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Trust God’s Perfect Timing
They arrived at Ephesus, where Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews. Acts 18: 19, NIV Ephesus is a Greek city in Ionian Asia Minor. Paul once attempted to visit this place, but the Holy Spirit forbade him to. This is stated in Acts 16:6: “Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia.” During that time, God’s answer to Paul’s request was to wait. He asked him to patiently trust in His timing. And true enough, after more or less two years, God permitted…
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Dear God, Please give me the strength to hold on to your Promises
This life is not easy, Lord. Many times, I’m easily tempted to give up, especially when I experience pain in life. I am not a superhero who can solve all my problems. But even if I have limitations, I know that I can ask for some strength from you. So this is the cry of my heart. Please teach me how to hold on to your words, especially in the midst of the storm. I just find it so difficult to believe in your promises when negative things surround me. It seems so impossible. But even if I can’t see them yet, please give me the courage to still believe.…
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Day 435 – Luke 11:9
“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Luke 11:9, NIV Do you have anything in mind that you want to happen? Then, ask God for it. Don’t be afraid to share with Him the things you deeply desire. He cares for you. Keep knocking, and don’t easily give up. Let your trust in God be bigger than the doubts that you feel inside. Let your prayers be more powerful than your worries and fears. Believe with all your heart that God cares for you. He knows what you need, and…
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You can’t Receive the Best if you Keep Holding on to what’s Better
Sometimes, God will ask you to let go of something that is not necessarily bad for you. It’s just He wants you to receive the best thing that He prepared. And you will fail to experience more of Him if you keep on holding on to the good things you had. Maybe it’s hard for you to surrender because you think that those moments are too good to be true, but God prepared blessings that are beyond what you can comprehend. Choose to ask for strength so that you will learn to focus on what’s ahead. You can only appreciate what you have right now if you learn to…
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Day 201 – Ecclesiastes 3:1
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3:1,NIV Wait and be patient. Your life is full of different seasons, and in order for you to enjoy what you have, you need to live in the present. There is time for everything. Trust that God knows when to give you the desires of your heart. He is not deaf or blind. He knows what you need, so trust in Him. Treasure your season and pray that God will open the eyes of your heart so that you will learn to value what you have right now. Do not be in a hurry.…
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Your Success means Nothing if your Character will be Destroyed in the end
Never compromise your character just for you to achieve success. Who you are on the inside is like a foundation that shouldn’t be shaken by the temporary treasures of this world. Remember that God’s standard is different. He sees your heart, and He knows what can truly make you happy. So instead of insisting on the things that you wanted to achieve, choose to consult Him and let Him lead you to the right way. Who you are on the inside is more important than what other people physically see. This life is not about gaining honor for yourself, but it’s about glorifying God in the end. Only Him can…
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Day 111 – Psalm 69:16
Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me. Psalm 69:16, NIV Wait for God to answer your cries. You may think that He is not listening to you, but choose to wait and be patient. Trust in the goodness of His love. Recall everything that He did in your life, and keep in mind all His promises. Pray for His great mercy, and He will be there to rescue you. He loves you so much, and He will never abandon you. Come to His presence and keep on worshipping His name. Trust in His power and do not doubt His faithfulness.…
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God will give you the Strength that You Need
Cry out everything to Him. Release all the pain. Tell Him about the things that you truly feel and just let the tears flow. Know that God is there comforting you. It’s okay to feel weak and tired. It’s okay to feel disappointed. They are part of your emotions, so learn to acknowledge them. Just know that even though you can’t understand what’s happening. God loves you so much, and He will give you the strength that you need. Just give Him all the broken pieces of your heart, and He will make you whole. Remember that He will only give you your daily bread. What you will receive will…
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Serve God no Matter what Season you are in
Are you in the waiting season? Or are you in the middle of the wilderness? Whatever season you are in, continue to serve God and stay faithful to Him. Yes, it’s not easy to think of the great things in life, especially when you can’t simply understand your situation, but know that God’s love for you will never change. Have faith in Him, and always remember all your efforts will never be in vain in the presence of God. He will nourish the seeds that you planted and make them grow in His perfect timing. You will see the fruits of your labor. One day, you will learn to open…
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It’s all about the Process
God knows what you wantHe knows your heart’s desiresHe holds the perfect timingSo learn to wait He will never be lateIt’s just you are always in a hurryYou are focusing on the wrong thingsAnd you end up feeling so impatient God’s process is not about the timeIt’s not about following your own scheduleIt’s about learning to depend on HimAnd stop trusting in your own strength The journey is all about enjoying GodAnd putting Him at the centerIt’s all about growing in His presenceAnd learning to love Him Focus on HimAnd you will treasure everythingYou will stop looking at the timeInstead, you will appreciate your progress
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