Recent Blog Entries
-
God is my rock in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge. My savior, you save me from violence. 2 Samuel 22:3 WEB.David sang this the day the Lord delivered him from all his enemies. Where others saw nothing, David could see the work of the Lord thr... -
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 ...
-
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father's hand. John 10:27'29 WEB.The hero of t...
-
- led by Lynn BrownThis is a group for RHM sponsored events like corporate fasts. Everyone is welcome to join and participate in things currently going on in the ministry. We love you and thank you for being a part of Refreshing Hope!
Beast of Burden
-
Jesus answered them, 'Most assuredly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is the bondservant of sin. A bondservant doesn't live in the house forever. A son remains forever. If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.' John 8:34 WEB
As I dropped the luggage in the hotel lobby, it echoed through the room. After lugging it all nearly a mile in the August heat, I was exhausted. As it turned out, we were guests at the hotel and should have been parked near the front door, but the parking lot attendant had mistakenly made us park in the farthest lot because he thought that we were part of a conference, and did not realize that we were guests of the hotel.
In times not so long ago, people would load such baggage onto a pack horse or donkey, called a beast of burden, and it would carry the load for them. The beast had no choice in the matter but had to carry whatever was put on its back.
The enemy will saddle you up with your past baggage and still take you out for a ride if you let him. We are all sinners and one sin is as bad as the other. Remember this, remember that, and soon all the bad things that you have ever been involved in will settle right down on you. Before long you will begin to question what you are even doing here, thinking, "Look at all that I have done. God could never love someone like me."
Don't become a beast of burden and start carrying the enemy's luggage around for him. You will just become exhausted and bitter. Take it to the Lord in prayer and leave your past, in the past where it belongs. You are an honored guest of the Father and do not have to lug around the baggage from the past.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I am laying my past mistakes down at Your feet. This is a new day and I will not be a beast of burden any longer. I am a new creation in Christ Jesus and my past, is now in my past. Help me to become steadfast and to guard my thought life, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Note: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer" (Romans 12:12). If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
Tip: You must be logged into the website to leave comments.
Thank you. Amen
Amen.
Thank you Lord, amen
Thank you for forgiving me Amen
Amen!
Amen!
Praise the Lord, Amen.
Amen
It seems the Lord is always talking to me amen God bless
Amen!
Amen
What an excellent prayer for this busy weekend: Help me to become steadfast and to guard my thought life, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Thank you for the perfect words and timing, Lord! Thank you, Pastor Dion, for being a faithful conduit for God’s guidance. Blessings!
Amen❤
Dear Father, cleanse all my burden and help me to start anew. I need You Lord. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
Amen
Amen and Amen! Laying our burdens down at the cross, where Jesus paid the prize for all of us, once and for all times! Thank you Pastor for reminding all of us of this wonderful truth, thank you for this message!
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FILMING OF THE LEFT BEHIND 2 MOVIE :)
Amen!
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father I am laying my past mistakes down at Your feet. This is a new day and I will not be a beast of burden any longer. I am a new creation in Christ Jesus and my past, is now in my past. Help me to become steadfast and to guard my thought life, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.