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God Is Good No Matter How Painful And Difficult Your Situation Is
I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Acts 27:13, NIV This verse is difficult to believe in, especially when I am going through a challenging season in life. I somehow find myself doubting the goodness of God whenever I face unexpected situations that break my heart. When life throws so many overwhelming problems, I often think that God no longer cares about me. But this verse reminds me that God is good no matter how painful and difficult my situation is. I find it amazing that David remained confident in the Lord despite all the challenges He was…
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Seeing the Truth of God
The poor and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both. Proverbs 29:13, NIV The Lord gives everyone the chance to see the truth. It’s up to us to accept that truth or not. But regardless of how we react to it, God will present to us the things that we need to see. God is not selfish. He always gives us a chance to know Him and His ways through the things that He allows in our lives. And it’s up to us if we are willing to humbly allow God’s truth to reign in our lives. At the end of the…
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Believe in the Goodness of God
I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalms 27:13, NKJV One thing that greatly helped David, especially in seasons of difficulties, was to believe in God’s goodness. He would have lost heart, but he kept reminding himself that God was good despite everything he was going through. Many times, we also go through seasons when we want to give up. We experience moments of loss or pain, and we can’t help but think that God doesn’t care. In this verse, we are reminded that one of the things that would help us hold…
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David Chose to Trust God
Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust. O my soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You.” Psalm 16:1-2, NIV David asked God to preserve Him. Perhaps he went through a very difficult situation that threatened his safety and security. Maybe, David was in trouble. But despite what he felt, he still put his confidence in the Lord. He chose to trust him. A Christian commentator named John Trapp even said, “This was a most powerful plea, for to trust God is the highest honour we can do him, it is to set the crown upon…
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God is a Promise-Keeper
From this man’s descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised. Acts 13:23, NIV Paul was preaching about the gospel to the people in Pisidian Antioch. He started by sharing the story of the Israelites and how God gave Him His promise. And it was Jesus, the savior of the world. In Acts 13:23, Paul emphasized that sending Jesus Christ here on earth was a promise fulfilled by God. He gave His only begotten Son to save and set us free. That’s who He is. The Israelites were waiting for the Messiah to come, and it may have taken a long time, but God still fulfilled…
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Overcome Evil with Good
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21, NIV Overcome evil by kindness. This may sound crazy in the eyes of this world, but it’s how God wants us to live. Imagine the people who broke your heart. You may want to do something that would make them realize the wrong things that they did, but contrary to what you want to happen, Paul reminds you to be kind to them. Bad things can never defeat the enemy. In fact, it could possibly strengthen them. You know what would stop them? It’s goodness. A dark heart can never defeat evil. It’s God’s righteousness and love…
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There is Power in your Tears
It’s hard to deal with things that you can’t see. I wish we had the right lens to magnify the real things inside. The wounds in our hearts. The past that we can’t forget. The traumas we’ve been through. The pain that we can’t let go. All those things are invisible. We can’t physically touch or see them, but they are real. Sometimes, they are more real than the victories you experienced in life. They are bigger than the excitement that you have for the future. The tears are more evident than the smile and laughter. But even if, most of the time, the reason for your tears is so…
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May you never Forget God in Everything that you Do
God never leaves your side. There may be days when you feel like you are on your own, but God’s hands are there. He is orchestrating your story in ways you can never imagine. He is preparing the people that you need. He is leading you to better opportunities. He is giving you countless chances to grow. That’s how faithful God is in your life. So do not forget Him. Acknowledge His presence in everything that you do, regardless of what you feel. Do not take your relationship with Him for granted. He wanted you to know His heart even more. He wanted you to be aware of His presence…
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Choose the one that will lead you to experience more of God’s love
When life throws so many options, and you find it hard to make the right decision, just choose the one that will lead you to experience more of God’s love. Set your eyes on Jesus. Only then will you be guided in the right direction. Sometimes, when we are overwhelmed by what’s happening around us, we tend to forget the One that matters most in the end. We focus on things that will pacify what we feel. We avoid the hard choices because it takes so much courage to do it. But when you face every situation with God, He will always lead you to love. Most of the time,…
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There is no such thing as “Self-made” Christian
If you call yourself a Christian, then it means that you are no longer the god of your life. Instead, you treat Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior. You abide in His ways and obey His commands. You depend on His love and not on your own strength. You no longer live according to your own understanding. Instead, you choose to rely on what God is saying. That’s what being a Christian is all about. It means that you are no longer on your own. You allow the Holy Spirit to guide and lead you along the journey. So if you think that you are who you are right…
