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How to Stay with God Even When Life Feels Hard
There’s no fixed way to do this, but here are some things we can do to remind ourselves that God is there even when life feels hard. 1. Don’t stop talking to Him when life feels hard. This may be a very difficult thing to do, especially if you are the kind of person who shuts down whenever you face challenges. But you can express everything to Him. We sometimes think that when we talk to God, we need to have a faith that is strong and on fire. But what if you just feel weak, scared, and hopeless? You don’t have to appear strong in the presence of God.…
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When God Allows Us To Go Through Struggles
When it was daylight, the magistrates sent their officers to the jailer with the order: “Release those men.” The jailer told Paul, “The magistrates have ordered that you and Silas be released. Now you can leave. Go in peace.” Acts 16:35-36, NIV Paul and Silas were in prison and experienced a supernatural thing while they worshipped God there. The chains were broken, and the prison doors opened. They could’ve escaped during that moment, but they chose to stay and share the love of God with the jailer. The next day, the magistrates ordered them to be released. If God planned to release them a day after they were beaten, then…
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Please Keep In Mind That God Is Always Willing To Help
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalms 121: 1-2, NIV Remember that you can always ask for God’s help in moments of difficulties and struggles. Call upon His name, and His loving hands will assist you. God is capable of helping you. He is the maker of heaven and earth. It means He is powerful enough to give you the resources you need. Sometimes, when we go through challenges in life, we tend to focus on our wisdom and rely on our strength. We ask for help from others, thinking it’s…
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Acts 14: 21-22, NIV
They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God,” they said. Acts 14:21-22, NIV The disciples of Jesus knew what it meant to truly serve and love them. They knew that they would go through many hardships, but even if they expected things to be difficult. Still, they humbly accepted it with all their hearts. They lived and moved with that truth. They accepted the challenge. They continue to serve God’s people and…
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The Imperfections of this World will help you Realize that you Badly need God’s Love
The struggles and the pain are like an eye-opener. They will give you a chance to see the real status of your heart. And it will help you realize the things that you truly need in life. So instead of asking God about the reason why you need to face the obstacles in front of you, just learn to look at your heart and figure out the things that are going on inside. Let the negative situations around you purify your soul and lead you to hunger more for God’s love and grace. The challenges will help you stay grounded. It will magnify your weaknesses at the same time expose…
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God’s Treasures are Sometimes wrapped with Pain and Struggles
There are precious jewels behind the pressures and problems that you are going through. Your life may seem hard, but God is giving you wonderful treasures. Behind your circumstances are lessons that will help you grow into a better person. Trust Him and believe with all your heart that what He is doing is for your own good. Listen to His voice because this is a perfect moment for you to experience more of His love. Do not rely on your own understanding. Instead, depend on His wisdom. Be patient and choose to persevere. He is allowing you to receive more of His blessings. If you can’t understand His ways,…
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Trust God and Have faith
These are the words that are so easy to sayBut so hard to doBelieving in something you can’t see is so challengingSometimes, you will be tempted to follow your own ways Following Him is not about giving honor to ourselvesBut it’s all about glorifying His nameAnd we can only do itIf we learn to believe in things we can’t see We will only discover the status of our faithThe moment we go through hardshipsWhen He asks us to trust HimIt means that He is leading us to a place Where we can find hope and healingWhen God pushes us to step outside our comfort zoneIt means that we are about…
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Painful Growth
Walk and keep growingDon’t stop even when you are hurtingYou can pause, but don’t quitBecause that’s when painful growth happens Smile and enjoy every momentBe grateful even when you go through sufferingThat it’s a perfect opportunityFor you to experience more of His grace If you want things to changeThen allow God to touch the deepest wounds insideLet Him turn your heart into a new creationAllow Him to take away the thorns Unexpected things will happenYou will go through struggles and painBut the most important thingIs that you are growing in His presence
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Father God, Please help my Unbelief
Father, I can’t do this without you. There are times when my mind is full of doubts. What if things will not go well? What if the pain will not end? What if this mess grows bigger? I’m just so tired. I hear so many voices in my head telling me to give up and stop everything that I’m doing. I hear a whisper that says, I am worthless. I know you are there, but why can’t I feel you? Why can’t I feel your love? Where are you, Lord? I need your help. Please increase my faith. It seems like I’m on my own now. I’m so lonely and…
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Your Testimonies can Encourage a Broken Person to Stand
The pain that you feel inside will never be wasted. It will turn into a wonderful blessing. It will not only change your life, but it will also give courage to other people. Your stories of victories and redemption can uplift a broken person. They can powerfully encourage them to stand and start again. So do not give up because you are not the only person who will suffer in life. Some will also experience the same thing that you’ve been through, and if you overcome this season, then you can powerfully remind them about the great love of God. Because of the things that you experienced, you will know…
