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It’s been a while.

I want to share my thoughts today.

Because of my devotional pattern, I encountered Jeremiah 4. This chapter is full of destructions that I felt indifferent, so I asked God for a word since tomorrow is a big day, and MT 14:28 came into mind: Then Peter spoke up. “Lord, if it is really you, order me to come out on the water to you.”. At first, I can't get my head around it, but when I read the verse above it and the passages below, the line made sense. Peter is a representation of myself. He asked for a command and was given a go signal to walk in the water, but while doing it, he noticed the strong wind (the external factors; surroundings; internal factors) and began to doubt that made him start to sink. I am like this currently. However, even if I start to be less in faith once I ask God to save me, he will immediately spring into action and grab hold of me. God will rescue me from myself and my circumstances. Thankfully, I have a good God who does not punish me because of unfaithfulness. God understand that my predicament can sometimes overwhelm me, so He is always near to come to my aid. God will always keep my head above the waters.

IT IS ALSO TRUE FOR YOU!

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Exactly what I need right now.

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Good things. Bad things.

On experience, the good things sometimes comes in bad packages.

Let me ask you...

Are you seeing things beyond what it looks like? Or are you seeing it only by its package?

If you're in a bad place right now and cannot understand what is happening, I encourage you, ask God, "Why?".

Knock on God's door. If it seems like no one is there, keep on knocking that door... bang it if you must. Even if you're tired of it and things gets too overwhelming, keep on knocking that door... for I know in one way or another, God will answer. And His answer will cover you with so much love and peacefulness. It will give you new strength. And you'll understand why it was allowed in your life.

When you finally understand, I hope you'll fully accept and enjoy your journey, knowing that sometimes the only way to give you the good is for you to experience the bad first. May you embrace what is infront of you now and what is coming, all of it. Have confidence in God's plan and timing. Know that God have had already seen the ending of your story and it is good, pleasing and prefect.

Hang in there...

Your time will come....

You'll enjoy the good...

Everything will be worth it...

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Breaking chains.

I have a lot of catching up to do when it comes to my devotions. Ever since the rise of numbers of Covid-19 positive patients, I am plunged into 12 hour-7 days straight duties. Quiet time with God has been hard to do, most times I don't, and even if I do, it's always in a hurry. So, today I am doing 7 days worth of it. I encountered these verses, and I am inspired to share.

'I said, “O God, I am too ashamed to raise my head in your presence. Our sins pile up higher than our heads; they reach as high as the heavens. ' Ezra 9:6

I know we can all relate to this. We think that our sins are too great that we become ashamed of them; most times, we don't want to approach God because of guilt and shame. We also don't approach God because we are afraid of his wrath. But all these thoughts and emotions are the fruit of sin and whispers of the enemy because our God is loving, good, and merciful. Yes, he is just and his wrath is to be feared but it says here that:

'Even after everything that has happened to us in punishment for our sins and wrongs, we know that you, our God, have punished us less than we deserve and have allowed us to survive. ' Ezra 9:13

It is important to remember that all the things we do have an after-effect, so the things we thought is a punishment from God are sometimes the effect of our actions. I think God allowing the effects to be welcomed in our lives is punishment but God will also allow us to survive. It is the second chance we need. He wants redemption for us. I know there are sudden bad things that happen that are in no way consequences of our actions, but it's just how life on earth works. We live in a broken world. We breathe borrowed air for we are not meant to live here, we are meant to live with God in a perfect and everlasting world.

'Lord God of Israel, you are just, but you have let us survive. We confess our guilt to you; we have no right to come into your presence.”' Ezra 9:15

So what do we do now?

'Then how can we ignore your commandments again...? If we do, you will be so angry that you will destroy us completely and let no one survive. ' Ezra 9:14

Let us not ignore God anymore. Let us confess our sins. Let us turn away from whatever it is that God is asking us to let go. Let us turn to God in obedience. Let us do it not because of the fear of punishment but because we fear Him; the fear of disobeying a loving Father. Let us be at peace that as we do these things, God sees it. He sees our hearts. He knows we are living with sin our whole lives, and we cannot get over it in a second. But God has his grace and it comes with a power to overcome anything pressed against us. There are no chains that can't be broken. Chains can be severed but only if we decide to. Let us have faith that God has the power to bring change into our lives. Let us sever the bonds with sin through the power of Jesus' redeeming blood.

#personalblog #christianity #breakingchains #godslove #godsmercy #godsnotdead #overcoming

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What are you afraid of?

Sometimes God will command you to do something beyond your comfort zone. It will be hard, there will be doubts, there will be anxieties, and you may be afraid, and that's okay.

Let me remind you that you are only human, it is normal to feel these kinds of things. But also be reminded that God is with you, and he will not call you into something where His glory will not be seen.

God's power flourishes more on things that can only be accomplished through Him, for that is when we could see clearly God's hand.

So, when God asks you to do something, do it!

Trust Him.... even if all you can see are mountains after mountains.

Trust Him... He is bigger than what you are facing.

Trust Him... for he already saw your future, he is making it happen, and it is surely good.

#facingmountains #scared #anxiety #doubts #godshands #christian #christian blog #christianliving #christianity #christian inspiration #motivation

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What is God telling you today?

I woke up today with no peace in my heart. I remember that I haven't done my devotions for 3 days now.

So, I did 3 days' worth of it, and I am struck.

I haven't completely observed God's command and purpose for my life these past few weeks. I am knowingly running away from Him and sinning, by all means, sin deserves death.

But, instead of it, God gave me gentle warnings and reminded me of who I am, my purpose, and the promises He made.

God is so loving that He doesn't want me to be destroyed by sin. He is so good that he forgave my disobedience.

God's love, goodness, kindness, and mercy applies to everyone. Listen to what God is telling you today, and experience Him on a deeper level.

Everything He speaks to you is good and for your good, so listen and obey.

"God, the God of their ancestors, repeatedly sent warning messages to them. Out of compassion for both his people and his Temple he wanted to give them every chance possible."

2 Chronicles 36:15-17

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LOST IN MY THOUGHTS. LOST IN MY PURPOSE.

I feel lost. I feel that God isn’t listening. But I cannot let myself be defeated by this. Even if I don’t want to seek him or worship him, I will still do it. Even if I have to drag myself into doing it, I will, because I know that God can change my heart. And I know that in doing so, God will show himself. God hears and he will answer. God will lead me back.

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