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Romans 13:1, NIV
Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience. Romans 13:1, NIV God purposely gave authority to some people. He allowed them to manage and lead certain institutions. That’s why it is necessary for you to submit to them. Do it out of your conscience. Sometimes, it’s hard to do this, especially when you recognize their bad behavior but respect them as God’s chosen leaders. Do not focus on the negative things that you experienced. Instead, let God’s light shine in your life. Let His love overflow so that people may know that you are not just…
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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 12:9, NIV
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12: 9, NIV Do not choose to love just because God asks you to do it. Instead, be sincere. Serve other people, especially those who hurt and mistreat you. That’s what separates you from the world. Choose to do good even in moments when you are challenged and in pain. Hate what is evil. Follow God’s commandments, and let His instructions be your guide. Hold on to what is good. The enemy may tempt you to take the shortcut and focus on the temporary pleasures but remind yourself that seeking the Kingdom of God is always…
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Romans 2:6, NIV
God “will repay each person according to what they have done.” Romans 2:6 Do what’s right in the eyes of God. Don’t just follow your own will. Stop treating yourself as if you are the ruler of your life. Acknowledge the sovereignty of God and learn to honor His Name. Love Him with all your heart, mind, and soul. Let His goodness inspires you to abide by His instructions. Remember that He will repay you according to what you have done. So sow good seeds in your life, and you will reap the harvest. Let go of the negative things and stop listening to the lies of the enemy. Release…
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You are Surrounded by People who have Different Perspectives
Not everyone loves to do what they want. Just because you badly wanted to achieve something doesn’t mean other people also want to do the same thing. Just because you prayed for something big doesn’t mean the person in front of you also has the same exact prayers. If you keep on labeling other people according to your perspective, you will tend to put them inside a box. You will limit their potential and how far they can go. You won’t be able to appreciate the journey that God wants them to take because you are trying to impose your own standards on them. This is the reason why you…
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Acts 11: 21, NIV
The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. Acts 11:21, NIV The Lord was with His disciples. He never leaves them alone. He is a good God who makes way for His people. He moves in every heart. As His disciples shared the gospel, the Lord’s spirit was also with them. He was there giving them the grace and support that they need. So if you happen to also share the good news to those who are broken and lost, then know that you are not alone. God is with you. His presence is guiding and protecting you. You may…
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Acts 5: 18-20, NIV
They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out. “Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said, “and tell the people all about this new life.” Acts 5: 18-20, NIV The disciples of Jesus experienced so many persecutions before. They were arrested in public and put into public jail. But even though they went through trials, God’s presence stayed with them. He sent His angels to help them and perform miracles. They supernaturally escaped prison. He commanded them to keep on sharing the good news to people. He is…
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Listen to the Voice of God and you will Grow
God knows you from the inside out. That’s why you need to consult and listen to Him. Sometimes, when we are too caught up with our problems and pain, we tend to follow our own understanding, thinking that what we have in mind is the right thing. We find solutions and make decisions according to our own judgment, not thinking that God is always sovereign. We treat ourselves as god and stop listening to Him. This is the reason why we experience so many consequences of our bad decisions. We chose our own way instead of acknowledging the instructions of God. Because of this, our ego became a hindrance to…
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John 19:7, NIV
The Jewish leaders insisted, “We have a law, and according to that law he must die, because he claimed to be the Son of God.” John 19:7, NIV Jesus was accused as the son of God. Even if this is the truth, He was punished because of what He did. He suffered because the people around him couldn’t bear the truth that He was carrying. But despite the pain that He experienced, Jesus kept going. He never allowed the treatment of other people to stop Him from doing the will of the Father. He focused on what He needed to do not for the sake of protecting Himself but for…
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Sometimes, you Unknowingly Neglect the important Blessings because you want Something Else
Focus on the things that matter most in the end. When your mind is bombarded with the standards of this world, there’s a tendency that you will miss the great blessings around you. Because you want something else, you unknowingly neglect the things that you truly need. The spirit of familiarity was already there that you think everything that you have right now will stay forever. You fail to value the presence of the people you love or treasure the opportunities that you have because it seems like they are part of your daily life. But the truth is, nothing is permanent in this world. You will someday lose the…