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The Breaking Season will somehow Strengthen your Heart
There are truths in life that are so easy to understand but hard to accept. How can a painful situation strengthen our hearts when it causes us to shrink and walk in the darkness? How will things fall in the right places when your heart is already shattered in pieces? It doesn’t make sense. Why do people always talk about strength in moments when we feel weak? Is it because they are just insensitive? How come it’s so difficult to accept the truth that good things will still happen? Maybe you also have these questions in your head. It’s not that pain is not real. You ought to acknowledge it.…
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Pray that God will give you the Courage to Accept the Lessons Behind your Pain
Sometimes, the truth hurts. No matter how much you try to walk away from the reality that you are living in, God will still allow things to happen just for you to wake up and face your problems. Running away from the struggles won’t help you. You need to learn how to accept the painful truths in life. And it’s not that God wants to punish or destroy you. He just wants you to experience the fullness of what He prepared. And usually, it starts by refining your soul, then pruning the unfruitful branches in your life, and purifying your heart. The process is not easy. Many times, you will…
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John 20:29, NIV
Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29, NIV It’s difficult to believe in things you can’t see. But blessed are you if you still choose to believe and keep your faith in Jesus even if you can’t see Him. There may be days when it’s so hard to hold on to His promises. But don’t give up. Jesus is doing miracles behind the scenes. You may not understand what’s going on in your life but believe that God is carrying you in His arms. Jesus is there, giving you the strength that…
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God may send you the Right People, but it Doesn’t mean you won’t Experience Pain with them
Life is not perfect. There will be pain along the way. If you wanted to align to God because you no longer wanted to encounter heartaches, then it’s time to accept the truth that as long as you are living here on earth, you will go through pain. And it’s not that people wanted to hurt you. It’s just they are imperfect humans who are also going through so much in life. They are also walking along the healing process, and you need to be patient with them. The right people still have the potential to disappoint and sometimes hurt you. But the good thing is, they will never lead…
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John 19: 2-3, NIV
The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They clothed him in a purple robe and went up to him again and again, saying, “Hail, king of the Jews!” And they slapped him in the face. John 19:2-3, NIV Our Savior doesn’t deserve to experience this maltreatment. But He took this pain and carried every painful word that the soldiers said to Him. He is a perfect human. He never commits mistakes. Slapping Him on the face is just too much to bear. But Jesus chose to stay and never walked away. He patiently went through the process. He chose to face their accusations.…
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God is Alive and Still Moving
Painful tragedies, sudden death, uncontrollable disasters, poverty, corruption, and many more. These are the things that pushed some of us to believe that maybe God is sleeping because He allowed these bad situations to happen. Maybe He is not there because people are still suffering. Maybe He doesn’t care because innocent human beings are still going through traumatic experiences. We find it so easy to conclude that God no longer cares. We base our faith in Him according to what we go through and what we see in our environment, but faith is not like that. It exists even if you can see bad things around you. In fact, you…
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John 18:25, NIV
Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.” John 18:25, NIV Simon Peter is a disciple of God. He followed our Savior and listened to His teachings. Jesus would take Him to different places. He walked on water, and He saw Jesus perform miracles. Peter went through a lot with Jesus, but those experiences were not enough for Him to feel secure when persecution happened. The moment Jesus was arrested, Simon Peter left His master. He even denied Him not once but three times. And the amazing part is…
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John 18:22 , NIV
When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby slapped him in the face. “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” he demanded. John 18:22, NIV The high priest slapped Jesus in the face because He boldly proclaimed the truth. Our savior was mocked and accused in front of the religious people who claimed to know God. Their reaction appears strong because they felt attacked by what Jesus said. But even if He knew how these high priests would react, He still chose to release the right words despite what they would feel. Sometimes, we go through challenges and pain because we choose to live in the truth.…
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John 17:20, NIV
My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, John 17:20, NIV Jesus was not just praying for His disciples, but He also lifted all the believers to God. Jesus was praying for you. It means that you are in His mind even before you know Him. That’s how much He cares for you. So if you think your life is unimportant, remember what Jesus did for you. He died on the cross and saved you. He went through pain just to give you a chance to experience eternal life. Not only that, but Jesus also prayed for you…
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Just because you are in Pain doesn’t mean you are Defeated.
Those who choose to love will somehow experience pain in life. Every relationship that involves human beings will go through tests or hardships. It’s because we are all imperfect. We live in a broken world that longs for healing and grace. And as long as you are still breathing and still surrounded by people, then expect certain days when you will feel frustrated and in pain because of the mistakes that your loved ones committed. And this doesn’t mean that you should stop loving others. You can never live a fulfilled life without love. It’s one of the most essential ingredients that will help you stay motivated. All you need…
