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Forgiveness is not about Neglecting your Pain
Just because you choose to forgive doesn’t mean you already forget about the pain. Forgiveness is not a feeling. It’s a choice. You can’t simply dictate your heart to stop bleeding. You need to go through the process and allow God to heal you. And while you go through the healing journey, God will ask you first to forgive. He will challenge you to let things go and allow Him to take over. He will encourage you to give up what you want to happen and allow His will to prevail. It won’t be easy, but God will be there to comfort and encourage you, especially when the pain feels…
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Romans 8:8, NIV
Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. Romans 8:8, NIV The desires of your flesh will destroy you in the end. You may think that what you have in mind will give you pleasure and joy, but it won’t last long. The things of this world are temporary. The standards that people are following are not aligned with the will of God. That’s why those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please Him. If you want to honor Him with what you have, then you need to learn how to live in the spirit. It means that you need to give up…
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Romans 6:11,NIV
In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Romans 6: 11, NIV If you believe that Jesus died and rose in the grave to save you, then you ought to live a new life with Him. You are already dead to sin, just as Jesus died on the cross. Stop living in the darkness. Instead, choose to follow the ways of God. Jesus will lead you to experience the fullness of this life. Stay in His presence and listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit so that you will always be guided. Let the grace that Jesus poured out on the…
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Live this Life with God and you will Stand Stronger
God’s love is your anchor. He will help you stay rooted especially when you go through storms in life. He will keep you safe, that doesn’t mean you won’t experience pain, it only means that His power will always be there to protect you from things that will destroy your soul in the end. You may have a hard time right now, and you find yourself struggling to survive, but there is still hope. God wants you to journey with Him. The challenges that you are facing will soon end, and God will lead you back to the path that He orchestrated. He loves you so much. He wants to…
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God’s love is Real, and He can Absolutely change your Life
It’s hard to believe that perfect love exists simply because we are not used to it. We are living in this broken world where pain is so common. We used to live a life where things were changing, and nothing remained the same. This is the reason why it’s hard to comprehend that we still have the chance to experience true love. But even if it’s hard, it is so possible. God’s love is real. It’s not tangible, but you can feel it. It’s not visible, but you can absolutely receive it. If you only let go of your own understanding and allow Him to reign, He will slowly open…
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Acts 19:11, NIV
God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them. Acts 19:11, NIV Paul didn’t physically see Jesus. He experienced a supernatural encounter with Him, but unlike Peter, Paul wasn’t able to physically observe Jesus while He was here on earth. But even if that’s the case, God did extraordinary miracles through Him. Imagine, even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched Him can already cure illnesses and cast away evil spirits. The Holy Spirit moved in His life. God was with Him, and He was working through His…
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God needs to rebuke you for your own Good
There is this thing called tough love. God usually demonstrates this in your life through His discipline and rebuke. He allows certain things to happen so that your eyes will be opened to the important matters that you missed to consider. He needs to use the pain so that He can get your attention. There are just days when His words are not enough. That’s why He needs to do something unexpected so that you will learn to listen. If you keep on ignoring His instructions, then don’t be surprised when God gives you something that will push you to follow Him. He needs to rebuke you because He doesn’t…
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Life is Hard, but it’s Beautiful
Life is not perfect. Many times, you need to shed your tears. There are days when you feel happy and excited, but there are also moments when you are bombarded by problems. It’s like going through a cycle. Sometimes, you are at the top, but there are days when you need to go down. It’s not going to be easy. Life itself will challenge you to grow. It will lead you to places you never expect. Life is hard. Pain is real, but so is love. There may be times when you are troubled, but the difficult roads that you are traveling will lead you to a better place. And…
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You may not Instantly figure out the Answers, but God’s peace will be there
There are days in life when you just can’t understand what’s going on. No matter how much you try to find answers, you still can’t simply comprehend the reasons why God would allow you to go through seasons that break your heart. You may not always hear His voice clearly but trust that God’s peace will give you a reason to keep going. He will comfort your heart and give you the assurance that you need. He may not come according to your expectations, but He will sustain you until you overcome the difficulties that you face. So take heart! You are not alone. Sometimes, God purposely presents you with…
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We are all students in this thing called “Life”
Life is not just a “one-time big-time” course that we only need to go through for a specific span of time. As long as you are still breathing, you still have so many things to learn. This world is so vast that you can’t easily comprehend everything in just one setting. Sometimes you need to retake special subjects. You will have so many tests and surprise exams. You are like a student who is learning something new every single day. It’s going to be a long journey. But as long as you embrace your part as a student, you will always learn the lessons that the Teacher wants you to…