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Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6 ESV
Laying in bed and unable to sleep, another night passed by. So concerned about the next day, that I could not seem to end the current one. Yet when the following day arrived, everything took care of itself. Day after day, year after year, decade after decade, the pattern continues. Worry is for nothing, anxiety accomplishes nothing, and when the problem arrives, so does God's provision.
Stop striving to make something happen too soon, or in your own strength. When the time comes, it will be unstoppable and so easy that you will say, 'How can it be?'. I have worked at things so hard in my life that I became frustrated and gave up, then watched it come to pass without having to lifting a finger to help. Even my 'giving up' did not stop God's promises from coming to pass in my life. It is He who is faithful, not me.
Relax, stop striving, stop worrying and being so anxious about the future. Submit yourself to God, put Him first, delight in the Lord and all of these things will take care of themselves in the proper time. He cares for you and He gave you the dream that you carry inside. Relax, take it one step at a time. Love Him and let Him bring it to pass.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I wait on You. I know that you have not forgotten me and I trust that You will take care of me, in the name of Jesus I pray.
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Thanking God for His timing is the best. It sometimes feels like it will never happen and just when am about to give up, God comes through. Thank you Pastor for today's Devotional. How i pray for patience as i continue waiting upon the Lord. God bless you Past. Dion and your entire family.
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This is so beautifully wriiten. God makes the impossible, possible and is into every detail. If you are like me who has a chemical imbalance and is prone to think the worse, lay it at His feet and in His time it will work itself out so that He get's the credit. Thank you for this wonderful reminder to those that get "Off Track" at times. Blessings to you. :)
Indeed gods timing is the best timing and we should consistently cast our cares on him. Thankyou for this message!
God never forgets me and is my supreme protector!! Amen!!
Boy Oh Boy!! How I needed this today! Thank you Pastor! God bless <3
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Hum interesting! Sure I recall times like this! Also the times I had much Faith and Hope mixed in there! I also found the extra power that is in Faith filled ansiety or what ever!! The power of God is imeasurable! Priase His holy name-all day hey!!
Hmmm... faith-filled anxiety. I get it. It's kind of how I'm feeling now. Or maybe the better word is "expectation"! I agree!
Amen! Such a timely much needed word. I love RHM
I love, love, love, love, love this devo!!! Glory to God! Thank you so much for the encouragement, Pastor Dion! Blessings to you and Sylvia!
Amen, thank you Lord!
Lord, please help us live in a faith-filled and trusting life in You instead of worrying and afraid of what might come our way.
This is so true. When things do begin to happen, it is natural, unforced/with ease. When God opens doors, expect more than you can ask or think.
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Amen! Boy is this a needed word for the body of Christ, Jesus has already paid the price for us and He has a plan. Lord, let your plan be seen by our eyes!
Such a confirmation!!! Thank you!!!!
Amen when I am feeling anxious about circumstances in my family members lives, I ask the Holy Spirit to be my advocate for them and then recite back this verse saying Jesus you said,
Matthew 11:28-29 King James Version (KJV)28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
I thank Jesus for givng me rest and then
I ask that the Holy Spirit takes control of my thoughts and that I have only good pure thoughts and dreams.
It never fails to bring me peace.
Beautiful
So encouraging ... thank you.
Amen, Thank you Pastor for the much needed encouragement.
So right on! I want to live my life in peace, and give God room to work in my life and others lives.
Perfect message for me!!! Thank you Father God for speaking through Pastor Dion!
Great message, Pastor Dion!!!!
Thank you for sharing such comforting words.
Oh, my! These are words I need to hear right now. So much going on in my life: sale of home; not having a clue where to live now; unstable jobs; very rocky relationship...... Your devotion today, Pastor Dion, provides a lot of comfort. Thank you.
Amen!! God has this!! He has bigger plans for us than we could ever think up!! Give it to God! I trust He will see us through! Amen.
Amen!
Thank you Father that your timing is perfect each and every time!
God is merciful and so love. I trust God to heal my heart. Thank you Dion for uplifting message.
Amen! Thank you Pastor Dion for your devotion today.
Holy Spirit, help me to keep myself relaxed to get threw all I need to. Thank You! Amen. <3
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I wait on You. I know that you have not forgotten me and I trust that You will take care of me, in the name of Jesus I pray. Amen. <3
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"Worry is for nothing, anxiety accomplishes nothing, and when the problem arrives, so does our LORD GOD's provision" I love this qoute from you Pastor. Give thanks, praise the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY for great is HIS love towards us.
Amen! Pastors prayer, Heavenly Father, I wait on you. I know that you have not forgotten me I trust that you will take care of me, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen!!
Amen. Don't worry, be happy....Love God because He cares for you...
Praise God! Good morning! Thanks Pastor Todd! Lord, Help me to walk by faith and to trust you to give me the right words and how to say them. Be glorified in me. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
AMEN! THIS IS SO ME, WORRYING ALL THE TIME, YOU ARE SO RIGHT PASTOR!! THANK YOU AND AMEN!
Amen my Lord.
This is perfect Thank you Pastor Dion: Amen
Soo true. We are in midst of state of emergency for this Northeaster Snow storm. Started half hour ago. 1 1/2 feet they say with bad winds etc. My husband is driving home fr Maine now. My bk is bad & snow piles up against door. Appreciate your prayers over it all and my neighbors. Thank you!