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Day 369 – Luke 2:40
And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him. Luke 2:40, NIV This verse refers to Jesus. He grew strong, and God filled Him with wisdom. Luke didn’t mention a lot of things about Jesus while growing up. He just said that the grace of God was on Him. During this moment, our savior was not publicly exposed yet. He was with his earthly family and doing the things that ordinary people do. We may not exactly know everything that happened to Him while He was a kid, but one thing is for sure, God is with Him in…
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Express yourself freely to Him, and find comfort in His message
You are strong, but you can be vulnerable too. You can’t avoid sadness and loneliness. You become so defenseless in unseen battles, enemies, and temptations. You become so clueless about what to do, tired of deciding what to say, or burdened enough to carry more load on your back. Sometimes, we are so anxious and uncomfortable with being one that we choose to express it in ways to relieve ourselves. When we feel too much weight, we sometimes alleviate our situations through a task that diverts our attention. When we do so, we unconsciously carry our burdens on the inside, Everything is slowly building up and just waiting to explode…
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Day 203 – Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9,NIV Take heart! Your Heavenly Father is always with you. He walks with you even through the darkest path. Do not be afraid. Focus on His goodness and love. Take courage and never forget His promises. When you encounter challenges, know that God is always there to guide you. Let your faith be greater than your fears. Do not take His commands lightly. Keep His words in your heart and do the right thing. Choose to believe in Him even…
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Obedience will Help you build a Strong Foundation
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25, NIV Jesus said in His words that if you obey His teachings, then you are like a wise man who built His house on the rock. It means that you will have a strong foundation that will protect you from the storm of this life. Jesus’ teachings are not just food for your soul,…
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Not all People are Strong Enough to Face their Past
Living in the past is one of the things that will hinder us from appreciating God’s blessings. And sad to say, not everyone has the courage to face them. Sometimes, they are those people who appear to be very toxic and challenging to deal with. But behind their difficult characters are deep longing that only the love of God can quench. The truth is, inside their hearts, they are deeply wounded because of what happened in the past. Maybe they are just too consumed with their fears. They choose to carry the pain because they just don’t know how to face them. Or perhaps, nobody believed that they could still…
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God’s Strong Arms will be there to Support You
When you feel so tired and weak, remember that God is always there for you. He is holding your hands. And when you feel like giving up, He will be there to help you stand. His strong arms will support you until you gain the strength that you need. Don’t worry because God sees all your sufferings. He is leading you all this time. There may be moments when you can’t feel His presence, but trust that God will never stop loving you. So never rely on your own strength. Instead, depend on God and acknowledge His power in your life. Receive His grace, and He will sustain you along…
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Day 270 – 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14,NIV Let everything that you do be rooted in the love of God. Remember that you can always rely on Him. Let Him be the reason why your work hard and do your best. Honor Him in all your ways, and do not stop glorifying His name. Let His love be the strongest foundation in your life, so stand firm in your faith. There will be challenges along the way, but always put your trust in the Lord. Let Him be the source of your strength, and let Him guide you…
