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Sometimes, God Will Not Always Finish Your Story The Way You Expect It To Be
You can’t always have what you want, especially when it mainly involves someone’s decision. It’s just out of your control. Things won’t always turn out good. There are days when you’ll experience twists and turns. Your life is not always predictable. This is why a surrendered heart is like a strong weapon that will help you overcome the storms that come your way. This is not just a matter of relying on your own strength, but it’s about trusting God even if your story seems to have a painful ending. Perhaps God has a different plan for your life. And the question is, are you willing to abide in His…
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Allow God and your Loved ones to Point out your Blind Spots
We all have weaknesses that we are not aware of. It’s what we call blind spots. God can identify them as well as the people who are close to you. Sometimes, your loved ones can’t easily share what they noticed because you might misunderstand them. That’s why you need to seek their help. Let them know that you are willing to accept what they will share. Open your heart and mind to fully receive their valuable feedback. Aside from that, seek God. Connect to His heart every day, and the Holy Spirit will reveal to you the things you need to change. He will show you the impurities that you…
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Forgiveness is not about Neglecting your Pain
Just because you choose to forgive doesn’t mean you already forget about the pain. Forgiveness is not a feeling. It’s a choice. You can’t simply dictate your heart to stop bleeding. You need to go through the process and allow God to heal you. And while you go through the healing journey, God will ask you first to forgive. He will challenge you to let things go and allow Him to take over. He will encourage you to give up what you want to happen and allow His will to prevail. It won’t be easy, but God will be there to comfort and encourage you, especially when the pain feels…
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Romans 8:28,NIV
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28, NIV You may go through unexpected situations in life that break your heart but remember that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him. Just keep serving Jesus. Honor and glorify Him in your life. He will be there to remind you of your purpose. He will make a way so that you will fulfill what He planted in your heart. So don’t be easily discouraged when things don’t go according to your plans. Surrender everything to God…
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Sometimes, you will only Discover God’s will as you go through the Process
You won’t always receive the fullness of God’s plans in an instant. Most of the time, you need to go through along the journey and slowly discover glimpses of His perfect will. So don’t be disappointed if you don’t know yet your exact purpose here on earth. Just continue to walk with God and patiently go through the process with Him. He will slowly reveal to you the things that He prepared as you learn the perfect lessons that you need. Let the obstacles that you face lead you to discover God’s plans. Behind every problem is an opportunity for you to discover your potential. And when you have an…
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Submit your plans to God
God prepared so much for you. In every season of your life, He has shown His love and mercy because you are His beloved, and He is able. He knows you have plans for yourself, but His plans are there to help you prosper and experience more of your life. Let God be a part of your plans and bless you with the knowledge and wisdom you need. Do not deny His help. Instead, welcome it wholeheartedly and with an embrace. You may sometimes find it hard to understand His plans, but trust and believe in Him, for He has foreseen everything already. Fear Him more than your enemies and…
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There is so much more in your life that God wants you to experience
God prepared so much for you. So continue beyond where you are right now. Do not get too disappointed just because your plans did not happen or because you are defeated after fighting so hard. Know that you were courageous enough to get to where you are right now. You have been through a lot, and God is proud of you. He saw how you sacrificed your time and pride just to walk the path He prepared for you. Allow yourself to lose and learn from the things in life. When you do so, learn and get up again. You may be too far from how you would like your…
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God’s got your back
The stronger the enemy attacks you, the greater the value will be. The enemy mostly attacks what is important to you. He strikes your relationships. He surrounds you with temptations and options, slowly destroying your treasure. Yes, you have the drive and the choice to make in your life, but that doesn’t excuse you from what the enemy wants from you. He will shower you with things that are very convincing yet very soul-destructive choices. He will convince you that you are only doing what’s best or maybe try to make you feel better from guilt by convincing you that it is what other people are doing. He could also…
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Something in your Life will Always be more Significant Than your own Desires
To experience absolute freedom in this life, you must acknowledge the reality that there will always be something and someone more significant than you. Doing your best based on being recognized is fine, but to be the best of the best in one thing will only bring you a distraction. Being on the top will give you an ecstatic feeling that is very addicting but know that that place is replaceable. You will never be satisfied if you just have yourself on your life’s journey. If you only rely on happiness for things that you will achieve, you will not experience genuine peace and absolute joy. Real success and victory…
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God is Sovereign
Life may throw so many problems and challenges. You may go through seasons of pain and heartaches, but keep this in mind – God is sovereign. It means that His plans and purpose will prevail. You may not easily understand what’s going on. You may have a lot of questions inside but rest in the truth that God will perform miracles. It may not be according to your expectations, but He will continue to do good things in your life despite the wounds in your heart. So don’t act as if everything depends on you. Instead, acknowledge God’s sovereignty and allow Him to move. Open your heart so that you…