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Jesus can Intimately Connect to your heart, especially when you are in Pain
You may think that no one understands the pain that you feel inside, but Jesus knows what it feels like. He also went through suffering. He was rejected and condemned. He was accused and punished for the things that He didn’t do. Jesus was betrayed by His disciples. That’s why, He understands what you feel. It’s in the painful moments that you can intimately connect to His heart. It’s when you will realize the weight of the cross that He carried. It’s when you will have an idea about how big His love is. It’s in the darkest and most heartbreaking moments in your life that Jesus’ sacrifice becomes more…
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Acts 4:29, NIV
Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Acts 4:29, NIV After Jesus was resurrected, His disciples continued the mission. They went to different places to share the gospel. They performed signs and wonders. But even if they were already doing extraordinary things in the eyes of men, still these disciples were badly persecuted. They were condemned and thrown into prison because of their faith. But even though they experienced hardships, still, they didn’t stop preaching the good news to the broken and in pain. Instead of giving up, the disciples asked for more strength so that they could speak God’s word…
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Day 164 -Psalms 116:7
Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. Psalms 116:7,NIV When you feel so troubled and burdened, command this verse to your soul. Find rest in the arms of God and remember His goodness. Recall the miracles that He did in your life. Never forget the blessings that you received from Him. Reminisce those moments when He saved you from greater pain. Testify to your soul that God is faithful and His promises never fail. By this, you will learn to trust Him again and keep your faith in Him. Your heavenly Father loves you so much, so strengthen your foundation and let your…
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Day 149 -Psalm 100:5
For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5, NIV Our God is good. Remember this when you go through painful events and when you are struggling within. Know that His goodness and love never fail. So come to His presence, especially when you feel like you are dying on the inside. Trust in His faithfulness. Remember that His love for you will never change. It endures forever. You may experience devastating moments, but if you always remember the good things that He did, you will receive the strength that you need. Stay close to His heart. Abide in His ways…
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Choosing Happiness is the Best Response to your Enemies
Revenge can never give you peace. You may think that it can make you feel so satisfied, but the truth is, it will only make things worse. So instead of putting your enemies down, try to lift yourself up and choose to be happy. That’s the best response you can do against all the painful things they did to you. It means that you are showing to them that they are not that important, and your happiness can never be taken away just because of the negative things that they did. Facing them may be painful at first, but you will overcome everything as long as you choose to find…
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Day 71 – Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him. Psalm 34:8, NIV God is good, and that will never change. Always put that in your heart, especially in moments when you face so many obstacles in life. Sometimes, when we are in the middle of the storm, we tend to doubt His goodness. We think that He no longer cares for us, and He has already neglected us. But that is not true. God’s hands are still moving even in moments when you experienced so many heartaches. He is there guiding you even if you can’t feel His presence. It’s just you…
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Remember His Goodness
When you are aloneAnd feel so emptyJust remember His goodness When you can’t find the wordsTo describe the pain in your heartJust remember His goodness When you can’t find the strengthTo get up and walk againJust remember His goodness Do not be afraidRecall those momentsWhen you experience His great love Remember the miraclesThat He did in your lifeKeep them in your heart Your happy memories with HimWill give you enough strengthTo overcome the obstacles you are facing
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Wait and be Patient
Wait until you get tired of sittingIn the loneliest corner of your heart Wait until you choose to rise upAnd work for what’s more important Wait until you learn to let goOf those things that are not meant for you Wait until you take a stepAnd make the most of God’s blessings Wait until you seeThe light inside of you Wait until you learnWhat faith is all about Wait until you no longer feel boredBecause you finally realize your purpose Wait and be patientYour time is never wasted Because you choose to moveAnd learned to be grateful in your waiting season
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Day 316 – 2 Timothy 2:16
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. 2 Timothy 2:16, NIV Surround yourself with people who talk about the goodness of God and not about the bad things that others are doing. Fill your mind with thoughts that will bless other people so that you will release words that will brighten up their day. Avoid godless chatter. Learn to share good words with others. Sometimes, we unknowingly talk bad to other people and think that it’s okay to do it. But what if that person you are talking about is there in front of you? Will it really be okay with him/her?…
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Day 308 – 2 Thessalonians 3:13
Sometimes, when people are too difficult to handle, we grow tired and weary in helping them. But we are called to love our brothers and sisters. It may be so hard to do it, but we just need to remember the goodness of God in our lives so that we will have the courage to share it with other people. Never depend your actions based on what other people are doing to you. Instead, choose to do good despite their unfair treatments, just do it for God. And one day, you will reap the harvest. You will realize that everything you are doing for God’s glory is worth the effort…
