-
God Picked Me Up When My Heart Was Torn Apart
I don’t know where I would be without God in my life. I thought that having the things that I want will make me feel secured and safe, but then, the fact that I can never control the things that are happening around me made me realize that pain is inevitable. One way or another, I will encounter devastating moments in my life, problems will be there, and it will test my faith. But the moment I personally went through brokenness, God’s love was there to comfort me. He picked me up when my heart was torn apart. He gives me strength and enough courage so that I can rise…
-
When No One Really Knows Your Heart’s Desires Except God
The sad part of living this life is when you no longer have the freedom to express yourself because it might not please the people you love. When you choose to hide inside your own shell, and no one really knows your heart’s desires. The people who are supposedly closest to your heart became the reason why you wanted to hide because you never wanted to hurt them. You forget about your own dreams and desires and choose to follow others’ will, thinking that it’s the best that you can do. You keep yourself hidden because you feel that no one will accept you. It’s really heartbreaking to experience that…
-
May Your Struggles Lead You Closer To God
Let the challenges you face become an opportunity for you to grow closer to God. You may have a lot of questions in mind, and you are wondering why you need to go through difficulties in life, but treat it as your chance to know God even more. Let the pain you feel inside increase the thirst that you have for God. May you learn to seek His love more than the things that you can acquire in this world. May you dwell in His presence even in times when you feel so down and broken. Your problems will make you realize that there are things in life that we…
-
Life With God Is Not Always Happy
Some people think that when you encounter the love of God, you will never feel pain and brokenness anymore. But then, based on what I’ve experienced, believing in God doesn’t mean you will no longer face problems. Life will never be perfect, but what makes it worth living is because of the presence of God. Our relationship with Him is the best thing we could ever experience here on earth. We may go through many ups and downs in life, but our only assurance is that God will always be there to help us. He never promised a life without pain. What He said is He will never leave us…
-
You Can’t Have Everything, But You Can Choose To Be Grateful With The Blessings You Received
This life is not perfect. We can’t have everything that we wanted to receive or experience. That’s why we need to learn how to be contented in life. God already provided us with enough blessings. And for us to treasure all of it, we need to have a grateful heart that focuses on the good things around us instead of looking for the things that we don’t have. God knows our needs. And everything He provides for us is always enough. Sometimes, we fail to appreciate the beautiful ways of God because we are expecting something else to happen in our lives. There’s nothing wrong with hoping for the best…
-
Love Is Not Just An Emotion, It’s More About Commitment
People tend to think of love as a feeling or emotion. But the truth is, the way you feel during the first few years of your relationship is something that will never last. One way or another, the feeling will fade away and what will remain is your commitment to stay. When that day happens, your character will be challenged, and the reason you open your heart for that certain person will be greatly tested. So before you enter into any kind of relationship, just make sure that you are ready for a commitment. Be intentional in your relationship. You need to decide because it will never grow not unless…
-
We Can Fix Things But Only God Can Fix People
There were situations in life when we wanted to be in control. We think that if we don’t move, everything will fall apart, and our lives will be a total mess. We tried our best to change our surroundings, and we are tempted to change other people. But we forget that we can never fix them. Yes, you already make changes in your life, but you can never do it to other people. This is the reason why we need to learn how to surrender to God. There are things that we can’t control. Only God has the power to fix other people. He alone can transform somebody’s heart. So…
-
God Will Sustain You
The grace of God is always enough. You may think that you can’t take it anymore, but always remember that God will sustain you. He has been so faithful in your life. If He was able to bless you with many things before, then He will surely provide for your needs right now. Do not worry. God loves you so much to abandon you. Stop looking at the things that you don’t have. You are already surrounded by enough resources. All you have to do is to make use of it. God will guide you along the way, so keep your hopes up. You will never feel empty in the…
-
Let God Write Your Story
Sometimes, we are too focused on achieving our plans that we tend to feel very disappointed every time we encounter unexpected events. We think that the situation we are facing will only put us in danger. But what if God purposely allowed us to experience those things so that we will see better perspectives? Maybe behind those challenges are hidden truths that God wants us to learn. We just have to let go and allow Him to take over. Give up the pen and let God write your story. Allow Him to perform miracles in your life. Stop controlling the things that you can’t change. Let God do His thing…
-
What’s Happening Within Is More Important Than The Situation Around You
You can never control the things that are happening around you. The best thing that you can do is to focus on your heart and mind. Evaluate the things that are going on inside and try to manage your thoughts and emotions. Set your eyes on something that will truly matter. If you can handle yourself, the more you will know how to appropriately react to your situation. There are things in life that you can’t control. Instead of trying to change those things, why not allow God to take over and take good care of it. Do what you can do, and then learn to surrender the burdens that…
