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Romans 12:17, NIV
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Romans 12:17, NIV Choose to love your enemy. This may not be easy, especially when you experience too much pain and heartache because of their words and actions, but you need to remember the instructions written in the scripture. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Vengeance is not yours. Surrender it to God. Allow Him to move. Your role is to love and remain kind to them. Do not focus on the pain or the negative things that happened. Instead, remember the blessings that God poured out in your life.…
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Acts 16: 25-26, NIV
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. Acts 16:25-26, NIV Paul and Silas were put into prison for sharing the word of God. But they did not take it as something that would break them in the end. Instead of questioning God, they chose to pray and sing hymns while they were in the prison cell. The other prisoners were also listening to them. They did not allow their…
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Acts 16:14, NIV
One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer I purple cloth. She was a worshipper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. Acts 16:14, NIV The Lord has the power to open somebody’s heart, just like what He did to Lydia. So take courage! God will help you. If you are praying for someone that you love to encounter Jesus, then let this be your hope. Pray that the Lord will open their hearts and respond to the message of the Gospel. Ask it from God. Surrender them in His presence. Keep on lifting them up. Know…
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You can always Change the way you Deal with your Situation
There are times when you think that there’s nothing that you can do about your situation. You tend to accept the burdens that you are carrying, thinking that it’s meant for you. But the truth is, sometimes you can still do something new. It’s just you never considered other options because it takes so many risks and greater faith. You immediately ignore the other things that you can do because you think that it’s impossible. You unknowingly accept your condition without even trying to make any changes. You see, God gave you the freedom to choose. You can make decisions that will ultimately change your life. You are not just…
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Acts 12: 6-7, NIV
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. “Quick, get up!’ he said, and the chains fell of Peter’s wrists. Acts 12: 6-7, NIV Peter was thrown into prison, but people are praying for Him. They earnestly came in the presence of God and asked for His help. And then God…
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Acts 5:41, NIV
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Acts 5:41, NIV The apostles chose to rejoice in the presence of God despite of the suffering that they experienced. For them, sacrificing their lives for the sake of the gospel is already a great victory. Not everyone is given the chance to experience these kinds of moments. Instead of focusing on the difficulties that they were facing, the apostles chose to be happy because they felt grateful that God gave them the privilege to serve Jesus. They were beaten, and they went through pain. But this doesn’t stop them from serving…
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Acts 4:31, NIV
After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 4: 31, NIV The disciples of Jesus were threatened by so many persecutions and accusations. Their lives were in danger because they shared the good news with others. But they didn’t lose hope. They chose to keep their faith. They prayed to Jesus for strength, and then what happened next was so amazing. God filled their weary hearts with the Holy Spirit. Instead of feeling scared by the threats that they received and the difficulties that they experienced, the disciples were equipped…
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Receive the Grace that God prepared for you Today
You need God’s grace every single day. You may think that you survive in this world because of your own efforts and strength, but the truth is God made way for you. He is helping you by leading the right people in your life to help and support you. His grace surrounds you even when you can’t feel Him. He is providing you with everything that you need. So instead of relying on your own wisdom and understanding, choose to call upon God and depend on His grace. Humbly acknowledge the truth that you need Him in your life. Accept that the favors and the opportunities that you receive every…
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Pray that God will give you the Courage to Accept the Lessons Behind your Pain
Sometimes, the truth hurts. No matter how much you try to walk away from the reality that you are living in, God will still allow things to happen just for you to wake up and face your problems. Running away from the struggles won’t help you. You need to learn how to accept the painful truths in life. And it’s not that God wants to punish or destroy you. He just wants you to experience the fullness of what He prepared. And usually, it starts by refining your soul, then pruning the unfruitful branches in your life, and purifying your heart. The process is not easy. Many times, you will…
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John 21:19, NIV
Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, “Follow me!” John 21:19, NIV After Simon Peter betrayed Jesus, our Savior still invited him to follow His ways. He redeemed Peter and encouraged him to feed and care for His sheep. He trusted Peter again despite all the mistakes that He had made in the past. You see, Jesus forgives the sinners. If He could redeem Peter, then He can absolutely save you. But the one thing you need to do is humble yourself and surrender everything in His presence. Come to Him, and don’t let the guilt fully…
