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Surrender the Things you Badly Wanted to Control
God knows you better than you know yourself. You may badly desire something to happen in your life, and you can’t help but always think about it, but if you want to receive the best, then choose to surrender. You may have your own timeline, but God knows what you truly need. Surrender the desire to control the things that you long to experience and let the creator of this world take good care of you. He knows what’s ahead. Surrender the pen to Him, and let Him lead you to the path that He orchestrated. You can’t simply rely on your own understanding. There are still things that you…
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Your Worries can never Lift you Up
If you want to survive, then look for things that will push you to keep going. Your worries can never do that for you. Things will remain complicated if you will keep on thinking about your unanswered prayers. You will never value the blessings around you if you focus on what you don’t have. Your worries can never solve your problems. In fact, they will just lead you to the dark path. And the sad thing is, what you are worrying about never really exists. They are just mere imaginations that seem to appear so real in your head. Choose to live in the present. Wake up and look at…
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God is Sovereign
Life may throw so many problems and challenges. You may go through seasons of pain and heartaches, but keep this in mind – God is sovereign. It means that His plans and purpose will prevail. You may not easily understand what’s going on. You may have a lot of questions inside but rest in the truth that God will perform miracles. It may not be according to your expectations, but He will continue to do good things in your life despite the wounds in your heart. So don’t act as if everything depends on you. Instead, acknowledge God’s sovereignty and allow Him to move. Open your heart so that you…
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Day 448 – Luke 14:11
For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke 14:11,NIV Sometimes we badly want to put ourselves first because of our pride, but remember that God wanted us to stay humble. He sees our hearts. He knows our motives. So surrender your ego in the presence of God and allow Him to transform your heart. Don’t exalt yourself as if you are better than anyone else. At the end of the day, God uses a different standard. We may sometimes think that we deserve to experience something great in His presence, but God alone determines those who are worthy to receive…
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Day 438 – Luke 12:7
Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12: 7, NIV God knows your every detail. He is aware of the things that are going on in your life. He knows what bothers you. So surrender all your worries to Him, and don’t be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows. If God took good care of the animals and plants around you, then He will certainly take good care of you. If you feel threatened by what others are saying, then always remember this verse. God will protect and strengthen you. He treats you as…
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You Will See Great Changes in your Life the More you Surrender to God
Surrendering to God everything you are and have is a sign of faith. Trust Him when you submit something to Him and believe He will make things work in His time. Surrendering is also a sign of obedience to His word. When you lay down all of you in Him, you will see more of Him. It does not mean that everything will then be better. But one day, one way or another, He will reveal things differently and in His magnificent ways. In the process, you will learn how He sees things. You will learn the great lessons behind the small acts He wants you to do. He will…
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Wait until you Learn how to fully Trust God even in the Midst of Challenges
Trust takes time to be built. Wait until you will have the courage to fully put your confidence in God. Go through the process and be patient. There are things that you need to slowly learn along the way. So when you fail, just give yourself the chance to begin again. Your growth may not always be evident, but trust that deep inside, God is shifting the way you see life. Just take your time, and don’t be in a hurry. Please choose to accept yourself, especially when you find it hard to trust God in the midst of difficulties. If you fail, then try again. Don’t focus on your…
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Day 340 – Proverbs 5:23
For lack of discipline they will die, led astray by their own great folly. Proverbs 5:23, NIV Don’t wait for the worst thing to happen. Choose to discipline yourself before it’s too late. Listen to God’s instructions and stop following your own desires. Do not be misled by temporary pleasures. You may find them so rewarding at first, but they will slowly destroy you in the end. So seek God’s wisdom and choose to abide in His presence. Don’t do something that will kill your soul in the end. Stop allowing your sins to fully consume your thoughts. Let go and repent. Surrender everything to God and let the Holy…
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Day 329 – Matthew 7:11
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! Matthew 7:11, NIV Keep praying to God and submit to Him all your worries and cares. Share to Him everything that’s bothering you. Know that your precious time with Him is like incense on His throne. So continue to lift up your hands even when you feel weary and tired. Surrender all your cares and worries, for He knows the perfect path that you need to take. He is listening to the cries of your heart. He knows…
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To those who Experienced Pain from the People they Love
You will be okay. It may not happen instantly, but your heart will be fully healed. You may not understand the reason why you need to go through that season, but God will be there to give you the strength that you need. Remember that those who choose to love despite the pain are the real warriors in life. You are an extraordinary person, not because of the things that you can do, but because you humbly follow God’s will despite what you feel. Keep going, and don’t be afraid to love again. It may take time for you to finally learn what it means to serve and accept others,…
