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The Hard Truths About Confrontation
It hurts. If you are the type of person who is not used to share your feelings, it feels so awkward and uncomfortable at first. It takes so much courage. It feels like you are trying to peel off all your excuses and deal with what is truly on the inside. It’s like facing a giant that you can’t see. Confronting someone is not easy. It takes a genuine and a vulnerable heart to do it. Part of you can’t help but ask if you said the right words, or perhaps you hurt someone you love because of the things you just expressed. Sometimes, you will find yourself just staring…
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When I Learned To Surrender
I was once an overthinker. I easily freak out when unexpected things happen and immediately think of the worst-case scenario. I was not comfortable with change. I just wanted everything to stay the same—to be in the same environment with the same people. I usually withdraw from opportunities that would challenge me to step outside my comfort zone. I tried my best to stay in a place where I could control everything. But then, when I decided to follow Jesus, my life changed. I realized it’s impossible to walk with Him without a surrendered heart. He can’t reign if I still wanted to rule my life. It takes humility and…
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To The One Who Is Holding Back The Tears
You may find it hard to express what you truly feel to the people around you, but you deserve to be heard. If you can’t do it in front of others, then don’t hesitate to be honest in God’s presence. Go to your room, lock the door, and pour out to God everything. Tell Him the truth. Do not hold back the tears because it’s part of the process. Just because you cry doesn’t mean you are weak. It just means you bravely acknowledged the wounds you wanted God to heal. He is not intimidated by your questions. So release everything in His presence, and you will receive His strength.…
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God is Protecting you in ways you can’t easily Comprehend
God moves in mysterious ways. Sometimes, you think that your situation is leading you to death. The pain seems so unbearable that you feel like you are always in danger. You can’t see His hands, and you find it hard to comprehend His ways. The problems around you somehow pushed you to believe that God doesn’t care. But the truth is, He is protecting you. God takes away the things that you think are important, but in the end, it will lead you to suffer. He needs to uproot you on the wrong ground so that you won’t be killed by the weeds that surround you. God needs to do…
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Growth Happens when you Reflect on the Consequences of your Decisions
There are events in your life that happened because of the decisions that you made. And unless you accept those situations as part of the outcome of your choices, then you won’t grow as a person. You need to acknowledge the results of your actions so that you will know the things that you can change in the future. The lessons may be hard to embrace, but if you keep on denying the things that you did wrong, then you won’t really see any transformation in your life. Be brave enough to admit the consequences of your decisions because that’s one of the best ways for you to be aware…
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Remember God’s promises and Begin again
If you happen to commit terrible mistakes in life, and it really breaks your heart, then always remember this. God’s promises are still waiting for you. Things may not go according to how you wanted them to be, but your Heavenly Father is faithful. He will fill your heart with enough strength. His words will heal your heart and motivate you to move forward. You can begin again, and this time around, start with God. Hold His hands and consult Him. Ask for wisdom, and He will reveal to you the things that you need to do in order to fully recover. Let your mistakes lead you closer to His…
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Comfort Others Even If You Are Also in Need of It
Please do not stop caring and showing your affection to others who need it. When life throws stones at you, it doesn’t mean that you will throw them back to others. Instead, do what is right and what is good. Remember how God saved you from your own battles, and know that there are people who are still in that kind of war within themselves. It is hard for a person to escape from the type of pain and hurt that becomes part of their comfort. That is why they cannot avoid hurting others as well. So when you meet them, try to be more patient and understand them. God…
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A Quiet Spirit
When the winds are so strongWhen the waves are too bigWhen the pain is so deepLet God give you a quiet spirit When the problems are all around youWhen you feel so weakWhen your heart is breakingBe still and know that God is moving Call upon His NameRest in His armsEmbrace His loveAnd open your heart Let the Holy Spirit comfort youAllow Him to moveDo not be afraidInstead, trust in Him Fill your thoughts with His promisesReceive His graceKnow that in His presence,You are always safe
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Day 173 – Psalm 119:50
My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life. Psalm 119:50, NIV When you go through suffering, always remember the promises of God. Let His loving arms give you the comfort you need. Do not expect others to help you ease the pain. Remember that they are not perfect, and somehow they also face so many struggles in life. Instead of looking comfort in the arms of imperfect humans, look unto God and focus on Him. Keep His words in your heart and memorize them. So that when you are troubled, you will be reminded about the bright future that’s waiting for you. Believe in His promises,…
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Day 142 – Psalm 94:19
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:19,NIV Declare this verse every time you feel so anxious. Know that God is always there to comfort you. He will give you joy. Come to His presence, and He will give you rest. Remember that He knows what you are thinking. He is just waiting for you to surrender everything. Come to His presence and receive His great love for you. He will take away your fears. Just have faith in Him and believe in His power. Stop listening to the lies of the enemy. Focus on the good things that are happening around you. Fix your…
