R E J O I C E !

 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! - Philippians 4:4

Great news!

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” - Ephesians 2:8

It’s so glad to hear that you are found and saved. Truly, You were once lost, but now you’re found. There is nothing in this world that can surpass God’s power - Not the President, the leaders and the most influential people in this world, not even one.

To rejoice in the Lord always, is an opportunity that you should reconsider day by day as He pours out His blessings abundantly to you. Be glad and be gracious, too as a child of God. He wants you to practice and live with it no matter what…

There are a lot of reasons to be happy for: Not to mention, some are personal stuff, others are gifts and blessings that you never expect for and most of the time the answered prayers. You should look at that aspect and see the hope and reasons in every blessing to be grateful at all times. Also, never forget to honor, adore, and thank God for everything.

Besides, you have the chance to read the book of God when other people are being restricted to even just touch or have the Bible while others tend to disregard this book full of good news and promises. So rejoice. God wants you to feel that joy within and have a thankful heart.

Why don’t you spend some time with your Father, the Lord God?

Remember, You are Chosen! No one can thwart that place even Satan, he can’t take that position of yours as a child of God.

Rejoice for you are saved!

Rejoice for you are God’s child!

Rejoice in the Lord always!

 

 

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No One Is Satisfied…

Do you agree with that?

Let us put it this way, you and your friends are planning to go on a vacation. You are all excited because it’s one of a kind with lots of delicious foods, exploring God given nature, and the indescribable feeling of being together - the laughter you will share. Moving forward to the day that you have been waiting for, you’re all set to go and while having a smooth ride you do chitchats and suddenly one of your friends asks,

“What's our next plan after this?”

“When and where?”

With those questions, you answered, let's plan that right after this trip… During the vacation, you had so much fun and enjoyed every moment that time, it seems like you’re experiencing an unending joy along with your friends. Before going home, you start planning another.

Are you not all satisfied?

Another thing is that when you’re still young, you keep dreaming and when you’re already an adult, you then reach your dreams but, still not happy…

Indeed, contentment and satisfaction are merely just words that are so difficult to apply. In your deepest longing for something, nothing on earth can satisfy you.

But, if you long to feel and appreciate the presence of the Lord, to see Him, then He will guide and teach you how to do so.

The Lord said in 1 Timothy 6:7-8,

“7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.

8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.”

He wants you to focus on the things that are important - your needs because these are essential and allow God to provide the rest of it, assuredly He will satisfy you with His love, grace and mercy.

 Walk with Him and “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” - Psalm 37:4

Joy Is A Choice

 

“Be joyful always.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16

You are given a choice.

To be happy or not, it’s all up to you.

But, the verse for today advises you that when things don’t go as you expect it to be, learn to be joyful instead…

Never let these factors handle or dictate your emotions to be happy; the people in your life, worldly possessions, and accomplishments. Instead make a choice even failures, disappointments and sorrows will hit you so badly. Remember, your source of all joy is found in Jesus alone. You can be happy in His presence. He is teaching you to learn to draw near to Him and put your faith in Him in all circumstances. It enables you to deal with challenging situations while maintaining your joy from within because you know that God will help you and give you peace in your heart and assure you that all is well if you offer your life to Him.

Your joy can make a big impact starting from yourself going forth to your small circles and then it will expand widely… It’s somehow contagious.

Being confident in your faith and in God's unwavering love, you can rejoice even amid difficult circumstances.

If you choose joy in Christ then it will prosper as it will inspire other individuals too.

So choose to be JOYFUL unceasingly.

 

 

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Jesus Is The Best Guide Imaginable

He is the God of all.

He leads you down to straight pathways and shows you the path of wisdom as He says in Proverbs 3:6, “in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

He is truly the best guide imaginable because in John 14:6, Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Which entails to your faith to always choose the ways of the Lord, more so, it assures you that in the midst of your uncertainties, you can rely and cling on Him.

In John 1:1 He declares, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” He is the same word that both existed with and is God. You are certainly guided by the way of knowledge found in the written word, the truth which gives a light, a way on what path to take because He emphasizes that He is the only way to return to the Father, His role is a messenger of the Father through His every word that is written in the Bible. So as you journey through this world, study His Word and stay near to Him.

In the book ‘Jesus Always: Embracing Joy in His Presence,’ by Sarah Young, also the author of the book entitled, ‘Jesus Calling’ states that “Look for and follow the straight paths I have for you. I don’t promise that these paths will always be easy. But if you walk close to Me, your journey will be much less circuitous.” encourages you to remain close to God because He is truly the best guide imaginable. If you walk in the straight paths, or the way - His way, then surely your life will be much more blessed than you could ever imagine. You are stepping in the road of blessings and abundance indeed.

In each step you are taking, God is shielding and protecting you from dangers, removing your obstacles, and ensuring you that your path is clear.

Always walk in God’s way, truth and life.

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The 7 Keys to Life

Clearly, life is full of surprises…

Today is definitely different from what happened yesterday, and so for tomorrow.

But one thing is for sure, the Lord gives you keys upon dwelling in this world.

🔑 Put God first in all that you do as it is written in Matthew 6:33, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

🔑 Love one another, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” - John 13:35

🔑 Never hate even your enemies, this is stated directly in the book of Matthew 5:44, “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”

🔑Give generously, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” - 2 Corinthians 9:7

🔑 Live simply just like what Proverbs 15:16 says, "Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble there with."

🔑 Forgive quickly as it is stated in Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

🔑 Pray everyday, “Pray without ceasing.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Always remember that these 7 keys will help you walk in a straight path with Christ beside you.  Take this as your guide upon living in this so-called world full of negativities and hatred. These 7 keys can be your vitamins from temptations and sickness.

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He Is With You

 

“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go…” - Genesis 28:15

This is a promise from God.

Have you ever felt so alone and no one even care to ask how you are feeling?

At times people see you as somebody who can be relied on anytime. Somebody whom they can trust.  Somebody strong and tough. Yet in reality, you are broken.  You feel so weak. You feel all alone. 

There are times when you no longer feel the person you are and end up living in pretension.  Then you become devastated especially in your downfall moments and nobody comes to you to comfort you.

The Bible reminds us that God is with us.  He is with you. He is a source of comfort and encouragement and though you do not see Him or hear Him, He is always there.  All you have to do is to call on His Name and He will answer you. He wants you to trust Him and to believe that He exists.  He is very powerful! None can compare to his greatness.   “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” - Isaiah 40:29

God promises that He will be with you and that He will watch over you wherever you go.  Believe in that promise.

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