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He Chose To Pray And Kept His Faith Despite What He Experienced
To you, Lord, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit. Psalms 28:1-2, NIV Every time David was in despair, he would call upon the name of the Lord and remind himself that He was his rock. He believed with all his heart that God would be his source of strength, stability, and foundation. Even though he went through difficulties in life, he knew that he could count on God. He chose to pray and kept his faith despite what he experienced. His life may not have been…
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God may send you the Right People, but it Doesn’t mean you won’t Experience Pain with them
Life is not perfect. There will be pain along the way. If you wanted to align to God because you no longer wanted to encounter heartaches, then it’s time to accept the truth that as long as you are living here on earth, you will go through pain. And it’s not that people wanted to hurt you. It’s just they are imperfect humans who are also going through so much in life. They are also walking along the healing process, and you need to be patient with them. The right people still have the potential to disappoint and sometimes hurt you. But the good thing is, they will never lead…
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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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There is so much more in your life that God wants you to experience
God prepared so much for you. So continue beyond where you are right now. Do not get too disappointed just because your plans did not happen or because you are defeated after fighting so hard. Know that you were courageous enough to get to where you are right now. You have been through a lot, and God is proud of you. He saw how you sacrificed your time and pride just to walk the path He prepared for you. Allow yourself to lose and learn from the things in life. When you do so, learn and get up again. You may be too far from how you would like your…
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Begin your journey with the Lord, and you will have a wholesome experience with Him
Taking the first step is sometimes the hardest. Not everyone will believe in you, which will sometimes affect how you see yourself. But know that more significant is the force of those who love you than those trying to bring you down. Not everything may go as planned, but the trip will slowly unfold if you start your journey with God. It will sometimes take time, resources, effort, and strength. You will have to endure rough roads, make difficult decisions, and even lose a part of yourself. But the more you do, the more you will grow. A wholesome experience with God is very promising, but it will not always…
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When you feel like God is not There
There is a certain season in life when you just can’t help but feel like you are alone. You can’t see the blessings around you, and it seems like God doesn’t exist. When you experience that moment, always put this gentle reminder in your heart: God is there, and He never leaves your side. You can’t see and feel His hands because your senses are focused on other things. Maybe your heart is too occupied by your fears, or perhaps, you are always thinking about your problems. Just be patient with the season that you are in, and don’t treat it as your enemy. Sometimes, you will go through moments…
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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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Sometimes, Living a Fulfilled life means you Allow yourself to Experience Pain
It’s hard to fully appreciate real joy if you didn’t go through moments of sadness. Sometimes, you need to know what it means to be in pain before you learn to value all your blessings. So if you are going through a terrible moment right now, then take it as an opportunity for you to become a better person. Don’t hide your own emotions. Acknowledge your pain and accept the truth that it’s part of the process. Life will always challenge you to go through the hard paths. And those difficult seasons are not meant to break and hurt you. But they will serve as a great reminder for you…
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God has Always been with you in Every Season of Your Life
God wants you to know that you deserve good things in this life. The situations that you experienced are part of your growth. Your victories are testimony of His favor, so are the challenges and problems. Find your peace in Him and in His words. He is gentle. He is kind. There are just times that He will let difficult things to help you be stronger and be more prepared for what He has planned. When changes happen in your life, it is normal to act uncomfortable and worried. You might cry, but choose to kneel down. Stay still with your faith and lift up your cares to Him. Those…
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Give up your Selfish desires, and you will experience more of Jesus
We all have plans that we desire to happen in our lives. We wanted to do things on our own, thinking that it could satisfy our hearts. But there are moments when we unknowingly ask for something out of our selfish desires, and it’s hard for us to admit it. This is the reason why it’s very important to align our hearts to God before we take any major steps in achieving our dreams. Try to ask yourself if what you have in mind is for the purpose of glorifying God or just for your own pleasure and entertainment. It’s very crucial to know the deeper reason why you do…
