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How to Surrender Your Plans to God
What does surrender really look like?Does it mean letting go and no longer making an effort?Does it mean we simply allow things to happen as they are? Many of us struggle with how to practically apply this word in our lives. When we say we are surrendering our plans, does it mean we stop planning altogether? The answer is no. Surrender Is Not an Excuse Surrender is not an excuse to do nothing. God has given us the ability to make decisions especially to create plans that can either build or shape our lives. He allows us to choose our path and take steps toward the things we dream of.…
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When Things Aren’t Easy
The whole city was aroused, and the people came running from all directions. Seizing Paul, they dragged him from the temple, and immediately the gates were shut. While they were trying to kill him, news reached the commander of the Roman troops that the whole city of Jerusalem was in an uproar. Acts 21: 30-31, NIV Paul went to Jerusalem, and people wanted to kill him. But before he arrived there, the Holy Spirit already warned him about the suffering that he would experience. He knew what was waiting for him. But despite all these threats, Paul accepted the truth that things won’t be easy. He embraced his situation and…
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Obeying God’s Will Won’t Always Be Easy
After many days had gone by, there was a conspiracy among the Jews to kill him, but Saul learned of their plan. Day and night they kept close watch on the city gates in order to kill him. But his followers took him and lowered him in a basket through an opening in the wall. Acts 9: 23-25, NIV Saul, also known as Paul, was not a stranger to persecution. When he started to preach the gospel, he slowly experienced the things that he used to do to the early Christians. He was once the persecutor, but now he was persecuted. Following Jesus wasn’t easy for him. He went through…
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Acts 2:38, NIV
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38, NIV This is how you will receive the Holy Spirit in your life. First, you need to repent. It means that you need to change the way you think. Align your thoughts and principles according to God’s will. Allow His precious blood to purify your soul. After that, you need to be baptize in the name of Jesus Christ. Receive His forgiveness. Make a decision to walk away from your old and sinful life. Choose to…
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Sometimes, you will only Discover God’s will as you go through the Process
You won’t always receive the fullness of God’s plans in an instant. Most of the time, you need to go through along the journey and slowly discover glimpses of His perfect will. So don’t be disappointed if you don’t know yet your exact purpose here on earth. Just continue to walk with God and patiently go through the process with Him. He will slowly reveal to you the things that He prepared as you learn the perfect lessons that you need. Let the obstacles that you face lead you to discover God’s plans. Behind every problem is an opportunity for you to discover your potential. And when you have an…
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God Will Never Give You An Assignment That Is Impossible To Accomplish
If you feel like God gives you an assignment that is too big and difficult, always remember that He knows your capacity, and He will never require you to do something impossible to accomplish. You can ask for His help, and you can rely on His power. Just don’t carry everything on your shoulders. Treat God as your partner, and He will always be there to sustain you. He has a great purpose behind the things that He wants you to do. You may not understand everything for now, but know that behind the challenges you encounter are great blessings that God wants you to receive. Trust in His faithfulness…
