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How to Surrender Your Plans to God
What does surrender really look like?Does it mean letting go and no longer making an effort?Does it mean we simply allow things to happen as they are? Many of us struggle with how to practically apply this word in our lives. When we say we are surrendering our plans, does it mean we stop planning altogether? The answer is no. Surrender Is Not an Excuse Surrender is not an excuse to do nothing. God has given us the ability to make decisions especially to create plans that can either build or shape our lives. He allows us to choose our path and take steps toward the things we dream of.…
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How to Stay with God Even When Life Feels Hard
There’s no fixed way to do this, but here are some things we can do to remind ourselves that God is there even when life feels hard. 1. Don’t stop talking to Him when life feels hard. This may be a very difficult thing to do, especially if you are the kind of person who shuts down whenever you face challenges. But you can express everything to Him. We sometimes think that when we talk to God, we need to have a faith that is strong and on fire. But what if you just feel weak, scared, and hopeless? You don’t have to appear strong in the presence of God.…
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Walk with Wise People
Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20, NIV The people around you will eventually influence you to either become better or worse. If you want to obtain wisdom, then be with wise people. Try to assess your environment right now. Are you growing? Are you learning from other people’s experiences? If your answer is “no,” then keep this verse in mind. It would be very hard for you to make wise decisions if you are surround by people who don’t value growth and learning. You will find yourself struggling and alone if you keep on staying in an environment that neglects…
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When Our Integrity Is Tested
Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over. Matthew 26: 14-16, NIV Judah was trying to betray Jesus by asking for something in return. He was willing to give up his relationship with Him for the sake of fulfilling his own desires. He focused on the money that He would receive rather than glorifying God in the end. In so many ways, we also have tendencies to…
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Perfect Love Casts out Fear
Life is sometimes scary. There are days when we are reminded of the bad things and the pain that happened in the past, and then fear comes in. And because we are scared, we build walls that will somehow protect ourselves. We hide ourselves from the good things because we are not that ready to experience pain again. However, God is our healer. His perfect love casts our fear. It means that the moment we fully accept and acknowledge His love in our lives, we will have the courage to open up to others. It’s His love that will empower us to keep going. He gives us the courage to…
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How to Surrender the Pain?
This is one of the hardest questions I ever asked myself. When the wounds are so deep and they are still fresh, you will be tempted to think that healing is no longer possible. Sometimes, it feels like it’s the end of the world. Darkness, hopeless future, emptiness, and life without meaning – these are just few of the things you need to deal with. This is the reason why it seems so hard to surrender the pain. But then, the good news is that Jesus did it first, and we can absolutely follow Him. When He was on the cross, he was in pain and suffering. He was heavily…
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Find Healing In The Arms Of Jesus
This world will present you with temporary remedies – entertainment, money, possessions, achievements, and more. You will find yourself looking for answers on things that will immediately and temporarily bring you joy. Sometimes, people are tempted to find instant healing, and it destroys them in the end. This is the reason why we need to trust in Jesus and seek His will. Let’s not rely on our own understanding. When we follow the standards of this world, we will find ourselves pleasing other people. We will easily be swayed by their words or actions. And instead of mending our wounds, we can’t help but encounter situations that will make…
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Let’s Choose To Strengthen Others
After spending some time in Antioch, Paul set out from there and traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples. Acts 18: 23, NIV Paul’s mission wasn’t just to plant churches outside Jerusalem and make converts. But it was also his goal to strengthen the disciples. This gives us two important reminders. First, for those who already started making disciples, we are reminded to continuously serve those whom God entrusted us. It’s not enough that they know Jesus; we are also called to help them know Him deeper. That they may be strengthened, and they may also be empowered to disciple others.…
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Your Tears Are Safe In The Arms Of Jesus
Choosing to be vulnerable is not easy. There is this negative thought in our head that would hinder us from being honest with what we feel. We find ourselves building walls so that others will no longer see our wounded hearts. We choose to keep everything on our own, thinking that it’s the best thing to do. But then, we will eventually feel exhausted because we are not created to bury our feelings. We need to release the emotions we feel inside so that they won’t poison us in the end. And if, by chance, you are still having a hard time sharing your heart with others, then know that…
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When Your Burdens Are Too Heavy, Come To Jesus, And He Will Give You Rest
When life is full of pressures, and things seem too heavy to bear, call upon Jesus, and He will be there. Sometimes, when we are surrounded by problems and challenges, we can easily forget God’s faithfulness in our lives. We seek comfort that we can easily see and touch. We choose to find temporary remedies and solutions that have lasting consequences. In short, we solve our problems on our own. Since we used to carry everything without the help of someone else, we forget God along the process. We feel like everything depends on our own efforts, and we no longer consider His plans and wisdom. This is the reason…
