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The Thin Line Between Pity and Empathy
When someone is going through a difficult time, you have two ways to approach their pain: with pity or with empathy. How you perceive their struggle ultimately shapes your actions toward them. At first glance, pity and empathy may seem similar. Both stem from a desire to care, and both feel like natural responses to someone else’s suffering. Both are valid emotions. However, when you examine them closely, a significant difference becomes clear. Pity occurs when you see someone’s pain as if it defines them permanently. You view their situation as hopeless, imagining that they won’t rise above it. In pity, you may feel the urge to shield them from…
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Overcome Evil with Good
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21, NIV Overcome evil by kindness. This may sound crazy in the eyes of this world, but it’s how God wants us to live. Imagine the people who broke your heart. You may want to do something that would make them realize the wrong things that they did, but contrary to what you want to happen, Paul reminds you to be kind to them. Bad things can never defeat the enemy. In fact, it could possibly strengthen them. You know what would stop them? It’s goodness. A dark heart can never defeat evil. It’s God’s righteousness and love…
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Romans 14:10, NIV
You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. Romans 14:10, NIV Don’t quickly judge the people around you. Don’t focus on the negative things that they did. Give them the space to grow and become a better person. Find a way to live in peace with others. Treat them just like how God treated you. Let His kindness lead you to love and serve others. Remember that one day, we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. We will give an account of the things that we did to our brothers and…
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Romans 11:22, NIV
Consider therefore the kindness and the sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off. Romans 11:22, NIV Never take God’s grace for granted. If He allowed you to take new steps and change the way you think, treat it as His precious gift. Treasure the time that He gave you. He remained so kind to you despite the things that you did. So, continue to do what’s right in His eyes. Let His goodness lead you to do the right thing. One day, God will judge us according to what we have…
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Romans 2:4, NIV
Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? Romans 2:4, NIV God is so good to us. He remained faithful in our lives despite all our mistakes. His grace continues to sustain us up until now. He is so patient even when we forget to follow His will. God’s kindness is always there, and it should supposedly lead us to repentance and not to a life full of sins. Let’s not show contempt for what God allowed us to experience. Just because He remained loving and kind doesn’t mean we can follow…
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Dear God, Thank you for teaching me what Humility is through the pain that I encountered
You are so good, Lord. You are so amazing in all your ways. You allowed things to happen not to punish or destroy me, but it’s there to give me lessons I can never forget. Thank you for the painful things that you allowed me to experience. Because in those moment, I slowly realize what it truly means to depend on you. In times when I can find my way out, your goodness reminds me that I always have a Savior. I may asked you before to take away the pain, but thank you Lord for not listening. Those heartbreaking seasons led me to humbly rely on your strength. You…
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You can Overcome all your Defeats by Receiving God’s Grace
Don’t dwell on the failures that you experienced. You will be overwhelmed if you keep on thinking of what’s wrong. You can list down the lessons that you learned, but don’t treat your mistakes as if it’s your identity. Your decisions may affect your life, but they can never define who you are. Take charge of your thoughts, and don’t be trapped by the lies of the enemy. You can still move forward and start again. All you need to do is receive God’s grace. Open your heart so that you will be able to receive the blessings that He prepared for you in this season. Sometimes, it’s not a…
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Day 323 – Psalm 37:7
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Psalm 37:7, NIV When you feel like the people around you are already doing negative things, do not fret or be afraid. Look unto God and remember His power in your life. Know that He is greater than anyone else. Do not focus on their actions. Instead, patiently wait for Him to move. Be still and receive His peace. Trust in His great love and kindness. He is moving in the midst. You may not physically see His miracles, but believe with all your…
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Day 245 – Matthew 25:40
The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:40, NIV God created every human being in this world. He loves everyone. That’s why He wants us to serve and heal each other. Whatever you do to your brothers and sisters, you also do it to God. If you gave them a place to rest, food to eat, clothes to wear, and the chance to live a comfortable life, then know that you are also doing the same thing to your loving Father. So be kind and choose to share the…
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Day 231 – Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12, NIV Remember these five words: compassion, kindness, gentleness, and patience. Choose to keep them in your heart so that when you encounter difficult things in life, you’ll stay rooted in the presence of God. Clothe yourself with the fruits of the Holy Spirit so that the people around you will never forget God through your works and the way you treat them. You are God’s chosen people. He called you for a Holy life. So let your deeds reflect who your God is. Carry His love with you and everything…
