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Expect for Great things and be Grateful along the Process
God prepared great things for you. Your present may appear opposite to the future you long for, but your Father in heaven is working behind the scenes. He designs a perfect path for you. Sometimes, He allows the obstacles and challenges to give you a chance to grow. It’s part of the process. That’s why, when you can’t understand what’s going on in your life, just stay grateful. Focus on the blessings that God gave you. Enumerate the good things that you experienced in your life. Recall those times when God performed miracles in your darkest seasons. Never forget His presence because He alone can help you overcome your disappointments…
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Acts 22:14, NIV
“Then he said: ‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know His will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth. Acts 22:14, NIV God chose Paul to know His will. Jesus selected Him among many people. And this is not because of the things that Paul did to God. In fact, he is one of those who persecuted Him, but despite His cruel acts, Jesus appointed Him to spread the gospel. You never really know whom God will use for the expansion of His Kingdom. He can choose anyone regardless of their past and sins. He is powerful enough to influence someone…
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Prepare yourself First for the Things that you Prayed for
You won’t be able to value God’s blessings if you don’t know how to properly steward them. You still need to grow and learn so many things. Allow God to mold your character so that when He answers your prayers, you won’t be easily destroyed by the responsibility that you will carry along the blessings that He will give. Humble yourself in His presence and seek His wisdom. Patiently go through the process. This won’t be easy because there will be moments when God will take away the roots of your negative thoughts. Your life will appear messy in a certain season, but if you will just hold on and…
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Sometimes, you Unknowingly Neglect the important Blessings because you want Something Else
Focus on the things that matter most in the end. When your mind is bombarded with the standards of this world, there’s a tendency that you will miss the great blessings around you. Because you want something else, you unknowingly neglect the things that you truly need. The spirit of familiarity was already there that you think everything that you have right now will stay forever. You fail to value the presence of the people you love or treasure the opportunities that you have because it seems like they are part of your daily life. But the truth is, nothing is permanent in this world. You will someday lose the…
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Hope is always there when you Learn to Focus on God’s blessings
Walking on a very dark path is not easy. Your faith will be challenged, and you will feel scared. Sometimes you can’t help but pray for that season to end. You’ll think that there’s no hope left. If in case you are going through that painful moment right now, then always remember that you are surrounded by so many blessings. If you want to see the light, then focus on the good things that God is doing in your life. Look at the miracles that He performed. Recall those moments when He saved you from destruction. Never forget those times when He rescued you from pain. When you set your…
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Simple Moments can Build Lasting Memories
Sometimes, it’s not about the preparation, or the number of people you are with that makes every moment special. It’s about the quality of the relationship that you have with others that matters most in the end. So do not wait for special occasions to happen for you to fully appreciate the people around you. When you lose them, the best memories that you will have are not those extravagant events that you experienced but the simple moments that you used to have with them. So treasure the daily habits that you have because it’s where lasting memories start to exist. Our lives are too short. We never really know…
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Day 333 – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Be grateful even in moments when you are struggling. This may be impossible to do, but keep in mind that God never stopped providing for your needs. You may not feel His presence, but you are surrounded by His blessings. So keep your faith and remember the good things that He did. Jesus wants you to stay grateful. Focus on what He did in your life and not on your problems. Thank Him even for the simple blessings. They may appear small in your eyes, but in the eyes of God those…
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You may Feel so Broken, but still, you are surrounded by so many Blessings
Going through the brokenness season is not easy. It’s like walking inside a dark tunnel, and it’s so hard to keep moving. You’ll easily get tired and suddenly feel exhausted. It’s a heavy burden that you need to carry every single day. But despite what you are going through, know that God didn’t create you to feel so hopeless. You can do something about it. Yes, it’s important to acknowledge and accept what you feel, but you don’t have to live a life full of misery. God never stopped doing good to you. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. His love for you remains the same. In fact,…
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Be Grateful for the Job that you have right now
Not all people are given a chance to work in this time of crisis. Some of them are still looking for opportunities, so if you happen to have a job that pays you well, then choose to be grateful and stop complaining. You may receive a lot of pressure and stress, but treat them as an opportunity for you to grow and learn new things. Remember that you are blessed because what you have right now are answers to somebody’s prayer. Thank God for all the blessings that you receive from Him. Stop focusing on the negative things. Pray that He will open the eyes of your heart so that…
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Day 154 – Psalm 106:1
Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. psalm 106:1, NIV The year 2021 is about to end. As you bid goodbye to this year and say hello to 2022, may you always have a grateful heart that proclaims the goodness of God. May you recall the miracles that He did in your life. Remember the blessings that you received and know that His love endures forever. If He was able to sustain you this year, then He will do the same thing in the future days to come. Just choose to thank Him for everything that He did. Praise His name…
