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Darkest Before the Dawn

  • And while he was still speaking with them, the messenger came down to him and said, This trouble is from the LORD! Why should I wait for the LORD any longer? But Elisha said, Hear the word of the LORD: thus says the LORD, Tomorrow about this time' 2Kings 6:33 ESV

    Joram was king when Samaria, the capital city of Israel, was besieged by Syria about 850 BC. Samaria was surrounded and a great famine spread through out the city. People were literally eating each other. This was a very dark time for the people of Samaria and the king begin to blame God.

    Finally the king snapped and decided that if he could not kill God, he would kill the man of God, and set out to find Elisha. Elisha though had a completely different view and told them that by the following day food would be so plentiful that it would cost pennies. What he said came to pass the following day.

    Your breakthrough is waiting near your breaking point. When it looks like you cannot go on and it becomes dark, and you are ready to let God have it with both barrels, you are so close. Don't give up! It is always the darkest right before the dawn.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask that you strengthen me and guide me through this time. Lord, I cannot do this without You! Send Your Comforter to me today, in the name of Jesus I pray.

    Note: "Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:16) If you are in need of prayer, please feel free always to send your requests to our prayer network, where we and the team will be honored to lift you up! Here is the link: RHM Prayer Network


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Joseph Adams, Jr.
Joseph Adams, Jr.

Weeping May endure for the night,  but joy cometh in the morning.

October 31, 2017
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Amen <3!

October 31, 2017
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Diane Symborski✝
Diane Symborski✝

Amen <3

October 31, 2017
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen :) Thank you for this wonderful hard but so true word 

October 31, 2017
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Barbara Jackson
Barbara Jackson

GOD makes away out of no way. When we don't see away he has away for us. We just need to keep the faith. When we are at our weakest he is at his strongest. Amen

October 31, 2017
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Well said, Barbara <3!

October 31, 2017
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Diane Symborski✝
Diane Symborski✝

True, Barbara. Amen <3

October 31, 2017
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Audry Reddy
Audry Reddy

Amen!!

October 31, 2017
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Mike OBryan
Mike OBryan

Amen-seems so!!!

October 31, 2017
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!!

October 31, 2017
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Amen God so let it be. 

October 31, 2017
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen!

October 31, 2017
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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask that you strengthen me and guide me through this time. Lord, I cannot do this without You! Send Your Comforter to me today, in the name of Jesus I pray. Amen! I'm a walking testament to this! I was in such a dark place when we lost our home and God didn't give up on me... He made sure I had support through here >>RHM, and many others praying with us. He made sure I had internet connection so I could stay connected to RHM. (Thank you so much) He sent me his heart blessings each and every day to remind me he is always with us, and when I was feeling most hopeless, he gifted Dave with work he can do & guided us to the perfect travel trailer to shelter us from the coming winter cold. We have a ways to go still>>saving up for a vehicle to tow our new home on wheels, but God definately showed his love and grace to me once again and lifted us from my dispair.Praise God for is unending love and grace <3 Thank you Pastor Dion :) God bless

October 31, 2017
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Lord, thank you for lifting up David and Dianna during this time, and I pray that you protect them both, that you lead them to the right vehicle, and that you guide them in all that is needed to provide for their needs, in the name of Jesus, amen!

October 31, 2017
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Deng Tembreza
Deng Tembreza

Amen

October 31, 2017
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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles

:) Thank you

November 1, 2017
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Diane Symborski✝
Diane Symborski✝

I agree and in my prayers Dianna and David. Amen <3

October 31, 2017
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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles

Rhank you Diane! God bless

November 1, 2017
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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles

Thank you Sylvia <3 Your prayers are always welcomed and appreciated <3

November 1, 2017
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Praying with You for all Your needs! Amen

October 31, 2017
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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles

Thank you <3 WE appreciate ALL the prayers we can get :)

November 1, 2017
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Jesus please bless the Wylie's and give them all they need. Amen 

October 31, 2017
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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles

Thank you <3

November 1, 2017
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Diane Symborski✝
Diane Symborski✝

Amen <3

October 31, 2017
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Father, strengthen me and guide me so I don't give up before I see Your blessings! Amen. Thank You Pastor for that message of hope <3

October 31, 2017
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Barbara Neahring
Barbara Neahring

Thank you so much!

October 31, 2017
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MP (Mary Pat) Taylor
MP (Mary Pat) Taylor

I need this so much today! So much still to pack on the car, then clean the house, then leaving to drive at least to Topeka by tonight ( that's close to halfway to CO)  stress is making me feel physically sick. I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me! I cannot do this without the Lord. Please Lord, help me get everything packed on the car and help me clean the house and get my animals and I safely to our destination tonight.  In Jesus's name, Amen. 

October 31, 2017
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Gods blessings for you and your new home. Amen 

October 31, 2017
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MP (Mary Pat) Taylor
MP (Mary Pat) Taylor

Thank you! Won't have a new home for a while, staying with a friend until I can get back on my feet. Keeping you both in my prayers as well! 

October 31, 2017
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

You will get through this, sis! Joining in prayer with you for protection, grace, and a safe arrival in CO <3!

October 31, 2017
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MP (Mary Pat) Taylor
MP (Mary Pat) Taylor

Thank you sis! <3 God willing, will leave by 3pm today. So much to do before then though. 

October 31, 2017
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Thank you Jesus for this wonderful day.Blessings to all RHM .God loves you all and so do We. Amen 

October 31, 2017
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Thank you so much, David & Dianna, love you both <3!

October 31, 2017
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Strengthen me oh Lord, without Your help I'm nothing. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

October 31, 2017
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Diane Casey
Diane Casey

Thank you....I needed this so much!

October 31, 2017
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Pranoti  Kumar
Pranoti Kumar

Yes Lord....send your comforter to me ...............

October 31, 2017
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Kathy Banfield
Kathy Banfield

AMEN!

October 31, 2017
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Carol Pady
Carol Pady

Amen!!

October 31, 2017
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Rose Sicilia
Rose Sicilia

Amen

October 31, 2017
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

October 31, 2017
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Amen Lord Jesus. 

October 31, 2017
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Chris Decker
Chris Decker

Amen really needed to hear this.This has exactly how I have been feeling.

October 31, 2017
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Yes Lord and Amen!

October 31, 2017
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Diane Symborski✝
Diane Symborski✝

Heavenly Father, I ask that you strengthen me and guide me through this time. Lord, I cannot do this without You! Send Your Comforter to me today, in the name of Jesus I pray. Amen. <3

 

 

Father, let me keep on walking please always walk me through the dark into the day. Let there be peace a head in my walk what ever way you take me stand by me. Thy will be done. Amen <3 

 

Thank you Pastor Dion for todays devotion. :-)

October 31, 2017
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Gods blessings to you. Amen 

November 1, 2017
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Yada (Wendy)
Yada (Wendy)

Ummmm... dude got smushed under "his blessing"...

November 1, 2017
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams

Amen.  Praise God!  Thanks Pastor Todd!  Good word!  Heavenly Father, I ask that you strengthen me and guide me through this time. Lord, I cannot do this without You! Send Your Comforter to me today, in the Name of Jesus I pray.  Amen.

November 1, 2017
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Karen Robertson
Karen Robertson

Can't tell you how much this was needed!  I'm so glad that God speaks through you, Pastor Dion!!!   I love His reassurance!

November 1, 2017
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Cynthia Nortey
Cynthia Nortey

Thank you Jesus, you are our great  provider! 

November 2, 2017
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Ida Ruth Rodriguez
Ida Ruth Rodriguez

Amen!

November 3, 2017