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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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Romans 2:5, NIV
But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed. Romans 2: 5, NIV One day, God will execute His righteous judgment. Yes, He is a good God, and He desires all of us to be saved, but He is also a Holy God. He hates sin because it keeps us away from Him. It’s like a poison that slowly kills our souls. That’s why we need to surrender everything in His presence and repent. But then, there are days when we are so stubborn. We keep on following our own…
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Your Values are more important than your Outer Beauty
God sees things differently. The world will tell you that beauty is more important than your character and values, but God will always remind you to focus on what’s going on inside. The world will tempt you to improve the things the people can see, but God’s love will compel you to work on things that will bring you to eternity. There are things that we consider important, but in the eyes of God, its value can’t even equate to what he already put in our hearts. This is the reason why you need to stop following the standards of this world. You will just feel broken and empty if…
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Acts 17:24, NIV
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. Acts 17:24, NIV The creator of heaven and earth does not live in temples built by humans. We may treat the buildings where we worship as holy or sacred, but keep in mind that God doesn’t live there. He is in your heart. He is residing in the deepest part of your soul. So don’t just worship Him in physical temples or any places of gathering but glorify His name with everything you have. Don’t just honor and respect Him inside the church…
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Don’t just dwell on your own Understanding
It takes humility to accept the truth that you don’t know everything. It may seem like you’ve been through a lot of journeys in life, and you probably learned so many things, but that doesn’t give you the assurance that you will easily figure out the solutions to your next problems. You never really know what will happen next. You don’t know how this world works not until you ask the Creator Himself. So please don’t rely on your own understanding. Don’t focus on your own knowledge because God will prove to you that there is still so much more that you need to discover. Open your heart and allow…
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Acts 13:49, NIV
The word of the Lord spread through the whole region. Acts 13:49, NIV During the early church, the Holy Spirit was working with the apostles to help them spread the gospel and up until now He is still doing the same thing. The good news was shared in different places because God intentionally wanted people to now Him through His words. And He is using His followers to share the gospel especially to those who are lost and broken. So if you happen to hear the message of God, please do not harden your heart. Remember that the reason why He wanted you to hear the good news is for you…
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Acts 3: 19-20, NIV
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you – even Jesus. Acts 3:19-20, NIV Ask God to purify your heart. Go through the process and let Him guide you. Repent and change your ways. Stop following your own will. Turn to Him, and He will be there to guide and lead you. Surrender all your sins to Him and let the precious blood of Jesus wash away the impurities in your heart so that you may be refreshed in His presence. The…
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Acts 3:16, NIV
By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes thought him that has completely healed him, as you can all see. Acts 3:16, NIV Peter declared healing to a lame man who had been suffering since birth. The Holy Spirit moved and completely healed this man, and that’s when Peter reminded the people that it was all because of the faith that they put in the name of Jesus. This lame man’s feet and ankles instantly became strong, not because of Peter, but because of faith. You see, just like Peter, you can…
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God will Surprise you in Ways you can Never Imagine
God is working even in the midst of storms and problems. You may not feel His presence, but He is there. He is giving you the grace you didn’t even deserve. He prepared surprises that will make you realize who He truly is. So don’t make any conclusions yet. There are still a lot of things that will happen. Your life may appear the same, but the truth is, behind every difficulty that you experience is a chance for you to see real transformation in your life. You always have a choice, but the weird thing is even if you take the wrong path, God will still lead you back…
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Acts 1: 24-26, NIV
Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles. Acts 1: 24-26, NIV Jesus’ disciples asked for His help in choosing the right person. They acknowledged the truth that He knows everyone’s heart. They need someone who could take over the tasks of Judas – the one who betrayed Jesus through a kiss. Before they cast lots, they prayed first to Jesus and asked for His guidance. They didn’t make…
