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Half Empty Glasses

  • In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:5 WEB

    Think of a glass of water sitting on a dining table in a restaurant. One person may see the glass half full of water, while another sees the glass half empty. The glass itself contains the same amount of water no matter how you look at it.

    When you are looking through satan's eyes at his plan for your life, it is going to be a dark, twisted, distorted view, filled with doubt, lack, despair, loneliness, and the never ending fear of what is coming. The glass will continue to drain away until there is nothing left. Then what will you do?

    When you look through the eyes of Jesus at His plan for your life, you will find it full of hope, love, light, acceptance, forgiveness, and you will face the day knowing that whatever comes, God has got your back. If the glass does run out of water, the waiter can refill it. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13). No weapon formed against you will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). So we may boldly say: 'The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?' (Hebrews 13:6).

    From whose point of view are you looking at your life from? If you feel burdened down like you are carrying the world on your shoulders, then it is the wrong one, and that is not uncommon today. Life is busy, and there are often many things pulling from many directions. Don't let it get to you. You were never meant to be everything to everyone, all the time. You just need to be you. They can all accept you, or not, it is ok. God does.

    Paul wrote that we should be anxious about nothing, but pray with gratitude and make your requests known to God, because that is when the peace of God comes. Jesus said in Matthew 6:34 to not worry about tomorrow, for it will take care of itself. Paul learned to be content in whatever situation that he found himself in (Philippians 4:11).

    So don't get anxious and give up today. What is lost can still be replaced. What was stolen, can be recovered. Pray and be thankful for what the Lord has already done for you. Remember the times that He has moved in your life. View your life through the eyes of Jesus who loved you so much that He endured the cross, for God throws no one away.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank you for bringing me this far. Please show me what I can do for You. Give me a clear vision, calm my mind, give me more of Your peace in my life. Give me the grace to change my ways and become more like You, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

    Note: If you would like to share your gratitude for God's presence and work in your life, we invite you to post in our "Count Your Blessings" group! Count Your Blessings


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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Thank you for this perfect devotional , I really did needed that one today! God bless you!
April 20, 2018
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen!

April 20, 2018
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Amen Lord

April 20, 2018
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen! :)

April 20, 2018
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Ed Frye
Ed Frye

Amen! Very good message!!

April 20, 2018
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Let me feel more peace hope and joy in my life. Amen. 

April 20, 2018
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Brenda F
Brenda Fedited: April 20, 2018

Thank you pastor Dion! Once again your message is right on time! Gods blessings are never ending, thanks be to God!

April 20, 2018
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen

April 20, 2018
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

This devotional was exactly what I needed to hear!! Thank You Pastor Dion and Father God for Your words of wisdom, Amen.

April 20, 2018
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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell

Amen! This is such good advice! We as a society worry about things we can not change no matter how hard we try. Only God can change the things we can not!

April 20, 2018
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Loriann Riley
Loriann Riley

Amen I agree with you. We try in our human mind trying to change things which only God can do. 

April 20, 2018
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

Amen! This was a much needed reminder and encouragement this morning. Thank you,God bless.

April 20, 2018
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Gail Sellu
Gail Selluedited: April 20, 2018

Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank you for bringing me this far. Please show me what I can do for You. Give me a clear vision, calm my mind, give me more of Your peace in my life. Give me the grace to change my ways and become more like You, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen. Father God, I'm thankful today for the job you gave me yesterday. Thank you for allowing me to see this job for it's benefits to my life. When I was initially offered the job I turned it down looking for something better.  I was seeing the glass as half empty; little did I know it was half full.  You know better than I, you showed me the job may not be what I wanted in terms of money, but that it had other great benefits I need, not only for me but my family. I thank you Lord for the job still being available 3 weeks after my initial offer and their offer remained the same. You're an amazing God and I praise your name. Thank you in Jesus name I pray for your love and support, Anen. Thank you Pastor Dion for your prayers.

April 20, 2018
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Deng Tembreza
Deng Tembreza

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!

April 20, 2018
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen,great devotional.Jesus we love and worship you.Thank you for loving us.

April 20, 2018
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Loriann Riley
Loriann Riley

Amen thank you Pastor Todd for this reminder because I had a bad night last night. Thinking about that I did 2 years ago. I know that I can’t undone what happened. I just have to keep going and keep reminding myself that God is in control of all things.

April 20, 2018
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father, when I was sick You healed me and I will be always grateful to You. Be with me in every step of my life and to thank You for everything You have done for me,in Jesus name I pray. Amen. 

Thank you Pastor for this devotional, it has touched me.

April 20, 2018
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Rick Doran
Rick Doran

Amen!!!!

Thank You ABBA Father!!!

 

April 20, 2018
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

April 20, 2018
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

AMen! More, more of Jesus, and less about me! Please Father, fill me till the cup runs over! Thy will be done! Amen!

April 20, 2018
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Cherise Mcenerney
Cherise Mcenerney

Amen and Amen! Again, words that I need to hear at exactly the right moment. Thank you so very much, Pastor Dion for another perfect devotional, I am so very thankful to be a member here. Much love in Christ to all <3 

April 20, 2018
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

April 21, 2018
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams

Amen.  Praise God!  Thanks Pastor Todd!  Heavenly Father I thank you for bringing me this far. Please show me what I can do for You. Give me a clear vision, calm my mind, give me more of Your peace in my life. Give me the grace to change my ways and become more like You, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray.  Amen.

April 21, 2018