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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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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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Prepare yourself First for the Things that you Prayed for
You won’t be able to value God’s blessings if you don’t know how to properly steward them. You still need to grow and learn so many things. Allow God to mold your character so that when He answers your prayers, you won’t be easily destroyed by the responsibility that you will carry along the blessings that He will give. Humble yourself in His presence and seek His wisdom. Patiently go through the process. This won’t be easy because there will be moments when God will take away the roots of your negative thoughts. Your life will appear messy in a certain season, but if you will just hold on and…
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When you don’t know what to pray, just Thank God for everything
We sometimes get on our knees feeling so overwhelmed about everything in our life that we end up saying nothing. Tears ran down our faces as we remember how frustrating it feels to not control things and just let them get out of our hands. We feel sad and anxious but know that our seasons of pain and suffering is only a part of life. We fell into the trap of feeling so pressured about everything that has been going on around us. We feel like life’s goodness leaves our comfort. But we must remind ourselves that greater is He who is living in us than those around us. When…
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Sometimes, Faith can start from Fear of the Unknown
Facing difficulties in life can make us feel so afraid. Problems and hurdles can even make us fearful of the things that aren’t happening yet. The surroundings and every bad news we get from the media and rumors can plant fear. It can make our thoughts paint vivid images that feed our anxiety and worries. Danger and incidents cannot be controlled. We need to have in mind that a lot of possibilities could really happen in our lives, anytime and anywhere. However, we must be vigilant and careful, especially with what we feed ourselves. Remember that fear cannot be overcome with fear. It doesn’t mean that it’s a bad thing.…
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Maybe you are too Exhausted because you Forgot to include God in the Process
You started everything just by following your own plans. You took a step without His guidance. And now, you feel so exhausted because you find yourself walking along the path without His love and kindness. Maybe you are tired because you do things on your own all this time. You forgot to include God in the process. If you can’t find the strength that you need, then you can pause and ask Him to take over. He is just waiting for you to surrender. Stop carrying all the burdens on your shoulders. Come in His presence and acknowledge His power. Submit to Him all your worries, and He will help…
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What you have can be an Answer to Someone’s Prayer
You are a blessing not because of your own efforts and skills but because you are one of God’s creations. He blessed you with enough resources so that you can serve and help others. Treat Him as the source of everything you receive, and you’ll learn to consult Him in every step you take. He gave you not just what you need, but He also wants you to provide support to others. If only you will realize the great things that you have inside, you will slowly learn to acknowledge the will of God. The talent, skills, time, and money you have are not just there for your own pleasures.…
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Humble yourself, and you will be Honored
The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Matthew 23: 11-12, NIV This world treats those who have the authority to command and dictate others as powerful and influential. People tend to consider those who are in the higher rank or those who are rich enough as honorable and worthy of our respect. But in the eyes of God, He gives honor to those people who know how to humble themselves and serve others. He looks at the heart and not the physical appearance. He evaluates everybody’s motives. So if you want to be…
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Don’t be Afraid to ask Someone to Pray for you
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. – Matthew 18:20 As God’s people, we are meant to declare blessings to others and pray for them. So if you are struggling right now and you badly need help, then look for someone who can pray for you. Do not be afraid because a true Christian loves to pray for his brothers and sisters. Jesus said that two or three gathered in His name, then He will be in the midst. This is how powerful corporate prayer is. Some of our prayer requests are too personal, so you must look for someone that you can…
