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Acts 5:41, NIV
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Acts 5:41, NIV The apostles chose to rejoice in the presence of God despite of the suffering that they experienced. For them, sacrificing their lives for the sake of the gospel is already a great victory. Not everyone is given the chance to experience these kinds of moments. Instead of focusing on the difficulties that they were facing, the apostles chose to be happy because they felt grateful that God gave them the privilege to serve Jesus. They were beaten, and they went through pain. But this doesn’t stop them from serving…
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God will not Rush you to Make Things Better Right Away
Blaming other people won’t make things easier. Putting someone responsible for matters in your life won’t give you peace. However, there is a possibility that your past may have influenced you to act like that. Pain and unhealed child experiences could also be a reason. You should not blame yourself for your thoughts can be so loud sometimes. On a good note, you have the authority and the gift to choose what to do and say. You have the choice in every situation in your life. It just looks and feels like you don’t because your heart yearns for something that is not there. However, you can make the situation…
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Carry your Inner Child with you, and Remember to Have Fun in Things you Do
You would find yourself learning a lot along the path of life. Sometimes, life treats you well or somehow it mistreats you. It can make you experience a lot of ups and downs. Now that you are grown up, you see things differently. You learned the value of humility and responsibility as your role in life continues to change. And some of the things you have experienced make you the person you are today. You meet people that taught you so many things. They make you realize how important life is and how to treasure it. They taught you how to be grateful, no matter how small things are. Some…
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Fake Gold
It sparks and it glowsIt shines like a starYou can absolutely expose itBut it lasts only for a moment It looks so expensiveSo precious and fragilePeople would treat it as valuableBut deep inside it’s a fake gold It can make you happyBut only for a whileIt can make you beautifulBut it’s only a temporary pleasure It seems so importantBut no it’s notPeople would treat is as pricelessBut it can only be bought for a little A worldly treasureSomething that can be measured by wealthIt may look so specialBut it can’t quench the thirst in your heart
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Loneliness
I loved being aloneIt gives me peaceAnd the chanceTo think about deep things But then,Someone came alongAnd he made me feelSo safe and secured That’s when I realizeThat I need someone in my lifeWho will walk with meAnd help me stand But then, people changeAnd they sometimes leaveYou can never control themAnd that’s when I started to feel lonely I treated him as my joyAnd I realize that it’s not healthyThe sad thing is, I can never go backTo those days when I feel happy on my own That’s when God came inHe took my pain awayHe rescued meHis love casts away my fears And now,I can be alone in…
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Don’t give Anyone the Responsibility to make you Happy
It’s not anybody’s job to make you happy. It’s your responsibility. So stop expecting other people to take away the loneliness in your heart. You are powerful enough to take charge of your own emotions. Happiness is a choice that you need to make every single day. It depends on how you see things and the situations around you. It’s not about what people did to you, but it’s how you see their actions that make you feel glad. You will be disappointed if you let somebody dictate your joy because nobody can do it but you. It’s like you are hiring a person with a job that is impossible…
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You will fail to Appreciate the Blessings if you always Focus on what’s Missing
There are so many reasons to be happy. But sad to say, you fail to see the blessings around you because you choose to focus on what’s missing. If you only open your eyes to the good things that God is doing, then you will surely live this life full of joy and peace. Maybe your expectations are just too high, and your standards are not aligned to God. That’s why you can’t appreciate the simple yet important things around you. Never depend your happiness and fulfillment on other people or the things that you want to have. It’s a choice that you need to make. Choose to be happy…
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What’s the Use of all your Earthly Wealth if you are not Even Happy Within?
This world will give you so many ideas about the things that can make you happy. People will encourage you to earn a lot of money so that you can buy everything you want. Certain companies will attract you to avail of their products and promise you to experience relief and comfort. Sometimes, even your loved ones will motivate you to earn a degree and work in big organizations so that you will be able to get the best things in life. You are surrounded by hopes and promises that somehow motivate you to keep going. You think that achieving them can make you feel happy from within. But at…
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Day 295- Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! pHilippians 4:4, NIV You may experience hardships in life but choose to rejoice in the presence of God. Sometimes, it’s not easy to be happy, especially when you encounter so much pain. But let the joy of the Lord give you the strength that you need. Choose to seek your joy in His arms, and the things of this world can never shake you. Rejoice! Because Jesus already won the victory. He conquered death. That’s why those who choose to believe in Him are always destined to experience the fullness of this life. You are surrounded by so many…
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Commitment
You will feel sadYou will face problemsAnd you will be disappointed But there are momentsWhen you feel so happyAnd fulfilled within In life, you will experienceA roller coaster of emotionsAnd it’s very challenging But there’s this one thingThat will guide youOn the right track It’s all about commitmentIt’s when you decide to stayEven if you are not okay It’s when you chooseto be faithfulDespite your emotions It’s when you decideTo love othersEven if it’s hard and difficult
