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Doing The Will Of God
When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, “The Lord’s will be done.” Acts 21: 12-14, NIV The Holy Spirit already revealed to Paul that he will experience suffering in Jerusalem. This is the reason why the other disciples pleaded him not to go there. But even though it breaks Paul’s heart to see them weep, still…
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Do the Right Thing, and God will give you more than Enough Strength
You will encounter circumstances that will test your principles in life. You will go through seasons that will test your faith. The world will present to you so many instant solutions that will temporarily hide the wounds in your heart. Sometimes, you will be tempted to dwell on the pleasures that people are offering, but you need to do what is right in the eyes of God. This is not an easy thing to do, especially when you are surrounded by people who never acknowledged the will of God. You will feel like you are out of place, and nobody can understand your decisions in life. There are cases when…
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Day 488 – John 6:38
For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. John 6:38, NIV Jesus came here on earth to do the Father’s will. He did everything that God asked Him to do, even if it cost Him His life. He received the pain and the suffering just to fulfill what’s written in the scripture. You see, Jesus didn’t live according to His own will. He humbly depends on our Heavenly Father. He chose to walk on the path that our Father wants Him to follow. May what Jesus did remind us to also obey God. Let’s humbly follow…
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Day 480 – John 3:17
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17, NIV God wants to save you and me. He sent His son to rescue the sinners and not condemn them. Do not forget this because you will meet so many people along the way who carry deep regrets and pain inside. If you happen to meet them, please choose to be kind and know that Jesus wanted them to be saved. What they did may be painful to you and to others, but keep in mind that God desires to redeem their lives. So instead of condemning…
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I’d rather take the Pain than live Life without Real Joy and Love within
I thought a happy life meant living without pain and problems. I thought it was about protecting yourself from potential heartaches. You see, wounds are scary. They can traumatize you and lead you to misery. It’s not good. Period. This was my mindset before, and because I was full of fear within, the pain became my number one enemy. I tried to live life protecting myself from the things that could possibly break me in the end. I was like a tiny house built on a very weak foundation. My roof was made of leaves, my windows were wide open because of the wounds, and I don’t have any doors…
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Day 471 – Luke 23:46
Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23:46, nIV These are the last words that Jesus said before He died on the cross. In His last breath, Jesus chose to commit His spirit to our Heavenly Father despite all the pain and suffering that He experienced. He didn’t resent the will of God. Jesus chose to humbly accept it. He didn’t feel bitter because God chose to save us rather than Him. He lived and died according to God’s purpose and timeline. His life is a very wonderful reminder for us to…
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Day 270 – Proverbs 25:28
Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. Proverbs 25:28, NIV Pray that God will teach you how to control yourself. You may think that what you feel inside is impossible to control, but know that God gave you the freedom to make decisions. You are not a robot. You have the power to protect yourself from some of the things that will break your heart. There are situations that you can’t stop but most of the negative things that happened in our lives are because of our selfish desires. They are just merely consequences of our decisions. So before the worst things happen,…
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Day 84 – Psalm 40:8
I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart. Psalm 40:8, NIV Doing the will of God is not that easy. Sometimes, you will be challenged to do things that are not aligned with the standards of this world. But despite the difficulties you will encounter in following Him, you will always find the courage to overcome everything as long as you put Him inside your heart. When you treat Him as the center of your life, you will be inspired to walk with Him along the journey. His laws will serve as your guiding principles, and your desires will be aligned to His will.…
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Day 83 – Psalm 39:4
Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is. Psalm 39:4, NIV Life is too short. When you feel so overwhelmed with the things that are happening around you. Then never forget this powerful verse. Ask God to remind you how fleeting your life is because when you learn to treasure the remaining time you have left, you will no longer waste your efforts on temporary things. Instead, you will focus on what matters most in the end. You will stop gaining wealth that will only last for a moment. Instead, you will choose to develop your relationship with…
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Following the Will of God is still Your Best Option
When you are surrounded by so many opportunities and don’t know where to go, always remember that God’s plans will prevail. Living life according to His will is the best option that you can have. So be grateful in moments when you are left with no choice but to keep moving. Because that’s God’s way of telling you that what He prepared is greater than what your mind can comprehend. You may not understand what He is doing in your life, but always choose the one that will glorify His name. Only then will you realize that all He wants is for you to make the most of His blessings.…
