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When You Choose to Love Because of Jesus, Death Will Never Be the End But It’s the Beginning
Jesus says in John 13:35, “By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples if you have loved one another.” LOVE. This is one of Jesus’s most important words. He wanted us to take good care of our brothers and sisters. He encouraged us to serve those who are in need and broken. This command sounds simple and easy, but in reality, it’s sometimes challenging to obey. Especially when we meet broken and difficult people. It’s not easy to serve those who hurt us. It’s painful. Whether we like it or not, we will meet someone along the way who will challenge our faith. They are those who carry…
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1 Corinthians 1:18, NIV
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18, NIV The cross doesn’t always make sense to others. They can’t seem to understand the reason behind what Jesus is doing. They are not even aware of its power. But for us who are saved by grace, we know that the cross is more than just a symbol. It’s a representation of God’s love. The pain that Jesus experienced on the cross should’ve been our punishment. But God wanted to save us from the eternal consequences of our sins. That’s how…
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1 Corinthians 1:9, NIV
God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9, NIV Remember this verse if you are going through so many struggles in life and you feel like there’s no hope left. God is faithful. He will never change. So don’t be afraid, especially when you face unexpected circumstances. Don’t be easily discouraged. Know that your God is faithful, and His promises will remain. His grace will be there to sustain you. He will give you everything that you need, including those things that you never asked for. Just set your eyes on Jesus. Stay in His arms and abide in…
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Romans 13:8, NIV
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8, NIV Love fulfills the law. When you choose to share God’s love with the people around you, then it means that you won’t do anything that could possibly harm or destroy them. If you only knew how much God loves His people, then you will also learn to respect and serve them the way God loves and respects you. Do not allow your selfish desires to reign. Because when you do, there’s a tendency that you will compromise your relationship with other people. The temporary fleshly desires…
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Romans 12:21, NIV
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21, NIV Always choose to love. You may not always control the negative things that happen in your life but do not allow the hatred to consume your heart. Surrender to God all the pain that you experienced. Allow Him to mend your wounds. Treat Him as your doctor, and let His love give you more than enough strength to do good. The enemy wants to kill, steal, and destroy. But Jesus wants to give you life. Follow Him, and His light will lead you to the future that He prepared. Let His goodness shine, and only then…
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Romans 12:17, NIV
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Romans 12:17, NIV Choose to love your enemy. This may not be easy, especially when you experience too much pain and heartache because of their words and actions, but you need to remember the instructions written in the scripture. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Vengeance is not yours. Surrender it to God. Allow Him to move. Your role is to love and remain kind to them. Do not focus on the pain or the negative things that happened. Instead, remember the blessings that God poured out in your life.…
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Romans 12:14, NIV
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Romans 12:14, NIV You can never please everyone. No matter how much you try to do good things and speak the right words, there will be instances when you meet people who will persecute you and question your faith. When you receive painful words from them, then remember this verse. Choose to bless and stay kind to them. Do not curse them. Instead, pray that God will fill their hearts with His love. Lift them up to Jesus because He knows what to do with them. Your only job is to extend His love to them. Do not focus on…
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Romans 8:39, NIV
…neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:39, NIV Nothing can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. God’s love will be there even when you go through the darkest valley. He will continue to mold and guide you even when you can’t appreciate His blessings. No problem or pain can ever separate you from Him. You may want to give up and lose hope, but God will never stop holding your hands. He will relentlessly, passionately, and faithfully pursue you. His love…
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Romans 8:47, NIV
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37, NIV You are more than a conqueror in the eyes of God. Remember that Jesus won the victory. Through His precious blood, you are cleansed by your impurities. He overcame the principalities of this world. This is the reason why you need to put your faith in Him. When you go through pain and so many struggles, choose to remember the love of God. Remember that you are victorious in His eyes. It means that He will never give you any battle that you can’t conquer. His love will be there to rescue…
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Romans 8:31, NIV
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31, NIV Who can be against you. The creator of this world is fighting for you. He is so in love with you. He will make a way for you. So don’t be afraid. Don’t be easily discouraged when your situation doesn’t cooperate with what you desire. Pray to God and ask for His guidance. Talk to Him and let Him lead you to the path that He orchestrated. God loves you so much. He is there, giving you so many chances and more than enough blessings. So instead…
