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Joy in the midst of trials
I picture myself waitingUnder the shadow of His graceI find myself restingEven in the midst of uncertainties I looked up in HeavenAnd imagine myself in thereMy eyes are closedWhile the tears are falling Unbearable painYet indescribable loveGoing through brokennessYet with a thankful heart Joy in the midst of trialsI thought it was impossiblePeace in the middle of the stormIt’s like a priceless treasure
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Day 253 – Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruits of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23, NIV You will know that a person abides in the Holy Spirit by looking at his fruit. Try to observe if he has love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control. Look at their behavior and be more aware of the words that come out of their mouth. Only then will you know if the person is a real follower of Christ. A person who truly knows Him is someone who is constantly growing. He is transformed from the inside out. And if…
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Day 182 – Psalms 126:5
Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Psalms 126:5, NIV I don’t know the things that are going on in your heart right now, but God sees everything. Your tears may keep on flowing, but always remember that your Heavenly Father will wipe them for you. Keep sowing and do the right things. God appreciates the sacrifices that you made for Him. Cry out in His presence and surrender everything. Share to Him the things that are bothering you. Let Him know the negative thoughts and fears that you have. Lift them up to God, and He will take good care of you. One day, you…
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Day 145 – Psalm 97:11
Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. PsalM 97:11, NIV If you think that you are walking in the darkness, then always remember that the light of God will shine in your life. Just do the right thing and stay in His presence. Purify your heart and keep glorifying His Name. You may not understand what’s going on in your life but keep in mind that God loves you so much. He will never abandon you. He will take away your fears. Just open your heart and let His joy come in. Align your heart to His will, and you will be guided. In Him,…
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Day 142 – Psalm 94:19
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:19,NIV Declare this verse every time you feel so anxious. Know that God is always there to comfort you. He will give you joy. Come to His presence, and He will give you rest. Remember that He knows what you are thinking. He is just waiting for you to surrender everything. Come to His presence and receive His great love for you. He will take away your fears. Just have faith in Him and believe in His power. Stop listening to the lies of the enemy. Focus on the good things that are happening around you. Fix your…
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Remember that the Process involves both Joy and Pain
The journey is not going to be smooth and relaxing. There will be moments when you will go through painful goodbyes and awkward “Hellos.” Sometimes, you will be forced to do things you never did before, or you will be challenged to face your fears. Your life is not going to be perfect, but it will be exciting if you take every obstacle as an opportunity to learn new things. It’s going to be a tough yet memorable ride for you as long as you align your thoughts and actions to the One who created you. If you listen to His voice, you will certainly live this life to the…
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You can Experience Glimpses of Heaven here on Earth
There are countless good things that are happening around you. If you just open your eyes to the blessings of God, you will feel in awe because they are like glimpses of heaven here on earth. Your life is full of miracles, but you fail to see them because you always focus on the negative things around you. Your mind is full of worries and cares. And instead of thanking God for what you experienced, you end up questioning His ways because you expect your life to be different. The only way for you to appreciate the things that He gives is for you to stop focusing on your problems.…
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Day 58 – Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:7, NIV If you feel so weak right now, always remember that you can trust God. Treat Him as your only source of strength, and you will get through this. He will send help. He sees your suffering, and He listens to your prayers. Choose to worship Him and remind yourself about the great miracles that He did. Put His promises inside your heart and know that in Him, you will always receive hope. His light will shine in your…
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Day 1 – 1 Peter 4:13
But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:13,NIV Do you still experience hardships the moment you follow Jesus? Do you also participate in the sufferings that the children of God are facing? If you went through the same thing, rejoice because your efforts and pain will never be in vain. You will receive His joy when His glory is revealed. Everything is going to be worth it. So continue to serve Him with all your heart, and you will realize that your life here on earth is not wasted. Remember that the joy…
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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,…
