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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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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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Acts 22:21, NIV
“Then the Lord said to me, ‘Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’ ” Acts 22:21, NIV Jesus commanded Paul to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. Our Savior didn’t only save the people of Israel, but He wants everyone to be saved, including those who are not Jews. He is a God who intentionally used Paul and other people’s lives to become a vessel of His love. And Paul responded to His call. He offered his life for the sake of preaching the good news. He sacrificed and faced the pain of persecution just to obey Jesus. Our heavenly Father loves everyone, and He will use…
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Remind yourself that God gave all of us the Freedom to Choose
God is not controlling. In fact, He gave all of us the freedom to choose. He may allow certain situations to happen in your life, but you can always manage your thoughts and reactions. You are not a robot. You are not programmed to do limited things. God already presented you with the resources that you need. And it’s your choice if you will use them or not. God has the power to transform your life, but He can’t do it if you won’t allow Him. He will never force you to do something you don’t want. His plans for you may be great, but you won’t experience them if…
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Will you still believe in God even if you can’t Hear the Answers to your Questions?
Faith begins the moment you choose to stay with Him, even if you can’t understand what’s happening. It is not about knowing all the answers, but it’s all about believing in God’s promises, even if you can’t see them yet. So if you can’t hear the voice of God in this season, then maybe what He wants you to do is simply trust Him. If you can’t feel His presence, then maybe this is the perfect time for you to exercise your faith. Trust Him even in moments when you are in pain. Your negative feelings can never invalidate God’s existence. Just because you are not okay doesn’t mean God…
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John 17:20, NIV
My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, John 17:20, NIV Jesus was not just praying for His disciples, but He also lifted all the believers to God. Jesus was praying for you. It means that you are in His mind even before you know Him. That’s how much He cares for you. So if you think your life is unimportant, remember what Jesus did for you. He died on the cross and saved you. He went through pain just to give you a chance to experience eternal life. Not only that, but Jesus also prayed for you…
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Day 417 – Luke 7:47
Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” Luke 7:47, NIV We will only know what it means to be forgiven when we receive forgiveness. That’s why, you need to know your status in the eyes of God so that you will discover the importance of His grace. The moment you realize that you are a sinner and you need a savior, that’s the time you will learn to humbly ask for His mercy and forgiveness. And when you receive the love of God, you can also share it with those who sinned against you.…
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Filled by Grace
Everything I haveAll the blessings I receivedI can’t boast about themBecause I never own a thing They are all borrowedAnd will only last for a momentThe things that I acquiredIt’s all because of God’s goodness So I choose to live each dayAs if I am so privilegedI learned to treasure everythingThat God has given It’s all by His graceAnd not about my strengthHe just loved me so muchAnd provided me with what I need I rest in the truthThat I can’t carry anything when I dieSo I’ll use what I have right nowTo glorify and magnify His name
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Lift up your Troubled heart to God
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish. Psalms 25:16-17, NIV David never hesitated to come to God and asked for His grace, especially in moments when He felt so lonely, afflicted, and troubled. He did not rely on His own strength. Instead, he asked God for help. He trusted Him more than anything else. Just like David, there are also moments in life when we feel troubled and at the same time lonely. And in those painful seasons, we must not forget what King David did. Let’s come to God and…
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Let God’s Grace Teach you how to be Humble
Open your heart and receive the grace of God. Acknowledge the truth that you can never save yourself from the fires of hell. Your efforts will be in vain if you will just rely on your own strength. You need the precious blood of Jesus to purify you from your sins. Treat Him as your Savior, and only then will you realize that there’s nothing that you can boast in the presence of God. Every blessing that you receive comes from Him. Every victory you experienced is all because of His favor and goodness. Yes, you exerted some effort, but God is still in charge at the end of the…
