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When It Seems Like You Have Lost Everything
Have you ever felt like everything was taken away from you? A relationship, job, an opportunity, or perhaps someone you love? When we go through those difficult moments, we can’t help but feel like we are not that valuable in God’s eyes. When it seems like we have lost everything, there’s a possibility that we will feel taken for granted. Little did we know that behind the pain are immeasurable blessings that God prepared. His ways are mysterious. Most of the time, He needs to remove certain things for us to receive the best gift. In those painful moments, God is inviting us to receive Jesus. It’s when we will…
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What It Means To Be A Christian
and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. Acts 11: 26, NIV The followers of Jesus where once called as disciples, saints, believers, or followers of the way. In Antioch, they were first called as Christians. They were identified as “Jesus’ People.” Christians are those who spread the gospel and truly follow the teachings of Jesus. In the present, Christianity is the most widely practiced religion. But sadly, many of us didn’t really have an intimate relationship with Him. Before, Christians were…
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May you never Forget God in Everything that you Do
God never leaves your side. There may be days when you feel like you are on your own, but God’s hands are there. He is orchestrating your story in ways you can never imagine. He is preparing the people that you need. He is leading you to better opportunities. He is giving you countless chances to grow. That’s how faithful God is in your life. So do not forget Him. Acknowledge His presence in everything that you do, regardless of what you feel. Do not take your relationship with Him for granted. He wanted you to know His heart even more. He wanted you to be aware of His presence…
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Your Fears will lead you to Build Big Walls around your Heart
The pain that you experienced in the past will create fear in your heart. If you don’t properly go through the healing process, you will always build walls to protect yourself. This is the reason why you need to face your fears. It’s not an easy thing to do because it’s heartbreaking, but you will only experience true freedom the moment your wounds are healed. You won’t be able to receive love if you keep on trying to remember the pain. Instead of enjoying what God prepared for you, the fears that you are carrying will negatively affect the way you look at God’s blessings. Not only that but your…
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John 17:24, NIV
Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world. John 17: 24, NIV This is Jesus’ prayer to those who will follow Him. If you are one of them, then your Savior wanted to be with you. He wants to take you wherever He goes. He wants you to see His glory. And this glory is not out of nothing, but it comes from God’s love. Jesus knew the love of the Father and He also wanted us to experience that love through Him. This is…
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John 15:4, NIV
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. John 15:4, NIV You can’t bear fruit without Jesus. Remember that He is the vine. He is the source of life. You need His grace and salvation. You need His love. So don’t just live this life on your own. Maybe you think that you can independently do things outside His presence, but He alone can help you maximize the blessings that He gave. Acknowledge His sovereignty in your life, and be in a serious relationship with Him.…
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Your Relationship with God will greatly affect your Relationship with others
If you want to see all your relationships prosper, then there’s this very important thing that you can do. Focus on your relationship with God first, and everything else will follow. He is the author of love. He knows how to sustain you in every relationship that you have. Being with people is sometimes exhausting. Especially when you start to accept the truth that humans are imperfect and, at the same time, broken. There are times when you feel disappointed with them. There are days when you just can’t find the reason why you still need to hold on and stay in the relationship. You will be challenged to accept…
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God will Sometimes Teach you Essential things Through other People
There is wonder in meeting people in your life. You will learn a lot from them. Not just by how they treated you but also through their character, personality, treatment, life stories, and testimonies. There are people whose lives will also be a way of changing your perspective in life. There will be people who will teach you how to strengthen your faith amidst uncertainties and people who will teach you how to acquire strength in moments of adversity. Remember that you might sometimes want to separate yourself from the rest, but also welcome the thought that they could be a way to change your life. Different people will teach…
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Day 428 – Luke 9:20
“But what about you? he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Luke 9: 20, NIV Jesus asked this question to His disciples. He wanted to know who He was in their eyes. The disciples answered according to what they saw and heard. And Peter answered that He is God’s messiah. How about you? Who do you think Jesus is? Do you believe with all your heart that He is your savior and He saved you from the fires of hell? You will hear many things about who Jesus is, but what matters most is how you know Him. And you can only describe who He is in your heart…
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Give up your Selfish desires, and you will experience more of Jesus
We all have plans that we desire to happen in our lives. We wanted to do things on our own, thinking that it could satisfy our hearts. But there are moments when we unknowingly ask for something out of our selfish desires, and it’s hard for us to admit it. This is the reason why it’s very important to align our hearts to God before we take any major steps in achieving our dreams. Try to ask yourself if what you have in mind is for the purpose of glorifying God or just for your own pleasure and entertainment. It’s very crucial to know the deeper reason why you do…
