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Day 237 – John 15:9
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. John 15:9,NIV You will encounter so many challenges in life that will test your love for God. But remember what Jesus did on the cross. Despite the pain and suffering, He experienced, He chose to stay with God. He still opened His heart and acknowledged the sovereignty of our Heavenly Father. He knows that God loves Him, and He also poured out the same love to us. You may not always feel His presence, but don’t be discouraged. Continue to stay with Him and love Him even in the most difficult seasons of your…
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The Love of God is Perfect and True
Perfect love exists, and you can find it in the arms of God. Unfortunately, mere humans can’t heal the wounds in your heart. No matter what you do, you will encounter brokenness and pain from the people around you. And it’s not because you don’t deserve a happy life. It’s just you are living inside a broken world. You are surrounded by people who are also carrying unseen burdens, and sometimes, they can’t properly handle themselves. That’s why they unknowingly hurt others. You can’t deny the fact that the love you will discover in this world is just temporary. So instead of looking for someone who will complete and make…
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How long?
You are awakeBut your soul is sleepingYou’re breathingBut your life is so empty inside You are smilingBut your heart is achingYou are laughingBut your mind is worrying How long will you hide yourself?How long will you deny what you feel?It’s okay not to be okayCome to God and acknowledge the pain Surrender what you feelShare to Him everythingTreat God as your best friendAnd He will encourage you to keep moving He will not judge youSo be true to yourselfLet God heal your woundsSo that you’ll no longer suffer
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God is your Refuge
Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalms 62:8, NIV When your world is crashing down, always remember this. God is your refuge. You can run to Him. Cry out and pour your heart unto Him. He will be there to listen and rescue you. Call upon His name, and He will help you. Ask, and it will be given unto you. Trust Him even in moments when you are in pain. Know that you will find rest and comfort in His arms. Mere humans can’t give you the kind of love that never fails. They may give…
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Journey through Eternity
Remember thatYou are on a journeyAnd it’s somethingYou can’t physically see You are walking along a pathThat will lead you to a placeWhere there is peaceAnd abundant blessings But you will go through muddy roadsAnd sometimes, the path will be smoothIt’s going to be an adventureThat will strengthen your soul Just stay rootedIn the arms of your SaviorSo that when you face obstaclesYou will not be destroyed Know that it’s a journeyThat will take you through eternityThere will be sacrifices along the wayBut it’s going to be worth all the pain
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The Lessons that you learned will remain a Theory not until you Apply them
Pray that God will give you the strength to apply the lessons that you learned. They can never change your life not until you put them into action. Yes, it’s not easy to make changes, especially when you are still full of doubts, but you don’t have to take big steps. You just need to take one small step at a time. Know that the little habits you are doing every day can make a huge difference in the long run. Just don’t keep everything that you learned in your mind. Glorify God through your works, and everything that you do for Him will never be in vain. They are…
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Don’t waste your pain; use them for the Glory of God
Your wounds are too expensive. It takes so many tears just for you to face them. So don’t waste your pain. Know that God can turn things around if you will just allow Him. Surrender in His presence and let Him heal all your wounds. Listen to His voice and let Him teach you the important lessons that you need to learn. Open your heart so that He can come in and transform you from the inside out. He can turn your pain into treasures that will take you to eternity. Just don’t face them on your own. Acknowledge His power and imagine that God is already moving behind the…
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Taking Risks
Uncertainties are always thereYou can’t control the thingsThat are happening around youThat’s why life itself is a risk Every day, you need to make decisionsEither you go to the left or rightYou can stay or fightYou have the freedom to do what you want But even if you don’t knowWhat will happen nextChoose to take the riskAnd do not be afraid Align your plans to GodAnd He will be thereTo hold your handsHe will guide you through Treat Him as the source of your strengthTrust in His loveKnow that your journey with HimIs always worth the risk
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You will Appreciate God’s perfect love when you experience Pain from Imperfect Humans
The brokenness you experience in this world reminds you that you can never receive the kind of love that satisfies your heart from imperfect humans. The pain inside will help you realize that God alone can complete you. His perfect love is what you need. So before you seek attention and acceptance from others, choose to set your eyes on God so that He can give you the kind of love that will make you feel whole. Let the wounds lead you closer to His heart. Allow Him to reign in your life, and He will restore you. Don’t wait for your heart to break into pieces before you ask…
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The Pain behind the Pruning Season
If you want to grow and bear fruit, then you need to allow God to prune you. It takes pain and brokenness, but you need to trust Him because behind what you feel are great blessings that will change your life for the better. There are things in life that we thought good for us, but God sees what’s ahead. He knows what’s best for you. If He takes away certain people or things in your life, then it means that He prepared something better. And you can only see His perspective the moment you change your heart and character. In order to do that, He allows you to go…
