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The Struggle of True Surrender
I used to think that surrendering meant simply standing still, doing nothing, and waiting for God to act. I believed that things would eventually change on their own, even if I chose not to engage with my circumstances. But over time, I realized that surrender goes much deeper than that. I learned that surrendering to God isn’t about inaction; it’s about choosing to align with His will instead of following my own selfish desires. It’s about listening to His guidance, even when the negative voices in my head try to drown it out. When faced with painful and unexpected situations, I always have two choices: I can rely on my…
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Find Healing In The Arms Of Jesus
This world will present you with temporary remedies – entertainment, money, possessions, achievements, and more. You will find yourself looking for answers on things that will immediately and temporarily bring you joy. Sometimes, people are tempted to find instant healing, and it destroys them in the end. This is the reason why we need to trust in Jesus and seek His will. Let’s not rely on our own understanding. When we follow the standards of this world, we will find ourselves pleasing other people. We will easily be swayed by their words or actions. And instead of mending our wounds, we can’t help but encounter situations that will make…
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Faith Starts When you keep Walking, Even when Nothing Makes Sense
You won’t really see what’s ahead. That’s why the situations around you appear so meaningless because you don’t know the reason why you need to go through those seasons. You can’t connect them to your future yet. It’s like walking along an unknown path. It won’t make sense. Many times, God will ask you to do certain things without any explanation. You will be challenged to believe in His promises and not in your own will and understanding. He will instruct you to do things that are new and sometimes scary. It’s going to be challenging, but the more you follow God in places you are not familiar with, the…
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Sometimes, the Right Choices Lead you to Rough Roads
You have the power to choose which path to take in your life. You have control over your fate. However, there are times when the situation will test how you will weigh things. But the great thing is that you have the freedom to choose. Give some time to understand the problem. Think of the risks and possible consequences first. Do not let your emotions dictate you. Base your decisions objectively, for they could affect you more than you think. It could affect your loved ones and essential people in your life. Sometimes you will be tempted to take the most accessible way just to escape a complicated situation. But…
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God has Always been with you in Every Season of Your Life
God wants you to know that you deserve good things in this life. The situations that you experienced are part of your growth. Your victories are testimony of His favor, so are the challenges and problems. Find your peace in Him and in His words. He is gentle. He is kind. There are just times that He will let difficult things to help you be stronger and be more prepared for what He has planned. When changes happen in your life, it is normal to act uncomfortable and worried. You might cry, but choose to kneel down. Stay still with your faith and lift up your cares to Him. Those…
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Only God Knows What’s Ahead
Take heart! Your loving Father knows what’s coming. It means that you shouldn’t be afraid of your future because He has already determined the path you need to take. Just abide in His ways so that you will be guided. If you feel scared of what’s waiting for you on the other side, just close your eyes and imagine that He is smiling while waiting for you to receive His blessings. Take courage! Your past may not be that good, but it doesn’t mean you no longer have a future. The pain that you experienced before can never dictate your life. You may think that you are badly affected by…
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What’s Happening Within Is More Important Than The Situation Around You
You can never control the things that are happening around you. The best thing that you can do is to focus on your heart and mind. Evaluate the things that are going on inside and try to manage your thoughts and emotions. Set your eyes on something that will truly matter. If you can handle yourself, the more you will know how to appropriately react to your situation. There are things in life that you can’t control. Instead of trying to change those things, why not allow God to take over and take good care of it. Do what you can do, and then learn to surrender the burdens that…
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How You React To Your Situation Matters On How You See Yourself
You need to get to know yourself so that you will be able to properly deal with the situations around you. You will see the state of your heart when you learn to evaluate your reactions towards everything that’s going on in your life. Because how you react to the circumstances you face in life is just a reflection of how you see yourself. So work on the inside first, and everything else will follow. You need to go through a certain process so that you will learn and grow. Try to evaluate the way you see things. If what you are thinking right now is all negative, then you…
