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Perfect Love Casts out Fear
Life is sometimes scary. There are days when we are reminded of the bad things and the pain that happened in the past, and then fear comes in. And because we are scared, we build walls that will somehow protect ourselves. We hide ourselves from the good things because we are not that ready to experience pain again. However, God is our healer. His perfect love casts our fear. It means that the moment we fully accept and acknowledge His love in our lives, we will have the courage to open up to others. It’s His love that will empower us to keep going. He gives us the courage to…
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When What You Need Is Someone Who Will Just Listen
Overwhelming feelings, indescribable fear, deep and painful, alone and miserable – these are the mixed emotions I can’t easily release. Where can I hide? Where can I run? Where can I find a safe place to express the unspoken pain in my heart? Who is there to listen? I don’t need a solution. I don’t want to act as if everything is okay. I can’t think properly. I’m not yet ready to face my reality. I just want to express what I feel. I just want to release the heavy burden. I JUST NEED A FRIEND. Someone who will listen and not judge me. Someone who will understand and…
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Don’t Allow The Disappointments Or Fear To Reign
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. But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. The next day he and Barnabas left for Derbe. Acts 14:19-20, NIV Paul went through pain and persecution to preach the gospel. The Jews who came from Antioch and Iconium chased, stoned, and dragged him outside the city. Since they were thinking that he was dead, then it’s possible that the stoning Paul experienced was not an ordinary one. Perhaps his body was in pain, and his…
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Acts 21:13, NIV
Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” Acts 21:13, NIV People were weeping when they heard that Paul would go back to Jerusalem. But even if they don’t want Paul to go, he is so decided to proceed to His plans. In fact, He is willing to die in the name of our Lord Jesus. He is willing to sacrifice His life just to glorify our Savior. Paul already knew that following Him was not easy, but He took the risk and let go of…
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God’s promises and plans for you are bigger than your fears
As life pushes and brings you to unexpected places, you cannot avoid but feel afraid. You long for some changes. You are ignited with that desire to work hard and bring yourself to new places, but at the same time, you feel afraid. You feel the urge and the longing to take opportunities that excite you but simultaneously make you doubt if you can go through it successfully. Your mind will always be at the front every time you make decisions, and enemies will always await you to shake your faith in the One who granted everything. But please remember that when God makes ways in your life, it will…
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You can’t Hide your Wounds Forever
You can silently cry in the darkness, keep the pain inside and try to appear whole and healed, but you can’t always hide your wounds forever. You may have a lot of ways how to temporarily set aside what you truly feel, but life will throw so many circumstances that bring out what you’ve been hiding. Sooner or later, the wounds will manifest in ways you never expect. You will try to express them through anger, bitterness, or fear. When you ignore the pain you feel, it will turn into negative emotions you can’t easily control. So before it bursts in the open, come to God and deal with the…
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Day 424 – Luke 8:24-25
The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.” Luke 8: 24-25, nIV Jesus can rebuke the wind and the surging waves. He can make it calm again. So when you go through storms in life, don’t focus on what is happening around you. Instead, remind yourself of who God is. The disciples were scared because they…
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Sometimes, Faith can start from Fear of the Unknown
Facing difficulties in life can make us feel so afraid. Problems and hurdles can even make us fearful of the things that aren’t happening yet. The surroundings and every bad news we get from the media and rumors can plant fear. It can make our thoughts paint vivid images that feed our anxiety and worries. Danger and incidents cannot be controlled. We need to have in mind that a lot of possibilities could really happen in our lives, anytime and anywhere. However, we must be vigilant and careful, especially with what we feed ourselves. Remember that fear cannot be overcome with fear. It doesn’t mean that it’s a bad thing.…
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Fear can Emotionally Paralyze you
It’s hard to always think of the positive things in life. Sometimes fear tends to consume our thoughts and keep us from the instructions of God. It’s like thorns in our hearts that cut deeper every time we face challenges. It’s not easy to overcome it. It’s like a battle inside that we wanted to end. It paralyzes us from doing the works of God. So if you think that your mind always thinks of the negative things and keep on entertaining fears, then it’s time for you to surrender. You can’t win that battle on your own. You need the love and the guidance of God. So come to…
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Day 212 – 2 Timothy 1:7
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7, NIV If you feel scared inside, then remember this verse. Fear is not from God. His spirit gives us power. It encourages us to keep going and pursue righteousness. Live in His presence and let Him fill you with His love. He will also teach you how to discipline yourself. In Him, You will always be guided. You will be motivated to do what is right because you know in yourself that God is with you. Surrender the negative things that you feel and let God reign. He will…
