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When you Realize that you are Loved by God
Your life will never be the same the moment you encounter God’s unfailing love. Your perspective will change. You will also learn to look at yourself the way He sees you. When that happens, you will approach your life with a victorious mind set. The situations that you will face can no longer trap you from coming back to the place that He rescued you from. His love is powerful. It serves as a driving force for you to move forward despite of the challenges you experienced. He will give you peace and rest inside. It’s like a bright light in the middle of the dark path. So take your…
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You can’t fully Appreciate your Journey with GOD if you don’t have Faith inside
God prepared a wonderful journey for you. He uniquely crafted every challenge and hurdle along the way to develop you as a person. But you will fail to recognize His hands if you won’t activate your faith. You need to believe in things you can’t see. You need to trust Him even if you don’t exactly know what He is doing. In such a way, you will learn to value every moment with Him. It takes faith to believe that He is moving behind the scene. But once you firmly trust Him despite what you feel, then that’s the time when you will appreciate the plans that He created just…
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The Danger of Treating other People as your Source of Hope
A mere human can potentially give you false hope. And it’s not because they intentionally wanted to hurt you. It’s just they are broken, and they sometimes fail to consider the consequences of their words and choices. So do not fully depend on what they can do. Look unto God and fix your eyes on His promises. Trust in His power and not on other people’s strength. Remember that they are not God. They also commit mistakes, and there will be moments when you’ll feel disappointed because they haven’t met your expectations. Be more understanding of their situation and stop putting too much pressure on them. They are not the…
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Day 298 – Proverbs 24:6
Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers. Proverbs 24:6, NIV If you are planning to do something big in your life, do not just do things randomly. Make some plans and prepare yourself. Seek guidance and listen to those who have already gone through the journey you wanted to explore. Do not fully depend on your own understanding. There are things in life that you still need to learn. Acknowledge the truth that you need some help. Call upon the Holy Spirit, and He will give you the wisdom that will save you from greater pain. Let Him reveal to you the important…
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Do not Withhold Yourself from the Opportunities God has Given You
There will be times when God will give you different options. But because of the doubts, you would sometimes hold yourself back to take one or not. You feel scared of the risk and the things that will happen because you do not know where it would lead you yet. Sometimes, you suddenly realize that you are not ready for it. You will feel nervous and scared. The changes may frighten you, but remember that God already prepared what you need. Not all opportunities are presented in a pot of gold. Some of them look like clay that you still need to mold. There are things that God will give…
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Who you are with is more Important than the Journey or the Destination
The tears, victories, difficulties, disappointments, and joy you will experience along the journey are crucial. The dreams you wish to happen, the deepest desires of your heart, and the exact thing that you long for – they are all wonderful. But at the end of the day, when you look back to your past, you will realize the value of the journey not just because of your experiences but because of the One who’s holding your hands. The destination will be more meaningful because you are not alone. You will recall those times when He wiped away your tears. You will rejoice in those moments when you did exciting things…
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Day 282 – 1 Thessalonians 5:5
You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 1 Thessalonians 5:5, NIV Come to the light and walk in the Presence of God. You may think that you are living in the darkness right now because of the pain and struggles that you’ve been going through, but always remember that God is with you. He will shine in the darkest season of your journey. He will be there to guide and protect you. So do not treat yourself as someone who belongs to the darkness. Lift up your head and focus on Him. Choose to…
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The Difficult Roads make the Journey more Meaningful
If you want a fulfilled life, then don’t wish for things to be easy. Instead, allow yourself to experience the hard roads because that’s where you will discover more of life. Growth happens when you go through challenges. When you meet circumstances that are out of your control, that’s when you will learn how to manage your emotions. They may appear difficult at first, but the moment you overcome them, you’ll slowly realize your potential. When you arrive at your destination, you won’t just thank God because you finally received what you prayed for, but you will feel overwhelmed because He used your journey to transform you into a better…
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Let the Challenges in your life Transform you into a Better Person
You will experience problems as long you live in this broken world. No matter what you do, you will go through situations that will test your character. And in every hardship is a chance for you to see a bigger perspective. When that happens, your mind will no longer revolve around your selfish desires and your emotions. Instead, you will learn to consider the will of God and the welfare of other people. In short, you will slowly become a better person. Just keep in mind that not all challenges will break your heart. Some of them can make you even stronger. So hold on and don’t easily quit. Know…
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The Waiting Season feels too short when you enjoy every moment with God
We all experience waiting seasons in life. Maybe you are waiting for promotions or hoping for a certain opportunity to open. It could be that you are waiting for a specific person or praying for a particular event to happen. Whatever it is, know that your waiting season will never be boring in the arms of God. In fact, it feels too short the moment you learn to enjoy His presence along the journey. Don’t be tempted to go through the shortcuts because God has a purpose for allowing you to go through that season. You will fail to value the answers to your prayers if you cannot absorb the…
