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Do the Right Thing, and God will give you more than Enough Strength
You will encounter circumstances that will test your principles in life. You will go through seasons that will test your faith. The world will present to you so many instant solutions that will temporarily hide the wounds in your heart. Sometimes, you will be tempted to dwell on the pleasures that people are offering, but you need to do what is right in the eyes of God. This is not an easy thing to do, especially when you are surrounded by people who never acknowledged the will of God. You will feel like you are out of place, and nobody can understand your decisions in life. There are cases when…
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True Repentance isn’t just about asking for Forgiveness
Committing a mistake really feels disappointing, especially when you unknowingly hurt others because of your wrong choices. It’s not easy to deal with it. It will kill your pride, and it will force you to humble yourself. It feels uncomfortable, and guilt will try to attack you. But there is this one thing that you can do. Choose to Repent. This may feel like a heavy word, but you need to do it so that you can set yourself free from the bondage of the past. True repentance isn’t just about feeling sorry for what happened, but it’s about changing the way you see things. The possible reason why you…
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Day 464 – Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers. Luke 22: 32, NIV Jesus said these words to Simon during the last supper. Before He was arrested, He gathered His disciples and tried to encourage them. He knew that Simon, who is also known as Peter, would betray Him. Imagine the person who’s always been with Him throughout the ministry will deny him in front of people. But despite this painful thing that Simon would do, Jesus still prayed for him, that he would turn back and strengthen his brothers. Our Savior believed that Peter would still…
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Day 419 – Luke 8:16
No one lights a lamp and hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light. Luke 8:16, NIV If you know that Jesus is in you, then you are a bearer of His light. Don’t hesitate to share that light, especially with those who are in pain and broken. Go and let Him shine in the dark places. Don’t hide Him inside. You are meant to share the blessings that you received from Him. Expose His goodness and love. Keep doing the right thing, and one day, people will feel…
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God will Redeem you in Ways you can Never Imagine
The enemy will never win. Keep your faith in God because He will restore your life. He will take back everything that Satan had stolen. He will renew and redeem you in ways you can never imagine. So take heart, and do not be discouraged. Lift up your hands and choose to worship Him. Do not focus on the negative things you experienced. Instead, trust in His promises and hold His hands. Keep walking along the path that He created. You may not know why He allowed you to face so many problems, but choose to believe in Him even if you can’t see the miracles that He is doing…
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The Fruits of your Actions
In every path you takeThere are risks and opportunitiesYou just need to knowWhen to go and quit In every decision you chooseYou need to weigh the consequencesBut even if you don’t know what’s nextJust do the right thing In every action,You will sow somethingIt’s either you will bear good fruitOr you won’t see any changes But take heart!Don’t worryThe harvest is plentyIf you will put God first
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Day 303 – Proverbs 29:4
By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down. Proverbs 29:4, NIV Do not allow your self-interest to reign. Greed will only destroy you in the end. If you want to find stability, then seek justice and stop following your selfish desires. Do not use your earthly riches just to get the things you want. Choose to follow God and do what’s right, even in moments when you feel so uncomfortable. Patiently go through the process and stop following the shortcuts. Do not abuse your authority. Instead, use it for God’s glory. Follow the rules that are set before you. Remember…
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Day 299 – Proverbs 25:15
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. Proverbs 25:15, NIV Be patient, and you can persuade a ruler. Show to others that you are not easily swayed by the pressures from your surroundings. Learn to understand and choose to wait. Do not be so obsessed with getting what you want according to your timeline. Learn to patiently deal with someone, and you will eventually convince them to do the right thing. Aside from that, be gentle, especially in the words you speak, and you will experience a bone-breaking moment. Others may think that patient and gentle people are weak, but remember that…
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Day 99 – Psalm 58:11
Then people will say, “Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth.” Psalm 58:11, nIV God is our judge. You may receive bad treatment from other people. You may think that life is unfair because of the experiences that He allowed you to face. But God knows what He is doing. He will reward the righteous. So keep pleasing His name and don’t give up, especially in times when you are struggling. God is fair. You may not feel it. You may have a lot of questions in mind. But one day, when the judge will appear, you will realize that everything that…
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Choosing to Forgive someone doesn’t mean you no Longer feel the Pain
Forgiveness is part of the healing process. And you need to go through it first before you experience complete restoration. Maybe you think that it is so hard to forgive because the wounds are still fresh. But you will never get over it, not until you decide to let go and set yourself free from bitterness. You may think that time alone will make things better, but pain will still be there because it takes a decision for you to be healed. Choose to forgive despite what you feel. Yes, it’s not an easy thing to do. It’s scary and heartbreaking. But God will be there to give you the…
