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We Trust In The Name Of The Lord Our God
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7, NIV In David’s time, the kings usually trusted their chariots and horses. This represents the material things or possessions that they acquire or perhaps their human strengths. Their confidence was rooted in their earthly treasures. But then, unlike many of those kings, David trusted in the Name of God. He acknowledged the truth that it’s God who can help him. At present, we also have different versions of “chariots and horses.” We tend to trust in our earthly wealth, career, possessions, or our own wisdom or understanding. This verse…
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The Beauty of God’s Love
Deep and Wide, perfect and beautiful, boundless and endless, indescribable. God’s love is too good to be true. The moment you experience it, you will realize that you have everything you need. When you encounter Him in your secret place, you will experience heaven here on earth. God’s love brings healing. It restores the deepest wounds in your soul. He will take you back to your core. He will remind you of the precious things that you lost, and He will replace them with something lasting. And even when you feel like this world is too broken, God’s love will give you the grace to keep moving. He will take…
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God is Kind
Did you ever wonder how God will respond every time you commit mistakes? How will He treat you every time you miss His instructions? Or how will He react when you are in pain? In 1 John 4:8, it was stated that God is love, and in 1 Corinthians 13, it says that one of the attributes of love is kindness. This means that our God is a kind God. Every time we sin, He will never respond with a condemning voice. He will never highlight our mistakes nor give us the punishment we deserve. God would respond with kindness. Every time we fail to notice His blessings and become…
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Those Who Are In The Realm Of The Flesh Cannot Please God
The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. Romans 8:6-8, NIV Since we live in this world, we are sometimes governed by standards and desires that will only satisfy our flesh. We seek temporary riches instead of focusing on Heavenly things. When the flesh governs our mind, it means that the worries and desires of this world occupy it. It’s okay to dream of a…
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God Gives Us The Chance To Choose
We are not robots. Every day, we are given the chance to make choices in life. All of us are given the freedom to do the things that we want. It’s just sometimes, we feel like we are trapped, because it’s so difficult to choose the right decision. We just can’t find the strength to move because our fears and pains fully consume us. Nevertheless, God didn’t take away that freedom from us. It’s one of the best gifts He gave to us. This truth is very important for us to remember. We will go through situations in life when we feel like someone is controlling us, but in reality,…
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God’s Right Hand Will Sustain You
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great. Psalms 18:34-35, NIV In life, we will go through difficult battles, some of which cannot be seen. Most of the time, the hardest battle happens on the inside. These are the struggles that people never really notice, not unless they intentionally listen to us. We somehow hide these things because we are scared that people might judge or condemn us. In this verse, David describes how God will help us overcome our battles. He is there to…
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Seek wisdom and Understanding
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. Proverbs 19:8, NIV In this world full of information and earthly standards, we are reminded to seek God’s wisdom. We may gain knowledge from what we see and experience, but at the end of the day, it’s wisdom that will help us make the right decision. When we get wisdom, it means that we love our lives. It’s one of the best ways for us to discover God’s will and purpose. So, let’s try to gain the wisdom of God. In everything we do, let’s seek His ways because He alone can guide us. He…
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When You Find It Hard To Ask For Help
Are you going through something difficult right now, and you find it hard to ask for help? It’s clear that you need someone who will listen to you, but you just don’t have the courage to do it. Perhaps you tried reaching out before, but no one really stayed with you, and that pain created fear in your heart. From then on, you kept everything on your own, thinking that life is much better if you hide the deepest wounds in your heart. But then, they are just days when you want to express everything. They are just instances when you really want to pour out the heavy burdens in…
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A Beautiful Mess
Have you ever tried creating a masterpiece out of your hands? If you tried to recall the beautiful things that you did before, did the process always appear smooth and perfect? You see, a mess is somehow part of the journey. Sometimes, we treat it as our enemy, but little do we know that the difficulties we experience in life are essential for our growth and maturity. They are like beautiful mess. They look like obstacles, but if you try to see the bigger picture, you will realize that you badly need those messes to see things clearly. They will open our hearts and teach us about the important things…
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Trust That God Will Give You Enough Blessings
Sometimes, when we face challenges in life, it’s easy to worry about what tomorrow brings. When we experience unexpected situations, we fear the future and forget about the blessings that we have in the present. Life may be difficult, but keep in mind that you have a God who is so in love with you. He cares for what you need. You may feel like your resources are getting smaller but focus on the blessings in front of you so that you will be reminded about the reason why you can still smile. Trust that God will provide. He may not always give you what you exactly want, but he…
