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John 18:36, NIV
Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” John 18: 36, nIV This is what Jesus said to Pilate when He asked Him if He was the King of the Jews. At this moment, Jesus was accused by the High priest, and they wanted Him to be crucified on the cross. But even though our Savior went through this torment, He still knew who He was. Jesus is a King. It just happens that during the moment, His kingdom is not that visible because God intended…
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John 17:20, NIV
My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, John 17:20, NIV Jesus was not just praying for His disciples, but He also lifted all the believers to God. Jesus was praying for you. It means that you are in His mind even before you know Him. That’s how much He cares for you. So if you think your life is unimportant, remember what Jesus did for you. He died on the cross and saved you. He went through pain just to give you a chance to experience eternal life. Not only that, but Jesus also prayed for you…
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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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Day 471 – Luke 23:46
Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23:46, nIV These are the last words that Jesus said before He died on the cross. In His last breath, Jesus chose to commit His spirit to our Heavenly Father despite all the pain and suffering that He experienced. He didn’t resent the will of God. Jesus chose to humbly accept it. He didn’t feel bitter because God chose to save us rather than Him. He lived and died according to God’s purpose and timeline. His life is a very wonderful reminder for us to…
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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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Day 450 – Luke 14:27
And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. Luke 14: 27, NIV Following Jesus is not easy. You need to carry your cross. There will be challenges along the way, and it feels like the world is against you. Many times, you will feel tired, but keep going. The journey may not be that smooth and simple, but it’s worth all the tears and effort. Being with Jesus is like a reward that is greater than the riches of this world. His love is like a priceless treasure that you can’t afford to lose. Doing His will may sometimes mean going through challenges, 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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Day 429 – Luke 9:23
Then He said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23, NIV Jesus didn’t promise a life full of fun and adventures. In fact, He said that those who want to be His disciples must learn to deny themselves. It means there will be moments when you need to forget yourself and choose to follow His will. We need to learn how to serve others and not just satisfy our selfish desires. Aside from that, Jesus also encouraged His disciples to take up their cross, which means that there will be challenges along the way.…
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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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Day 344 – Mark 15:31
In the same way the chief priests and the teachers of the law mocked him among themselves. “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself! Mark 15:31, NIV Jesus chose to save you rather than saving Himself. He offered His life as a sacrifice. He needs to forget Himself so that you will live. He was even mocked despite the good things and the miracles that He did. Jesus chose you so that you will experience heaven with Him. So when you are bombarded by so many challenges in life, always remember the sacrifice that Jesus did on the cross. He was thinking of you, so choose to…
