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Cut it Loose

  • Fearing that we would run aground on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for daylight. As the sailors were trying to flee out of the ship, and had lowered the boat into the sea, pretending that they would lay out anchors from the bow, Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, 'Unless these stay in the ship, you can't be saved.' Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the boat, and let it fall off. Acts 27:29 WEB

    The crew was gripped with fear as the ship was tossed about by the wind and waves. For fourteen days they had been battered and driven before this storm. Finally some of the sailors decided they would escape using a life boat, but Paul told them that if they did not stay on the ship, they would all die. They cut away the boat and they all made it to safety on the island of Malta, where God used Paul to perform many miracles.

    Sometimes you need to stay the course that God has put you on and cut loose the things that are dragging you back. Let it go. Let them go. They would have never fulfilled God's plan in their life if they had not cut the ropes and let go of that boat. They would have died while holding onto it. If something is holding you back, and you feel God is wanting you to get rid of it, cut it loose and let it go. Trust Him to take care of you.

    When they don't want to be around you, there are those waiting that do. You are a child of God, not a door mat. When the door closes to a job, there is a better door getting ready to open. When you feel all alone, you are not, for He is right there with you. If you only knew how much He loved you, your life would never be the same.

    Is your past chasing you? Cut it loose and let it go. Today is the first day of the rest of your life and God is interested in your future, not your past. It is not too late. You can do this and He will be with you through it. Sometimes we have to brace ourselves and head right into the storm in order to get where we need to go.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father please strengthen me today and help me make the right decisions. I want to do the right thing. Forgive me of my past mistakes and guide me into Your perfect will. With You by my side, I can face anything. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

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Joseph Adams, Jr.
Joseph Adams, Jr.

Amen

October 12, 2017
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Barbara Jackson
Barbara Jackson

Father GOD cut me loose from those things you feel I don't need. Strengthen me in you. Because it is all about you JESUS. I want what you want. I want to be where you want me to be. I want to see the things you want and need me to see. In your mighty name Father GOD. Amen

October 12, 2017
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Stacie Chambers-Franklin
Stacie Chambers-Franklin

Amen.

October 12, 2017
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

October 12, 2017
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen 

October 12, 2017
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Barbara Miramon
Barbara Miramon

Oh how hard it is to let it go. It takes all the faith in God we have to step over the barriers that keep binding us. Even when we do, we waiver and doubt ourselves, and step back into those binding chains. If only...we had the strength and patience to wait for Our Heavenly to show us the goodness He has planned for us.

Faith...strength...endurance...patience...trust...

October 12, 2017
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

So true, Barbara, may He help us all <3!

October 12, 2017
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

God make clear to me what you want me to do. Amen. 

October 12, 2017
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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell

God is clearly not interested in your past, if I am any example and I am. I do not have words to express how many things I have let go of over the years! God has a better plan!

October 12, 2017
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Stacie Chambers-Franklin
Stacie Chambers-Franklin

Thank you...for sharing this.

October 12, 2017
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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles

Prayer: Heavenly Father please strengthen me today and help me make the right decisions. I want to do the right thing. Forgive me of my past mistakes and guide me into Your perfect will. With You by my side, I can face anything. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen...Letting go can be hard...I've let go of most everything now with little left to give up...Yet there is always something more to let go of still... I would do it all over again kbowing God has chosen us to be on this path. We have learned a lot of valuable lessons and learned to whom we can count on in our times of need. It has been a humbling experience and we are grateful to all who have been praying and helping us through. WE will smog the jeep today as someone will be buying it tonight <3 This will leave us without transportation for a minute while we search for the perfect RV / Travel trailer - truck combo that will be our new home on wheels. I am excited and scared all at the same time! BUt I know God has guided us and protected us every step of this journey, and with out letting go>> things might have turned out way worse... without letting go of our jeep, we would not be able to hope for an upgrade.  Thank you Pastor. God bless

October 12, 2017
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Praying for the Lord to open the door to the perfect one for y'all, Dianna, and to close to doors to any that are just distractions <3! Love you, sister! (((HUGS)))

October 12, 2017
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Mike OBryan
Mike OBryan

sounds too Me like active Faith!! Be bold and mighty forces will come too you-in through Him!!!!!!!

October 12, 2017
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen! Father you are my strength

October 12, 2017
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Stacie Chambers-Franklin
Stacie Chambers-Franklin

Tears... amen.

October 12, 2017
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Please take away the fear and let us serve you as you will. Amen 

October 12, 2017
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Chris Decker
Chris Decker

Wow very convicting please pray for me needed to hear this mesage but even more importand need to DO this message.Please pray I be free from every chain that holds me back from all God has for me.

October 12, 2017
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Amen, Chris <3!

October 12, 2017
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Carol Pady
Carol Pady

Amen!

October 12, 2017
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Dear God, cut loose all my worries and concerns that are holding me,I trust You. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

October 12, 2017
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Ilia Jefferson
Ilia Jefferson

This is good...received it

October 12, 2017
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Rachael Burke
Rachael Burke

Amen, I will lift up mine eyes unto you O Lord, from does my help come 

October 12, 2017
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MP Taylor
MP Taylor

Thank you for this word, Pastor Dion.  Lord, please lead to all You have for me.  Please help make the right decisions with moving, get the job you want me to have, and help me find a home of my own soon. In Christ Jesus' name, Amen.

October 12, 2017
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Rose Sicilia
Rose Sicilia

Truth Amen 

October 12, 2017
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen thank you sir awesome devotoinal today!

 

October 12, 2017
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen! Let go - stand fast - trust the Lord!

One of my favorite verses in the Hl. Bible comes from Proverbs, chapter 3, v. 5 & 6 "Trust the Lord with all thine heart and lead not unto thine own understanding, but in all thy ways acknowledge him and He will direct your path"

HE will and HE has, praise His Holy Name!

October 12, 2017
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

October 12, 2017
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Rick Doran
Rick Doran

Amen!!!

October 12, 2017
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Diane Symborski✝
Diane Symborski✝

Prayer: Heavenly Father please strengthen me today and help me make the right decisions. I want to do the right thing. Forgive me of my past mistakes and guide me into Your perfect will. With You by my side, I can face anything. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen. <3

 

 

 

 

Father, please help me and guide me into your perfect will. Please forgive me for all my past mistakes and keep me on that narrow path. Please don't let me go I need you always in my life your my Father, I love You and I will say that I need you to get through many things. Abba, I love and need You keep my head above water see me through the dark times. Thank You! <3

 

Pastor Dion, thank you for the beautiful devotion today. :-)

October 12, 2017
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams

Amen.  Praise God!  Thanks Pastor Todd!  Heavenly Father please strengthen me today and help me make the right decisions. I want to do the right thing. Forgive me of my past mistakes and guide me into Your perfect will. With You by my side, I can face anything. In the Name of Jesus Christ I pray.  Amen.

October 13, 2017
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Pranoti  Kumar
Pranoti Kumar

Amen!

Thank you Pastor.....beautiful prayer!

God Bless!

 

October 13, 2017