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Choose Your Friends Wisely
He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. Proverbs 13:20, NKJV It’s crucial to choose your friends wisely. Who you surround with will eventually affect your perspective in life. The people around you can influence you to either follow Christ or the standards of this world. You may not instantly notice this, but whether you like it or not, your friends will affect the way you make decisions in life. So try to ask yourself, who do you surround yourself with at the moment? Are you walking with wise people? Are you learning better perspectives from them? Did they influence you to grow…
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Romans 15:7, NIV
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7, NIV Remember how Christ accepted you despite all your mistakes and sins. He never condemned you nor recalled what led you to experience brokenness. Jesus chose to love the sinners. He hates the sins, but He cares for the sinners. So, when someone commits a mistake that greatly affects you, then just remember the way Jesus held you when you were drowning in the darkness. Show compassion. Love others. Extend His grace. Accept the person as who He is. When you do that, you will bring honor to the name of God.…
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Romans 10:17, NIV
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard though the word about Christ. Romans 10:17, NIV If you want your faith to grow, you must consistently hear the message about Christ. You need to open the scriptures and read His words. Get to know Him more through the stories in the bible. Expose yourself to His principles so that you will be consistently guided by His instructions. Don’t dwell on your own understanding. Let the life of Jesus remind you to do the right thing. Let your faith flourish by meditating on His words. Only then will you be able to realize how beautiful it is…
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Romans 5:19, NIV
For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. Romans 5:19, NIV We are made sinners because of Adam’s disobedience. He chose to follow his own will. Because of this one man, sin is now flowing through our blood. This is the reason why nobody is perfect. No matter how much we try to do good things, we still can’t help but embrace our identity as a sinner. Because of this, God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ. And through His obedience, we are made righteous. It’s His blood…
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Acts 8:4, NIV
Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Acts 8:4, NIV The apostles and the disciples of Christ experienced great persecution that caused them to be scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. But even though they went through suffering, they never stopped preaching God’s word. They introduced the good news wherever they went. They didn’t let themselves be discouraged and feel weary. Instead, it caused them to expose the gospel to a wider audience. Just like the apostles, we also went through unexpected events that will either weaken or strengthen our faith. But let’s remember what they did before. They didn’t allow their emotions and fear to reign.…
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John 15:20, NIV
Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. John 15:20, NIV If you believe that you are a follower of Christ, then expect persecution to happen. If Jesus received so many judgments and accusations while He was on earth, then as His servant, you will also go through what your master experienced. It won’t be easy. As you walk along the journey with Him, you will discover that following Him is not about living a life that is free from pain, but it’s about obeying Him…
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John 13:25, NIV
By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35, NIV People will know who we are by the love that we show to them. Jesus poured out His unfailing grace and mercy on us. He already gave us everything we needed. He equipped us to love and serve others. So instead of focusing on what’s wrong, choose to share the blessings that God gave to you. Freely offer to Him the things that you freely received. It may not always be easy, but remember that you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength. He will empower you to love…
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Sometimes, God will ask you to do Things that you Think you Hate
Our journey with God won’t always be smooth and perfect. Sometimes, we need to go through the seasons that we badly hate. We need to do things that we don’t want to do. But for the sake of God, we will be pushed to take steps outside our comfort zone. It takes faith and humility to finish the journey. And it’s not that God wants to punish us. There are just things in life that we can only learn in the wilderness. So if you think that God is pushing you to your limits, then it simply means that He prepared a growth journey that will surely take you to…
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Day 248 – Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8, NIV Christ saved us not because of our good works. He died on the cross while we were still sinners. He loved us even before we knew Him. That’s how important we are in His eyes. He doesn’t look at our lapses. Instead, He sacrificed His life so that we would experience eternity with Him. So when you feel guilty because of your sins, humbly surrender to God. Come in His presence and let His love remind you that there is still hope. Embrace His grace and receive His…
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The Victory Starts in your Mind
Your mindset plays a very important role in dealing with your problems. It’s very difficult to overcome the challenges if, even in your thoughts, you are already defeated. You need to think of the good things that will happen. Never forget that you are a child of God. You can do all things through Christ, who gives you the strength that you need. Let His power give you the courage to conquer the doubts and worries inside your mind. Believe in His promises and do not listen to the lies of the enemy. When you know how to fight the battle within, you will no longer find it hard to…
