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Cry Out To God
But you, Sovereign Lord, help me for your name’s sake; out of the goodness of your love, deliver me. For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me. Psalm 109:21-22, NIV David cried out for God’s help, not out of his own righteousness. He didn’t asked God to bless him because he tried to do the right thing, or he chose to show kindness to others. Instead, he knew that God is sovereign, faithful and good. He didn’t boast on the things that He did. He simply reminded himself who God is. At times, we may find ourselves asking for God’s help, perhaps by recounting the…
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Being Faithful In The Midst Of Suffering
Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was Jewish and a believer but whose father was a Greek. The believers at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him. Acts 16:1-2, NIV The first time Paul visited Lystra, he was stoned and greatly persecuted. It wasn’t an easy journey for him. In Acts 14:19, it was written, “Then some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowd over. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, thinking he was dead.” If these people thought that Paul was dead, then it was evident that he was in great pain. But…
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We Must Go Through Many Hardships To Enter The Kingdom Of God
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 14:22, NIV After Paul was stoned by the Jews, he went to Derbe. Then, he returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch to strengthen and encourage the people there. Even though he was physically in pain, he still chose to serve God and His people. He remained true to his faith and encouraged others to do the same thing. Paul, in his wisdom, shared with them, “We must endure many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.” He and the early disciples understood…
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We Just Need To Consistently Follow His Will Even If Sometimes, It Hurts
All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant. Psalms 25:10, NIV Have you ever tried following God and eventually experienced pain along the journey? Have you ever felt so disappointed because of the things that He allowed you to go through? There are just days when we feel like God is not present. And we also have this mindset that when He gives us His covenant, then the journey will be perfect. But in reality, there are always challenges and difficulties. That’s why we need to constantly remind ourselves about what David said, “All the ways of the Lord…
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1 Corinthians 1:9, NIV
God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9, NIV Remember this verse if you are going through so many struggles in life and you feel like there’s no hope left. God is faithful. He will never change. So don’t be afraid, especially when you face unexpected circumstances. Don’t be easily discouraged. Know that your God is faithful, and His promises will remain. His grace will be there to sustain you. He will give you everything that you need, including those things that you never asked for. Just set your eyes on Jesus. Stay in His arms and abide in…
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When the Situation requires you to Keep going while your Heart is Breaking
You will make it. You may find it hard to comprehend the things that God allowed you to experience, but take this moment as your chance to grow. Sometimes, life feels so harsh. You tried to follow what God asks you to do, thinking that He will protect you from pain, but God’s ways are higher than our ways. His wisdom is higher than our expectations. And just because our heart is breaking doesn’t mean we can no longer move forward. Just because we go through problems doesn’t mean there’s no hope left. You will overcome the circumstances that you are facing. Just don’t allow the pain to hinder you…
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Romans 12:12, NIV
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans12:12, NIV Let the joy of the Lord penetrate your soul. Remember that in Him, you will always receive everlasting hope. So when you go through suffering and challenges, just stay patient. Hold on to His promises. Do not give up. Focus on the blessings around you. He provided you with more than enough resources. So, instead of thinking about the bad things that you experienced, just remember that God is always there. His grace surrounds you. He is giving you the strength that you need. Focus on His power, and lift up everything that you can’t control through prayers. …
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Romans 4:20-21, NIV
Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he has promised. Romans 4: 20-21, NIV This verse refers to Abraham. God promised to give Him a son, but Abraham needed to wait for so long to see this promise fulfilled. He was 100 years old when God granted Him, Isaac. But in those long years, Abraham’s faith remained strong. He didn’t waiver or lose hope. He firmly believed that God would give him a son. He knows in His heart that the God he believed…
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Acts 28:8, NIV
His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him. Acts 28:8, NIV Paul was held as a prisoner and was going to Rome. While they were on the journey, they encountered unexpected storms and were brought to the island called Malta. The people there saw what happened to Paul when he was bitten by a snake, but he suffered no ill effect. Because of this, they thought that Paul was a god. They brought the sick people to him, and one of them was the father of the island’s chief official.…
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What’s with God that He still loved us even if we already abused His goodness?
God remained faithful despite our immature response to His love. He continues to pour out His blessings even though we choose to complain over the things He didn’t give to us. He fulfilled His promises even if we were so impatient. He was so steadfast even if we fail to appreciate the things that He is doing behind the scenes. God remained good. He never changes. What’s with Him that He never gave up on us despite our bad response to His grace? Why is it that He never gets tired of loving us? We somehow abused His kindness by the way we handled His resources. We waste His blessings…
