surrender the things that…
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Allow Jesus to teach you what it means to Truly Love others
Love is not that easy to give, especially when you just rely on your own strength. When you are faced with imperfect people, you will realize that staying committed and connected to them is so difficult. This is the reason why you need Jesus to teach you how to truly love others. You must learn to rely on His grace and His strength so that you will be able to keep walking despite the mistakes that others committed. The love that He showed on the cross will help you realize what it means to die for yourself so that others will leave. It’s sacrificial love. It takes supernatural courage to…
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The Lord can take away the Things or People that He freely Gave
God is sovereign. He created this world. He is powerful, and He can do all things. We must not forget who He truly is because if we don’t have any clue about what He did, we will have the tendency to own what He gave. You are living in a world where everything is borrowed, and that includes your life and the lives of the people you love. Please keep in mind that God determines what He will give to us, and He also decides when He will take them. Let’s not treat ourselves as if we deserve every blessing that He gave. Yes, we are His children, but we…
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When the burden is too heavy, Come to God and Cry it out to Him
Sometimes, the best thing to do is just to cry. People may think that you are weak and so vulnerable, but your tears have the power to purify your soul. Pour them out to God and tell Him everything. He knows the background story. You don’t even have to explain everything. He knows the reasons behind your tears. And even before you want to defend yourself in the presence of God, He is already fighting with you. Even before the very first drop of tears came out in your weary eyes, your loving Father is already doing some miracles behind the scene. He is sending His angels to comfort and…
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More of God’s Miracles and Blessings are Coming your Way
Keep on holding on because God is not yet done with you. The circumstances you are facing right now are just a phase that will teach you valuable lessons you can take and use for the rest of your life. Just think of His promises when you are in situations that will shake your faith. As the problem makes you doubt your capability, think of how God’s ability will outshine your life. Don’t let negative thoughts come your way. Your mind might welcome them, but you always have a grip on what to believe in. That is why, declare to yourself and bind in your heart that your journey is…
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Failures will Teach you what Genuine Humility Is
The mistakes that you committed in the past can potentially open your eyes to the real status of your heart. How you react to them and the way you handle them will give you some ideas about how you see yourself. Sometimes, when we experience victories in life, we tend to put confidence in ourselves, thinking that we absolutely deserve the credit. And because of that mindset, we make decisions out of our own will and understanding. We fail to consider the desires of God and just do things that will satisfy our hearts. And the moment we experience the consequences of our choices, that’s when we realize that we…
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May you end this year with a Grateful Heart
I may not know the exact experiences that God allowed you to go through this year, but may you learn to look back and reminisce what happened with a grateful heart. It may be painful for you, but God still sustained you and gave you enough strength. You may go through so many detours and rejections this year, but remember how God provided you with what you need. He still performed miracles behind the scene. So don’t be disappointed. God chose to give you the grace to keep moving despite the mistakes you made in the past. Hold on to His promises and know that His faithfulness will never change.…
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God Prepared More For You
Your life is not a race, so take your time. There’s more ahead of you because God has already prepared everything. Your timeline is just unique. Your destiny and fate will unfold differently because God knows you more than anyone else. It will sometimes frustrate you because you feel like everyone else is ahead of you. You feel so alone in your path, and you start to lose motivation because what’s happening is different from how you planned it. But shift your perspective, and you will realize that delays are not rejections. It is a matter of how you wait and what you will learn in the process. He already…
