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When Your Purpose Is Stronger Than Your Pain
Life is unpredictable, and we often find ourselves in the grip of pain that seems insurmountable. Yet, in these moments of brokenness, our faith and character are tested. It’s in these times that the purpose God has instilled in our hearts becomes a powerful force, guiding us through the storm. When you know why you are here on earth and firmly believe that God wants you to fulfill His purpose, you will have the strength you need. Your purpose is your anchor. It will help you stay rooted no matter what problems or pain you face. Your purpose will serve as your compass, always leading you back on track. This…
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Start Where You Are
The past is in the past. You can’t change what happened. This may be a painful truth to accept but if you won’t let go of the things that you experienced, then you will find yourself living in misery. This is why the first step for you to move forward is to accept things as they are. Learn the lessons, and then allow God to walk with you along the journey. Fix your eyes on Him, and He will teach you how to start with the things that you have. He will give you the wisdom that you need for you to overcome the situation that you are in. Just…
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God Will Bring You To A Safe Place
He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me. Psalms 18:19-20, NIV David knew that God would rescue Him and would bring him to a safe place despite the overwhelming situation he experienced. He knew that God would save him because he delighted in him. God saw his deeds and his heart. And he rewarded him because of his righteousness. This verse is a perfect reminder for us especially when feel like we are in an unknown battle. When our hearts are…
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Life As It Is
Life is hard. At first, it feels like an adventure, but when you find yourself at the bottom, you’ll be tempted to think that your situation will last forever. When you are in the middle of an overwhelming season, you will find yourself focusing on the worst things that will happen. What if things will never be the same? What if this is the end? These thoughts in your head appeared to be louder than God’s promises. Life is sometimes harsh. You will go through unexpected moments that will test your identity and faith. In fact, there would be days when you can’t help but pray for the good things…
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When God Asks You To Do The Hard Things
God is more concerned with the things that will help you grow rather than the things that will pamper you. That’s why, most of the time, He will challenge you to try the hard things. And it’s not that God wants to punish or hurt you. He knows that behind the difficulties that you face are lessons that you will learn. Behind the storms that you will encounter are opportunities for you to grow and become a better person. That’s why, every time you go through seasons of pain and so many “what if’s”, imagine that God prepared wonderful blessings behind the scenes. He is molding your heart and purifying…
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Have Faith in God’s Plans and Promises
When you go through so many trials in life, there’s this one important thing that you need to do. You must believe with all your heart, mind, and soul that God has great and wonderful plans for you. His promises are true. You may not always feel it because you went through so much pain and heartache, but sometimes, you don’t have to feel His presence. You need to know that He is there despite all your questions and doubts. Faith is about believing in God regardless of your situation and the condition of your heart. It’s about standing in His promises even when you are shaking and scared. When…
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Trusting God is not that Easy, but it’s the Best Thing that you can do
Trust is not that easy to give. It only exists because of consistency and deep relationship. It’s not something that you can find around the corner. It’s something that you can only give the moment you feel safe and loved. And the sad truth is, this world is broken. We will experience moments of pain that will lead us not to trust and love again. This is the reason why trusting other people or even God is not that easy. Believing that He will never fail us takes a lot of faith. We can’t help but doubt because we constantly go through difficulties and problems. We find it hard to…
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Life is Hard, but it’s Beautiful
Life is not perfect. Many times, you need to shed your tears. There are days when you feel happy and excited, but there are also moments when you are bombarded by problems. It’s like going through a cycle. Sometimes, you are at the top, but there are days when you need to go down. It’s not going to be easy. Life itself will challenge you to grow. It will lead you to places you never expect. Life is hard. Pain is real, but so is love. There may be times when you are troubled, but the difficult roads that you are traveling will lead you to a better place. And…
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God is Protecting you in ways you can’t easily Comprehend
God moves in mysterious ways. Sometimes, you think that your situation is leading you to death. The pain seems so unbearable that you feel like you are always in danger. You can’t see His hands, and you find it hard to comprehend His ways. The problems around you somehow pushed you to believe that God doesn’t care. But the truth is, He is protecting you. God takes away the things that you think are important, but in the end, it will lead you to suffer. He needs to uproot you on the wrong ground so that you won’t be killed by the weeds that surround you. God needs to do…
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God will give you strength to go through problems, not just answers
The answers to your prayers are not the only things that will help you through life. Desiring relief is satisfactory, but you cannot ignore the fact that you must go through unexpected moments. But know that the challenges are not there to punish you. It is there to help you build strength and grow. It’s not really about the problem, but it’s about how you handle it. Before you encounter that obstacle, God has already orchestrated something in you that will help you. He knows that you can do it because He is your maker. Sometimes, you can’t help but focus on your weaknesses. But know that it’s normal. It’s…
