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How to Surrender the Pain?
This is one of the hardest questions I ever asked myself. When the wounds are so deep and they are still fresh, you will be tempted to think that healing is no longer possible. Sometimes, it feels like it’s the end of the world. Darkness, hopeless future, emptiness, and life without meaning – these are just few of the things you need to deal with. This is the reason why it seems so hard to surrender the pain. But then, the good news is that Jesus did it first, and we can absolutely follow Him. When He was on the cross, he was in pain and suffering. He was heavily…
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Jesus Is The Hope That You Need
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke 4:18-21, NIV Jesus read the scroll of the prophet Isaiah and then proclaimed, “Today, this scripture is fulfilled in…
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We are not Exempted
They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. Acts 5:18, NIV When Peter and John continued to preach the gospel after Jesus’ resurrection, the early church received the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They witnessed a lot of miracles. Their numbers increased, and they were given the chance to tangibly feel God’s presence. The glory of God was so evident. Even the apostles received supernatural boldness and strength to preach the gospel. But despite God’s presence, the apostles were still arrested and put in public jail. There were people who found their message disturbing. They were jealous, maybe because of the respect that the apostle had received…
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Just because you are in Pain doesn’t mean you are Defeated.
Those who choose to love will somehow experience pain in life. Every relationship that involves human beings will go through tests or hardships. It’s because we are all imperfect. We live in a broken world that longs for healing and grace. And as long as you are still breathing and still surrounded by people, then expect certain days when you will feel frustrated and in pain because of the mistakes that your loved ones committed. And this doesn’t mean that you should stop loving others. You can never live a fulfilled life without love. It’s one of the most essential ingredients that will help you stay motivated. All you need…
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Choose to obey God even if you think that things Don’t Make Sense
Most of the time, God will not ask you to understand your situation. He just wants you to keep your faith and follow His instructions even if you think that they don’t make sense. Don’t just trust Him when you can clearly see the road that you are taking. Instead, believe in His love even if you don’t know what’s happening and even if you don’t have any clue about what’s ahead. Your faith will only grow the moment you choose to abide in His will despite of the circumstances that you are facing. Remember that what matters most, in the end, is not how well you understand things but…
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Jesus wants us to Carry our Cross and Follow Him
It’s not going to be that easy. Many people think that when you receive Jesus as your king and savior, your life will be full of happy memories. You will no longer face problems, and you will experience joy every single day. Yes, this may be true when we go to heaven, but as long as we are living here on earth, we will still experience moments of brokenness and pain. There will be times when we need to carry our cross. It means that we will face burdens that are heavy for us to handle. Things won’t be that smooth because Jesus knows that following Him is like going…
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A Safe Place to Hide
We all need a place where we can freely expose our weaknesses – a place where we are free to cry and just be honest with ourselves. We need people who accept the worst stories of our past at the same time willing to walk with us. In this broken world we live in, it’s so rare to find a place we can call home. We may have a house or family and friends, but that doesn’t mean they are our safe zones. One way or another, there are times when we feel so alone when we are with them. The people who should’ve known everything about us failed to…
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Remember the Love of Jesus Every time you are tempted to Commit Sins
This world is full of distractions. If you are not careful, then you will be easily tempted by temporary pleasures. That’s when sin will come in and slowly destroy your soul. So before that day comes, put the love of Jesus in your heart. Remember what He did on the cross, and never forget the sacrifice that He offered just to save you from eternal condemnation. Your sins are too expensive, but because God is so merciful and His love is bigger than your mistakes, He allowed Jesus to pay them in full. This is the reason why you shouldn’t take His sacrifices for granted. Committing sin is like rejecting…
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The Enemy is Destined to Fail
Jesus already conquered everything. What he did on the cross is a powerful weapon that we can use against the enemy. Remember that the blood of Jesus can wash away the sins and strongholds in your life. So get up and don’t allow the negative voices that you hear to consume your thoughts. Remember that the enemy is destined to fail simply because Jesus won the victory 200 years ago. The evil things that happen in your life can never destroy you as long as you treat Jesus as your Savior. Claim His victory in your life, and you will never be shaken. Do not treat the negative things around…
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Jesus went through Suffering Alone
And His disciples all left Him and fled. Mark 14:50, NASB When Jesus was arrested, His disciples fled and left Him all alone. This happened before He was crucified. He went to the trial courts, was mocked by people, and was nailed on the cross without His disciples. He suffered and felt all sorts of pain, emotionally and physically. Jesus experienced everything. That’s why, when you feel so alone in the most heartbreaking season of your life, just come to Jesus because He understands you. He’s been there, and He knows what you truly feel. He sees your wounded heart, and He knows how to heal you. Just humble yourself…
