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When you look at yourself, what do you see? Do you see someone who is imperfect and lacking in many areas, or someone who is whole and complete in Christ? There are believers who see themselves as incomplete. This is because they are conscious of their lack and imperfections. They say, “There are so many things imperfect about me! How can I be complete if there are so many things I am lacking in?” They see their weaknesses, condemn themselves and feel inferior to others. The good news is that God does not see the way man sees. Man sees the flesh. God sees the spirit. He sees us already complete in Christ. In spite of our imperfections, He sees us as new creations, partakers of His divine nature and more than conquerors over our faults. And He wants us to see ourselves the way He sees us. What we think we need or are lacking in, whether it is godly character traits or physical health, we already have in Christ. My friend, you are not going to be complete in Christ some day—you are already complete in Christ! And what remains for you to do is to walk daily in that completeness by believing that it is true and confessing that what you need right now, Jesus is to you. He is your complete forgiveness, complete righteousness, complete favor and complete protection. So don’t focus on the lack you see in your life. Focus instead on how in Christ, you are complete in everything at this moment. And instead of weaknesses, lack and defects, you will see His strength, wholeness, soundness and completeness manifesting in you! Colossians 2:10 (at San Juan, Batangas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn_IclzH9Ae/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ib1ib4kqw13v

Dearest Child of God, Whenever you feel unloved, unimportant, undervalued, cast out, not secure and forgotten. Remember to whom you belong. (Ephesians 2:19-22) Jesus is your everything. He loves you, he values you, you are always secure in him. And he will never leave you nor forsake you. In him, you never have to worry if he loves you truly because he does. Not just when it is convenient or only when it benefits him. He even loved you when you were unlovable and whenever you are difficult to love. He loves you at your worst. He is not ashamed of you. No. He loves you that much, he even died for you. Never forget who you are. And your worth. ❤️ (at Taipei, Taiwan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bov6EWyn3Y7bRNbDmC8-Z6sKGxeMjlkisHA8uU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wasexku0vtm2

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YOU ARE GOD’S BELOVED. At the Jordan river, Jesus heard His Father say to Him, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased” (Luke 3:22). Later, in the wilderness, Jesus heard the devil say to Him, “If You are the Son of God…” (Luke 4:3). Notice that the devil not only questioned Jesus’ sonship, but he also dropped the word “beloved” when he said to Jesus, “If You are the Son of God…” You see, the devil cannot remind you that you are God’s beloved because when you know this truth, whatever he wants to bring against you will not succeed! Many girls are giving away their virginity because they need to feel wanted and loved. And young boys join gangs to feel accepted because they have been rejected and made to feel worthless by others. But when you know that you are God’s beloved, no temptation can succeed against you, not even the “giants” who may taunt you. Consider David who slew Goliath. “David” in Hebrew means “beloved.” It takes a David to knock down a giant. In other words, it takes someone who knows that he is God’s beloved to win the fights of life! You are God’s beloved not because of what you do. Christ did everything. He is God’s Beloved. But God put you in Christ. That is why you are “accepted in the Beloved.” And what God said to Jesus, He says to you today: “You are My beloved son. In you, I am well pleased.” So if the devil tells you, “Hey, you call yourself ‘God’s beloved’ after what you just did?” have the assurance that it is not based on what you have done, but what Christ has done. And you are still God’s beloved because you are in Christ! When you say that, I believe the devil screams in frustration because he has no power over you when you are conscious that you are God’s beloved. There is truly a place of safety when you know that you are His beloved. My friend, we are not being proud when we call ourselves God’s beloved. How can we boast when we know that it is God’s grace that has made us accepted in the Beloved! #jpmdailydevo https://www.instagram.com/p/BpK4l6hn0beUItbsGioH6ISfJAU852d4ZTsh-o0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=595rz57utn6b

Are you living a life of regrets thinking, “If only…”? “If only I had that college education…If only I had married the right girl…If only I had taken up the other job…If only I had not made that stupid mistake…” Is your past robbing you of the joy of today? Then forget your past! You might say, “But you do not know what I have done in the past!” Consider Paul. If the devil had anything to bring against Paul, it would be reminders of how he had persecuted the early church and caused the deaths of many, including Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Paul had done horrendous things that were hard for him to forget. But he had such a revelation of God’s awesome forgiveness that he could say, “forgetting those things which are behind…I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Beloved, God has forgiven you of all your sins. He has completely forgiven you and declared, “Your sins and lawless deeds, I will remember no more” (see Hebrews 10:17). Like Paul, you can forget your past, the wrongs you have done and the hurts you have caused others or been through yourself. God can take the tears of yesterday and transform them into the miracles of tomorrow. He can restore to you in all abundance what you have lost. He can cause all things, even the painful events of your past, to work together for your good (see Romans 8:28). God’s Word says, “The glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard” (Isaiah 58:8). His glory will cover your past. Wherever you go, His glory covers your past. It is no longer the same past that you know of because His glory has descended on it. Your past is past. It has been wiped out. It is gone! So don’t let your past rob you of today’s joy any longer! #jpmdailydevo https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn8OXLvnI3KNq7kQYsydtvvl3138xp3zBXFc1s0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4bo8salxr4yq

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. - 1 John 4:4 If you have been to a circus performance or watched one on television, you would be familiar with the act involving a lion and its trainer. But have you ever wondered why, besides holding a whip, the trainer would arm himself with a stool and point its legs toward the beast? The whole idea is to distract the lion. You see, as powerful as the beast is, it can be immobilized by distractions. If this man-eater is not distracted from time to time, it might just decide to maul the trainer to death! The devil is like the trainer. He knows that you have God’s power inside you because the Lion of Judah is in you, and “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” So what the devil tries to do is immobilize you with distractions. For example, he may bring to your attention a pain in your body to distract you. And you find yourself going to a few medical journals or the Internet to find out more about the symptoms. You also decide to consult more than one doctor. And because you know of someone who has the same condition, you talk to him about it. In the end, you are distracted by the pain, the symptoms, your findings, the doctors’ reports and your friend’s experience. And you find it hard to believe and focus on God’s Word about your healing. You have become immobilized, powerless and fearful. So the devil’s trick is to get you to focus on your condition. When you are conscious of the symptoms in your body and your findings, you will see sickness manifest. But God wants you to focus on who you are and what you have in Christ. When you are conscious that you are the healed in Christ, you will see healing manifest. My friend, what you are conscious of will manifest. So be conscious of Christ, who is all the power of God inside you, and you will see that power manifest! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bke4GGugSIfUDApqYHTtBnJ0WjMR-CZUPJ8tYY0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1op7dgygp9tig

If we are supposed to seek first the kingdom of God every day (Matthew 6:33), then we should know what the kingdom of God is in the first place. I used to think that the kingdom of God was the mission fields and that to seek it meant doing missionary work. Then, I realized that the kingdom of God was not something outside you flowing in—“the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking”, but something inside you flowing out—“righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit”. So to seek first God’s kingdom means to make it a priority every day to have your inner man flowing with righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Righteousness is not your own righteousness based on what you do. It is not good works. It is a gift from Jesus who is your righteousness. (Romans 5:17; 1 Corinthians 1:30) God wants you to be established in the truth that you are the righteousness of God in Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:21) “Peace be with you” were the words that Jesus spoke to His disciples when He appeared before them after His resurrection. He also showed them His pierced hands and side. (John 20:19–20) God wants you to know that His Son’s finished work has given you peace. Your conscience can be at rest because your sin debt has been settled. You have peace with God and the peace of God. Joy will come into your heart when you see Jesus in the scriptures, worship songs or anointed preaching. It is the same joy from the Holy Spirit which filled the disciples’ hearts when they saw Jesus, His hands and His side. (John 20:20) So every day, make it a priority to see yourself righteous in Christ. Don’t be conscious of your sins. Instead, be conscious of your righteousness. And whether you are reading your Bible or listening to anointed preaching, see Jesus with His pierced hands and side, which speak of His finished work. See all your sins forgiven, and you will flow with peace and joy. When you do this, you are seeking the kingdom of God! #jpmdailydevo https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm2DrJunbiisNz_9XJe2bciEYSmeZCPqB8pUvU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jgvw90byir18

When the devil tempted Jesus, Jesus turned the Word of God on him, saying, “It is written…It is written…It is written…” (Matthew 4:4, 7, 10) Likewise, should the devil remind you of the pain in your body, say what God’s Word says: “It is written, ‘By His stripes I am healed!’” (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24) And tell Daddy God, “I have Your Word for it and I am standing on Your Word. I am not trying to be healed. My healing has already happened. I don’t care what this body says. It has to line up with Your Word because by Jesus’ stripes I am healed!” And if the devil says to you, “Look at the meager balance in your bank account. How are you going to pay your bills?” just say, “I'm not going to worry because I know that my God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19) It doesn’t matter how much I have in the bank. God’s Word tells me that as the need arises, the supply will be there!” When fear grips you, don’t say to yourself, “This fear is stupid. Come on, what are the chances of it happening to me?” Don’t try to rationalize or reason your fear away. Instead, speak God’s Word into the situation. Say, “It is written, ‘For God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.’” (2 Timothy 1:7) What if the fear returns? Speak God’s Word again. Say, “It is written, ‘For God has not given me a spirit of fear…’” When the devil tries to deceive you, give him the Word of God. There is something about the Word of God that causes him not to want to hang around those who use it. It reminds him of Jesus, the Word made flesh (John 1:14), who rendered him powerless and of no effect when He said, “It is written…” (at Pansacola Beach Resort)

Relationships. A touchy subject. “But if you're always needing another to be happy, to feel complete.. then you are always one moment away from a breakdown if that person leaves you. OR unhappines if the relationship you are in is not going well. No, not suggesting avoid relationships.. THERE IS NO FORCE ON EARTH THAT'S GREATER THAN LOVE AND CONNECTION. This is for those who can't live if they aren't in a relationship. Those who will be with just about anyone, including all the wrong ones... JUST TO AVOID SPENDING A MOMENT being SINGLE. If this is you, you might want to consider.. to develop enough mental strength that you get to the point where you don't need others to make you happy. You are just as HAPPY being alone, as you are being in a relationship.” Also, my two cents... use your singleness to get closer to God. Come invite him into your life.. know HIM, worship HIM... build your relationship with HIM. Ask HIM to help you become whole and let HIM complete you. So when the right time comes, according to his will and purpose.. you are more established to welcome a new person in your life. 👌🏻 Dear fam and friends, I pray for you. And myself too. 💕

In the healing of the paralyzed man at the pool of Bethesda (John 5:1–16), Jesus knew that for 38 years, the man had been flat on his back, unable to do anything for himself or others, no matter how hard he struggled. In the case of the woman oppressed with a spirit of infirmity (Luke 13:10–13), Jesus knew that the woman had been bowed over for 18 years. And in that condition, she saw very little that was beautiful in life, only the dusty ground, dirty sandals and bruised feet. What about the man with a withered hand? (Luke 6:6–10) Jesus knew from His carpenter days how a useless hand could have easily given the man a very poor sense of self-worth. I believe that all three of them must have struggled for so long to get back on their feet, to try to lift themselves up, to attempt to do something about their situations, only to be disappointed each time they failed. In fact, they got so frustrated with striving to get better that by the time they met Jesus, they had probably given up trying to change their situations. It was then that Jesus came and extended His offer to turn their situations around. And when they embraced His offer, they received the miracles that they had sought for so long. You too may have been struggling to get back on your feet, or to lift yourself out of the problem that has sorely weighed you down. You have attempted to do whatever you could, hoping that it would amount to something, but you have been frustrated time and again. My friend, God wants you to cease from all your struggling and accept the offer He extends to turn your situation around. It is no coincidence that all three of them received their miracles on the Sabbath, the day of rest for the Jews. God’s Word says, “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.” The day you cease from your own laboring and striving, and rest in the finished work of Christ, is the day you receive your miracle. Jesus has done all the work. Whatever you need has been provided for at the cross. So just be at rest and receive your miracle! #jpmdailydevo

You are GOOD enough, SMART enough, BEAUTIFUL enough, and STRONG enough. Believe it. You were chosen by God before He even laid the foundation of the world; you were hand-picked by HIM and have been set apart for HIM. Never let insecurity, doubt and self-pity run your life. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Oh how HE loves you.

Strong independent woman pero takot sa heights (baka kasi ma-fall! charot). 😂 Strong independent woman pero takot maligo ng malamig na tubig. Strong independent woman pero iyakin. Strong independent woman pero pagdating kay Jesus lumalambot,.. umiiyak sa Panginoon. Strong independent woman pero totally & completely dependent sa Lord. Strong independent woman DAHIL she is saved by grace.(Ephesians 2:8) Strong independent woman DAHIL she can do all things through Christ who strengthens her. (Philippians 4:13) Strong independent woman DAHIL God is within her, she will not fall. (Psalm 46:5) Strong independent woman DAHIL Jesus is the anchor of her soul, (Hebrews 6:19) Strong independent woman DAHIL the Lord God is her ROCK, her FORTRESS, her DELIVERER, her shield and stronghold. (Psalm 18:2) Strong independent woman DAHIL the Joy of the Lord is her strength. ❤️

Father, I thank You that Jesus is my burnt offering. He covers me from head to toe with His righteousness. I thank you Father, that You see me without spot or wrinkle. You see me covered in all the value and perfection of the work of Your Son. What He is to You, I am. Who He is to You, I am. As He is now, so am I. I am in Him ❤️

It doesn’t matter who hurt you in the past.. who’s hurting you right now and if you’ll get hurt in the days to come. Surrender them to the Lord. Know that your Heavenly Father loves you. You can come to him for comfort and let him embrace you in his presence. ❤️

I wonder if I'm talking to someone who is tired of fighting. You've been fighting all of your life – for years and months. Every time something gets better another thing just shows up then another and another and another. You're wondering when will things be at peace. You've been praying, fasting, anointing yourself with oil, declaring things in Jesus' name and nothing seems to be changing for you –you're still fighting. People always come to you for godly advice, words of encouragement and prayer and in return you receive nothing. It's hard to be relational when you don't feel appreciative, its hard to be sociable when you don't feel wanted, its hard to be affectionate when you don't feel compassion. You begin to wonder, "Does anybody care about me... Will anybody ever encourage me or pray for me... I pour out so much for others while I'm fighting through battles from every side. When will things get better!" ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ The bible tells us, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13) God wouldn't allow test and trials to happen if He knew you couldn't handle them. Obviously, He has a greater goal, a greater purpose, a greater role, a greater position and assignment for all the hell you've been through and all He wants is an 'anyway praiser'. Lost your job but I'm going to praise Him anyway. I'm sick in my body but I'm going to praise Him anyway. Lost friends and family but I'm going to praise Him anyway. Broke and disgusted but I'm going to praise Him anyway. Family is dysfunctional but I'm going to praise Him anyway. ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ Everything you lost God is saying, "I will do it again." So when people start looking at you funny wondering why you're praising God through your mess/struggle it's because you see your breakthrough. You should've been dead, could've been dead, would've been dead but you're still here. Because God has a greater purpose for your pain. Things are going to start turning around for your good. Everything will make sense soon. Your steps are order! #instaGodministries