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Day 430 – Luke 9:24
For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. Luke 9:24, NIV Don’t just think of your desires, or else you will lose your life. When we are too focused on things that will satisfy us, we will find our lives meaningless. True life is found in the arms of Jesus. It’s in His presence that we will discover our true identity. So when you choose to walk away from His plans, then you will end up in destruction. Surrender your life to Jesus. Choose to suffer for His glory. And only then will you discover what it means…
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Jesus wants us to Carry our Cross and Follow Him
It’s not going to be that easy. Many people think that when you receive Jesus as your king and savior, your life will be full of happy memories. You will no longer face problems, and you will experience joy every single day. Yes, this may be true when we go to heaven, but as long as we are living here on earth, we will still experience moments of brokenness and pain. There will be times when we need to carry our cross. It means that we will face burdens that are heavy for us to handle. Things won’t be that smooth because Jesus knows that following Him is like going…
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The Only One who Witnessed the Whole Process
We sometimes strive to make things perfect for the sake of those people who never really care for us. We change the way we dress, aim for greater goals and work hard to earn more so that we can make others proud of us. But at the end of the day, pleasing them can never make us truly happy. That’s because we are not wired to please everybody. We are created to glorify the only audience who witnessed the whole process. From the time you are born and up to this moment, God is there watching over you. He is the only One that you should adore and not those…
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As long as God is with you, Enemies don’t have Power against you
Stay in God’s presence. This world has a lot to offer for your own entertainment and happiness, but not all of them will do you good in the long run. Enemies are not just those who can talk back at you; they looked harmless at first. They will not affect you directly. But they will accumulate and come back to you more assertively, making you defenseless if you are not careful enough. However, the one living in you is stronger than your enemies. That is, stay close to God. Consciously involve Him in everything that you do. Plan with Him and always ask for His wisdom. Fill your mind with…
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Day 421 – Luke 8:12
Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. Luke 8:12, NIV The enemy can easily take away the word of God in your heart. He can destroy the way you see things and make you believe in His lies. So if you want to stay rooted in His presence, then keep His words and don’t stop praying. Shield His promises with prayers. Rely on God’s power and not on your own efforts and strengths. Call upon His name and let Him give you the wisdom that you…
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Sometimes, God will ask you to do Things that you Think you Hate
Our journey with God won’t always be smooth and perfect. Sometimes, we need to go through the seasons that we badly hate. We need to do things that we don’t want to do. But for the sake of God, we will be pushed to take steps outside our comfort zone. It takes faith and humility to finish the journey. And it’s not that God wants to punish us. There are just things in life that we can only learn in the wilderness. So if you think that God is pushing you to your limits, then it simply means that He prepared a growth journey that will surely take you to…
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Focus on Who you are Walking with
We tend to focus on our journey and sometimes forget who we are walking with. Life is sometimes too overwhelming to notice other than what is in front of us. That is why we can’t see that we trade our quality time for something that would have mattered more than what we actually chose. We keep on being busy rather than spending time with people we love. We won’t notice that our priorities slowly alter as we invite new responsibilities in life. Although each of us has different preferences, it is sad that we would only know the worth of one thing when it begins to fade and be gone…
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To those who are Still Doubting their True Worth
Open your bible, and you will realize who you are in the eyes of God. This world will impose very high standards so that you can prove your worth to others, but if you are only aware of the things that God is saying, then you will receive the strength that you need to overcome the negative things that you hear from others. You need to listen to your Creator, for He alone knows who you truly are. He determines your purpose and your worth. He recognizes the things that you can offer for His kingdom. So don’t be discouraged when others think that you are worthless. They just don’t…
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Day 416 – Luke 7:16
They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people. Luke 7:16, NIV This happened when Jesus brought a dead man to life. After such a miracle, the people were in awe of what they experienced and couldn’t help but praise Him. Because of what Jesus did, they realized that God had come to help His people. You see, He is concerned for our welfare. God cares for us more than we care for ourselves. So if you think that God has forgotten you, then let this verse remind you to stay connected to Him.…
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You will Thrive the moment you stop relying on your Own Strength
Do you want to survive? Then stop looking at your weaknesses or even rely on your own strength. What you have inside is not enough. You need an external force that will help you walk along the hard roads. You need the power of God in your life. The victory lies not according to your own efforts but it’s all about your faith in Him. You need to learn how to surrender. Give up the things that you can’t control and allow Him to take over. Stop carrying the burdens on your own. You can never arrive to the place that God prepared for you if you keep on fighting…
