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When I Learned To Surrender
I was once an overthinker. I easily freak out when unexpected things happen and immediately think of the worst-case scenario. I was not comfortable with change. I just wanted everything to stay the same—to be in the same environment with the same people. I usually withdraw from opportunities that would challenge me to step outside my comfort zone. I tried my best to stay in a place where I could control everything. But then, when I decided to follow Jesus, my life changed. I realized it’s impossible to walk with Him without a surrendered heart. He can’t reign if I still wanted to rule my life. It takes humility and…
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Peace Is Available As Long As We Are Willing To Trust And Surrender
The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. Acts 12: 6, NIV Peter was arrested after King Herod killed James. This was the night before Herod would bring him to trial. This means that this night could be Peter’s last night before his death. He only had hours to live. If you were in Peter’s situation, What would you feel? If you happen to realize that tomorrow is going to be your last day on earth, what would you do? Most of us would’ve probably done something apart from sleeping. Perhaps…
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God Is Your Strength
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. Psalms 28:7, NIV Have you ever experienced those moments when you just don’t know what to do? You feel overwhelmed by the situation around you to the point where you can’t find hope and peace. If you are in this situation right now, this verse is a perfect reminder to trust God. The Lord is your strength and shield. If you think that nobody cares for you, then God is there to help you. In these moments, when you surrender your…
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Let The Goodness Of God Flow Through You
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12: 21, NIV This world will sometimes test your heart. Things won’t be perfect. There will be days when you just can’t understand what’s going on. You will unexpectedly receive pain from the people around you. Tears will flow. The negative situations that you will experience will either break or make you. That’s why you need to carefully consider the way you respond to it. Just because you are hurt by other people’s actions or words doesn’t mean you will receive peace the moment you take revenge. According to the word of God, we can overcome evil by…
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To The One Who Is Holding Back The Tears
You may find it hard to express what you truly feel to the people around you, but you deserve to be heard. If you can’t do it in front of others, then don’t hesitate to be honest in God’s presence. Go to your room, lock the door, and pour out to God everything. Tell Him the truth. Do not hold back the tears because it’s part of the process. Just because you cry doesn’t mean you are weak. It just means you bravely acknowledged the wounds you wanted God to heal. He is not intimidated by your questions. So release everything in His presence, and you will receive His strength.…
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Romans 12:21, NIV
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21, NIV Always choose to love. You may not always control the negative things that happen in your life but do not allow the hatred to consume your heart. Surrender to God all the pain that you experienced. Allow Him to mend your wounds. Treat Him as your doctor, and let His love give you more than enough strength to do good. The enemy wants to kill, steal, and destroy. But Jesus wants to give you life. Follow Him, and His light will lead you to the future that He prepared. Let His goodness shine, and only then…
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Romans 12:17, NIV
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Romans 12:17, NIV Choose to love your enemy. This may not be easy, especially when you experience too much pain and heartache because of their words and actions, but you need to remember the instructions written in the scripture. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Vengeance is not yours. Surrender it to God. Allow Him to move. Your role is to love and remain kind to them. Do not focus on the pain or the negative things that happened. Instead, remember the blessings that God poured out in your life.…
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When it becomes too Painful to Dream Again
Rejection is real. Failures will be there. You will get discouraged. But it doesn’t mean your goals will also end. The pain may not be easy to bear, but you need to keep moving. Take your time to grieve for the things, opportunities, or people you have lost. Cry it out to God. Surrender all the wounds to Him, and after that, make a conscious effort to connect to His heart. Only then will you realize the wonderful grace that He poured out in your life. Hold His hands, and don’t ever let go. Maybe you’ve been hurt before because God is not in the picture. You chose to make…
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Surrender to God and let His Grace Surround you
God wants to move in your life. He wants you to receive what He prepared. And sometimes, He will give you the unexpected in the form of grace. He will present the blessings to you the moment you learn to let go of the things that you badly want to control. He will show you what it feels like to believe in His promises without trusting in your own efforts and strength. Maybe you haven’t received the miracles that you’ve been waiting for simply because you are still trying to control your situation. You are relying on your own strength, thinking that it will birth miracles. But God moves according…
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Behind the Waiting Season is an Opportunity for your Faith to Grow
If you are in the waiting season right now, then rejoice and don’t be discouraged. God is giving you the opportunity to know Him more. He allows you to stay in that season so that you will learn to set your eyes on Him and depend on His power. You may think that God has already forgotten you because He doesn’t answer your prayers, but the truth is God is working inside your heart. He is building the foundation that you need to overcome certain storms in your life. He is exposing you to certain experiences that will teach you how to properly steward the blessings that you prayed for.…