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The Gifts of Pain
Nobody wants to experience pain in life. Most of us want to protect our hearts from it. But even though it’s not easy to deal with it, there are beautiful gifts behind every wound. 1. Pain will teach us important lessons in life. Sometimes, we need to experience it so that our eyes will be opened to the things we ignore. Perhaps God had already given us warnings all along the way, but then we chose to follow our own understanding. That’s why, we end up hurting. At some point, we need to humbly receive the consequences of our decisions so that we will learn. 2. Pain will keep us…
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Romans 12:16, NIV
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Romans 12:16, NIV Be humble. God may give you the authority to lead other people, but it doesn’t mean you are greater than them. They may have weaknesses and so many things to learn, but remember that you are just like them. So, do not use your position to mistreat others. Instead, use what God gave you to bless and serve them. Choose to offer your life to those people whom God entrusted you. Learn to value their existence and never forget that they are also…
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Before you judge someone, never forget that you are also a Forgiven Sinner
Never forget those moments when God poured out His grace in your life. Just like all His precious children, you are also one of those sinners that He chose to forgive. Keep that in mind because it is one of the important forces that will help you stay humble when you notice other people’s mistakes and sins. Let His grace reminds you to stay compassionate despite the pain that you experience. Never forget who you were before God picked you up. You may have a different identity right now, but that doesn’t mean you already have the right to judge others as if you are always blameless and pure. It’s…
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Life is Hard, but it’s Beautiful
Life is not perfect. Many times, you need to shed your tears. There are days when you feel happy and excited, but there are also moments when you are bombarded by problems. It’s like going through a cycle. Sometimes, you are at the top, but there are days when you need to go down. It’s not going to be easy. Life itself will challenge you to grow. It will lead you to places you never expect. Life is hard. Pain is real, but so is love. There may be times when you are troubled, but the difficult roads that you are traveling will lead you to a better place. And…
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Reading God’s word is somehow an Act of Humility
You can’t live this life on your own. You need the wisdom and guidance of God. And you can only find it in the bible. Reading His word is like saying to God that you can’t move forward without His instructions. It’s about acknowledging in His presence that He alone can give you the strength and courage that you need to overcome the season that you are in. You see, there are so many lessons that you can learn in this world. People will present different thoughts and realizations that will shake your faith. But God’s truth is always there to lead you back on track. It exists to give…
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Even Jesus took some time to Pray to our Heavenly Father
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35, NIV We don’t have any excuse, we may think that we are too busy, but it’s not a good reason for us to skip our prayer time. Even Jesus, who is the Son of God, chose to humble Himself and prayed to our Heavenly Father while He was still here on earth. Who are we to rely on our own strength? We all need God’s love and power. We need His mercy and grace every single day. So don’t just call upon…
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Day 198 – Psalms 147:6
The Lord sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground. Psalms 147:6, NIV Stay humble in the presence of God. Acknowledge His sovereignty in your life. Stop following your own judgments. Instead, consult Him and let Him lead you. Do not boast about your own strength. Seek Him and trust in His great love. He will sustain you as long as you remain humble in His eyes. You can’t live this life on your own. You need God and His grace. So choose to stay in His arms and handle His blessings properly. Serve His people and don’t abuse the freedom that God has given you. Use it…
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We are called to serve others
Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” -Matthew 20: 25-28 Jesus came here on earth to show us what it means to serve. Yes, He is the Son of God, but still, He demonstrated to us how to truly love…
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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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If you Commit a Mistake, then Just Humbly receive God’s grace
Running away from the presence of God can never give you peace. It will never solve the problems and heal your pain. So if you know that what you did is wrong, then come to Him, and He will accept you. With a humble heart, choose to receive the grace of God. Yes, He hates sin, but He will never condemn you. He will forgive you as long as you repent and decide to do the right thing. Your mistakes can never change the love of God. So do not focus on the impurities in your heart. Instead, look at the goodness of God in your life and let His…