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Dion Todd January 5, 2017 -
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Even the youths faint and get weary, and the young men utterly fall; but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:30 WEB
I sat in the corner of my prayer room and wondered how I got here, too exhausted to pray anymore. Out of work while the bills piled up around us, there was not much in the natural to be happy about. I thought why even bother, months of praying with my face to the carpet has come to nothing. Now that we were packing to move from our home, I felt abandoned and alone.
As I sat there in silence, suddenly I had a vision. It was like a dream but I was wide awake. I was standing in a boxing ring putting on gloves. The Lord was behind me, outside of the ring and He said, 'You're not alone for I am in your corner and I have prepared you for this day, now get in there and fight!' I came out of my prayer room with a renewed hope and at peace. I told my wife that it was going to be ok, I don't know how, but it will because one word from God changes everything.
By the end of the week I had the greatest job ever: I became a pastor. Also a friend suddenly stepped in and paid all of our bills for the month. When all of my strength was gone, He refreshed me, He gave me hope. Young men may fall exhausted, but those who wait (hope) in the Lord shall renew their strength. The fight is not over and you are not out of the game yet. Get back up and go another round.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for being there for me. Please cover me with Your presence today. I need You Lord more than ever before. I want to walk with You, talk with You, and to know You in a special way. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Thank you dear Pastor, for the great message!
This devotion this morning has made me feel a little better Thank you Amen
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Amen thank you for your message Pastor Dion!
Verry encouraging message! God never waste anything, and He is a believable God, I want to believe that He always knows what is best for me, no matter what my cercumstances are. I serve a big God.
And after I have suffered a little while, You, my God of all grace who called me to Your eternal glory in Christ, will Yourself,perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish me, To You my God be deminion forever and ever.
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Amen! Through life when I feel like I cannot go on, He refreshes me.
Thanks. One of my other favorites: Ephesians 6:13-...Please remain standing.
When I read your fun Bible fact of the day (Almonds and Pistachios are the only nuts mentioned in the bible.), the thought went through my mind that the closer you examine the characters between the front cover of the Bible and the back cover of the Bible, the more it looks like a can of mixed nuts.
Dion,This message hit home today,it sounded as though you were talking to me,and I needed some encouragement and you came through and supplied it for me through our father Jesus Christ. Amen
Thanks.
Great message, it gives me hope. I know God is handling my cares and can take of me and my circumstances. I just have to have faith and patience.
Thank you for this! I am learning so much from you and these daily messages.
Amen thank you for all you do!
Pastor Dion Thank you for this encouraging and hopeful message. (Do not give up. Have faith, God is with you always.) We all go through difficult times and get to the point where we want to give up. Your message gives us hope. Thank you. I pray your prayer. Amen.
Weeping may endure for the night but joy cometh in the morning.
Amen.Thank you Heavenly Father for your timing is always perfect,and your faithfulness is never ending.Help us always to keep focused on you when things don't seem to be going right,and help us to wait and where we lack faith to be strengthened in those areas.In The Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Thank you Pastor for this devotion and prayer.
Dion, No matter how many times I hear this story, it still gives me hope! I must confess though, the waiting is the hardest part sometimes!
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Amen Lord Jesus.
Amen! Pastors prayer, Heavenly Father, I thank you for being there for me. Please cover me with your presence today. I need you Lord more than ever before. I want to walk with you, talk with you, and to know you in a special way. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen!!
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Amen! Thank you Pastor Dion for todays devotion. :-)
We need our faith to always keep growing and push on. Amen. <3
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for being there for me. Please cover me with Your presence today. I need You Lord more than ever before. I want to walk with You, talk with You, and to know You in a special way. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen. <3
Amen to the power of prayer!!
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father, I thank You for being there for me. Please cover me with Your presence today. I need You Lord more than ever before. I want to walk with You, talk with You, and to know You in a special way. In the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
Amen!