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John 17:20, NIV
My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, John 17:20, NIV Jesus was not just praying for His disciples, but He also lifted all the believers to God. Jesus was praying for you. It means that you are in His mind even before you know Him. That’s how much He cares for you. So if you think your life is unimportant, remember what Jesus did for you. He died on the cross and saved you. He went through pain just to give you a chance to experience eternal life. Not only that, but Jesus also prayed for you…
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John 17:11, NI
I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. John 17:11, nIV This is the cry of Jesus for His disciples. He humbly lifted them up to God. He knows that any time soon, God the Father will take Him to heaven. That’s why He was praying for those that God entrusted to Him. He asked for their protection because He knew the things that they would experience. They will go through persecution…
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John 17:7, NIV
Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. John 17:7, NIV Jesus knew that everything that He received came from God. Sometimes, we tend to forget this truth, especially when we receive blessings after exerting effort and doing our best. We feel entitled to what He gave to the point that we can no longer share it with others. We find it hard to treat ourselves as vessels because we forget that what we have all come from God. So if you are surrounded by people who are in need, and you happen to have more than enough blessings, then remember that what you have comes…
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John 15:17, NIV
This is my command: Love each other. John 15:17, NIV Love is not that easy to give, especially when your heart is breaking. It takes a lot of effort, and you need to let go of what you feel for you to fully give yourself away. You need to gain some strength so that you can open your heart and try to love again. It’s challenging, but you can do it with the help of God. You can only accept other people the moment you realize that God poured out undeserving grace in your life. Through His precious son Jesus, He showed you what it means to sacrifice for the…
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Just because you Experience Pain doesn’t mean God is not there
The negative things in your life can never invalidate God’s goodness and love. No matter how many storms and obstacles you will encounter, God’s faithfulness will always surround you with more than enough blessings. His existence is not defined according to the situation that you are in. He is God. He is powerful enough to transform everything in a split second. So don’t judge His love according to the pain you feel. God never leaves your side. Just because you are struggling doesn’t mean He is not there. He always extends His hands to help you. Maybe you can’t appreciate Him because He moves in ways you never expect. So…
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John 15:12, NIV
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12,nIV Jesus wants us to love others. This is not something that we should do when we want to, but this is a command. Whether we feel it or not bye, God asks us to love. It is not an easy thing to do, especially when we go through pain in life. Our usual approach is to pray for bad things to those who hurt us, but we need to remember what Jesus wants. Let’s not forget His love because it will serve as our inspiration in times when we feel tired. What He did to us,…
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Unhealed Wounds will Sometimes hinder you from receiving God’s blessings
It’s okay if you still feel in pain. But what’s important is you choose to surrender your wounds in the presence of God. Don’t carry everything on your own. God is waiting for you to come in His presence and walk along His healing process. You need to face it with Him because if you don’t allow Him to take over, you will surely miss the great blessings that He prepared. You won’t see things the way He sees them because the pain will lead you to believe that there’s no hope left. You won’t feel His presence, and you will be exhausted as you walk along the journey. The…
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Someone Needs your Help
God gave you more than enough blessings. These are not just about the things that you received from Him, but it also includes your time and your strength. He provided you with enough ability to help someone else. That’s why don’t just live this life on your own. Choose to give yourself away and serve the people around you. Only then will you realize that you have a purpose. God created you for a reason, and it’s something that is greater than your own desires. Look at your surroundings and try to focus on areas where you can help others. Don’t just dwell on your own problems. Sometimes, you will…
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Give yourself the time to Grieve for the Things that you no longer Experienced
Change is constant. Whether you like it or not, you will go through moments wherein you need to let go of the things you used to experience. You need to say goodbye to certain people or seasons. But before you can do that, go through the grieving process first and patiently deal with the negative emotions that you feel inside. Learn to process what’s going on in your heart and mind. Please don’t ignore what you feel. It’s there to give you some ideas about the things that you need to face and deal with. Acknowledge what’s going on in your heart. Give yourself some time to feel sad because…
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John 15:2, NIV
He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. John 15:2, NIV God is looking for fruits in your life. You just can’t follow and love Him without experiencing any changes within. His children are always growing and bearing fruit for His glory. If instance, you can’t see fruits in your life. Then it’s time to take your walk with God seriously. Ask Him what you need to do so that you will experience and receive the blessings that He prepared. Look at your life and humbly surrender the things that…
