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Ask God to give you the Wisdom to Properly Steward His Blessings
One of the worst things that will happen to someone is when he realizes that the blessings that God gave led him to experience the most painful season in his life. It happened because he couldn’t properly steward God’s gifts. He doesn’t have the ability to manage them according to God’s ways. So instead of complaining about the delays in your life, why not thank Him because He is simply giving you a chance to be prepared for what’s coming. If His answer to your prayer is to wait, then it means that He wants you to learn how to properly steward His blessings. This is the perfect moment for…
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Acts 2: 36, NIV
“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” Acts 2: 36, NIV Jesus is our Lord and Messiah. He is the savior of this world. He died to set us free from our sins. He came here on earth to help us see and realize who God is. Jesus showed us what it means to love God. He did everything that the Father asked Him to do so that we may experience eternity with Him. He was crucified, and on the third day, He rose again. And it was written that all who believe in the Son of…
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Acts 2:24, NIV
But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. Acts 2:24, NIV Jesus overcomes death. He won the victory. Though He suffered and died on the third day. He rose again, which means that death could no longer take hold of Him. Jesus conquers the principalities of this world. By His precious blood, those who sinned against God will be saved. By His sacrifice, everyone who believes in Him will now be given a chance to experience eternity with Him. He didn’t stay in the grave. Jesus rose and proclaimed victory. So if…
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God will Surprise you in Ways you can Never Imagine
God is working even in the midst of storms and problems. You may not feel His presence, but He is there. He is giving you the grace you didn’t even deserve. He prepared surprises that will make you realize who He truly is. So don’t make any conclusions yet. There are still a lot of things that will happen. Your life may appear the same, but the truth is, behind every difficulty that you experience is a chance for you to see real transformation in your life. You always have a choice, but the weird thing is even if you take the wrong path, God will still lead you back…
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Acts 1: 24-26, NIV
Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles. Acts 1: 24-26, NIV Jesus’ disciples asked for His help in choosing the right person. They acknowledged the truth that He knows everyone’s heart. They need someone who could take over the tasks of Judas – the one who betrayed Jesus through a kiss. Before they cast lots, they prayed first to Jesus and asked for His guidance. They didn’t make…
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God can Heal the Deepest Wound in your Heart
No one really knows what it feels like to carry that pain in your heart except God. He witnessed everything. He was there. He was with you when you first encountered that event that destroyed the way you look at life. He knows the back story and the outcome. God is aware of everything that you’ve been dealing with. And if, by chance, you are wondering why He allowed those things to happen, then remind yourself that we all have free will. God may want us to experience the fullness of this life, but He usually gives us the freedom to choose. God gave you a chance to make your…
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Acts 1:5, NIV
For John baptized with water, but in a few days, you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. Acts 1: 5, NIV John came ahead of Jesus to prepare the people’s hearts. He preached about repentance. He encouraged people to purify their hearts for the coming of the Messiah. He baptized them with water as a representation that they were willing to follow God. And then Jesus came, and He introduced to us who God is. He showed us what life feels like when we choose to follow Him. He is the one who baptized us with the Holy Spirit. If you believe in Him with all your heart, mind,…
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John 21:19, NIV
Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, “Follow me!” John 21:19, NIV After Simon Peter betrayed Jesus, our Savior still invited him to follow His ways. He redeemed Peter and encouraged him to feed and care for His sheep. He trusted Peter again despite all the mistakes that He had made in the past. You see, Jesus forgives the sinners. If He could redeem Peter, then He can absolutely save you. But the one thing you need to do is humble yourself and surrender everything in His presence. Come to Him, and don’t let the guilt fully…
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Sometimes, God speaks through your Reality
God can send a very important message through the present situation that you are facing. He speaks behind the actions and words of the people around you. He sends warning through the reality that’s in front of you, but sad to say, you make things too complicated for Him to connect to you. Sometimes, your expectations are just too far from what He wanted to say. Your heart wants something great, divine, and holy just for you to get His message. But what if God is already speaking, and you just fail to recognize His voice? What if He is already correcting you through the behavior of other people? You…
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When things are Overwhelming, God is there to Hold your Hands
It’s not easy to go through storms on your own. You can’t help but be drowned by so many worries and fears. Instead of looking at the One who can help you, the strong waves and wind will eventually shake your faith. This is the reason why you should not focus on what you can’t control. Stop acting like you can hold everything in your hands. Learn to let go and allow God to take over. It means that you need to stop giving your situation the right to consume your soul. Instead, you need to allow God to hold you. Follow where He leads, and trust that He will…
