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God’s Ways Are Different
I may have my own plans, but God’s will must prevail. His ways may sometimes be unpredictable, but his plans are better than my plans, and He sees things differently. These are the truths that I need to slowly accept, especially when I encounter situations that are out of my control. This may be hard to fathom, but what helped me the most was simply reminding myself about who God is. He moves in ways I can’t always see. His hands are there, but they’re not always visible. That’s why I need to constantly remind myself that God is doing miracles behind the scenes despite the troubles and challenges I…
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Forgiveness is not about Neglecting your Pain
Just because you choose to forgive doesn’t mean you already forget about the pain. Forgiveness is not a feeling. It’s a choice. You can’t simply dictate your heart to stop bleeding. You need to go through the process and allow God to heal you. And while you go through the healing journey, God will ask you first to forgive. He will challenge you to let things go and allow Him to take over. He will encourage you to give up what you want to happen and allow His will to prevail. It won’t be easy, but God will be there to comfort and encourage you, especially when the pain feels…
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Live this Life with God and you will Stand Stronger
God’s love is your anchor. He will help you stay rooted especially when you go through storms in life. He will keep you safe, that doesn’t mean you won’t experience pain, it only means that His power will always be there to protect you from things that will destroy your soul in the end. You may have a hard time right now, and you find yourself struggling to survive, but there is still hope. God wants you to journey with Him. The challenges that you are facing will soon end, and God will lead you back to the path that He orchestrated. He loves you so much. He wants to…
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May you have the Courage to Choose what Matters most in the End
This world will present to you so many aspects that you need to prioritize, and the challenge is, how will you be able to choose the right priorities? Your decision-making abilities will be tested along the way. You will encounter situations that will make you realize the things that you value in life. And when you are in the middle of the storm, God will slowly open your eyes to the things that you treated as important, but in reality, it will lead you to destruction. That’s why it takes a courageous heart to accept the truth that we sometimes choose the wrong priorities. It takes humility to acknowledge God’s…
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Pray that God will give you the Courage to Accept the Lessons Behind your Pain
Sometimes, the truth hurts. No matter how much you try to walk away from the reality that you are living in, God will still allow things to happen just for you to wake up and face your problems. Running away from the struggles won’t help you. You need to learn how to accept the painful truths in life. And it’s not that God wants to punish or destroy you. He just wants you to experience the fullness of what He prepared. And usually, it starts by refining your soul, then pruning the unfruitful branches in your life, and purifying your heart. The process is not easy. Many times, you will…
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John 12:50, NIV
I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say.” John 12:50, NIV Jesus chose to follow the commands of our Heavenly Father because He knew that it leads to eternal life. Even if that command means that He will suffer and die for our sins. That’s how He respects God and His authority in His life. He didn’t live for the sake of fulfilling His own desires. He chose to obey. This is a reminder for us to be obedient to our Savior. May we have the kind of heart that humbly receives His words with…
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God will give you strength to go through problems, not just answers
The answers to your prayers are not the only things that will help you through life. Desiring relief is satisfactory, but you cannot ignore the fact that you must go through unexpected moments. But know that the challenges are not there to punish you. It is there to help you build strength and grow. It’s not really about the problem, but it’s about how you handle it. Before you encounter that obstacle, God has already orchestrated something in you that will help you. He knows that you can do it because He is your maker. Sometimes, you can’t help but focus on your weaknesses. But know that it’s normal. It’s…
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God’s promises and plans for you are bigger than your fears
As life pushes and brings you to unexpected places, you cannot avoid but feel afraid. You long for some changes. You are ignited with that desire to work hard and bring yourself to new places, but at the same time, you feel afraid. You feel the urge and the longing to take opportunities that excite you but simultaneously make you doubt if you can go through it successfully. Your mind will always be at the front every time you make decisions, and enemies will always await you to shake your faith in the One who granted everything. But please remember that when God makes ways in your life, it will…
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Sometimes, the Best that you can do is Allow the Tears to Flow
We can’t always put into words everything that is going on in our hearts. Sometimes, all we can do is pour out all the pain inside and allow the tears to flow. The deepest pain is indescribable. Nobody can really understand it except God. So instead of carrying the burdens on your own, allow God to comfort you. Just cry out to Him, and you don’t even have to say anything. Your tears are powerful enough to show what’s in your heart. The angels are collecting them. God remembers the reason behind your tears. So don’t keep them. Surrender what you feel to God and accept that it’s part of…
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May you have the courage to believe in God’s Promises
Living in this broken world is not that easy. Sometimes, you will find yourself so tired and confused about the best thing to do. There will be moments when you can’t help but cry out all the heartaches and pain. No one can really give you the assurance that you need except God’s promises. So when you feel like giving up, may you have the courage to stay in His presence. When you are confronted by a lot of challenges, may you have the faith to believe in everything that He said. You may think that you can’t make it, but today simply represents God’s grace for you. He is…
