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The Voices of the crowd Don’t always Represent the Voice of God
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed. “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they answered. “What shall I do, then, with Jesus, who is called the Messiah?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify him!” “Why? What crime has he committed?” asked Pilate. But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!” When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead, an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is…
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Don’t give Anyone the Responsibility to make you Happy
It’s not anybody’s job to make you happy. It’s your responsibility. So stop expecting other people to take away the loneliness in your heart. You are powerful enough to take charge of your own emotions. Happiness is a choice that you need to make every single day. It depends on how you see things and the situations around you. It’s not about what people did to you, but it’s how you see their actions that make you feel glad. You will be disappointed if you let somebody dictate your joy because nobody can do it but you. It’s like you are hiring a person with a job that is impossible…
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Day 4 – 1 Peter 5:2
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve. 1 Peter 5:2, NIV You are also a shepherd. If God entrusted you to take good care of His people, then try your best to watch over them. Do it not for the purpose of fulfilling your responsibilities but simply because you are willing and eager to serve them. Purify your thoughts and let God give you the genuine heart to love them. Know that you are not alone. You may feel tired and burned…
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Maturity Is Expensive
Your age can never define your maturity. Some people are old enough, but still, they fail to handle basic things in life. Maturity is really expensive. It takes a lot of time, experience, and it costs pain. But the journey will always be worth it. We need to grow on the inside because the quality of our lives depends on it. We need to learn how to understand the people around us, and more importantly, we need to know how to properly handle ourselves. Sometimes, it’s the most challenging thing to do because it feels like you are trying to change something inside. It’s a never-ending battle deep within. But…
