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When Jesus said to Matthew “Follow Me”
After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. “Follow me,” Jesus said to him, and Levi got up, left everything, and followed him. Luke 5:27-28 Levi, also named Matthew, was busy gathering the money of the people. He was a tax collector – known to be a sinner, ridiculed and rejected by his countrymen. He was there doing His usual task. Kept the money of the Jews and gave them to the Romans, which they treated as their enemy. He lived a life of abundance. He had the money that He wanted, yet Matthew was judged and condemned…
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Not just a Shadow
You are not somebody’s shadowGod’s light is in youSo stop treating yourselfAs if you are a slave to someone else God gave you the freedom to chooseYou are His precious childSo go outside of your own shellAnd shine through the darkness You can be who God wants you to beDon’t let other people’s opinionDictate your steps and decisionsDream big and do it for God’s glory Keep walkingDo not be afraidOther people can’t control youAs long as you won’t allow them Let go and move forwardKeep yourself away from toxic peopleExpose yourself to the lightAnd you will appreciate who you truly are
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Sometimes, you need to Learn how to Love Toxic People from afar
Save yourself first so that you will be able to fully serve others. If you are surrounded by toxic people, then keep in mind that you can make your own choices. Sometimes, you need to learn how to love them from afar. It won’t be easy at first. But you need some space where you can find rest and regain some strength. Do it not just for yourself but also for those who deserve to receive your love and attention. Difficult people are like a sponge that can easily absorb all your energy. So be in a group that will help you grow and give you the courage to keep…
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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…
