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When it becomes too Painful to Dream Again
Rejection is real. Failures will be there. You will get discouraged. But it doesn’t mean your goals will also end. The pain may not be easy to bear, but you need to keep moving. Take your time to grieve for the things, opportunities, or people you have lost. Cry it out to God. Surrender all the wounds to Him, and after that, make a conscious effort to connect to His heart. Only then will you realize the wonderful grace that He poured out in your life. Hold His hands, and don’t ever let go. Maybe you’ve been hurt before because God is not in the picture. You chose to make…
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Romans 8:28,NIV
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28, NIV You may go through unexpected situations in life that break your heart but remember that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him. Just keep serving Jesus. Honor and glorify Him in your life. He will be there to remind you of your purpose. He will make a way so that you will fulfill what He planted in your heart. So don’t be easily discouraged when things don’t go according to your plans. Surrender everything to God…
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Acts 22:14, NIV
“Then he said: ‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know His will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth. Acts 22:14, NIV God chose Paul to know His will. Jesus selected Him among many people. And this is not because of the things that Paul did to God. In fact, he is one of those who persecuted Him, but despite His cruel acts, Jesus appointed Him to spread the gospel. You never really know whom God will use for the expansion of His Kingdom. He can choose anyone regardless of their past and sins. He is powerful enough to influence someone…
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Try to Live this Life with an Eternal Perspective
You can’t stay in this world forever, but you can absolutely spend eternity with your Heavenly Father. So don’t treat this life as if it’s nothing. In everything that you do, always remember that there is an eternal consequence to it. Sin will lead you to suffer, but righteousness and love will bring you to heaven. You just need to choose the path that will give you rest. Now the thing is, you can’t always do what’s right on your own. You need Jesus to guide and lead you. You need His precious blood to cleanse and purify your soul. He is the only One who can take you to…
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John 17:26, NIV
I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them. John 17:26, NIV Jesus said these words to our Heavenly Father in the form of prayer. He introduced God to His disciples and taught them how to glorify Him. His prayer for His disciples simply reminds us of the purpose of why Jesus came here on earth. God didn’t just send Him to die on the cross and save all of us. Jesus also showed us what it means to receive God’s love. Our Savior…
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The Bigger Picture won’t Make Sense if you keep on Focusing on Yourself
God’s purpose is always greater than the things that you personally need. He moves in ways you can never imagine. His wisdom surpasses your own understanding. That’s why you will find it hard to treasure and abide in His plans if you keep on focusing on yourself. You need to learn how to let go of your worries and cares. You will only see the bigger picture that God wanted to happen if you will stop listening to your own voice. Acknowledge the truth that God wants you to see things the way He sees them. Every situation that He allows you to experience comes with a lesson that will…
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Sometimes, you will only Discover God’s will as you go through the Process
You won’t always receive the fullness of God’s plans in an instant. Most of the time, you need to go through along the journey and slowly discover glimpses of His perfect will. So don’t be disappointed if you don’t know yet your exact purpose here on earth. Just continue to walk with God and patiently go through the process with Him. He will slowly reveal to you the things that He prepared as you learn the perfect lessons that you need. Let the obstacles that you face lead you to discover God’s plans. Behind every problem is an opportunity for you to discover your potential. And when you have an…
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Accepting the Pain Doesn’t Always mean Feeling Better about it
Sometimes, pain’s message and purpose are louder than the pain itself. When you get a bruise or physical wound, automatically, you will respond by remedying it. However, when your heart and soul get wounded, its cause is not always clear. You need to go to your deeper state and have to be willing to be involved in the process of diving in. But know that, you will not dive on it alone. Do not worry, for no matter how deep it might be, God can always pull you up to the surface. He just wants you to see the reasons for yourself. He wants you to know how the pain…
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Failure is a step that will lead you to win.
Without failures, you will not know how winning would work. The absence of failing will not complete the meaning of winning. Failures are typical; they happen many times and in different forms in your life. Some happen through events and people, while some linger within the heart and mind. It takes work to accept them. It may seem so easy to think that it happens to everyone, but it will feel so uncomfortable and heavy when it happens in our lives. Sometimes, it will lead you to isolate yourself and make you doubt yourself even more. You may start to regret and think of what more you could have done…
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Running away doesn’t Always mean you are a Coward
You need to choose the right place where you will feel safe and protected. If you are in a toxic environment, then running away in that situation is the bravest thing that you can do. You can’t live this life to the fullest if you are in the wrong place. A fish will never know how to swim if he lives above the water. A lion will never discover his might if he stays inside the cage. You need to have the courage to run away. Find the place where you can grow and flourish. Just because you choose to separate yourself from a certain situation or environment doesn’t mean…
