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Do Not Be Dismayed from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Today I want to talk about becoming “Dismayed.” To be dismayed means “to be downcast, disappointed, disheartened, filled with terror.” It replaces hope and will lead you to a dark place. We become ineffective and... -
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2 WEBMy Dad was born during the great depression in the early 1930s...
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But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives. In the end, he will stand upon the earth. After my skin is destroyed, then I will see God in my flesh, whom I, even I, will see on my side. My eyes will see, and not as a stranger. Job 19:25 WEBJob is the oldest book in the Bible, except for the first te...
From Terrified To Well Supplied
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Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that comes against us. We don't know what to do, but our eyes are on you. All Judah stood before Yahweh, with their little ones, their wives, and their children. Then Yahweh's Spirit came... 2 Chronicles 20:12-14 WEB
When a vast enemy army gathered together with the intention of sacking Judah, Jehoshaphat the king did not know what to do. They were heavily outnumbered and there seemed to be no way that they could stand against the three kingdoms that were coming to attack them. He turned to God in desperation, called a fast, and prayed: 'Lord, I don't know how we are going to survive this, but our eyes are on You!' Then it reads: 'Yahweh's Spirit came...'
The next day they went out to face the enemy and Jehoshaphat put the praise team out in front of the troops. He was all in and saw God as their only hope. They began to sing: 'Praise the LORD, For His mercy endures forever.'
When they began to sing and to praise, their enemies became confused and began to attack each other, wiping themselves out. Then Israel spent three days picking up all of the enemies possessions (2 Chronicles 20:25). So Jehoshaphat and his people went from being terrified, to well supplied over night. What looked like the end for them, turned into an incredible blessing instead.
When faced with an impossible circumstance, do not forget your most important weapon: Prayer and fasting. When you do not know what to do, turn to the One that does. The Lord loves you, He cares for you, and if you ask Him, He will help you. We often have not because we ask not (James 4:2). Believe in the LORD your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper' (2 Chronicles 20:20).
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for hearing me when I pray to You. My eyes are on You Lord and I don't know how all of this is going to work out, but I choose to trust in You. Please send Your Spirit to me and be a part of my life today, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Awesome reminder that God hears us when we pray. Thank you Pastor for this post.
Yes Lord, amen
Amen! Praise God!
Amen!!
Amen to God is our love hope are all praise God!
Amen!
Amen! Father, please let us know how to walk with your Spirit!
Thank you!
I will trust You Father! Thank You for all You have done for me, Amen.
Amen! We trust in you Lord!
Thank You and praise You Father Yahweh for hearing me. Thank you for knowing and caring about what exactly goes on in side me,also my circumstances. I choose to trust You fully and keep my focus stayed on YOU...........
Please Jesus guide and bless this day.Give us strength to our bodies and keep us safe. Amen
Thank you for reminding me that God is always with me Amen
Amen and Amen! Praise the Lord forever more !
Amen!
Amen!
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Amen
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Dear God, many things are going through my mind and the only one I have is You Lord.Help me to do the things Your way,not mine. In Jesus our Lord we pray,Amen.
Lord thank You for caring about me. I'm getting depserate and need a miracle to find a place to live with my animals. I have nowhere I belong, nowhere I can be and have peace. Help me keep my eyes on You, as I don't have the strength for this. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Praying for you Mary.....
Thank you so much Richard!
Great reminder, Pastor Dion. I have so many issues that I am dealing with that I tend to lose priority. I keep asking God for direction and for the wisdom to know what is next, and what He wants me to do to further His work. Sometimes it seems He doesn't respond in the time I want, but then I think back to my favorite verse, Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."
Maybe this is His way to tell me to slow down, recharge, and then He will make things happen that He wants to be next...
Please pray for me that I keep my total faith and strength on the Lord and let the process unfold at His pace.
Praying for you Paul......
Thank you, brother Richard!!
Amen!
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father I thank You for hearing me when I pray to You. My eyes are on You Lord and I don't know how all of this is going to work out, but I choose to trust in You. Please quicken Your Spirit in me and be a part of my life today, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.