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Sad Truth: There Are People Who Seek For Blessings More Than They Long For God’s Presence
Have you ever felt taken for granted? Have you met people who use your kindness only for their own benefit? People who abuse your goodness to satisfy their pride and greed. This is not uncommon for so many of us. Somehow, we unexpectedly meet people who hurt us in the end. And God is not a stranger to this kind of rejection. Whether you believe it or not, there are instances when God’s grace was abused. Some people took His kindness for granted. And I am not exempting myself from this. There are times when I also forget God’s mercy in my life to the point that I become entitled…
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It Is By Grace That We Have Been Saved
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9, NIV Salvation is not based on what we do or the sacrifices we made for God. It’s not about our own efforts or strength. But it’s all about grace and faith. This is the reason why we shouldn’t think that God will lead His children to Heaven because of the good things that they did. If this is the case, then someone would boast and count their efforts. It’s grace that will lead us to experience eternity…
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“You Will Never Be Alone This Year.”
Unexpected things may happen, and life may give you a lot of twists and turns this year, but one thing is for sure: YOU WILL NEVER BE ALONE. There may be people who will say goodbye, or perhaps you may walk along a different path and be in a new environment. There may be a lot of adjustments, but you will never be alone. Your tears may fall, and there may be sorrows. But you will never go through the pain on your own. Life may not be that sweet and promising this year, but trust that your heart will keep on beating. You will rise no matter how hard…
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1 Corinthians 1:18, NIV
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18, NIV The cross doesn’t always make sense to others. They can’t seem to understand the reason behind what Jesus is doing. They are not even aware of its power. But for us who are saved by grace, we know that the cross is more than just a symbol. It’s a representation of God’s love. The pain that Jesus experienced on the cross should’ve been our punishment. But God wanted to save us from the eternal consequences of our sins. That’s how…
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Surrender to God and let His Grace Surround you
God wants to move in your life. He wants you to receive what He prepared. And sometimes, He will give you the unexpected in the form of grace. He will present the blessings to you the moment you learn to let go of the things that you badly want to control. He will show you what it feels like to believe in His promises without trusting in your own efforts and strength. Maybe you haven’t received the miracles that you’ve been waiting for simply because you are still trying to control your situation. You are relying on your own strength, thinking that it will birth miracles. But God moves according…
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Romans 8:32, NIV
He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all- how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32, NIV Your Father in Heaven loves you so much. If He was able to offer the life of His Son so that you will be saved, then He will graciously give you all things. It means that He will provide what you need. He will give you more than enough grace. So set your eyes on His love. When you are going through so many struggles, and you can’t understand what’s going on, then come to God. Let Him comfort…
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Romans 8:14, NIV
For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. Romans 8:14, NIV You will know the children of God because they are the ones who are led by the Spirit. They rely not on their own understanding but they depend on God’s will. They don’t just follow the desires of their flesh. Instead, they abide by what the Spirit wants them to do. So try to ask yourself. Do you believe that you are one of God’s children? If the answer is yes, then allow the Holy Spirit to be your guide. Stop relying on your own strength and knowledge. Surrender in His presence…
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Never forget that everything that you have is all because of God’s Grace
Never boast of the things that you already achieved. You may exert so much effort and tears, but the truth is, you will never arrive in that place if God didn’t give you the blessings that you need. His grace gave you the courage to keep moving. He gave you the strength to overcome storms. He faithfully sends the right people and gives you more than enough resources. It’s all because of God’s grace. You may not see His hands but try to look back and reminisce about the good things that happened in your life. Only then will you realize that there are certain situations that are out of…
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Romans 6:14, NIV
For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace. Romans 6:14, NIV You are under God’s grace; it means that you are no longer a slave to sin. You are now free to do God’s will. Please don’t waste your freedom by following the selfish desires in your heart. Don’t be easily tempted by the temporary pleasures of this world. Set your eyes on things above. Focus on Jesus and let His sacrifice remind you of the cost that He needed to pay so that you will experience eternity with Him. Let the grace that He gave lead you to the…
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What’s with God that He still loved us even if we already abused His goodness?
God remained faithful despite our immature response to His love. He continues to pour out His blessings even though we choose to complain over the things He didn’t give to us. He fulfilled His promises even if we were so impatient. He was so steadfast even if we fail to appreciate the things that He is doing behind the scenes. God remained good. He never changes. What’s with Him that He never gave up on us despite our bad response to His grace? Why is it that He never gets tired of loving us? We somehow abused His kindness by the way we handled His resources. We waste His blessings…
