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Jesus Will Help You Rise Above The Temptations
The enemy tried to tempt Jesus while He lived here on earth. But despite the temptations that He experienced, He overcame the evil power. If Jesus was able to do that, He can also help you win over the temptations you face. Come to Him and ask for help. Don’t rely on your own strength. Instead, be rooted in His love and allow His words to penetrate your heart. It is a sword that will fight against the lies the enemy tries to inject into your thoughts. It’s like a weapon that will lead you to victory. So when you are surrounded by things that push you to give up,…
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Romans 8:31, NIV
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31, NIV Who can be against you. The creator of this world is fighting for you. He is so in love with you. He will make a way for you. So don’t be afraid. Don’t be easily discouraged when your situation doesn’t cooperate with what you desire. Pray to God and ask for His guidance. Talk to Him and let Him lead you to the path that He orchestrated. God loves you so much. He is there, giving you so many chances and more than enough blessings. So instead…
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Remind yourself that God gave all of us the Freedom to Choose
God is not controlling. In fact, He gave all of us the freedom to choose. He may allow certain situations to happen in your life, but you can always manage your thoughts and reactions. You are not a robot. You are not programmed to do limited things. God already presented you with the resources that you need. And it’s your choice if you will use them or not. God has the power to transform your life, but He can’t do it if you won’t allow Him. He will never force you to do something you don’t want. His plans for you may be great, but you won’t experience them if…
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Acts 5:41, NIV
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Acts 5:41, NIV The apostles chose to rejoice in the presence of God despite of the suffering that they experienced. For them, sacrificing their lives for the sake of the gospel is already a great victory. Not everyone is given the chance to experience these kinds of moments. Instead of focusing on the difficulties that they were facing, the apostles chose to be happy because they felt grateful that God gave them the privilege to serve Jesus. They were beaten, and they went through pain. But this doesn’t stop them from serving…
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John 19:30, NIV
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30, NIV It is finished. Jesus died on the cross to save us from eternal suffering. He already gave up everything just to give us a chance to experience life with Him. He already went through so much pain just to set us free from bondage. It is finished. Jesus already won the victory. He defeated death. He conquered the enemy. This means that if you believe in Him with all your heart, then you will also experience His victory. You will also be given a chance…
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Just because you are in Pain doesn’t mean you are Defeated.
Those who choose to love will somehow experience pain in life. Every relationship that involves human beings will go through tests or hardships. It’s because we are all imperfect. We live in a broken world that longs for healing and grace. And as long as you are still breathing and still surrounded by people, then expect certain days when you will feel frustrated and in pain because of the mistakes that your loved ones committed. And this doesn’t mean that you should stop loving others. You can never live a fulfilled life without love. It’s one of the most essential ingredients that will help you stay motivated. All you need…
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John 16:33, NIV
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33, NIV Jesus didn’t promise us a comfortable life. In fact, He said to His disciples that they would face tribulations. They will go through pain and suffering. They will experience problems and persecution, but despite these things, Jesus gives them the courage to keep going. He has overcome this world. Meaning to say, the enemy no longer has the power to trap us in His schemes as long as we have Jesus in our hearts. He is the One…
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Luke 24:6-7, NIV
He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” Luke 24: 6-7, NIV Jesus has risen! He didn’t stay in the tomb. He didn’t dwell in the darkness. He is alive. It means that He already conquered death. He overcame the principalities of this world. And because of that, everyone who believes in Him has the right to experience freedom and victory. So take heart, weary soul! There is still hope. The Savior of this…
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Failure is a step that will lead you to win.
Without failures, you will not know how winning would work. The absence of failing will not complete the meaning of winning. Failures are typical; they happen many times and in different forms in your life. Some happen through events and people, while some linger within the heart and mind. It takes work to accept them. It may seem so easy to think that it happens to everyone, but it will feel so uncomfortable and heavy when it happens in our lives. Sometimes, it will lead you to isolate yourself and make you doubt yourself even more. You may start to regret and think of what more you could have done…
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Day 473 – Luke 24:2-3
They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. Luke 24:2-3, NIV It was the first day of the week when the women went to Jesus’ tomb and took some spices with them. But as they approached the area, they noticed that the stone in His tomb was rolled away. When they entered, they did not see the body of our Savior. It may appear strange in their eyes, but this moment is very important for all of us because it signifies the hope that we believe in. Jesus rose from the dead. He overcame this…
