But he answered, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 ESVAfter months out of work, the days counted down until we were about to move out of our home. Meanwhile on the other side of town, someone else came into work each morning with a nagging feeling that they should have a pastor on staff, but put it off a little longer.
Having been told that I would be in the ministry over twenty years ago, I had graduated seminary and then just waited. By now I had long since given up on that closed door and worked as a computer network tech until that suddenly dried up.
Finally the day came when God insisted they hire a pastor. It was the day before we were preparing to leave the state. They posted a help wanted ad looking for a pastor with computer and website skills. As we were getting ready to leave home that morning, I had a sudden urge to check the job lists again. I saw the ad and within fifteen minutes of his posting, I had replied to it and we hit it right off. Suddenly I was a full-time pastor.
After years of waiting, I was now in the ministry full time and it was all through very subtle promptings that would have been easy to miss. It was that nagging feeling that you should do something, for me, and for them. Don't give up when things take longer than they should. God is working behind the scenes and when everything lines up, it will happen.
Prayer: Father I pray that you will give me a clear vision for my life and correct my path as needed. I submit to You. Take my life and use it Lord, in the name of Jesus.Note: Good morning! For those who may have missed the Announcements, there is no Bible Study for this week, but we will continue as usual next week. We are taking a short "staycation" for our anniversary :). For those who would like to catch up, here is the link to the past chapters:
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Take my life God. Help me with all this responsibility. Amen
Praying for you and your family Mari........
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Yes lord amen for God is so good to us
Amen, and Amen, sometimes it really does take a long time, and yet I am amazed at sometimes how quickly he moves, bottom line trust Gods timing and have faith. I love this devotional it has givin me strength way more than once ;)
Happy Anniversary, enjoy your staycation:)
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So I'm not just a stay at home Mother and grandmother, I'm a prayer warrior. I'm human, I make mistakes, but I pray, pray, pray. God is Good and he does answer Prayers, on his own time. That time is perfect. Thank you Lord for letting me be able to have a good mind and can pray for others. Amen
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Thank you Father for never letting me down. Show me the path I need to be on. The praise and glory be yours. Amen
Father in Heaven, You know my needs and wants. Clear up my path to do whatever You want me to do. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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Prayer: Father I pray that you will give me a clear vision for my life and correct my path as needed. I submit to You. Take my life and use it Lord, in the name of Jesus. Amen. Lord you know my needs and what you want for me. I pray, let your will be Father. Thank you.
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I needed to pray this prayer today. I'm 59, retired and disabled, and have no purpose or direction. I had to be reminded that if I keep seeking, asking, and knocking, God will guide me and put me where He wants me to be! Thanks once again, Pastor Dion!
thank you Pastor! This is soemthing I really needed. Lord, please guide me, speak to me in a way I understand, and lead me into what You want me to do with my life. Please help me find a job I enjoy and am good at, that pays enough to support myself and my animals and is enough for me to find a home. In Jesus' Name, Amen!
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Amen thank you pastor Dion your devotion always gives me hope. When it feels like their is no hope.
Amen! Praise the Lord!
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Father I pray that you will give me a clear vision for my life and correct my path as needed. I submit to You. Take my life and use it Lord, in the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.