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When he came down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. Behold, a leper came to him and worshiped him, saying, "Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean." Jesus stretched out his hand, and touched him, saying, "I want to. Be made clean." Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. Matthew 8... -
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Then the devil took him into the holy city. He set him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, 'He will command his angels concerning you,' and, 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you don't dash your foot against...
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Your Testimony
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Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:12 ESV
I have a testimony that I share sometimes where the Lord gave me a horrible job in a plant polishing brass and sweeping the floor. Within a year, I was the manager and everyone that worked there was saved. When I went to church, I filled my entire row with guests. The pastor loved me. If I had not lost my previous job I would not have this testimony.
Unless a test comes, there is no testimony. Testimony, witness, a matter of fact, are things that come from our experience. These are the things you can stand on when the going gets tough. Things that you hear from others help, but the things that you have lived are your testimony and will help you, and others.
When you look at what Jesus has already brought you through, you know that He will bring you through this as well. Just as David killed the lion, the bear and was now ready for Goliath, the Lord will turn your test into a testimony. The things that you now suffer will work out for your own good in due time.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know that You are with me and will bring me through whatever I face. I pray that You have Your way in my life today and draw my heart to You, in the name of Jesus.
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A soldier never knows his strength until tested in battle.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know that You are with me and will bring me through whatever I face. I pray that You have Your way in my life today and draw my heart to You, in the name of Jesus. Father, you have drawn my heart to you for all my life, you've brought us through many hardships so I know you will carry us through the rest and will lead us into your victory, prosperity, and grace once again. Thank you for the people and support in our lives and all the love you send each day. In Jesus name Amen... Thank you Pastor, God bless
Amen. I have a Testimony.
Amen Lord, help me through this.
I claim this in Jesus name... My test shall turn to a Testimony in Jesus name
Amen!!
Amen, Thank you God for all you do!
Amen, Father, Thank you for the testimony, sometimes the tests are hard!
Good Morning--- So many times I think, boy this is gonna be a duzey when I beat, win over a situation! Amen!!
Amen.
Thank you Pastor Dion, I needed this message today!
Amen.
Amen
Yes Pastor....no test no testimony!
Thanks for yours which inspires and encourages us all.
Say Blessed!
Heavenly Father, I trust in You and I ask You to help me to fulfill Your will according to Your designs. In the name of Jesus I pray,Amen.
Oh thank you God for this word today! I intended on reading my devotion from Refreshing Hope as soon as I sat down at my computer today. I knew the word given would be an answer to current life questions and it was. I even thought before I sat down that this test will turn into a testimony. Thank you Pastor Dion for being a vessal to God's calling and furnishing hope to me
This is a great message to think about as we go through those tests and trials! Thanks, Pastor Dion!
Amen !
Amen!
This is good. When I was 18 years old, I am now 36. I went to a party with a friend, and someone at the party poured PCP in my drink. I was really messed up in the head. I hallucinate one-day during that time and I tried to commit suicide. I took a steak knife from the kitchen and I slit my wrist and I stabbed myself 12 times. The drug was so strong that I was out of mind and wanted to end my life. I spent 5 weeks in the hospital. My mom told me after I recovered that I had a testimony to tell. I often asked God Why me. I was hanging around the wrong crowd. I wrote a book two years ago called Maddy's I am Here the Memoirs of Madalyn. In my book I talk about the incident. My mom told me when she was living that I would tell the whole world what happened to me. My mom was right. I tell that story in my book. I believe like my mom said that, that is a testimony to help someone else. Even though my life was hard I am still here in the land of living. I believe that God can do anything. He saved me, and I am alive to tell my story. May God bless you all and Thank You for praying for me.
Thankful that the Lord has helped you through that, Madalyn, what an ordeal ;(!
Amen!
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father, I know that You are with me and will bring me through whatever I face. I pray that You have Your way in my life today and draw my heart to You, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
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Heavenly Father, I know that You are with me and will bring me through whatever I face. I pray that You have Your way in my life today and draw my heart to You, in the name of Jesus. Amen <3
Pastor Dion, thank you for your daily devotion. :-)
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Hi everyone...I need support and prayers. I have been subscribed to the ministry emails since 2012-13 before the name changed to Refreshing Hope. Its at this time that I feel like this is something that I have had that I have oftentime overlooked and need to pay more attention to, so I will begin doing that. I am in a winter and sowing season I feel like in my life and appreciate fellowship and prayer I'm pretty isolated. Thank you.
Hi Chantelle, thank you for connecting with us :)! Praying with you and for you <3!