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John 13: 14-15, NIV
Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. John 13:14-15, NIV Jesus washed His disciples’ feet to show them what it means to serve one another. His actions became their living reminder to humbly honor and help the people that God allowed them to meet. Many times in our lives, we will be challenged to love others, especially when they commit terrible mistakes. We find it hard to accept their imperfections and weaknesses. But then, let’s not forget what Jesus did. Let’s continue to…
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The Imperfections of this World will help you Realize that you Badly need God’s Love
The struggles and the pain are like an eye-opener. They will give you a chance to see the real status of your heart. And it will help you realize the things that you truly need in life. So instead of asking God about the reason why you need to face the obstacles in front of you, just learn to look at your heart and figure out the things that are going on inside. Let the negative situations around you purify your soul and lead you to hunger more for God’s love and grace. The challenges will help you stay grounded. It will magnify your weaknesses at the same time expose…
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Your Weaknesses will push you to Depend on God
Thank God for your weaknesses because it’s the reason why you learn to trust Him. God purposely created you with some limitations so that you will depend on Him and not on your own strength. When you acknowledge the things that you can’t do, it’s like you are also reminding yourself that you can’t live this life on your own. You may feel weak and tired, but it’s the perfect time for you to trust and lean on God. Embrace your imperfections because it’s where God will move and perform miracles. His grace will surround you and He will keep the fire burning. So instead of feeling disappointed with yourself,…
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Your Weaknesses will lead you to depend on God’s love and power
There are great blessings behind your weaknesses. They may feel uncomfortable, but growth happens when you choose to rely on God’s love and power. When you feel so weak, there are moments when you can’t help but blame yourself. You think that it’s your fault and there’s nothing that you can do about it. But the truth is, you are not alone. Every human being in this world is not perfect. We all have weaknesses that we need to face. And it’s not easy to do it. But through God’s grace, we will be able to overcome them. Do not look at your weaknesses as a hindrance to your dreams…
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To Love or Not to Love
You can live a hassle-free lifeAnd do things on your ownYou can ask for helpAt the same time, serve others You can set yourself apartAnd build some wallsOr you can open your heartAnd accept other people’s imperfections You can save yourselfFrom brokenness and painOr you can love othersAnd be wounded because of them You can live insideThe shadows of your expectationsOr you can go outAnd share your life with other people You can hideAnd be free from troublesOr you can love othersAnd step outside your comfort zone
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One day, you will thank God for all your Imperfections
You will value the power of God the moment you accept your imperfections. When you realize that there are things in life that you can’t do, you will learn to depend on Him and stop trusting in your own understanding. When that happens, you will encounter more of Him. You will know how important He is in your life. You will humbly ask for His guidance and follow His ways. Your weaknesses can lead you closer to His heart. They can open your eyes and help you see the truth behind the situation you are facing. You may not appreciate its value for now, but the time will come when…
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You can never find a Heart that is the Same as Yours
People can never give back the same love that you give to them. We express ourselves in different ways. We all have unique love languages, so never expect someone to have the same heart as yours. Instead of putting such high standards on others, choose to be patient with them. Look unto God because He alone can give you the kind of love that will satisfy your heart. When you share love with others, please do not expect something in return. Sometimes, when we are broken inside, we tend to treat other people as healers. We want them to make our lives complete and never hurt us at all. But…
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Let God Love you First
You can never love someone not unless you know what true love is. It’s just difficult to take good care of others if you can’t even love yourself. You can never give what you don’t have. So if you wanted to know how to love the people around you, let God love you first. Open your heart so that He can come in and heal the wounds inside. Pain will hinder you from accepting the imperfections of other people. As long as you are still wounded, then you need to receive God’s healing first before you can truly give yourself away for others. Let God be the source of your…
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God wants us to See People Through the Eyes of Love
This world is not perfect. That’s why there are moments when we feel so devastated, especially when people around us tend to do things that break our hearts. But despite the uncertainties and all the imperfections, God still wants us to see people through the eyes of love. He wants us to serve our neighbors. It’s not an easy thing to do. Most of the time, it’s so hard to do good things to those people who can’t even appreciate the great blessings around them. But then, we love not because of what others did for us, but simply because of what Jesus did on the cross just to save…
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Loving An Imperfect Person Is Not Easy, But It’s Worth The Pain
Humans are not perfect. We all have the tendency to feel pain deep in our hearts. Sometimes, we encounter brokenness because of the people we love and cherish. But even though dealing with imperfect people is not easy, we need to accept that love takes pain. It takes commitment and a decision to stay even if there are moments when we are not okay. If you are one of those people who feel so tired of loving others, then remember that your efforts and pain will never be in vain. Because a person who chooses to love will always win in the end. Simply because there is victory in love,…
