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Keep Doing Good And Receive God’s Favor
Good people obtain favor from the Lord, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes. Proverbs 12:2, NIV Keep doing what is right in the eyes of God, and you will gain favor. You may think that nothing is happening, and it seems like all your efforts are wasted. But wait and see, God will prove to you that He is working behind the scenes. He is making a way for you. So if you feel tired of doing good, then claim the promise on this verse. God will surround you with His favor. There may be instances when people are tempted to take revenge, but remember the goodness of…
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God Is Too Good To Be Unkind
There’s this song entitled “Trust His Heart” by Babbie Mason that deeply touched my soul. The chorus of the song gives us a beautiful reminder: God is too wise to be mistakenGod is too good to be unkindSo when you don’t understandWhen you don’t see His planWhen you can’t trace His handTrust His Heart The line that struck my heart the most was the one that says, “God is too good to be unkind.” I often remember these words every time I experience a struggle in life. When we are in the middle of a storm, we tend to question God and blame Him for our troubles. We somehow feel…
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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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Let The Goodness Of God Flow Through You
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12: 21, NIV This world will sometimes test your heart. Things won’t be perfect. There will be days when you just can’t understand what’s going on. You will unexpectedly receive pain from the people around you. Tears will flow. The negative situations that you will experience will either break or make you. That’s why you need to carefully consider the way you respond to it. Just because you are hurt by other people’s actions or words doesn’t mean you will receive peace the moment you take revenge. According to the word of God, we can overcome evil by…
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Repay Evil With Good
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Romans 12:17,NIV “Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth.” Sadly, this is usually what the world follows. You would rarely see people who would repay evil with good deeds. Repaying painful words with unforgiveness, heartbreaking deeds with bitterness and grudge, mistakes with disrespect. These are the common things you would experience. But here comes Paul, trying to remind us to do good despite the pain. IT’S NOT EASY. But it’s possible. It takes dying and surrender. And the more you do what is right in the eyes of God, the…
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Romans 12:9, NIV
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12: 9, NIV Do not choose to love just because God asks you to do it. Instead, be sincere. Serve other people, especially those who hurt and mistreat you. That’s what separates you from the world. Choose to do good even in moments when you are challenged and in pain. Hate what is evil. Follow God’s commandments, and let His instructions be your guide. Hold on to what is good. The enemy may tempt you to take the shortcut and focus on the temporary pleasures but remind yourself that seeking the Kingdom of God is always…
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God needs to rebuke you for your own Good
There is this thing called tough love. God usually demonstrates this in your life through His discipline and rebuke. He allows certain things to happen so that your eyes will be opened to the important matters that you missed to consider. He needs to use the pain so that He can get your attention. There are just days when His words are not enough. That’s why He needs to do something unexpected so that you will learn to listen. If you keep on ignoring His instructions, then don’t be surprised when God gives you something that will push you to follow Him. He needs to rebuke you because He doesn’t…
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Day 413 – Luke 6:44
Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. Luke 6:44, NIV You will know the heart of the person by looking at his fruits. Try to observe the way he acts and treats other people. Only then will you recognize if the person is good or not. On the other hand, if you are wondering about what’s inside, then try to be conscious about the way you react to certain things in your life. Observe your attitude towards other people, especially when you experience painful things from them. Try to listen to the words that come out of your…
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Use the Circumstances around You to Grow and Flourish
Whether it is good or bad, bitter or sweet, joy or sadness, sickness or health, whatever season you are in, you always have the chance to grow and prosper. Everything that happened in your life has a purpose. Most of the time, you won’t appreciate them especially when you still feel the pain, but later on, you will realize the lessons behind those difficult moments. So don’t be disappointed if you go through so many problems because that means God is giving you the chance to learn more about Him. Your circumstances will push you to do the things you’ve never done before. It gives you the chance to step…
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Choose to See the Love of God Every Day
How you see things affects how you will live. God gives you not just the gift of life but also the gift of making your own decisions. He has given you an ample amount of how you will choose to see things. Along the journey, you have been molded to become who you are at the present moment. Your perspectives are affected by your experiences. Seeing things negatively cannot be avoided if you have been through a lot of pain. But the good news is that you can always choose what perspective you will follow. Your situation may not be as good as you expect it to be, but you…
