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Sometimes, God Will Use Unexpected Circumstances To Fulfill His Purpose
God’s ways are sometimes unpredictable. We never really know the things that He will allow us to experience. As much as we wanted to escape from the problems and challenges that we are in, God would somehow lead us to uncomfortable places. This is not to condemn or harm us; He just wanted us to grow and fulfill His purpose. This truth may be hard to swallow because we tend to think that if God loves us, He will always lead us to comfortable places. But there are important lessons that we need to learn along the way. Most of the time, the best lessons are learned when we experience…
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Allow God To Use Your Circumstances For His Glory
And Saul approved of their killing him. On that day, a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria… Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Acts 8:1 &4, NIV When the early church experienced persecution, they were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Jesus talked about these places in Acts 1:8 before He resurrected to heaven, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Because of the persecutions,…
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Do the Right Thing, and God will give you more than Enough Strength
You will encounter circumstances that will test your principles in life. You will go through seasons that will test your faith. The world will present to you so many instant solutions that will temporarily hide the wounds in your heart. Sometimes, you will be tempted to dwell on the pleasures that people are offering, but you need to do what is right in the eyes of God. This is not an easy thing to do, especially when you are surrounded by people who never acknowledged the will of God. You will feel like you are out of place, and nobody can understand your decisions in life. There are cases when…
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God allows Unexpected Circumstances to give you a chance to do the right thing
The unexpected moments in your life are sometimes God’s blessings. You may not feel it because they are not wrapped according to your expectations, but when you listen to God and ask for His wisdom, He will then open your eyes to the things that you fail to appreciate. So when you face circumstances you think you can’t overcome, come to God and ask for help. Maybe He is just giving you a chance to apply the lessons that you learned. It’s actually your opportunity to do the right thing. You can always look at the situation in your life in a different lens. You can treat them as either…
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When God Trusts you enough to testify His Goodness Despite your Circumstances
There are events in your life that will lead you to ask so many questions to God. If He healed others, then why can’t I receive my own miracle? If He saved someone from their problems, then why can’t I escape this tragedy I am in? You are left with nothing but questions that will lead you to doubt your faith. All you see are just the obstacles in front of you. Things got worse because you chose to treat yourself as a victim instead of a victor. Yes, you are facing a terrible situation right now, but what if God purposely allowed you to go through that pain because…
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God can Handle Whatever it is that you are Facing Right Now
It may look too difficult to overcome, but know that the God within you can conquer it. He can do great things, even those you cannot fully comprehend. God will extend His hands to protect and keep you safe. He will always cover you with His great love, knowledge, and wisdom. So, avoid being easily weakened by the things that are happening in your life right now. Don’t journey in your circumstances on your own because you are meant to go through them with God. Depend on His wisdom, and always start your day with His word. Welcome Him in everything you do, and let Him bless the way that…
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Treat your circumstances as a chance for you to grow
Your chances in this life come and go. Everything that happens has its own timeline and reason. There will be events that will push you to set your best foot forward. It is not just because such things need to be done, but because it is a perfect chance to know yourself better. It is a way to see how you react to such things in your life, the situation of your heart, and, most significantly, the trust and belief you have in God. Circumstances in your life are great opportunities. Although it is hard to see its purpose initially, just know and believe it also has good reasons. The…
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Use the Circumstances around You to Grow and Flourish
Whether it is good or bad, bitter or sweet, joy or sadness, sickness or health, whatever season you are in, you always have the chance to grow and prosper. Everything that happened in your life has a purpose. Most of the time, you won’t appreciate them especially when you still feel the pain, but later on, you will realize the lessons behind those difficult moments. So don’t be disappointed if you go through so many problems because that means God is giving you the chance to learn more about Him. Your circumstances will push you to do the things you’ve never done before. It gives you the chance to step…
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When you Realize that you are Loved by God
Your life will never be the same the moment you encounter God’s unfailing love. Your perspective will change. You will also learn to look at yourself the way He sees you. When that happens, you will approach your life with a victorious mind set. The situations that you will face can no longer trap you from coming back to the place that He rescued you from. His love is powerful. It serves as a driving force for you to move forward despite of the challenges you experienced. He will give you peace and rest inside. It’s like a bright light in the middle of the dark path. So take your…
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Focus on the Promise, Not on the Circumstances
If you are too bombarded by so many problems right now, always remember that God’s promises will always prevail. You may not see the good things behind your situation, but keep your faith even when you can’t feel His presence. It’s not easy to focus on the brighter side, especially when you are too consumed with negative emotions, but you need to remind yourself that God’s goodness will never stop. He will stay faithful to you. That’s why be patient and pray that He will give you the courage you need. Depend on His love so that you will be motivated to keep walking even if you are tired and…
