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When Things Aren’t Easy
The whole city was aroused, and the people came running from all directions. Seizing Paul, they dragged him from the temple, and immediately the gates were shut. While they were trying to kill him, news reached the commander of the Roman troops that the whole city of Jerusalem was in an uproar. Acts 21: 30-31, NIV Paul went to Jerusalem, and people wanted to kill him. But before he arrived there, the Holy Spirit already warned him about the suffering that he would experience. He knew what was waiting for him. But despite all these threats, Paul accepted the truth that things won’t be easy. He embraced his situation and…
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When the Situation requires you to Keep going while your Heart is Breaking
You will make it. You may find it hard to comprehend the things that God allowed you to experience, but take this moment as your chance to grow. Sometimes, life feels so harsh. You tried to follow what God asks you to do, thinking that He will protect you from pain, but God’s ways are higher than our ways. His wisdom is higher than our expectations. And just because our heart is breaking doesn’t mean we can no longer move forward. Just because we go through problems doesn’t mean there’s no hope left. You will overcome the circumstances that you are facing. Just don’t allow the pain to hinder you…
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You can always Change the way you Deal with your Situation
There are times when you think that there’s nothing that you can do about your situation. You tend to accept the burdens that you are carrying, thinking that it’s meant for you. But the truth is, sometimes you can still do something new. It’s just you never considered other options because it takes so many risks and greater faith. You immediately ignore the other things that you can do because you think that it’s impossible. You unknowingly accept your condition without even trying to make any changes. You see, God gave you the freedom to choose. You can make decisions that will ultimately change your life. You are not just…
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When things are Overwhelming, God is there to Hold your Hands
It’s not easy to go through storms on your own. You can’t help but be drowned by so many worries and fears. Instead of looking at the One who can help you, the strong waves and wind will eventually shake your faith. This is the reason why you should not focus on what you can’t control. Stop acting like you can hold everything in your hands. Learn to let go and allow God to take over. It means that you need to stop giving your situation the right to consume your soul. Instead, you need to allow God to hold you. Follow where He leads, and trust that He will…
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You can Overcome all your Defeats by Receiving God’s Grace
Don’t dwell on the failures that you experienced. You will be overwhelmed if you keep on thinking of what’s wrong. You can list down the lessons that you learned, but don’t treat your mistakes as if it’s your identity. Your decisions may affect your life, but they can never define who you are. Take charge of your thoughts, and don’t be trapped by the lies of the enemy. You can still move forward and start again. All you need to do is receive God’s grace. Open your heart so that you will be able to receive the blessings that He prepared for you in this season. Sometimes, it’s not a…
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God always got you
God is always there with you, no matter what your situation is. He is there in your painful seasons of rejection and brokenness, ready to listen to you. His ears are wide open to everything that is bothering you, on how people treated you and how disappointed you might have felt. Just tell Him everything and release to Him the pain and sadness you have felt. Allow yourself to grieve whatever loss you might have been experiencing. The God that you are serving is a healer, so receive His help and let him teach you how to handle your emotions and feelings. Stay driven by His ways. He is there…
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I will never Feel the Same Happiness if I wished for Things to be Different
There are days when I just can’t understand what’s going on in my life, and I can’t help but pray for things to be different. I would beg God to change my situation and help me. I would ask Him to put me in a place where I can find rest and peace. And the good thing is, most of the time, He won’t give me what I wanted. It’s great news because if He had listened to the cries of my heart, then I would never feel this kind of joy right now. Maybe if He changed my situation, I would never learn to value His blessings and cherish…
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With God
I can’t fix my pastNor change my situationBut I’ll keep walkingBecause He’s with me With God,I feel complete and wholeIn His presenceI find rest and comfort There are thingsThat I can’t controlThere are circumstancesThat I can’t change But I’ll choose to face them allInside the presence of my CreatorI choose to move forwardBecause His strength is more than enough My life is not perfectBut my God never failsI do experience painBut with God, I am contented
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What Life is About
Sometimes, it’s not about holding onBut it’s about letting goIt’s not about controlling your situationBut it’s about allowing God to move Sometimes, it’s not just about healingBut it’s about the lessonsThat you need to learnBehind the pain that you experienced Sometimes, it’s not just about finding happinessBut it’s following GodIt’s about honoring His NameEven if it takes brokenness and suffering Sometimes, this life is not about doing what you wantIt’s not about thinking of only yourselfBut it’s about serving othersAnd loving them even when you are hurting You will only experience the best in lifeThe moment you follow GodBecause He alone knows what is rightHe alone knows your path
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Unexpected Detours are Sometimes Wake-Up Calls
You will never know what’s ahead. There are times when God will allow you to take unexpected detours, not to hurt or disappoint you, but to help you see the truth behind your situation. It’s not actually a hindrance to your success. But it’s the perfect moment for you to learn the most important things in life. When you are too occupied by your own emotions, you can’t help but be blinded by what you are doing. There are aspects that you fail to consider. That’s why God needs to do something to lead you back on track. So if you can’t understand what’s going on in your life right…
