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Sometimes, you Unknowingly Neglect the important Blessings because you want Something Else
Focus on the things that matter most in the end. When your mind is bombarded with the standards of this world, there’s a tendency that you will miss the great blessings around you. Because you want something else, you unknowingly neglect the things that you truly need. The spirit of familiarity was already there that you think everything that you have right now will stay forever. You fail to value the presence of the people you love or treasure the opportunities that you have because it seems like they are part of your daily life. But the truth is, nothing is permanent in this world. You will someday lose the…
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The Bigger Picture won’t Make Sense if you keep on Focusing on Yourself
God’s purpose is always greater than the things that you personally need. He moves in ways you can never imagine. His wisdom surpasses your own understanding. That’s why you will find it hard to treasure and abide in His plans if you keep on focusing on yourself. You need to learn how to let go of your worries and cares. You will only see the bigger picture that God wanted to happen if you will stop listening to your own voice. Acknowledge the truth that God wants you to see things the way He sees them. Every situation that He allows you to experience comes with a lesson that will…
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You can still receive Peace even If you don’t know what’s Ahead
God can give you the peace that you need. He alone can pacify your troubled heart. Remember that He created you. That’s why He is aware of the things that you need in order for you to feel calm. So when you are not okay, and your mind can’t stop thinking about what tomorrow brings, then call upon God. Ask for His help, and He will be in the midst. He will give you the assurance that you need. Maybe you can’t live in peace because you chose to listen to the lies of the enemy. You no longer hear the voice of God because you allow your emotions to…
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John 13:35, NIV
By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35, NIV People will know who we are by the love that we show to them. Jesus poured out His unfailing grace and mercy on us. He already gave us everything we needed. He equipped us to love and serve others. So instead of focusing on what’s wrong, choose to share the blessings that God gave to you. Freely offer to Him the things that you freely received. It may not always be easy, but remember that you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength. He will empower you to love…
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John 13: 14-15, NIV
Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. John 13:14-15, NIV Jesus washed His disciples’ feet to show them what it means to serve one another. His actions became their living reminder to humbly honor and help the people that God allowed them to meet. Many times in our lives, we will be challenged to love others, especially when they commit terrible mistakes. We find it hard to accept their imperfections and weaknesses. But then, let’s not forget what Jesus did. Let’s continue to…
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Change won’t happen if you keep on Dwelling in the past
You can only see changes in the present or in the future. It’s not evident in the past. So if you are still hoping for your life to be better while you keep on dwelling on what happened, then expect things to be the same. You need to move forward and focus on what you can change in the present. What you experienced may be painful to the point that you no longer have the courage to take another step, but remember that you can never bring back your past. You need to learn how to let go. It may not be that easy, but it’s the only way for…
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You won’t Always see things in the Right Way
There are times when your perspective doesn’t align with the principles of God. The things that you experience will lead you to create opinions that will direct your decisions in life. So instead of listening to your own voice, learn the habit of questioning your opinions. Try to ask questions to yourself that will lead you to discover the truth. Humbly admit that you don’t know everything. There are still things that you need to learn. So don’t immediately conclude about your situation. Just because you are in pain doesn’t mean you already have the right to believe in your own understanding. Yes, you need to acknowledge your emotions, but…
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John 11: 43-44, NIV
When he had said this, Jesus called is a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, “Take off the grace clothes and let him go.” John 11: 43-44, NIV Jesus raised Lazarus from the grave. He is powerful enough to give life to those who are dead. And He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. This may seem impossible, especially in our days where everything is already explained in science, but the Holy Spirit is doing miracles in the present and the future days to come. God…
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John 11:40, NIV
Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” John 11:40, NIV Jesus’ dear friend Lazarus was already dead and buried in the tomb for four days. When He asked the people to open his grave, Martha insisted and tried to stop Him. Upon hearing her, Jesus said that if she believed, she would see the glory of God. Just like Martha, we also have moments in life when we feel like the hope that we are holding on to is slowly fading away. We once prayed for things to be different, but when everything closes, and all you see…
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Don’t treat your Emotions as your god
Your emotions exist not to control you but to give you a chance to discover the hidden things behind them. It’s not your god that you should always follow. Just because you feel bad doesn’t mean your life is over. You just have to figure out the reasons behind your emotions, and there you will discover the thoughts that you need to change. You can take charge of what you feel. God gave you the freedom to do it. Don’t be a victim of your own past and fears. You can rise up and manage them. Acknowledge God in your life, and don’t dwell on things that will just bring…