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Acts 16: 25-26, NIV
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. Acts 16:25-26, NIV Paul and Silas were put into prison for sharing the word of God. But they did not take it as something that would break them in the end. Instead of questioning God, they chose to pray and sing hymns while they were in the prison cell. The other prisoners were also listening to them. They did not allow their…
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Acts 14: 21-22, NIV
They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God,” they said. Acts 14:21-22, NIV The disciples of Jesus knew what it meant to truly serve and love them. They knew that they would go through many hardships, but even if they expected things to be difficult. Still, they humbly accepted it with all their hearts. They lived and moved with that truth. They accepted the challenge. They continue to serve God’s people and…
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Choosing Jesus is not always that easy, but it’s worth it
Walking with Jesus is like going through a narrow road. You will experience hardships. Many times, you will find it difficult to choose Him over the temporary pleasures that this world could offer. You are like in a middle of a war wherein you need to fight against your own desires. Because many times, God’s will is so different from what our flesh wants. This is the reason why Jesus told His disciples that to follow Him somehow means carrying your own cross. You need to constantly give up the temporary things that you want so that you will receive eternal gifts from God. It’s a hard choice because it…
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Sometimes, God won’t give you Explanations
Faith starts to spark the moment you stop begging God for explanations. When you choose to believe in His goodness and love despite all the doubts and fears that you have, faith will then grow inside. You see, God won’t always give you the answers that you want. Sometimes, He works in ways you can’t understand. But even if you don’t know all His plans, you can still trust in His unfailing love. Let His faithfulness give you the assurance that things will work out in the end. Let His grace sustain you along the journey. You won’t always feel comfortable and excited. There will be days when you can’t…
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The Best Gift that you can Receive
There’s this gift that God wants us to receive. It looks simple and ordinary, but in reality, it is so expensive. It’s something that the world can never give. It’s something that comes from heaven. This gift will take you to eternity. But the sad truth is not everyone is willing to receive this precious gift. Some would hesitate. Maybe because they are scared that it might fail them in the end. Maybe they just don’t have the faith to receive it, just like how a kid would welcome a new friend. This gift is so valuable. It was bought at a price that we could never repay. He is…
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You may not Instantly figure out the Answers, but God’s peace will be there
There are days in life when you just can’t understand what’s going on. No matter how much you try to find answers, you still can’t simply comprehend the reasons why God would allow you to go through seasons that break your heart. You may not always hear His voice clearly but trust that God’s peace will give you a reason to keep going. He will comfort your heart and give you the assurance that you need. He may not come according to your expectations, but He will sustain you until you overcome the difficulties that you face. So take heart! You are not alone. Sometimes, God purposely presents you with…
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God is Protecting you in ways you can’t easily Comprehend
God moves in mysterious ways. Sometimes, you think that your situation is leading you to death. The pain seems so unbearable that you feel like you are always in danger. You can’t see His hands, and you find it hard to comprehend His ways. The problems around you somehow pushed you to believe that God doesn’t care. But the truth is, He is protecting you. God takes away the things that you think are important, but in the end, it will lead you to suffer. He needs to uproot you on the wrong ground so that you won’t be killed by the weeds that surround you. God needs to do…
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Acts 8:4, NIV
Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Acts 8:4, NIV The apostles and the disciples of Christ experienced great persecution that caused them to be scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. But even though they went through suffering, they never stopped preaching God’s word. They introduced the good news wherever they went. They didn’t let themselves be discouraged and feel weary. Instead, it caused them to expose the gospel to a wider audience. Just like the apostles, we also went through unexpected events that will either weaken or strengthen our faith. But let’s remember what they did before. They didn’t allow their emotions and fear to reign.…
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God is Performing Miracles every Single Day
God is not sleeping. He is working in ways you can never imagine. There may be times when you feel like He is not present because you can’t feel Him, but the truth is, He is there. He is performing miracles in your life. Sometimes, they appear simple and small, but if you just see His hands behind everything that happened in your life, you will be amazed by how perfect His ways are. If you are only aware of the miracles that He is doing in your life, then you will surely feel in awe of His love and goodness. You see, God never abandoned you. Until now, you…
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Acts 4:29, NIV
Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Acts 4:29, NIV After Jesus was resurrected, His disciples continued the mission. They went to different places to share the gospel. They performed signs and wonders. But even if they were already doing extraordinary things in the eyes of men, still these disciples were badly persecuted. They were condemned and thrown into prison because of their faith. But even though they experienced hardships, still, they didn’t stop preaching the good news to the broken and in pain. Instead of giving up, the disciples asked for more strength so that they could speak God’s word…
