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Most of the time, we discover God when we are left on our own. But it is through failure, problems and neediness that we also learn to rely on God. By trusting in His love that will never ever fail, we can start to enjoy a victorious life and look forward to a better tomorrow. "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."- 1 Corinthians 13:13

Do you want to be successful in everything you put your hands to? Do you want your business or work life to flourish? The Bible says, "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." If we want to experience 100% success, let's listen to God's specific instructions & make a choice to follow it. [ "Give generously to them (the poor) and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to." - Deuteronomy 15:10 ]

Do you need direction? Always remember that apart from God you can do nothing, but when you abide in Him, nothing is impossible. Choose to hear His guidance through His Word. He is able do more than you can ask or think. "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us."- Ephesians 3:20

Are you tired of the never ending mistakes & disappointments that’s coming your way? There is a level of wholeness & maturity that God has made available for us as so we can enjoy the deeper things in life. But this level can only be reached by giving importance to our spiritual lives and by spending time with God through worship. The Lord reminds us to seek Him first and all the things we need shall be added to us. His invitation has always been open to get to know Him & hear from Him. God is after our hearts. And once we reach that point of surrender in His presence, change shall come and it will surely be for the better. [“But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do." - Psalm 73:8 ]

Sometimes, God uses certain verses in the Bible to give us the comfort and direction that we need. Maybe a specific Word has touched your heart today, giving you God's personal instruction that is waiting for your action. Listen to His voice and receive! The favor is already prepared for you! Always remember that one truth from God's Word that you will trust and obey is worth more than the biggest favor any person in this world can give you. [ "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you. I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation." -2 Corinthians 6:2 ]

The Bible declares that love never fails. If your life is consumed with failure after failure & you can't seem to find the joy or fulfillment that you are longing for, start following Jesus and show love for others. Make an effort to be blessing to someone. Remember that the smallest good deed is worth more than the biggest intention. If you need help today, you can start by helping others. [ "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."-Galatians 6:9 ]

Making an effort to offer God something that will make Him happy is a worthy endeavor for every believer. Giving Him our time & devotion will drive out the helplessness & confusion that this world is constantly giving us on a regular basis. As true children of God, we are expected to live our lives in accordance to the will of our Father in Heaven. Remember that each one of us is created “for Him” and not “for ourselves”. That’s why being close to God is something each we should pursue with all of our hearts. For there is nothing in this world that could ever satisfy the deep longings of our soul except the presence of God who knows us from the inside out. [ “You alone are the LORD. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you." -Nehemiah 9:6 ]

Is there a right way to prepare for the coming of the Lord? Jesus said that on Judgement day, many will call Him and say “Lord, Lord…” but will not enter His kingdom, even those who did great things in His name. This should cause us to think deeply. How then should we prepare? The Bible always reminds us to stay away from doing evil. And we can do this by continuously setting our hearts in seeking the Lord all the days of life. This message will direct us to what really matters to God. Ultimately, we will discover that our Father in Heaven does not look merely at our performance but with what’s in our hearts. [ Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 7:21 ]

Do you sometimes feel that your efforts are not appreciated? There may be moments in our lives when we do things for other people and not get the appreciation that we deserve. When the things we do go unnoticed, it hurts us & draw our hearts away from them. The Lord knows how that feels. That’s why He wants to teach us today the value of expressing gratitude at all times. Because He wants us to learn that “deep appreciation” even in small things can strengthen any relationship. [ "In everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ]

God is well aware of our flaws, but one thing we should always remember is that He created each one of us in a special & unique way. God is our creator & He doesn’t manufacture junk. We may look down on ourselves because of painful experiences, but God is reminding us today that He has gifted us with inner talents that will pull us upward to the kind of life He has planned for us. So don’t let the enemy trick you into believing that you will always be a failure and that you will never have a good life. It’s all a lie and we have God’s Word to back us up whenever we need to be reminded of our beauty & worth. [ For we are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 ]

The Bible has reminded us time & again to carefully choose who we spend our time with because the friends that we allow in our lives will either lead us closer or far away from God. Take a good look at the people you regularly hang out with right now and ask yourself if your friendship with them makes God happy. If not, it’s time to do some pruning & follow God’s leading in your life. This may be a tough call but God is reminding us today that, the very reason He wants us to choose our friends wisely is because His greatest desire is to sanctify us & transform our lives for the better. [ “The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” Proverbs 12:26 ]

Do feel sorry for yourself whenever you meet or see someone who’s living a better life than yours? Do you find yourself wondering why you don’t have what they have? God wants to remind us today that, insecurity is one of the silent destroyers of people’s joy & blessings. It is a breeding ground for pride & it destroys relationships. Whenever we choose to look down on ourselves, we tend to stay away or reject the very people God sent to bless us. That’s why we should be aware of it. Let’s not fall inside the enemy’s trap. Through acceptance of our weakness & appreciation of other people’s strengths, true peace of mind & blessings will flow straight into our lives. [ “For wherever there is jealousy and strife, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.” - James 3:16 ]

There are times in our lives when our money, strength, talent or loved ones can't give us what we need. If you find yourself in a place where what you need is impossible to achieve, that's when you will realize that JESUS is all you need. Seek Him. No problem is too hard for Him. [ "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us..."-Ephesians 3:20 ]

If you are experiencing shame, persecution & rejection in your work, church, family or any area in your life, then you are a candidate for promotion! Good things are ahead of you if you will choose to react in humility. Jesus said in Luke 14:11 that “Anyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” You may have experienced the worst kind of treatment from someone, it may look unfair right now, but if you choose to follow God and walk in humility, He will be the one to move you into a higher place. A place where every pain that you have encountered will be healed & be replaced with honor, favor & joy. Keep the faith & always remember that it is God who will help you get through the tough times. [ “You rescue the humble, but your eyes watch the proud and humiliate them.” - 2 Samuel 22:2 ]

Are you experiencing harsh treatment from somebody lately? The Lord wants to remind us today that although we cannot control the behaviors of others or how people treat us, we can always control how we respond to them. Will we allow the pain to bring us down or will we use it to show who we are as Christians? Our initial reaction to these situations is very critical. Though it’s never easy to handle criticisms, corrections, rebuke or persecutions, these experiences can mold our character & lead us to become the person God wants us to be. There is promotion on the other side of pain & shame. If we choose to do the right thing, the Lord will reward us openly in His perfect time. [ “The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” - 2 Chronicles 16:9 ]

Do you have a plan that didn't work out? Do you feel discouraged right now? God is reminding us today that a successful life is often the result of countless trials & errors. Sometimes, the Lord allows us to commit mistakes because there are lessons we can only learn through struggles & failures. But the good thing is, He will not allow a difficulty in our life unless He has a purpose for it. It doesn't matter how many times we have tried and failed. God works best in our weaknesses. Our plans may have not worked out, but He is still on the throne. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can get back on track & see Him change our lives for the better. [ "Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new…” - Isaiah 43:18 ]

Do you ever feel lost at times and just feel that deep longing to go back to God? We have a Father who offers us not just forgiveness but rest from all our troubles. In fact, He is making all the chances available for us to come back to Him whenever we feel down & hopeless. Today, He is reminding us that He is powerful enough to restore us & bring back everything we had lost because of our wrong choices. He wants us to know that true reconciliation with Him is available if we choose to turn away from our mistakes & run toward His direction. ["But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." -Romans 5:8 ]

In life, we sometimes do things that go against God’s perfect will in our lives. In the process, we fall & experience failure. Most of us live with so much regrets because of the opportunities we had missed that could have made our life better. God knows the secret pain in our hearts whenever we fall, but He is reminding us today to “decide” not to stay in that fallen position. His arms are always ready to life us up. Starting right now, make the necessary changes, turn back from sin, come back to the Lord and embrace His wonderful love that has never left you. [ If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 ]

Do you feel far from God right now because of a mistake you have done? The good news is, we serve a God who gives us countless chances to get things right with Him. He is a Father eagerly waiting for our return to His loving arms. He is waiting not to place judgement, but offer restoration. Things may not have been well in our lives because of the wrong choices we made, but there’s still HOPE. Things can still turn around for us as long as we choose to run back to Him and not away from Him. [ The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. Psalm 51:7 ]

Sometimes, we may feel that trials are already piling up and we don’t know how to get away from it. We feel overwhelmed & fearful of what’s to come, thinking that our negative circumstance will never ever change. But God is reminding us today that we have a Father who can multiply anything. A God who can make something out of nothing. If we want to gain access to the miracle that we need, the key is hearing His voice and trusting it enough to follow it. God has given us the answers to our needs, it’s really up to us if we choose to follow His will and make His concerns ours too. [ “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” - Matthew 6:33]