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Romans 8:8, NIV
Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. Romans 8:8, NIV The desires of your flesh will destroy you in the end. You may think that what you have in mind will give you pleasure and joy, but it won’t last long. The things of this world are temporary. The standards that people are following are not aligned with the will of God. That’s why those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please Him. If you want to honor Him with what you have, then you need to learn how to live in the spirit. It means that you need to give up…
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Day 410 – Luke 6:31
Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31, NIV Treat others the way you want them to treat you. Respect them as children of God. You may not always see the results of your action, but always remember that God sees you. He will be there to give you the strength to do good things despite of the pain that you feel. Continue to serve your Heavenly Father by the way you treat others. Remember that they are also children of God. Just choose to please God by loving others, and do not expect something in return. Just imagine that what you do to them,…
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Dreams are not meant to be Buried
God purposely planted a desire in your heart because He gives you the ability to achieve them. He is planting a seed that will someday grow and flourish. So please don’t put conclusions without even trying your best. Your dreams exist not just to bring joy in your life but also to glorify God. He determines those desires according to how He created you. If you have something in mind that you really want to happen, then don’t easily give up on them. If you are surrounded by so many problems that you have already lost hope, then learn to surrender to God and allow Him to take over. Don’t…
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Day 281 – 1 Thessalonians 4:7
For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. 1 Thessalonians 4:7, NIV We need to do what is right in the eyes of God. Not for the sake of pleasing ourselves, but for His glory. We need to live a Holy life despite the brokenness we experience in this world. We can do it through the help of God’s grace. Let’s come closer to His arms and allow Him to purify our souls. Obedience is an important aspect of holiness. God gave us instructions on how to live this life, and it’s up to us if we will follow them or not. We…
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Day 257 – John 5:30
By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me. John 5:30, NIV Jesus chose not to please Himself but His Father in heaven. He obeyed His instructions and glorified His Name. He may be the Son of God, He may have the power, but Jesus humbled Himself and chose to submit to His Father’s will. He acknowledged that He is nothing without God’s help. We are also called to obey Jesus and please His name. What He did is an example for us to follow. We must remember that we…
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Pursue excellence not to please People but to Glorify God
God deserves your best. So do what you can do to glorify His name. Pursue excellence and know that the efforts that you exert will never be in vain. God sees your heart. He knows the reason behind your actions. He will never waste all your hardships. Treat Him as your King. And honor Him through the works of your hands. Keep growing and pray for a teachable heart. That you may choose to accept the lessons and stop focusing on the negative things that happened. He can teach you so many things, and He alone can give you the wisdom that you need. So set your eyes on Him,…
