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Day 468 – Luke 22:42
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Luke 22:42, nIV This was Jesus’ prayer the night before He was arrested and crucified. It wasn’t an easy thing for Him to do. Imagine He will shed His blood and carry the wrath of the Father so that we will have the chance to experience eternity with Him. This moment is so heartbreaking. Jesus even asked God to take the cup from Him. He knows that what He is about to experience is so excruciating. But despite what He felt, He chose to acknowledge the will of the Father. He humbly…
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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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Day 422 – Luke 8:13
Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away. Luke 8:13, NIV Allow God to build your roots so that you will learn to properly steward His words. You need to strengthen yourself so that you won’t easily fall when temptations come. God is building your foundation. You just need to go through the process. Sometimes, you will experience pain, but take heart! God is giving you the chance to grow in His presence. You will find it hard to appreciate His…
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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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Day 318 – James 1:2-3
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:2-3,NIV You may experience so many unwanted events in your life right now, but receive the joy of God and treat each trial as God’s way of teaching you how to persevere. Take courage and keep your hopes up. He is just developing your character. Believe with all your heart that better days are coming. It may be hard to understand His ways, but everything He does is for your own good. Don’t easily give up. Instead, keep moving and know that your…
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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…
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Let God purify the Inside first
Let Him heal the woundsLet Him take away the bitternessAnd the outside will be cleansed Do not focusOn what other people can seeSet your eyesOn what matters most in the end God is after of your heartHe knows the impurities you have insideAnd if you will keep onNeglecting your woundsYou will always carry the pain with you If you will not go throughThe healing processYou will become a personWho is full of rage and bitternessSo before you work on the outsideLet God deal with the mattersOf your heart first He wants you to experienceThe fullness of His blessingsAnd you can only do itThe moment you allow GodTo reign in your…
