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We Need To Learn How To Deal With Gossips
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts. Proverbs 26:22, NIV Sometimes, people find satisfaction in spreading news that could potentially hurt others. They somehow label it as satisfying and entertaining. This is a sad truth that many of us experienced. We will meet someone who likes to talk about other people’s mistakes or weaknesses. And maybe, they think that it was normal and not really a big deal, but let’s wait until they also experience the same thing. Only then will they realize how painful it is. According to the book of Proverbs, the words of gossip are like choice morsels;…
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Romans 8:32, NIV
He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all- how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32, NIV Your Father in Heaven loves you so much. If He was able to offer the life of His Son so that you will be saved, then He will graciously give you all things. It means that He will provide what you need. He will give you more than enough grace. So set your eyes on His love. When you are going through so many struggles, and you can’t understand what’s going on, then come to God. Let Him comfort…
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Work on things that Brings Glory to God
You may not always understand why God would ask you to do certain things that are too difficult and challenging but keep following His voice. Do what brings glory to His name, and you will realize that everything that He asks you to do is for your own good. One day, when you look back, you will see the hands of God molding you into a person you never expect to be. The situations that He allowed you to experience gave you a chance to grow from the inside out. The pain leads you to build foundations that are strong enough to sustain you, especially when you encounter storms. The…
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May you have the Courage to Choose what Matters most in the End
This world will present to you so many aspects that you need to prioritize, and the challenge is, how will you be able to choose the right priorities? Your decision-making abilities will be tested along the way. You will encounter situations that will make you realize the things that you value in life. And when you are in the middle of the storm, God will slowly open your eyes to the things that you treated as important, but in reality, it will lead you to destruction. That’s why it takes a courageous heart to accept the truth that we sometimes choose the wrong priorities. It takes humility to acknowledge God’s…
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God wants you to Feel His Love
If you only see the hands of God in your life, you will realize that you are truly loved. If you only appreciate all the things that He did for you, then you will surely feel blessed even in the midst of struggles and problems. God wants you to feel His love every single moment. He wants to heal your wounds and fill your empty heart. He wants to be with you all throughout the days of your life. It’s His delight to see you prosper. He wants you to be a better person. But you need to go through the process. You need to walk along the path that…
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John 19:7, NIV
The Jewish leaders insisted, “We have a law, and according to that law he must die, because he claimed to be the Son of God.” John 19:7, NIV Jesus was accused as the son of God. Even if this is the truth, He was punished because of what He did. He suffered because the people around him couldn’t bear the truth that He was carrying. But despite the pain that He experienced, Jesus kept going. He never allowed the treatment of other people to stop Him from doing the will of the Father. He focused on what He needed to do not for the sake of protecting Himself but for…
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John 17:26, NIV
I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them. John 17:26, NIV Jesus said these words to our Heavenly Father in the form of prayer. He introduced God to His disciples and taught them how to glorify Him. His prayer for His disciples simply reminds us of the purpose of why Jesus came here on earth. God didn’t just send Him to die on the cross and save all of us. Jesus also showed us what it means to receive God’s love. Our Savior…
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John 17:24, NIV
Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world. John 17: 24, NIV This is Jesus’ prayer to those who will follow Him. If you are one of them, then your Savior wanted to be with you. He wants to take you wherever He goes. He wants you to see His glory. And this glory is not out of nothing, but it comes from God’s love. Jesus knew the love of the Father and He also wanted us to experience that love through Him. This is…
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John 15:15, NIV
I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. John 15: 15, NIV Jesus calls us friends. It means that He gave us the opportunity to discover a lot of things in His Kingdom. Having a friend like Jesus is like gaining a priceless treasure. Remember that He treats us not as a servant who is just waiting for His master’s instructions but He is a friend who can connect to our hearts. He can reveal to us the wonders of His love through…
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John 14:26, NIV
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:26, nIV Jesus never leaves us alone. He sent the Holy Spirit to teach and remind us what to do when we go through trials and storms. He will be there to give us the instructions and strength that we need. So if you feel so weak and you no longer have the courage to pursue the purpose that God planted in your heart, then call upon the Holy Spirit. He will give you extraordinary strength. He will lead…
