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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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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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To the One who chose to walk with me in my Darkest Days
The word “thank you” is not enough for me to express how grateful I am for the things you did in my life. In moments when I couldn’t understand, you chose to stay and walked with me along the journey. When I blamed myself, you were always there to remind me of God’s great mercy. I never thought that I could make it through. It was a heart-breaking season, and I even told God that I wanted to give up. But despite what I felt, you persistently held my hands and chose to stay with me during those days. Thank you for your life. Thank you for allowing God to…
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The Unseen
FaithGraceKindnessThese are the unseen treasuresThat we fail to cherish CareerMoneyPleasuresThese are the thingsThat we unconsciously value PainBitternessRegretsThese are the unseen thingsThat we should deal with LoveHopeTrustThese are the unseen rewardThat God can give
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A Kind Heart Can Do Wonders In Somebody’s Life
Stay kind even if you feel like the world is unfair. Choose to do good things because God will honor your heart, and He will use your life to bless others. Your kindness will do wonders to those people who are lost and broken. You never really know the impact of the simple things you are doing not unless you try it. So use what you have to bless others. You may feel disappointed because other people sometimes throw negative comments about you. But choose to be kind and share the goodness of God. This world needs people who are brave enough to do good things even if they experience…
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Give The People Around You The Chance To Do Good Things
I believe that all people are good simply because God created all of us. We are made in His image and likeness. That’s why we can’t just simply judge someone based on what we see. Maybe they are just going through difficult struggles in life. That’s why they act as if nobody cares for them. They are only occupied on the inside. That’s why they forget who they truly are in the eyes of God. It’s not our job to condemn them. Instead, the best thing that we can do is pray for them. And give them the chance to do good things in life. Those kinds of people just…
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What Does It Mean To Be A Bearer Of Light?
The moment we accept Jesus as our personal savior, we are already considered as one of the bearers of light. Jesus is the light of the word, and since He is already inside your heart, it simply means that you are carrying His light wherever you go. But what does it truly means to be a bearer of light? How can we share that light with the people around us? It simply starts within us. Sometimes, it’s really hard to share the light, especially when you are so broken and in pain. But then, take heart! You may have some dark seasons in your life, but always remember that the…
