Recent Blog Entries
-
The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Matt 23:11 ESVWhen I showed up at a church work day event, the job that got assigned to me was scrubbing all the bathrooms: upstairs, downstairs, and down the hall. I di... -
Do Not Be Dismayed from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Today I want to talk about becoming “Dismayed.” To be dismayed means “to be downcast, disappointed, disheartened, filled with terror.” It replaces hope and will lead you to a dark place. We become ineffective and...
-
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2 WEBMy Dad was born during the great depression in the early 1930s...
Suddenly
-
If He comes suddenly, do not let Him find you sleeping. Mark 13:36 NIV
There was a time in our life when our business started failing and our income got less, and less, and then stopped. As the bills started piling up, we tried everything, but nothing seemed to help. We gave more, prayed more, fasted more, served more, tried to find any job possible and then as the last straw, we prepared to move out of our home.
After months of this, I no longer had the energy or will power to pray anymore. One morning during the week that we were preparing to move, I went into my prayer room and just sat there, mostly contemplating how much I would miss it. The Lord spoke to me that morning, and within twenty-four hours our life had completely changed for the better. That is how I became a pastor.
God closed the old out and brought in something new. It hurt to see the old go, but the new was so much better. God moves suddenly at what we often think is the very last minute. It is not to Him. He knew the day that the transition would take place and He was right on time. Our fear and worry were for nothing.
God knows where you are and He has the day marked on His calendar when your circumstance will suddenly change. Don't give up yet. We don't know the day or the hour, but the Father does and He will not be late, nor early. The change will come suddenly.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that you meet my needs and move in my life. Draw me into a deeper relationship with You and give me a fresh zeal today, in the name of Jesus.
Tip: You must be logged into the website to leave comments.
amen
A M E N
Amen. I can say that He has continually provided for our needs. I always have what I need. I just pray someday before we leave this place that my desire to be able to enjoy what He has provided will happen. Thank you Jesus for all that you have provided for what I have is yours to begin with. I love you Jesus, thank you. For those that have much less, Father I pray that you will meet their needs. Keep them warm, safe and fed just as you do with the birds of the feild.
Amen
Yes, Amen! Truly need God's discernment.
Amen. We should never be too sure of our circumstances, for we never know when Abba Father will change our path. We should not worry about this though as we need to only focus on life as one day at a time.
Thank you pastor for this message. I prayed this morning that God would speak to me through my devotionals. I needed to hear this today as it feels like all is about to come crashing down around me. I know His timing is perfect. It is hard while waiting. Thank you for the reminder.
Amen, Father i pray for strength as i go through these circumstances. I know you know what's happening,i know what is to come will be so much better.
How timely.
amen..God knows the best for me and He does heal me and have a plan for me.
Wow... fits exactly what I've been thinking anf praying about. Thank you Pastor, and praise You Lord for speaking like this.
And just on time for what I've been praying for....I want to re-locate to a better place with a better environment for my Son and myself. California is getting to be so expensive to live here, and too many people!! I know that with God's plan He will let me know what and where my next journey is. Amen
Thanks to Pastor Dion and Sylvia for all your hard work. God Bless you and have a Very Blessed Christmas.
"God closed the old out and brought in something new. It hurt to see the old go, but the new was so much better. God moves suddenly at what we often think is the very last minute. It is not to Him. He knew the day that the transition would take place and He was right on time. Our fear and worry were for nothing." So true. Praise our LORD GOD ALMIGHTY with all our heart for HE IS GOOD ALWAYS AND FOREVERMORE. GOD LOVES US ALL SO MUCH
Thank You, Lord! I needed to read this today. I receive this word!!!
Amen! Thank you Pastor Dion for todays devotion. I pray your prayer over me. I pray in Jesus, name. Amen. <3
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that you meet my needs and move in my life. Draw me into a deeper relationship with You and give me a fresh zeal today, in the name of Jesus. <3
Amen thank you for your message Pastor Dion!
Wonderful !
Amen!!!
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father, I pray that you meet my needs and move in my life. Draw me into a deeper relationship with You and give me a fresh zeal today, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
Amen. Heavenly Father I want to give thanks to you for being there for me in all situations.keep my heart on fire for you,and draw me closer to you each day,and a thirst for more of you,and Gods word.Help me to get my priorities right each day..Giving Glory back to you.In The Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Thank you Pastor for al the devotions and prayers of great encouragement.
Amen