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When Change Becomes Painful
Change is not easy. Sometimes, it’s painful. This must’ve been the reason why many people find it hard to make changes in their lives. It’s like a daily battle that they needed to win. There will be tears along the way. The journey will be challenging. When you decide to change, you will lose something, so that you can gain that very thing that will help you in the end. There will be moments of surrender and letting go. Your faith will be tested, and you need to adjust to so many things. At first, it’s not comfortable. You need to do something that you never did before. You need…
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Why is it Hard to Let Go?
There’s this quote that made me realize why, somehow, it’s hard for people to let go of certain things in their lives. It says, “Empty hearts cannot let go.” This is a very deep revelation for me. Now, I realize why there are times when it seems so hard to let go of the things that are no longer helping me. It’s because all this time, my heart is empty. Part of me is scared of what might happen next. What if I will no longer receive the same opportunity? What if things will get worst? What if I will feel alone along the way? My mind is bombarded with…
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Welcome the Suffering
As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and flinging dust into the air, the commander ordered that Paul be taken into the barracks. He directed that he be flogged and interrogated in order to find out why the people were shouting at him like this. Acts 22: 23-24, NIV This part of the scripture marked the start of Paul’s ministry while in chains. After this moment, he will defend himself to different authorities and will spend the rest of his time as a prisoner. This must’ve been the reason why the other disciples tried to stop him from going to Jerusalem. They were weeping for him. But then…
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God Will Send The Right People Who Help You Along The Journey
He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed in the province of Asia a little longer. Acts 19:22 NIV While Paul was on a mission, he experienced tough times and many rejections. God planted a deep desire in his heart to spread the gospel, and it was not easy. However, he was not alone throughout the journey. God sent some helpers to assist him in the ministry: Timothy and Erastus. Even though Paul suffered, but by the grace of God, he led him to the right people who can support Him. He also opened his heart to those people and faithfully discipled them. If…
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One Day, You’ll Be Able To Face Your Greatest Fear And Your Deepest Pain
The time will come when fear will no longer dominate your life. Someday, you will be able to do the things that you haven’t tried to do. You will smile without any hidden doubts and worries. You will find yourself singing happy songs without any questions or frustrations. One day, you will experience a life much better than what you have right now. There may be things in your life that you can’t understand, and you may struggle because of the pain that happened in the past, but keep this in mind: One day, you will be healed. The Lord will move in your life, and He will lead you…
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When I Learned To Surrender
I was once an overthinker. I easily freak out when unexpected things happen and immediately think of the worst-case scenario. I was not comfortable with change. I just wanted everything to stay the same—to be in the same environment with the same people. I usually withdraw from opportunities that would challenge me to step outside my comfort zone. I tried my best to stay in a place where I could control everything. But then, when I decided to follow Jesus, my life changed. I realized it’s impossible to walk with Him without a surrendered heart. He can’t reign if I still wanted to rule my life. It takes humility and…
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Allow God To Use Your Circumstances For His Glory
And Saul approved of their killing him. On that day, a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria… Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Acts 8:1 &4, NIV When the early church experienced persecution, they were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Jesus talked about these places in Acts 1:8 before He resurrected to heaven, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Because of the persecutions,…
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Being With God Will Never Give Us The Assurance That Life Would Be Smooth And Easy
Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him and rescued him from all his troubles. He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain the goodwill of Pharaoh king of Egypt. So Pharaoh made him ruler over Egypt and all his palace. Acts 7:9-10, NIV God never left Joseph. He was with him all along the journey. Even when he went through tragedies and painful experiences in the past, he gave him the favor and blessing he needed. Even though Joseph’s life wasn’t perfect, still, God led him to victory. You see, God’s people mentioned in the bible…
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When God Asks You To Do The Hard Things
God is more concerned with the things that will help you grow rather than the things that will pamper you. That’s why, most of the time, He will challenge you to try the hard things. And it’s not that God wants to punish or hurt you. He knows that behind the difficulties that you face are lessons that you will learn. Behind the storms that you will encounter are opportunities for you to grow and become a better person. That’s why, every time you go through seasons of pain and so many “what if’s”, imagine that God prepared wonderful blessings behind the scenes. He is molding your heart and purifying…
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Life Is Hard, But Living Life Without God Is Even Harder
Living in this imperfect world will make you realize that life is not easy. There are days when you need to do your best to survive. Trials and storms will be there. There may be joy and excitement, but pain and tears are also present. This is the reality that we are living in. We just can’t get everything we want. Sometimes, we need to work hard for it. This is why we need grace. If we will just rely on what we can do, then the time will come when we will be exhausted. In the end, we need God’s blessings to sustain us throughout the journey. Living without…
