Have you ever got frustrated and irritated by the feeling that you are fighting for something all alone, and nobody understands? There’s nothing more uncomfortable when you are only one facing something that bigger than you and doesn’t have any support of others. You want someone beside you fighting, and at least gives you the word of encouragement when you are feeling weak.
Unfortunately, sometimes you don’t find that kind of friends or support, and you must fight a battle alone. For Christ’s believers, most of the battles you face are spiritual and not physical. Sometimes, you don’t even know why you are in a battle, but you sure feel a dark spiritual force is attacking you. I want you to know that you are not alone! Continue reading “God is fighting for you!”
Do you have a favorite season? God made every season so beautiful in its own ways. Spring brings you the joy of new life and beautiful colors from nature. Summer brings you fruitful season and time to enjoy the life that God has given you. Fall brings you another stunning season in colors. But you can feel the air is changing and the fruitful season will end soon. And there’s winter. Everything seems dead. Although it’s a cold and quiet season, it’s a beautiful season in its own ways. It’s because God is faithful; you’ll again see the spring beauty. 
Do you know what stops you from relying on God and trust Him in all things? That’s your nature of “I want to know and want to be in control.” It’s because when you can understand everything with your mind and be able to control everything in your life, you’ll be stress-free. Everything under your control is such a great feeling if you are a human. You love lining up the ducks in a role. But here’s the news for you.
You’ve been going to church ever since you were a little child. You read the bible every day, pray often, and listen to only Christian music. You have so many Christian friends around you. But have you ever wonder why your life isn’t changing?
Do you have some areas of your life that you don’t want to talk about it, don’t want anybody to know, and you want to avoid if you could? It could be something from your past. It might be something that you struggle with but can’t tell anybody. It may be something that you don’t want to bring it up so that people won’t look down on you. Many of us have those areas and hope that we don’t ever have to deal with it. You might have learned to hide it very well. You might have decided to avoid and ignore it.
Do you have a picky child, or do you know anybody has one? Parents know how good the taste of the food on the table. But it’s because of the child’s pickiness, he or she won’t ever find out how good it is. Or he or she will find out later in life and regrets about all these years of missing out.
Do you know how many believers went to their grave with unfulfilled callings on the earth because they were afraid of how people think about them? If you are honest enough to admit that you are one of those people in the future, you have a choice to make. That is…
Have you ever run to your neighbor to borrow an egg or other cooking ingredients that you need but forgot to buy? The store in town is far away or even closed. Your only choice is to borrow it until you have a chance to replace it. It’s neighborly care and helping manner. It is nice to have good friends or neighbors who you can knock their doors when you need something. There is a story in the bible Jesus taught about a man borrowing bread from his friend.
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