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2 Corinthians 3:17❣️
This verse is telling us that being really free is not about doing what we want. It is about having the Lords Spirit with us.

When we are close to Gods Spirit we do not have to be afraid we do not have to feel guilty. We do not have to try to be good by following a lot of rules. The Lords Spirit gives us the freedom to learn, to love and to become more like Jesus every day.

The freedom we get from the Lords Spirit is a thing. It helps us to live a full life to be honest and to be at peace with God and, with other people. When the Lords Spirit leads us we do not have to carry a load we just get grace and the freedom to be who God created us to be.

Acts 10:34-35 💞
Cornelius, a Gentile, was blessed by God because of his faith. God blessed him by sending out Peter to his way, even though it is against the law of the Jews to visit a household of a Gentile, Peter did it anyway because the Lord asked him to do so. Because of that encounter, Peter realized that the Lord truly does not show favoritism to his people if our faith is rooted in Jesus. God looks past our situations, circumstances, and transgressions. Despite all our shortcomings, he still willingly chose us. This shows the love and grace that God poured out in our lives. His love will always remain unchanging. We must actively choose him as well. In a world where the only permanent thing is change, God is the only one who's unchanging and eternal.

Proverbs 21:2💓
Here in this chapter, Solomon is preaching how mighty the LORD is. No one can outsmart God nor no one can win against God. As it is said in the last verse of Chapter 21 even if we have chariots ready for battle the LORD will always win. I reflected upon this because this verse tells me how do I assess myself in doing the right thing. Although obedience is important the heart is also important. Obedience without the right heart and intention is just as unpleasing with disobedience in the LORD. I realized that I kept intellectualizing that I am obeying but I grumble, I think of this things for my own profit is just as unpleasing as disobedience. I kept thinking that if I just did it would be enough, NO the LORD is also in judge of what's in my heart. Even if I obey but the LORD finds evilness in my heart it would be in vain. Please pray for me for my heart to be revealed in God. To once assess myself again if I am serving with a right heart and towards God, not myself. Please also pray for me to rely only and only in the Lord.

Psalm 59:16 💕
As I read the whole passage and focused on this verse, I asked myself:
Was there ever a time when I sang praises to God with an intentional heart? Did I ever sing to Him out of gratitude, or simply because I witnessed His love and goodness in my life?

Through this, I was reminded that recognizing God through worship and singing praises is part of living my life for His glory. God reminded me that in times of hardship or trouble, my first response should not be worry—it should be worship.

I should use my worship as a weapon against fear and anxiety. Because when I choose to praise Him in the middle of my problems, I’m declaring that He is bigger than my situation. He is my strength and my refuge.

Worship is not just for the good days. It’s my first response and my strongest weapon when life gets hard, because God is my strength and refuge.

Proverbs 19:21 💕
I started June wrestling with something as simple as how to spend my vacation, whether to enjoy the break or look for work. Sounds small, but it opened something bigger in me. I realized how much of my life I spend trying to figure everything out in advance. I make plans, consider every option, and somewhere along the way I start believing that if I just prepare, I can control how things turn out.

But I can't. And deep down, I think I've always known that.

There have been seasons where things I deeply wanted never happened. And other times, something I never even thought to ask for just showed up. Looking back now, I can see that what felt like disappointment was actually redirection. God's version of my story was better than the one I was writing for myself.

Proverbs 19:21 doesn't tell us to stop planning. It just reminds us that our plans aren't the final word. God's purpose is. And unlike our plans, His isn't thrown off by our mistakes, our fears, or the things we can't see coming. He sees the whole road. We only ever see the next step.

So I'm learning, slowly and imperfectly, to plan with open hands. To do my part, then trust that whatever unfolds is being held by Someone whose wisdom is far greater than mine.

Our plans don't write the ending. His purpose does. And it always prevails.

James 1:12💕
During this time, life was difficult for believers. They faced many trials, testings, and temptations. That is why James reminded them to remain steadfast under trial and to count it all joy even in the midst of suffering.

As Christians, we will also face trials and testings in this world. But let us always remember that everything in this world will pass away. Though there may be suffering, it is a privilege to share in the sufferings of Christ. Therefore, let us remain steadfast, knowing that God has promised the crown of life to those who love Him. Always remember Romans 8:18—that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

John 18:37 💕
Jesus is King, Yes He is, but His kingdom is not from this world. Jesus goes here to this world to share and to bear witness about the truth. That is the purpose why Jesus is in the world. He wants us to be saved and be with Him by knowing the truth. By the truth we will know who He is and by listening to His word the truth may go with us. How will we know the truth nowadays without Jesus telling us? By reading His word and meditating by listening to His voice. We are in the world full of wickedness and people choose what is evil but whoever follows the voice of Jesus will be with Him. That’s why listen, read and learn about who Jesus is.

1 Corinthians 7:23-24💞

In 1 Corinthians 7, we see the roles of Husband and wife - along with unmarried people. If a man/woman is married, then he/she is to stay married. And for an unmarried man/woman, they are advised to stay unmarried at the present time even though there is nothing wrong with marriage. Being married and being single are not wrong, they are seasons in our life that we have to navigate.

Each of us has our own seasons in life and sometimes it is hard to navigate and that may cause us to fail, that's why we should focus on how God wants us to walk during this season. Since God is all-knowing, we should consult Him on how to navigate these seasons in life. We need to depend on Him always. We should also remember that we are not here to be people pleasers, for we were bought by the precious blood of Jesus Christ. We should now aim to live for Jesus, who lavished His love on us on the cross. So let us remember the love that Jesus has for us and consult Him on how we should walk in this season.

Proverbs 20:24 💕
As an incoming 4th-year student, a sense of anxiety settles within me, contemplating the uncertainties of the years ahead—the looming question of timely graduation, and the search for employment.

Yet, on this very day, God gently reminded me of a past prayer, one that has now I'm living: the privilege of attending university.

So, did God answer my prayers because I prayed? Yes, but if only if it aligned with His divine will.

For "we may throw the dice, but the Lord determines how they fall."

God remains in control; His word, a lamp unto our feet. Though the path ahead may be veiled, but with every step we take, a guiding light illuminates our way.

And as we journey further in our walk with Him, His wondrous plan for us will gradually unfold.

But to reach that understanding, we must first embrace trust and surrender everything to Him.

For our attempts to control are ultimately futile but with our surrender, God can accomplish infinitely more than we could ever imagine.