Sometimes God will allow things to happen to break us in order to see that only God can restore everything that was stolen from us and make us whole again.
May we have a different perspective on the word "surrendering" when it comes to our trust in God.
Obedience, a crucial concept in the Bible, is about following God's guidance and commands. Throughout its pages, the Bible provides examples and teachings that highlight the importance of obedience in building a strong relationship with God and living a purposeful life.
The Scriptures emphasize the importance of genuine worship of the one true God and the dangers of straying into the realm of idolatry. In this article, we will delve into the biblical perspective on idolatry, exploring its origins, implications, and the lessons it offers for modern believers.
In a world where turmoil and uncertainty seem to be constant companions, the power of faith in God has the remarkable ability to touch the hearts of people, offering solace, hope, and strength during the darkest of times.
There are so many significant, major, and possible events that could happen in our lives to let our energy consumed in just one day. Don't be too hard on yourself.
It is easy to wake up every day and have breakfast with your family. But, is that really enough to face your day even if you have eaten the most important meal? Let's see what matters most to live this life and what we are missing.
Fears paralyze your purpose, while faith makes you move mountains.
You hustle, you wrestle, and you grow weary of the future.
He loves you but he loves God more and that makes you feel secure.
Humility starts from the heart and never in our outward appearance.
Invite God in any of your relationships. Make Him the center of it.
Life can be heart-breaking or disappointing when things don’t turn out the way we expect. Maybe you’ve prayed and asked God for something that didn’t happen at all the way you wanted. Maybe you’ve been blindsided. I hope this article will encourage you to keep going and get you back to believing.
We might be fighting all these battles for the past few days, but there will be days when we feel can't fight at all. The good news is that the Lord is always ready to rescue us.
We can cry all we want until we no longer feel the pain. It is alright to cry because it will never turn you into a weak person. In fact, it can make you stronger than ever before.
He sees you. He sees your hard work, effort, and passion. He sees and appreciates it all.
When carrying something heavy, it will make your walk slower which might also let your knees hit the ground because you got tired already. Before that happens, let it go, so nothing is going to weigh you down.
God’s love has softened our hearts to the point that we care and love more.
God's Word is living and active. Still, no matter how much we know God’s truth, sometimes we can’t apply it because our minds and emotions are stuck. Once you identify the lies that have you in their grip, you will learn practical steps to draw you outward and onward.
Forgiveness is an often-misunderstood subject. However, one can forgive and be free from the vengeance and anger that comes with unforgiveness.
Sometimes we also need to appreciate the things that we go through because these are not present to make us cry and give us a hard time but these are also making us stronger than before.
When God is in charge, there is growth, forgiveness, and eternal things that are worth the sacrifices.
There is power in having faith that God can work all things together for your good. Not every day is a stormy day, there is always a rainbow after the rain.
Going through a lot of things and hardships in life will not just give us pain but they can also be a blessing to ourselves and to other people.
When things seem to be fine and we are not worried about some things, we always thank God for it. But how about when the waters rise? Do we worry about it and forget to be thankful to God for not leaving our side or do we only thank Him when things are going well?
God is truly remarkable about His love for us because He blesses His people even if we don't deserve something. His love is unconditional and His ways are higher. He blesses His people by His ways even if we don't understand them. God deserves to be praised and glorified.
We always think about what tomorrow may bring that's why we become worried. Sometimes we always let the enemy feed our minds that we are alone, when in fact, we are not because God is always with us.
You can't save yourself through your own work. You can't save yourself by being a good person. You can't save yourself by trying hard. You need a Savior and His name is Jesus.
Even if there are so many possibilities to be out of focus, just know where to align your focus, and everything will follow. The enemy loves to see if we are distracted, especially by his lies. So be careful of the things you can think of if your focus is not aligned with God's word.
The Holy Spirit is a beautiful and powerful part of who God is. We need Him in our life as a conduit to become who God created us to be, and through His power, we have aid in all situations. Without Him, we are powerless.
Not everything we understand is good for us. Sometimes, our minds are just being poisoned by the enemy so we go after the evil and will end up deceived. Let's be careful of what we are doing and pray that God's presence and Holy Spirit will guide us to the right path.
Being frustrated is inevitable because we are humans, we have feelings. Our feeling is valid but can never be our basis when doing some things. I hope even if frustration hits in our waiting season, we can still find peace in our Lord Jesus Christ's presence.
Sometimes, it takes a lot of sacrifices and courage to follow God. The more we follow Him, the more we show that we trust Him in all His ways even if we don't see them.
Even Christians have struggles too in facing their faith that's why we need to have faith goals. This is normally done in a notebook every year but it is your choice if you want to do it regularly. It is good to have this so we would know the things that we need to improve on in our walk with God.
Even if life is getting too complicated, keep moving forward. Ignore the "what if" in your mind because it will never give you hope to continue the fight. Let's choose victory with God.
God will say no to our prayers if they are not good for us. When He said no, don't be sad, because He is just re-directing you to something better and it is one of His ways to protect you.
God is listening to every prayer that people have each day. Prayer is very powerful as it can change everything and it can move the mountains.
When we share our faith with others, they learn and realize something and the same goes for us who shared it. Because by sharing we learn from each other's experiences and can end up praying for each other as well.
This may be easier said than done, but know that through our prayers and the grace of God, we can still choose joy even in the toughest situation.
Prayer is the only way to have a conversation with God. It is powerful. You may not know now how powerful it is, but reading the word of God and making this a habit, will show you its power.
We may not understand what God's plans are and how He performs miracles in our lives, but know that He always got our backs.
We can overcome things just like Jesus Christ who overcome the world.
No plant grows only from sunshine, it needs to be watered too.
If we know our identity in Christ, we will not be even confused about it.
Fighting our minds to stop thinking about some things that make us anxious is tough but there are ways to train our minds to think about what is only good for us.
Through the grace of God, even if we are undeserving, He will still give it to us. That's how God truly loves us.
It is good to know that we were not born for nothing but for a reason. Being alive means living life in a good way and making a difference.
When loving God, we need to surrender our all to Him. He should be living in us.
Waiting will make us see if you are a patient or impatient person. In this season, you will learn so many things in life.
When we wake up in the morning, let's thank God for another day that has been added to our lives. Start your day by taking time to talk to Him first.
Our emotions can be present anytime in us. But this shouldn't be our basis when doing something, saying something, or planning something. Do not be led by emotions.
Facing and handling hardships in life may sound difficult but always remember that God will never leave you alone.
Our heart is the center of everything. When we make a decision, it is our mind that gives options for either right or wrong but let our heart speak the final say.
We can't fight for our own battles, we need a savior that will choose us and fight for us no matter how hard the situation is.
When we are hopeless because of what we see, God makes us see the truth through our faith in Him that He can move the mountains.
Fear is everywhere but as long as we are holding onto something, we can fight and conquer it.
Bible reading is very essential to our everyday lives. Without it, we will not know where to get clarity and the truth.
Even if we are in pain, no matter how strong it may seem, please know that God will always be willing to heal the wounds.
It is good to forgive people who have wronged us because the bad feeling will go away. It is better to choose not to have grudges in our hearts.
Conflicts could be difficult things to handle. But if getting it right, we can resolve it in a good way.
Surrender our life to Christ will let our lives freely in all worries that surround us. Life is so beautiful if God is in our hearts and minds. The feeling of lying down in fields of green and worrying about nothing.
Peace is essential in doing something that we love, in a relationship, and within our minds. Let's choose this before anything else.
God is faithful. He is bigger than all the troubles. His ways are higher. God will fight for us so long as we surrender all our worries to Him.
Love is something that you can freely give to others without expecting something in return.
Prayer Journaling. Be in the presence of our Lord while creating a prayer journal. Be at peace by listening to worship songs while listing down all your prayers. This is definitely a must-have.
Sharing blessings with others. Help those people who are in need. Giving without expecting something in return. There is more blessing in giving. God gave us all we need and so let's share it with others.