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The Hidden Treasure Behind The Word “Humility”
When was the last time you felt truly inspired, so filled with purpose that you couldn’t help but step outside your comfort zone? What is it that ignites that fire within you, pushing you forward despite the challenges? These are the questions I ask myself whenever I feel drained or lost. They help me reconnect with the purpose behind my actions. And when I remember my “why,” I find the courage to keep going. Often, in those moments of doubt, God reminds me of the true meaning of “humility.” This word has a way of steering me back on track, especially when my motivation wavers and I struggle to give…
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What Happens When We Are Consumed by Selfish Ambition
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3: 16, NIV This passage calls us to regularly examine our hearts. When we become driven by selfish ambition or envy, disorder and confusion follow. Often, this arises when we compare our blessings to those of others. Envy takes root when we desire what others have, leading us to compromise our values in the pursuit of satisfaction. We become fixated on what we lack, mistakenly believing that achieving our selfish desires will bring happiness and fulfillment. Yet, no gain rooted in selfishness can ever fill the emptiness within. Let us be mindful not…
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Welcome the Suffering
As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and flinging dust into the air, the commander ordered that Paul be taken into the barracks. He directed that he be flogged and interrogated in order to find out why the people were shouting at him like this. Acts 22: 23-24, NIV This part of the scripture marked the start of Paul’s ministry while in chains. After this moment, he will defend himself to different authorities and will spend the rest of his time as a prisoner. This must’ve been the reason why the other disciples tried to stop him from going to Jerusalem. They were weeping for him. But then…
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Keep Doing Good And Receive God’s Favor
Good people obtain favor from the Lord, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes. Proverbs 12:2, NIV Keep doing what is right in the eyes of God, and you will gain favor. You may think that nothing is happening, and it seems like all your efforts are wasted. But wait and see, God will prove to you that He is working behind the scenes. He is making a way for you. So if you feel tired of doing good, then claim the promise on this verse. God will surround you with His favor. There may be instances when people are tempted to take revenge, but remember the goodness of…
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When Our Integrity Is Tested
Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over. Matthew 26: 14-16, NIV Judah was trying to betray Jesus by asking for something in return. He was willing to give up his relationship with Him for the sake of fulfilling his own desires. He focused on the money that He would receive rather than glorifying God in the end. In so many ways, we also have tendencies to…
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Give Out Of A Pure Heart
This is not a matter of getting God’s reward, but it’s a matter of someone’s motive in giving. God sees our hearts more than He sees our actions. He knows what’s driving us to help and serve those who are in need. Is it for our own glory? Or is it for the purpose of building the Kingdom of God? When you give, you don’t have to announce to everyone the good things that you did. You don’t have to post it on social media. It’s between you and God. You will know that your heart is right towards the things that you are doing when you choose to do…
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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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The Lord is our Maker
Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all. Proverbs 22:2, NIV Sometimes, when we experience so many successes in life, we are somehow tempted to think that we are better than anyone else. Or perhaps, if we have more money or earthly possessions, we think that we can treat others the way we want. We look at their status and judge them according to what they have. However, this verse reminds us that God is our maker. We have this one thing in common that we should not forget. It’s God who created all of us from the inside out. This means that…
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God Is Too Good To Be Unkind
There’s this song entitled “Trust His Heart” by Babbie Mason that deeply touched my soul. The chorus of the song gives us a beautiful reminder: God is too wise to be mistakenGod is too good to be unkindSo when you don’t understandWhen you don’t see His planWhen you can’t trace His handTrust His Heart The line that struck my heart the most was the one that says, “God is too good to be unkind.” I often remember these words every time I experience a struggle in life. When we are in the middle of a storm, we tend to question God and blame Him for our troubles. We somehow feel…
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God Will Send The Right People Who Help You Along The Journey
He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed in the province of Asia a little longer. Acts 19:22 NIV While Paul was on a mission, he experienced tough times and many rejections. God planted a deep desire in his heart to spread the gospel, and it was not easy. However, he was not alone throughout the journey. God sent some helpers to assist him in the ministry: Timothy and Erastus. Even though Paul suffered, but by the grace of God, he led him to the right people who can support Him. He also opened his heart to those people and faithfully discipled them. If…
