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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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Do the Right Thing, and God will give you more than Enough Strength
You will encounter circumstances that will test your principles in life. You will go through seasons that will test your faith. The world will present to you so many instant solutions that will temporarily hide the wounds in your heart. Sometimes, you will be tempted to dwell on the pleasures that people are offering, but you need to do what is right in the eyes of God. This is not an easy thing to do, especially when you are surrounded by people who never acknowledged the will of God. You will feel like you are out of place, and nobody can understand your decisions in life. There are cases when…
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Romans 6:14, NIV
For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace. Romans 6:14, NIV You are under God’s grace; it means that you are no longer a slave to sin. You are now free to do God’s will. Please don’t waste your freedom by following the selfish desires in your heart. Don’t be easily tempted by the temporary pleasures of this world. Set your eyes on things above. Focus on Jesus and let His sacrifice remind you of the cost that He needed to pay so that you will experience eternity with Him. Let the grace that He gave lead you to the…
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Choosing Jesus is not always that easy, but it’s worth it
Walking with Jesus is like going through a narrow road. You will experience hardships. Many times, you will find it difficult to choose Him over the temporary pleasures that this world could offer. You are like in a middle of a war wherein you need to fight against your own desires. Because many times, God’s will is so different from what our flesh wants. This is the reason why Jesus told His disciples that to follow Him somehow means carrying your own cross. You need to constantly give up the temporary things that you want so that you will receive eternal gifts from God. It’s a hard choice because it…
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Day 440 – Luke 12:15
Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Luke 12:15, NIV Do not allow greed to take over. You may have your own desires, but choose to acknowledge the will of God. Ask Him first before you acquire possessions that will just last for a moment. Be on your guard. Always check your heart. Every time you do something, learn to ask yourself if what you are doing is for the glory of God or just for your own greed. Do not allow the riches of this world to hinder you from doing…
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Life in the Darkness
ThirstyHungryBrokenLonging for something WoundedHopelessWeary and tiredIt’s so messed up inside This is what it feels likeTo live in the darknessYour future is missingAnd you are always hurting You will look for instant pleasuresBut it will only last for a momentYou think that you’re happyBut it breaks your heart in the end Life is emptyWithout God’s guidanceIt is meaninglessAnd full of pain So if you want to be happyThen choose light over darknessIf you want to feel lovedThen choose God over your selfish desires
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Day 221 – Isaiah 5:12
They have harps and lyres at their banquets, pipes and timbrels and wine, but they have no regard for the deeds of the Lord, no respect for the work of his hands. Isaiah 5:12,NIV This verse was addressed to the people of Jerusalem and Judah. God noticed that they have time for celebrations, entertainment, and pleasures, but they fail to remember the deeds of the Lord, and they don’t have any respect for the works of His hands. Just like the people of Judah, there are also moments when humans tend to put pleasures and entertainment first and tend to forget God in their lives. This is a reminder for…
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Short-lived Pleasures can Never make you Whole
Only the everlasting love of God can complete you. The entertainment of this world, the riches that you acquire, and all your wealth, those things can never fill in the empty spaces in your heart. Yes, you will feel happy and entertained for a while, but it will never last. You need something that will take you to eternity. You need God in your life. The short-lived pleasures in your life can’t heal the wounds in your heart. His power alone can make you feel so fulfilled within. So come to Him and focus on building your faith. When you choose to put Him at the center, your life will…
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Day 351 – James 4:3
When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. james 4:3,NIV Check your desires. Sometimes, God will not give you what you need because you ask them out of selfish motives. Please look at the bigger picture and try to consider other people. Do not just think of your own good and consider the possible consequences of your decisions. Remember that you can never hide in the presence of God. He knows your thoughts and the things that you truly desire. So let Him purify you so that you can maximize His blessings. Pray for a…
