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I Pray That Today’s Pain Will Become Tomorrow’s Blessing
I don’t know what will happen next. I don’t know what’s waiting for me ahead. The pain of the present tries to whisper that tomorrow will be the same. The wounds would try to tempt me to think that there’s no hope left. But for sure, this is only temporary. The time will come when things will be better. But until then, my Lord, this is the cry of my heart: Please give me the reason to believe in your promises. Please teach me how to hold on to my faith. There are just times when I feel so tired and exhausted. I want to quit. And I wanted to…
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The Lord is our Maker
Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all. Proverbs 22:2, NIV Sometimes, when we experience so many successes in life, we are somehow tempted to think that we are better than anyone else. Or perhaps, if we have more money or earthly possessions, we think that we can treat others the way we want. We look at their status and judge them according to what they have. However, this verse reminds us that God is our maker. We have this one thing in common that we should not forget. It’s God who created all of us from the inside out. This means that…
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God is Light – Psalm27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1, NIV Have you ever felt so down to the point that you no longer see the good things around you? Have you been through a dark season where you find it hard to even get up and live? Have you ever felt so scared that you can no longer think properly? If the answer is yes, then here’s an important reminder for you. The Lord is your light and your salvation. It means that no matter how terrible your situation is, Jesus…
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Trust in the Lord
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8, NIV People who trust in the Lord put their confidence in Him. Even though they will go through challenges and storms, they won’t be easily destroyed because they are planted by the water. This means that they will be sustained throughout the seasons. They won’t fear when drought…
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They Chose To Intentionally Seek God In Making Wise Decisions
Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. Acts 14:23, NIV When Paul and Barnabas returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, they made sure that someone would take good care and administer to the followers there. They didn’t leave them empty-handed. Instead, they properly arranged and prepared everything they could in order for them to be guided. One of the notable things they did was pray and fast. The moment they appointed the elders, they acknowledged the truth that they needed God’s guidance in doing it. Prayer and fasting were the…
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The Lord Is Close To The Brokenhearted
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalms 34:18, NIV Sometimes, it’s so easy for people to say, ‘move on.’ It sounds like a very simple step that a wounded person can do. But the reality is, it’s a hard pill to swallow. You will never know what it feels like not until you go through the same pain. It’s so difficult to see a bright future when your heart is still aching. But the good thing is God’s word is there to remind us that we have a companion along the journey. If you are in so much pain right now…
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God Is Always In Charge
Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. But the word of God continued to spread and flourish. Acts 12: 23-24, NIV King Herod was against the early Christians. He even killed James and arrested Peter. But God moved by sending an angel to rescue Peter from prison. After that, King Herod continued to boast about what he had and failed to glorify God. The Bible said that an angel struck him down and was eaten by words. He had a very sad ending. The disciples went through so much fear and experienced…
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God Will Send His Help
Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. “Quick, get up!” he said, and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists. Acts 12:7,NIV Peter was arrested and put into prison when he experienced this supernatural moment. Who would have thought that an angel would appear and help him? This is one of the stories in the Bible that reminds us that God can do the impossible. He rescued Peter from death. He commanded His angels to help and guide Peter on his way out. At the same time, the church also prayed for him. Imagine,…
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Romans 12:12, NIV
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans12:12, NIV Let the joy of the Lord penetrate your soul. Remember that in Him, you will always receive everlasting hope. So when you go through suffering and challenges, just stay patient. Hold on to His promises. Do not give up. Focus on the blessings around you. He provided you with more than enough resources. So, instead of thinking about the bad things that you experienced, just remember that God is always there. His grace surrounds you. He is giving you the strength that you need. Focus on His power, and lift up everything that you can’t control through prayers. …
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Romans 10:13, NIV
For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13, NIV When you are in pain and broken, when you can’t feel the presence of God in the midst of the storm, then keep in mind that you can always call upon the name of the Lord. Come to Him when you are weary and sad. Seek Him when you can’t find the answers. Put Him first, especially when you are bombarded by so many unexpected situations. Trust God. Let Him be your “one call away” friend. And God will be there. He will redeem you. He will save you from pain. He will give…
