Dazed and confused.

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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way….”(“A tale of two cities”- Charles Dickens)

Dear generation, I know this present time can feel overhelming! We are all so fed up with a variety of informations, opinions, teories and conspiracy. There are so many roads that we don’t know wich way to go. Are you tired?!

Are you sick of living a purposeless, empty life? Are you tired of being labeled? People say that you are giving up. That fear and anxiety are overtaking you, that you are the most confused and unsatisfied generation of all. How long you are going to put up with this?

Can you hear a voice inside of you, calling you to more? Insisting that you were born to live a meaninful life? You can choose to surrender to despair and just give up or you can fight and believe there is more on the other side of this wall of bad news and anger!

Are you ready to give up of everything you thought you knew, to step into something greater? That requires boldness and courage! But this is the time to risk everything that seems “secure” to enter in the amazing unknown, that can lead you to where you always wanted to go!

Dear generation, it is not the end yet. You can say yes to a new path, a new way of thinking and living that is completely counter-cultural. You can choose to rebel against this fallen system.

Isn’t that what the younger generations always wanted to do?!

You can decide to live the best of times or keep drowning in the worst of it. You are called to a life of surrender, where we can undress ourselves of every burden, masks and every lie, to be what you were creted to be: Sons and daughters of Light, embassadors of the Truth.

Dear generation, you are called for more!

Don’t be afraid! All you have to do is to embrace a simple YES, that will change your history forever. Leave behind the old and the known to step into something new and greater than anything you could ever dream of!

You were created and called for a life of adventure!

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When my heart rages war…

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“My heart and mind are fighting each other;
Call a truce to this civil war.” Psalm 25:17

“All my longings lie open before you, Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you.My heart pounds, my strength fails me, even the light has gone from my eyes.” Psalm 38:9-10

“The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.” (Psalm 19:8)

“Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14

“Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24

“You have granted him his heart’s desire
and have not withheld the request of his lips.” Psalm 21:2

“The poor will eat and be satisfied;
those who seek the Lord will praise him—
may your hearts live forever!” Psalm 22:26

“In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name.” Psalm 33:21

“My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise!” Psalm 51:17

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

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

“I do not hide your righteousness in my heart;
I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help.
I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly.” Psalm 40:10

“My heart is stirred by a noble theme
as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.” Psalm 45:1

“Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.” Proverbs 4:4

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding!” Proverbs 3:5

When my heart rages war, Lord, all I can do is lean on Your Love! I trust that you will come to my rescue! You are the Only One that knows my deepest longings and you, God, is the source of my satisfaction!

Please hear my cry! My hope is on Your faithful promises!

Quando o coração se rebela…

“Meu coração e minha mente estão lutando entre si;
Me conceda uma trégua para esta guerra civil.” Salmo 25:17

“Os preceitos do Senhor são corretos,
dando alegria ao coração.
Os mandamentos do Senhor são radiantes,
dando luz aos olhos .” (Salmo 19:8)

“Todos os meus anseios estão abertos diante de Ti, Senhor;
meu suspiro não está oculto aos seus olhos.
Meu coração bate forte, a força me falha;
até a luz desapareceu dos meus olhos.” Salmo 38:9-10

“Espere pelo Senhor;
seja forte e corajoso
e espere pelo Senhor!” Salmo 27:14

“Seja forte e tenha coragem,
todos vocês que esperam no Senhor.” Salmo 31:24

“Você concedeu a ele o desejo de seu coração
e não reteve o pedido de seus lábios.” Salmo 21:2

“Os pobres comerão e ficarão satisfeitos;
aqueles que buscam o Senhor o louvarão—
que seus corações vivam para sempre!” Salmo 22:26

“Nele nosso coração se alegra,
pois confiamos em seu santo nome.” Salmo 33:21

“Meu sacrifício, ó Deus, é um espírito quebrantado; um coração quebrantado e contrito Tu, ó Deus, não desprezará!” Salmo 51:17

“O Senhor está perto dos quebrantados de coração e salva aqueles que estão com o espírito esmagado.” Salmo 34:18

“Deleite-se no Senhor,
e ele lhe concederá os desejos do seu coração.“ Salmo 37:4

“Eu não escondo sua retidão em meu coração;
eu falo de sua fidelidade e de sua ajuda salvadora.
Eu não escondo seu amor e sua fidelidade
da grande assembleia.” Salmo 40 :10

“Meu coração é tocado por um tema nobre
enquanto recito meus versos para o rei;
minha língua é como a pena de um hábil escritor.” Salmo 45:1

“Então ele me ensinou e me disse: “Tome as minhas palavras com todo o seu coração; guarde meus mandamentos e você viverá.” Provérbios 4:4

“Confie no Senhor de todo o seu coração e não se apoie em seu próprio entendimento!” Provérbios 3:5

Quando meu coração se rebela dentro de mim, Senhor, tudo o que posso fazer é me apoiar em Seu Amor e confiar que você virá em meu socorro!

Você é o Único que conhece meus anseios mais profundos! Tu és a fonte de minha satisfação, não te demores! Minha esperança está em Suas promessas!

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Do you know what is your purpose?!

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“To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
Proverbs 16:1‭, 3

Hey friend! How are you doing?

Today, going through my notes, I found a really interesting exercise that can helps us to take the right direction and find what we are called to do in our lives!

I’ll share here some tips/insights that, I hope, will direct you if you are struggling with this question: What should I be doing with my life?!

Our life’s purpose should define how we spend our time, money and all our efforts. We need to look at it as an investiment, to reap good fruits along the way!

So, take some time to reflect about it and write down some of the signs that points to your main purpose in life or the “Permanent central idea” (In another words: What makes my heart beat faster?!)

Here are some of the signs you may consider to find your “calling”:

-Temper (Strengths and weaknesses of your temper!). You have specific characteristics and abilities that will help you to fulfill your purpose!

-Skills: What do you love to do and also is good at?! That can be a good sign, but also involves things you’d love to do, but are too afraid to start doing!(skills you should develop…)

-Family challenges: What are the challenges you had to face(and overcome) in your family relationships? ( That could be used to help others to be encouraged).

A lot of us have already experienced pain, rejection or lost in our family relationships! Not only victory over a problem, but also the struggles of life, can connect us to other people. People that we can help and also be inspired by! We are here to learn and to teach others.

-Your life story: What are your most difficult experiences? Things that made you stronger and more mature in the process? What do you have learned in your daily battles, that can help people around you, inspiring them to have hope and faith in their own situation?!

God uses our battles to build perseverance and strength inside of us!It also will be a tool to reach our goals and help those around us!

-What do you could do for the rest of your life without being paid? What wakes a deep satisfaction in you?! We all have some activity, some hobby or professional skill that could be used as a tool to build a better life to others and also spread the Word of God! (As for me I can say that writting is one of my passions since I can remember! That makes me feel happy and useful!)

What are some tasks and challenges that makes you feel inspired, energized and fulfilled? That is a good sign for your purpose! It is not the whole answer, but it’s definetely a good tip about the direction you should be taken in your life’s decisions!

I encourage you to make a list of those things and think deeply about it: Am I going into the right direction? Am I investing in something that I really loves and also impacts others in a good way?! Something that will last?!

It is not an easy or quick task, I know. Maybe you are in a season, righ now, where those questions seems pointless, because you don’t see a way through it. But don’t stop dreaming about it, ok?!

Don’t be so hard on yourself! You can dream and, at the same time, start to plant some small seeds now, that will bring good fruits for you in the future!

It is important to acknolegde your dreams and that they matter! Even in times when it seems impossible! I also have my own share of “impossible dreams”.

However, I really love to write them down and read it, every time I need to remember that it’s not the end of the line. God is faithfull and He’ll help me accomplish them! No matter how long it takes.

I know that, if you trust in God and put all your hope in Him, you’ll not be disappointed!

Share your thoughts and dreams with Him and He will plant a good amount of hope and strength in your heart, so you can keep pursuing it, without giving up!

“Is not Ephraim my dear son, the child in whom I delight? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore my heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the Lord.”

“Set up road signs; put up guideposts. Take note of the highway, the road that you take. Return, Virgin Israel, return to your towns.” Jeremiah 31:20‭-‬21 NIV