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Acts 9:16, NIV
I will show him how much he must suffer for my name. Acts 9:16, NIV This verse refers to Saul, whom God called to be His messenger to the Gentiles. He was one of those people who persecuted Jesus’ disciples. But despite what He did, Jesus still encountered Him through a divine moment. He showed Him how much he must suffer. He changed His name into Paul, and He preached the good news to different places. And as He continued to glorify God, Paul indeed suffered for Jesus. Just like what He did to the apostles, Paul was put into prison and went through persecution. But despite the difficulties He…
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Dreams are not meant to be Buried
God purposely planted a desire in your heart because He gives you the ability to achieve them. He is planting a seed that will someday grow and flourish. So please don’t put conclusions without even trying your best. Your dreams exist not just to bring joy in your life but also to glorify God. He determines those desires according to how He created you. If you have something in mind that you really want to happen, then don’t easily give up on them. If you are surrounded by so many problems that you have already lost hope, then learn to surrender to God and allow Him to take over. Don’t…
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Treat your job as an opportunity for you to glorify God
There is a reason why God gave you that kind of job. You may think that it’s for the sake of earning money, but there’s a deeper purpose why you are in that. God is giving you a very big opportunity right now. This is your time to share to the people around you who Jesus is by how you talk, move, and perform your duties. Let His light shine, and you will experience miracles in your life. Sometimes, it’s not an easy thing to do, especially when you are surrounded by people who don’t believe in Him, but the more you show them who God is by the way…
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The Lessons that you learned will remain a Theory not until you Apply them
Pray that God will give you the strength to apply the lessons that you learned. They can never change your life not until you put them into action. Yes, it’s not easy to make changes, especially when you are still full of doubts, but you don’t have to take big steps. You just need to take one small step at a time. Know that the little habits you are doing every day can make a huge difference in the long run. Just don’t keep everything that you learned in your mind. Glorify God through your works, and everything that you do for Him will never be in vain. They are…
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Pursue excellence not to please People but to Glorify God
God deserves your best. So do what you can do to glorify His name. Pursue excellence and know that the efforts that you exert will never be in vain. God sees your heart. He knows the reason behind your actions. He will never waste all your hardships. Treat Him as your King. And honor Him through the works of your hands. Keep growing and pray for a teachable heart. That you may choose to accept the lessons and stop focusing on the negative things that happened. He can teach you so many things, and He alone can give you the wisdom that you need. So set your eyes on Him,…
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Day 91 – Psalm 49:16-17
Do not be overawed when others grow rich, when the splendor of their houses increases; for they will take nothing with them when they die, their splendor will not descend with them. Psalm 49:16-17,NIV Use what you have to glorify God, including the temporary riches that you acquire here on earth. Remember that you can’t carry them with you when you die. So while you are still alive, learn to share His blessings and be a vessel of His love. The splendor of your house may increase, but all of them will be useless if you just keep what you have on your own. Please God, and don’t seek earthly…
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I’ll Choose to Raise My Hands
I’ll choose to raise my handsTo you, my KingEven when I can’t understandWhat’s happening I’ll surrender to youAll my worries and caresEven if I don’t have any clueAbout what will happen next I’ll glorify your NameAnd choose to keep singingEven if I find it hardTo keep moving I’ll praise you LordAnd lift up my voiceI’ll continue to honor youEven if I’m not okay In your presenceI find my strengthYour love aloneSustains me until the end
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Day 79 – Psalm 37:21
The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously Psalm 37:21,NIV Continue to share your blessings. Do it not just to help others but also to glorify God. When you give out of pure heart, you will also receive even more. God will bless those people who choose to serve and help others despite all the hardships they are also going through. Others may not see your problems and struggles. Still, God appreciates you, especially when you give yourself away even though you are having a hard time. He sees your heart. So continue to please His name. One day, the blessings you shared will come back…
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You Only Have One Life, So Take Good Care Of Yourself
You are God’s unique creation, and there’s no one else like you. The life that you have will never last, and you only have one chance to live in it. You can never have it back, so when God decides to take you home, then there’s nothing else that you can do. While you are still breathing, learn to cherish the blessings that God provided for you. Take good care of yourself. Learn to treasure your body and acknowledge your emotions. Seek for peace and find rest in the arms of God. Stop focusing on the negative things. Always remember that your time here on earth is too short. So…
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Choose Your Battles
Stop fighting the wrong fightStop dealing with the thingsthat will not save you in the endSometimes, your problemswill overwhelm youBut not all challengesare worth fighting for Some of them exist just to distract youSo choose the battlethat will make you grow in the endSometimes you choose to fightagainst the people you loveAnd you forget that their mistakescan never define them You tend to focus on what they did wrongThat’s why you find it hardto forgive themYou hate them because of their sinsYour enemy is not the personbut the negative things that they did Remind yourself that people commit mistakesYes, you hate the sinBut that doesn’t change the factthat God wants…