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Ripples from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. (Isaiah 55:10–11 NKJV) "For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there, But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater, So shall My word be that... -
For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, Don't be afraid; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 WEBWe have a proverb we live by when performing live music: "If you hit a bad note, hit it good." Yes, it should be "hit it well," but that's the phrase I grew up hearing in South Carolin...
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Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, because he has known my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and honor him. I will satisfy him with long life, and show him my salvation.' Psalm 91...
The Vine And The Branch
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Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can't bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me. I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:4 WEB
The ministry of Jesus from the first recorded miracle of turning water into wine, until His resurrection was about three-and-a-half years. He took away the sins of the universe and if we let Him personally, He will take ours. Jesus changed the world that He lived in.
We labor each day for so many things when in reality, if we just get in tune with Him, we would accomplish so much more and it would be more fulfilling as well. Like Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus while Martha labored in the kitchen, sometimes we just need to sit and listen. Too often though, we are like Martha, making sandwiches that no one ordered and just getting tired and frustrated when they don't seem to appreciate it.
Jesus is the Vine, we are the branches, and it is our connection with Him that makes our own life bear fruit. I find that when I spend some quiet time with the Lord before I start my day, pray for a few minutes, read a little scripture and listen, that my day goes so much better. It reminds me of why I am doing this and that I am not just struggling alone in this life. After a few minutes alone with the Lord, I am much stronger.
Always include the Lord in Your day. Remember that without Him, you can do nothing of lasting value. Taking just ten minutes to stop, pray and listen, can change your life, those around you, and the world itself.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please strengthen me today and cover me with Your presence. Draw my heart to You Lord and let me see through Your eyes. Use me and make my life count for Your kingdom, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Amen ...lots of strength for all that Are fast today ..today i am going to just have one little Sandwich. And stay in prayer ..
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Very cool Script! Amazing recalling going fron glory too glory through a day, winning battles in this life! Number one realizing Myself I coulldn't on My own ever had done so! Back after it!! Amen!!!!!!!!!!!
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Amen, make the time to be with the Lord each morning. All he ask is five minutes of your time, what a great reminder, just five minutes, to be refreshed and ready to conquer the day. Thank you Pastor Dion.
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Put your trust in the creator, He can handel every thing that comes your way. His Word is so powerful, read it and get to know Him.
Amen, Twila <3!
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Amen Thank you for reminding me of this.
I discovered early on in my Christian walk to start the day reading my Bible and reflecting. Sometimes I put the coffee on first!
Amen, everyday I begin in thanks, prayer, reading the Word and devotions. It is a habit I will never break from. It strengthens me for the events of the day and draws me closer as I seek His face.
Thank you for your message Pastor Dion it is so easy for me to be distracted and lose my focus. I need to focus on on always putting Jesus first in my life for we are only here a short while and his love is eternal!
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Amen thank you pastor for another very beautiful devotional you are truely blessed by God thanks again
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Amen. I also get distracted and need to get into the habit of always putting Jesus first .Thank you Pastor Dion for another thought provoking devotional. Have a great weekend.
Amen!! Thank you Pastor Dion for todays devotion. :-) I pray this prayer over my family and I. I pray in Jesus, name. Amen <3
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please strengthen me today and cover me with Your presence. Draw my heart to You Lord and let me see through Your eyes. Use me and make my life count for Your kingdom, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen. <3
Nothing of lasting value...All our doings without Him
Amen we need Jesus more than ever especially in the days and times we are living in. We need Jesus in our homes, schools, jobs, in our surrounding and our everydaylife. Because the devil is like a roaring lions he only come to rob and destroy lives. We need to keep praying and involve God in our lives and day. Asked God to protect us and we need to involve God in our daily lives and decisions.
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Dion! Heavenly Father, please strengthen me today and cover me with Your presence. Draw my heart to You Lord and let me see through Your eyes. Use me and make my life count for Your kingdom, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
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AMEN to Pastor Dion and all the precious comments. Keeping God at the beginning of our days; throughout our days & Praising him for 'keeping' & guiding the entire day will guarantee staying connected. All Be & stay Blessed!!!