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Romans 13:14, NIV
Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. Romans 13:14, NIV Focus on following Jesus. Remember His ways, and never forget those moments when He gave you life-changing lessons. Do His will despite the negative things that are going on deep within. When you do this, the desires of your flesh will no longer control you. The enemy won’t be able to tempt you to follow the principles of this world. If you put Jesus at the center of your life, you will always be guided. So connect to Him every single day. Thirst for more of…
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Romans 12:2, NIV
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2, NIV Do not allow the standards of this world to fully consume you. You may think that what you believe in is right in your eyes, but you need to align your principles with God. The pattern of this world appears so enticing and entertaining in the human eyes compared to what God prepared. But deep within, the temporary pleasures that you feel will eventually lead you to destruction. So before everything…
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John 17:11, NI
I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. John 17:11, nIV This is the cry of Jesus for His disciples. He humbly lifted them up to God. He knows that any time soon, God the Father will take Him to heaven. That’s why He was praying for those that God entrusted to Him. He asked for their protection because He knew the things that they would experience. They will go through persecution…
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John 14:27, NIV
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27, NIV You may go through unexpected events in life, but don’t let your hearts be troubled. Jesus already gave you the peace that you need. You just have to open your heart and receive it. You can take charge of your situation no matter how difficult it is. You can’t focus on God and allow His to take over. Do not be afraid. Your problems may appear big, but God is more powerful. Keep your faith…
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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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Jesus wants us to Carry our Cross and Follow Him
It’s not going to be that easy. Many people think that when you receive Jesus as your king and savior, your life will be full of happy memories. You will no longer face problems, and you will experience joy every single day. Yes, this may be true when we go to heaven, but as long as we are living here on earth, we will still experience moments of brokenness and pain. There will be times when we need to carry our cross. It means that we will face burdens that are heavy for us to handle. Things won’t be that smooth because Jesus knows that following Him is like going…
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Day 300 – Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them. Proverbs 26:12, NIV Be humble and do not rely on your own wisdom. You may think that you have already experienced enough but keep in mind that the world is too big for you to understand. There are still so many things that you need to learn. So come to God and do not allow your pride to reign. Instead, consult His words and abide in His will. Learn to listen to His voice and stop following your thoughts. Let God be the King of your life and acknowledge His…
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God didn’t Create this World just for you to Hide from it
I understand that the experiences that life throws at you led you to hide from this world. Yes, it’s not easy. The pain is always there, and all you want to do is protect yourself from another heartbreak. But God didn’t create this world just for you to walk away from it. You deserve to be heard. And the world needs to see your beauty and unique gifts. So don’t just stay in the darkness. There is so much more in life than the brokenness you feel inside. If you just focus on the blessings around you, then you will surely see the wonderful things God wanted you to cherish.…
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Sometimes you need to be Fully Empty so that you will be Filled
Have you ever experienced that feeling of emptiness inside? It’s when you no longer understand what’s happening. It’s when you are so tired of dealing with the pain, and you can’t appreciate the blessings around you. Being fully empty is one of the worst things that you can experience here on earth, but sometimes we need it so that we will be filled. We never really know how important God’s love is not unless we are fully empty. So take this moment as an opportunity for you to embrace His presence. Let Him come inside your heart and make you feel whole and complete. He alone can do it. The…
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The Differences
This world will teach you how to striveFor temporary thingsBut God will lead youTo work on the eternal treasures This world will ask for moneyBefore you gain honor and respectBut God loves youEven if you can’t give Him anything This world will lead you to sinAnd encourage you to followThe desires of your fleshBut God wants you to die to yourself This world sees things differentlyThat’s why focus on GodAnd let His standardsBe the guiding principles of your life
