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David Put His Trust Not In Mere Humans But In God
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalms 56:3-4, NIV There are days when we experience betrayal, lies, and negative things from the people around us. And most of the time, fear comes because of the pain we receive from them. Fear is dangerous. It keeps us away from experiencing the great things of God. When extreme and negative emotions consume our hearts, it prevents us from hearing God’s words and instructions. That’s why David put his trust not in mere humans but in God. We…
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Be Consistent first and you will Slowly Grow
Always remember that consistency is better than perfection. Just keep on doing the things that please the Lord and do not stop. Do it every day, even if no one is watching. Be faithful with the little blessings that you have and try your best to maximize the resources that God provided for you. One day, you will see yourself growing, and you will realize that all your efforts are never in vain. God used them to bless not just your life but also the people around you. Focus on the simple steps you need to take every day, and soon, you will arrive in the place where God wants…
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Day 224 – Acts 5:29
Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! Acts 5:29, NIV Sometimes, people will challenge us to follow the standards of this world. But always remember God in your life. Choose to follow His ways rather than following those people who will just break your heart in the end. Increase your faith in God. Seek His kingdom first, and all things will be added unto you. Maybe you feel scared that other people might harm you because you did not follow their standards, but always remember that God will always be there to protect you. Choose to please Him rather than listening to what…
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Happy Sacrifices Do Exist
Doing difficult things for the people we love is what we called happy sacrifices. Sometimes, when we hear the word sacrifice, the words that come out to our mind are pain, hardships, and struggles. But then, making sacrifices is not that negative. It can actually lead us to become better a person for the people around us, and more importantly, in the eyes of God. That’s why it’s okay to compromise your selfish desires for the sake of serving others. At the end of the day, our sacrifices will always be worth it as long as we offer it to God and choose to please Him rather than doing things…
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It’s Better To Be Disciplined by God Than Receive Praises From Other People
The wrong choices in our lives have consequences. And whether we like it or not, life has its own way of teaching us what is right and wrong. But even though we experience negative moments in life, still the best discipline always comes from God. It’s better to receive a rebuke from Him than receive praises from other people. His corrections are worth it because it will never break us. If we allow God to mess up our lives, His ways will bring us closer to Him. Remember that God is your Father and He wants to lead His children to the right path. It may take some pain and…
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You Don’t Have To Explain Yourself To Those People Who Never Really Care About You
You may receive a lot of negative comments from other people. But always remember that those who truly care about you will not bother to focus on the negative things in your life. Yes, they will correct you, but they will never talk bad about you in front of other people. Instead, they are the ones who will speak the truth to you even if it hurts, and those people will always be there for you along the journey. So if you think that you need to explain yourself to those who simply judge you without even knowing your heart’s status, then it’s time to remind yourself that you don’t…
