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John 15:13, NIV
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13, nIV Giving up our own desires for the sake of the people we love is not easy. It takes a humble and patient heart to surrender the things that we want. We need supernatural strength to do it. This is the reason why we need Jesus. His sacrifice on the cross will remind us not to think of our own desires but to honor the will of God. And it’s His desire to see us extending His love to others – even to those difficult people around us. So, when you are asked…
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John 15:12, NIV
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12,nIV Jesus wants us to love others. This is not something that we should do when we want to, but this is a command. Whether we feel it or not bye, God asks us to love. It is not an easy thing to do, especially when we go through pain in life. Our usual approach is to pray for bad things to those who hurt us, but we need to remember what Jesus wants. Let’s not forget His love because it will serve as our inspiration in times when we feel tired. What He did to us,…
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John 15:7, NIV
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7, nIV Remain in Jesus and obey His words. Follow Him, and you can ask in His name. He will be there to help and assist you along the journey. Remaining in Him means that you keep your faith even in the midst of trials and persecutions. You need to stay in His presence in seasons when you don’t know what’s happening. It’s about believing in His words even when it doesn’t make sense. And when you choose to hold His hands, you can ask for His…
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John 15:4, NIV
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. John 15:4, NIV You can’t bear fruit without Jesus. Remember that He is the vine. He is the source of life. You need His grace and salvation. You need His love. So don’t just live this life on your own. Maybe you think that you can independently do things outside His presence, but He alone can help you maximize the blessings that He gave. Acknowledge His sovereignty in your life, and be in a serious relationship with Him.…
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Allow Jesus to teach you what it means to Truly Love others
Love is not that easy to give, especially when you just rely on your own strength. When you are faced with imperfect people, you will realize that staying committed and connected to them is so difficult. This is the reason why you need Jesus to teach you how to truly love others. You must learn to rely on His grace and His strength so that you will be able to keep walking despite the mistakes that others committed. The love that He showed on the cross will help you realize what it means to die for yourself so that others will leave. It’s sacrificial love. It takes supernatural courage to…
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John 14:26, NIV
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:26, nIV Jesus never leaves us alone. He sent the Holy Spirit to teach and remind us what to do when we go through trials and storms. He will be there to give us the instructions and strength that we need. So if you feel so weak and you no longer have the courage to pursue the purpose that God planted in your heart, then call upon the Holy Spirit. He will give you extraordinary strength. He will lead…
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John 14:14, NIV
You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. John 14:14, nIV Jesus gave this promise to His disciples. He comforts them because He knows that they will go through challenges that will test their faith. And just like them, we also go through storms in life. So let this verse remind you that Jesus will be there to help you along the way. Call upon His name. Ask for His guidance and strength. Don’t forget that you always have a companion. He will be there to hold your hands and give you enough reasons to keep moving. Remember His power and His great love…
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John 14: 1, NIV
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1, NIV Jesus said these words after He shared to His disciples the things that will happen them. They may go through trials and persecutions, but our Savior gave them the assurance that they need. In life, we also go through so many unexpected events that will test and shaken our faith. But even if we experience so many things, let’s just remember the words of Jesus. Let’s choose to believe in Him and trust in His ways. Let’s surrender our troubled hearts in His presence. Let’s allow Him to move and perform miracles.…
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John 13:25, NIV
By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35, NIV People will know who we are by the love that we show to them. Jesus poured out His unfailing grace and mercy on us. He already gave us everything we needed. He equipped us to love and serve others. So instead of focusing on what’s wrong, choose to share the blessings that God gave to you. Freely offer to Him the things that you freely received. It may not always be easy, but remember that you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength. He will empower you to love…
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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…
