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Day 304 – Isaiah 14:24
The Lord Almighty has sworn, “Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will happen. Isaiah 14:24, NIV The plans of God will prevail. The succeeding verse of this passage will lead you to understand the plans of God for Assyria, and it did happen to them. So take heart! Just like the prophet Isaiah said, God’s purpose will come true. Do not be discouraged when you encounter difficult moments. Keep going because God is leading you to the right path. He determines the steps that you need to take. One day, you will see His hands moving in the midst. You…
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Surrender Your Pain to God and Allow Yourself to Rest
You don’t have to carry everything on your own. You can also share your burdens with God like how you share your blessings with others. He allows you to be in painful and challenging moments so that you may share all of those burdens with Him. You don’t have to be a solo fighter. Instead, He wants to be your partner. You can unload to Him everything that you are carrying. He wants you to realize how rest really works in His presence. There will be moments when you feel so exhausted with problems and pressure. The responsibilities you have will multiply as time goes by. You’ll feel so alone…
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Day 299 – Proverbs 25:15
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. Proverbs 25:15, NIV Be patient, and you can persuade a ruler. Show to others that you are not easily swayed by the pressures from your surroundings. Learn to understand and choose to wait. Do not be so obsessed with getting what you want according to your timeline. Learn to patiently deal with someone, and you will eventually convince them to do the right thing. Aside from that, be gentle, especially in the words you speak, and you will experience a bone-breaking moment. Others may think that patient and gentle people are weak, but remember that…
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God will Multiply the Blessings that you Share with Others
Keep planting in God’s Kingdom. The blessings you release to those in need are like seeds that will someday bear fruit. It will never be wasted. Do not stop sharing what you have, and He will give you more than what you could’ve asked for. He loves to bless those who are generous enough to offer even the little and simple things that they have. The sacrifices that you give will never be in vain. When the time is right, you will reap a bountiful harvest. God sees your heart, and He acknowledges the reasons why you want to help others. Just continue to seek His will and walk in…
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Do not Withhold Yourself from the Opportunities God has Given You
There will be times when God will give you different options. But because of the doubts, you would sometimes hold yourself back to take one or not. You feel scared of the risk and the things that will happen because you do not know where it would lead you yet. Sometimes, you suddenly realize that you are not ready for it. You will feel nervous and scared. The changes may frighten you, but remember that God already prepared what you need. Not all opportunities are presented in a pot of gold. Some of them look like clay that you still need to mold. There are things that God will give…
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Day 295 – Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. Proverbs 21:30, NIV Do not worry because God’s plans will always prevail. No wisdom can ever exceed the His purpose in your life. So if you have so many things that you deeply desire, then come to Him and submit all your plans. Include Him in your decisions and align your thoughts to His word. There may be days when you think that you can do it without Him, but be humble enough to accept the truth that only God knows what’s ahead. Do not do things that you will regret in the end. Surrender your…
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There’s a Home that’s Waiting for you
If you feel so tired and restless, if you find yourself looking for a place where you can just pause and experience peace, then know that God is just waiting for you to go back in His arms. Connect to His heart, and you will discover heaven here on earth. This life will give you so many challenges. You will go through pain and heartaches. You will feel so empty and exhausted along the way, but know that you can always rely on God. He prepared a place where you can recharge and be at ease. It’s something that you can’t physically see, but it exists in the spiritual realm.…
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You can be alone with God
In a life full of choices, you would sometimes feel lost on what to take and what not to. You would like to experience different things in life and try to find happiness in it. You try one thing and then shift to another when things don’t work out well. You also realize that it seems like you are chasing an eternal race, like the moments when you notice that you have been in the motion for so long and nothing seems to be changing. It could be overwhelming and exhausting. There will be moments when you feel like life has neglected you. The time will come that you will…
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Day 294 – Proverbs 20:18
Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance. Proverbs 20:18, NIV Do not rely on your own understanding. Seek advice from those people who already have credible experiences. You don’t have to go through difficulties just for you to learn. There are a lot of resources around you that you can use to discover more valuable inputs about the opportunities that you want to explore. You will win not because of your strengths but because of the people that God allowed sent to support you. Obtain guidance, and don’t walk on your own. Look for a mentor who can lead you along the way. Above…
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Who you are with is more Important than the Journey or the Destination
The tears, victories, difficulties, disappointments, and joy you will experience along the journey are crucial. The dreams you wish to happen, the deepest desires of your heart, and the exact thing that you long for – they are all wonderful. But at the end of the day, when you look back to your past, you will realize the value of the journey not just because of your experiences but because of the One who’s holding your hands. The destination will be more meaningful because you are not alone. You will recall those times when He wiped away your tears. You will rejoice in those moments when you did exciting things…
