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The Hard Truths About Confrontation
It hurts. If you are the type of person who is not used to share your feelings, it feels so awkward and uncomfortable at first. It takes so much courage. It feels like you are trying to peel off all your excuses and deal with what is truly on the inside. It’s like facing a giant that you can’t see. Confronting someone is not easy. It takes a genuine and a vulnerable heart to do it. Part of you can’t help but ask if you said the right words, or perhaps you hurt someone you love because of the things you just expressed. Sometimes, you will find yourself just staring…
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Growth Happens when you Reflect on the Consequences of your Decisions
There are events in your life that happened because of the decisions that you made. And unless you accept those situations as part of the outcome of your choices, then you won’t grow as a person. You need to acknowledge the results of your actions so that you will know the things that you can change in the future. The lessons may be hard to embrace, but if you keep on denying the things that you did wrong, then you won’t really see any transformation in your life. Be brave enough to admit the consequences of your decisions because that’s one of the best ways for you to be aware…
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God will save you from Deeper Pain
God will sometimes close some doors in your life to lead you into the new one. You will sometimes feel like rejecting it and want to return to how things used to be. It may be because the past becomes your comfort, and you feel like you are doing well in it already. Uncertainties make you tremble. However, it will be hard to see new doors when you won’t close old ones. Sometimes, you won’t know how things could get worse not until you step out of it. That is why God will intervene and save you from it. It may look like rejection or an unnecessary involvement that requires…
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Treat your circumstances as a chance for you to grow
Your chances in this life come and go. Everything that happens has its own timeline and reason. There will be events that will push you to set your best foot forward. It is not just because such things need to be done, but because it is a perfect chance to know yourself better. It is a way to see how you react to such things in your life, the situation of your heart, and, most significantly, the trust and belief you have in God. Circumstances in your life are great opportunities. Although it is hard to see its purpose initially, just know and believe it also has good reasons. The…
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Heartbreak is temporary, but the lessons you’ll learn last Forever
Life is not just a series of joy and laughter. There will be days of sadness and pain. There will be times when we need to go through a test of life to learn and be strengthened by that experience. Although it is not easy, we will find ourselves fighting out of that pool of pain. Heartbreaks come in different forms. Some of them are caused by the events and people in our life. We experience uncontrolled situations, and they happen like a force of nature, and there’s nothing we can do but allow them to unfold on their own. It is heartbreaking to lose people and build a series…
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Risks and mistakes are part of the process of growing
We are imperfect beings loved by a perfect God. We were brought into this world unaware of the dangers it may bring us. We were an empty palette full of innocence. Yet, as time passed, we were exposed to a world where joy and sadness live together. We made mistakes, but we were corrected not to do them anymore. However, as we mature, we may fear taking risks and, but we cannot avoid the idea that growth comes with it. It is a crucial element of learning more things in this life. It is what makes us stronger and more courageous. Remember, our life is meant to be filled, not…
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Begin your journey with the Lord, and you will have a wholesome experience with Him
Taking the first step is sometimes the hardest. Not everyone will believe in you, which will sometimes affect how you see yourself. But know that more significant is the force of those who love you than those trying to bring you down. Not everything may go as planned, but the trip will slowly unfold if you start your journey with God. It will sometimes take time, resources, effort, and strength. You will have to endure rough roads, make difficult decisions, and even lose a part of yourself. But the more you do, the more you will grow. A wholesome experience with God is very promising, but it will not always…
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God will teach us how to nurture what He provided
God provided you with talents, and skills. He gave you things free of charge. He showered you with seeds, but you also need to know how to sow them. He blessed you with something that needs only to be tended and cared for to grow. You need to go through a process to bring out the seeds within you. You have that thirst and grit to learn, risk, fall, and get up again. You are never a failure. Some events in your life can bring out what is within you. So, claim and make use of the opportunities. Allow yourself to grow. Learn new things and do new skills. God…
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Sometimes, you need to make an Effort to Learn things in Life
Lessons could come into your life for free, and they could come in different forms depending on your season. It could come after making a big decision, going through a difficult path, and being able to have a teachable heart. It could also come after meeting people, knowing their stories, understanding their struggles, and admiring their strength in building courage despite the fear of the outcome. Life lessons are vital since they will guide you in your next journey. Most of the time, they don’t come with a price, but they need time and silence to be heard and processed within you. You need to understand and look more closely…
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Sometimes, there’s beauty in being alone
There will be moments when you need to be separated from a group of people to be alone with your own thoughts. You might feel different and strange that you seem to be facing your seasons by yourself, unlike some people you know. Alone may sound lonely, but there’s beauty in it. It is not always sad. It could be a gift and a chance to know more about yourself. It could be the season to understand yourself better, be more patient with your mistakes, and learn from life. Sometimes, you can find the answers in moments of silence and peace. Being separated from the rest does not mean you’re…
