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John 19:38, NIV
Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away. John 19:38, NIV Joseph went out of His way to get the body of Jesus. He may appear to be a secret disciple of God, but at this moment, he boldly asked Pilate for the body of the Messiah. He temporarily forgot his fears and took our Savior to the tomb that he owned. Even in these most painful hours, God still used people who were willing to sacrifice their own image and position…
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Dear God, Please give me the strength to hold on to your Promises
This life is not easy, Lord. Many times, I’m easily tempted to give up, especially when I experience pain in life. I am not a superhero who can solve all my problems. But even if I have limitations, I know that I can ask for some strength from you. So this is the cry of my heart. Please teach me how to hold on to your words, especially in the midst of the storm. I just find it so difficult to believe in your promises when negative things surround me. It seems so impossible. But even if I can’t see them yet, please give me the courage to still believe.…
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God may send you the Right People, but it Doesn’t mean you won’t Experience Pain with them
Life is not perfect. There will be pain along the way. If you wanted to align to God because you no longer wanted to encounter heartaches, then it’s time to accept the truth that as long as you are living here on earth, you will go through pain. And it’s not that people wanted to hurt you. It’s just they are imperfect humans who are also going through so much in life. They are also walking along the healing process, and you need to be patient with them. The right people still have the potential to disappoint and sometimes hurt you. But the good thing is, they will never lead…
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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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You will experience more of God when you learn to serve the Broken and the Wounded
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He is there, giving those who are hopeless the chance to move forward and start again. He is making way for those who are struggling to overcome their problems. If you only learn to do the things that He is also doing, you will realize what it truly means to be loved by God. If you allow yourself to become His vessel, then you will have a glimpse of how much He loves the people around you. Having an intimate relationship with Him means you need to know Him on a deeper level. And you can only do that the moment you walk…
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John 18:36, NIV
Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” John 18: 36, nIV This is what Jesus said to Pilate when He asked Him if He was the King of the Jews. At this moment, Jesus was accused by the High priest, and they wanted Him to be crucified on the cross. But even though our Savior went through this torment, He still knew who He was. Jesus is a King. It just happens that during the moment, His kingdom is not that visible because God intended…
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You will never know How Important your Life is until you Learn to Courageously Fight for it
There are just days when we can no longer find the reason to move forward. We think that our lives are useless. We can’t find hope because we are simply surrounded by so many problems. And we stop trying because the pain is too much to bear. We can no longer see the point of living, and that’s why we want to give up. These moments may appear so tempting, but just keep moving. Don’t quit yet. You still have a purpose here on earth. Your mind may be filled with so many doubts and worries, but wait until God moves. He will show you how important your life is.…
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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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What if life is not just about you?
You may think that you are living on your own, but the truth is God purposely created you to live with Him. You are here for Him. You exist because He loves you, and He wants to be with you. You may have your own plans and dreams, and you may have goals in mind that you badly want to achieve, but please don’t forget that before everything started in your life, God has already orchestrated a perfect path for you. He wants to mold you into a better person so that when His time comes, you will receive the fullness of the blessings that He prepared. This life is…
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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…
