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  • Where could I go from your Spirit? Or where could I flee from your presence? If I ascend up into heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there! If I take the wings of the dawn, And settle in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there your hand will lead me, And your right hand will hold me. Psalms 139:7 WEB

    Before we were born, God was already there for us (Psalm 139:13). Though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, He is still there (Psalm 23:4). When you feel all alone, God, through the presence of the Holy Spirit, is always there (Hebrews 13:5). When your soul mate has left you alone, He is the comforter and He holds the brokenhearted in His arms (Isaiah 40:11). When they have told you that you have stage four cancer, He is the Healer there to comfort and restore you (Isaiah 53:5).

    When doors close and you are unemployed, He opens doors that no man can shut (Revelation 3:8). When the bad news comes, He is able to make all things work together for good (Romans 8:28). Things that are impossible with man, become possible with God (Luke 18:27).

    When they lock you away and throw away the key, He is with you in the prison cell (Genesis 39:23). When you know it to be wrong, but find yourself enslaved and doing it anyway, He understands and is there to help you (1 Corinthians 10:13). When you are laying on your death bed and about to take your last breath, He is there to take you by the hand and guide you to heaven (2 Corinthians 5:1). He is with us from the start, until the finish.

    You will never be out of His reach, and He will never give up on you. No matter how much you stumble, get up and try it again. He loves you not because you are good, but because He is good. Don't wait until some point in the future to start getting to know God for He is with you right now. When you choose to ignore Him, it is you that is missing out.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose You today! Walk with me, talk with me, and teach me more about You. Guide me into all that You have for me, for I am Yours. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

    Note: The highlighted group of the week is "Keep It Simple Crafts": this group is about the joy of creating beautiful, yet simple, projects for your home, as gifts or just for fun! Crafts that can be created with little-to-no skill are encouraged here. Please check out the group from the groups list and join the fun! ALSO, the Creation Photographers group fun theme of the week is "It''s a Heart Thing", based on Proverbs 4:23. As always, our themes are open for interpretation and you are encouraged to post as you like as well!

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Mark Duell
Mark Duell

Amen

February 7, 2017
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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose You today! Walk with me, talk with me, and teach me more about You. Guide me into all that You have for me, for I am Yours. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen Thank you <3

February 7, 2017
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Amen Lord. 

February 7, 2017
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen

February 7, 2017
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Alexious Kakwedza
Alexious Kakwedza

Amen

February 7, 2017
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Carol Pady
Carol Pady

Amen! In our stumbling , even in that difficult time of conviction,we find Him closer to us, for He is drawing us back. He is touching our heart and causing us to seek Him for help and for forgiveness. Even in our worse failings, He is near, just waiting for us to cry out to Him. This is God's love for us, it is neverending and always willing to embrace us and set our feet back upon the straight and narrow path. What a great love this is ! Though we play the harlot, like Gomer, ( Hosea's wife), Abba Father pursues us and brings His bride/bridegroom back.

February 7, 2017
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Mike OBryan
Mike OBryan

whoa--I recall Nam-he was with Me indeed!!!

February 7, 2017
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Rick Doran
Rick Doran

Thank you for your service Mike.

God is Good.

February 7, 2017
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

What a powerfully encouraging thought, Jesus is with me through this dark, icy morning. Praise God! Thank you for these words, Pastor Dion!

February 7, 2017
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Rick Doran
Rick Doran

GOD, You are so Good to me. Thank you for all that you bless us with.

February 7, 2017
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Amen God. Walk with me through this ordeal and take us out of it. Restore my child my God please. Amen amen amen. 

February 7, 2017
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

God is my rock  my  light my day praise God 

February 7, 2017
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Ilia Jefferson
Ilia Jefferson

Thank you...everyone at RHM have a great day!

February 7, 2017
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Fraser Keys
Fraser Keys

Great message Pastor Dion I really needed that today as I have been feeling overwhelmed lately I pray the Lord would strengthen me each and every day

February 7, 2017
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Rachael Burke
Rachael Burke

Anen, I choose to serve you o my God .

February 7, 2017
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Christina Ocasio
Christina Ocasio

Amen♡

February 7, 2017
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Diane Symborski✝
Diane Symborski✝

Amen!    Thank you for todays devotion Pastor Dion. :-)                                

 

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose You today! Walk with me, talk with me, and teach me more about You. Guide me into all that You have for me, for I am Yours. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen <3

February 7, 2017
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Debbie Bible
Debbie Bible

I love these promises and so wish I could take back the years I floundered around resisting what I knew to be right.

February 7, 2017
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Cheryl Hepler
Cheryl Hepler

Always need Him?

February 7, 2017
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen! He is Always Always with Me!!

February 7, 2017
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams

Praise God!  Thanks Pastor Todd!  Heavenly Father, I choose You today! Walk with me, talk with me, and teach me more about You. Guide me into all that You have for me, for I am Yours. In the Name of Jesus Christ I pray.  Amen.

February 8, 2017
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! Thank you pastor Dion for all that you do! 

Pastors prayer, Heavenly Father, I choose you today! Walk with me, talk with me, teach me more about you. Guide me into all that you have for me, I am yours. In the name of Jesus Christ I prayAmen!!

February 8, 2017
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Gail Sellu
Gail Sellu

Amen, I can't make it without you Lord, thank you for being there for me, in past, present and future!

February 11, 2017
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Sally Barclay
Sally Barclay

Pastor Todd,

I felt led to tell you that I have shared portions of your messages on my wall for others to read. I have always said it is from a Pastor not from me. I feel so many need to hear God's word and you are so spot on. Thank you for the blessings your devotionals bring. 

 

God speed always,

 

Sally Barclay

February 11, 2017