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The Weed Eater
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Out of the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring send out from the same opening fresh and bitter water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, yield olives, or a vine figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh water. James 3:10 WEB
Out of the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring send out from the same opening fresh and bitter water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, yield olives, or a vine figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh water. James 3:10-12 WEB
Hot and tired, I pulled the starting rope on the weed eater for the fortieth time. Once again it sputtered, ran a second, and died. After being primed, choked, and pulled until I had blisters that had rose up and then busted, the stubborn little torture device still refused to run for more than a second at a time.
As Esau with Jacob, I comforted myself with the thought of destroying it. Thoughts ran through my mind of bending it around a nearby tree. Though completely frustrated, I felt a tiny inkling to pray. I finally paused and simply said:
'Lord Jesus, please help me with this.'
With a deep breath, I pulled the start cord one more time. It started and ran perfectly. I finished cutting the grass without any more problems, wishing that I had prayed sooner. The help that we need is just a prayer away, but so many times we struggle on in our own strength.
Be sure to involve God in your life today on every level. He cares about the little things that upset us. I have found that if it matters to you, it matters to Him. That does not mean that you will never have to endure something, but it does mean that you do not have to endure everything, if you will only take the time to ask. He helped me start the weed eater when I stopped and asked Him, but not before.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for being there for me. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I choose to put my trust in You. Remind me to call on You instead of becoming frustrated today, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Good story Pastor.. Me I would not go to a point of blisters!! Knowing Me-I would'nt have made it that far with a tool!! Diagnosed by the VA I have explosive personality Traits! Comes from a explosive father yep!! I told a Vet the other day about this! I can blow so quick often no real warnings!! But I have indicators when to step away!! I'm a winner thou!! Ya I go back into the situation to win!! Prayer hum I seemed to have missed that one! But I feel the Lord is in it no matter what-He is always with Me!
Thank you Father in Heaven for the reminder that all I have to do is ask and leave it with you knowing you will take care of my needs Always! Thank you for today for this day is a Blessing. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!
Amen, Lord in thee do I put my trust
I can relate to such times.A lil pray asking for guidance and help makes life so much easier.Our God is totally awesome. Amen
Amen, Done this before.
Dear Father, I trust in You. Help me be a messenger of Your love and a deliverer of the good news You have for us. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. Pastor,thank you for this message,it touched me.
Thank you❤️
Happy Sunday to you as well.
Thank you for this reminder. Lord, please heal me. I've been sick for two weeks, since before I started my new job. I spent the last 24 hours in bed and my voice is gone. I really need to be well to do my job. Only have 2 more weeks of training left. Please take this illness away from me soon. In Jesus' name amen.
Prayers sent for you Mary
Thank you so much!
Amen Lord Jesus
Amen!
Amen Lord Jesus, I can do all things with you and through you, may Your Name be praises forever and ever, Amen!
Amen!
Amen awesome devotional Pastor Todd thanks for sharing God Bless You
Heavenly Father I thank You for being there for me. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I choose to put my trust in You. Remind me to call on You instead of becoming frustrated today, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen <3
Father, I ask that I will always stop and think to come to you first when in need. I pray that I don't forget to look to you before I go through a lot of problems. In Jesus, name. Amen <3
Thanks Pastor Dion for your faily drvotion. This is something that we all need to remember. I know that we don't always think fi pray first but let the thought come over us all to remember and put God, first and ask the Father. Amen <3
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father I thank You for being there for me. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I choose to put my trust in You. Remind me to call on You instead of becoming frustrated today, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
SGood evening Pastor Todd,
Thank you for sharing the word of G-d, that's the best way to start every single day and it is also the best way to close and the end of the day after so many troubles, but like you say in today's devotional Philip 3:14 we can do all things through him who strengthens and empowers me in Christ.