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The Seed from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. We have a majestic oak tree in our yard that is older than me. It would probably take three men to reach their arms around the base of it at the moment. It stands about sixty feet tall, and the canopy is at least sixty feet across. During the hot... -
He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. He counts the number of the stars. He calls them all by their names. Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite. Psalms 147:3-5 WEB.When sharks sense blood in the water, they go into a feeding frenzy. They will atta...
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He went out, bearing his cross, to the place called "The Place of a Skull", which is called in Hebrew, "Golgotha", where they crucified him, and with him two others, on either side one, and Jesus in the middle. Pilate wrote a title also, and put it on the cross. There was written, "JESUS OF NAZARETH...
The Remote Control
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The high priest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. Then Paul said to him, 'God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! Do you sit to judge me according to the law, and command me to be struck contrary to the law?' Acts 23:2 WEB
Paul did not appreciate being slapped in the face. Jesus had faced crucifixion without complaining or opening His mouth, but when Paul was slapped, he opened his. Later Paul learned to turn the other cheek and to be content in whatever circumstance that he found himself in (Philippians 4:11). This was a growth process, it took time, and occasionally being slapped.
Each of us have our 'buttons.' Something that someone does that really sets us off. We often say: 'I can't help it!' but really it is just a weakness inside of us, a flaw in our character, and it is just like a handle on a pot. By pressing your button at the right time, people can manipulate you, get you to commit acts, get into trouble, say stupid things that you regret, and do things that you would not normally do. It is if they have a remote control for your body, with buttons on it named anger, guilt, shame, and so many others.
Pray, grit your teeth, think happy thoughts, and let those feelings die within you. If you submit to God and resist the devil, it will flee from you (James 4:7). Eventually that remote control will cease to work in your life. I have a number of buttons that no longer work on mine when people press them, though some still do.
Prayer: Heavenly Father please help me to see the traps that are before me and to control my emotions while under pressure. Set a guard over my lips and help me to think before I speak. I want my life to be pleasing to You, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Prayer: Heavenly Father please help me to see the traps that are before me and to control my emotions while under pressure. Set a guard over my lips and help me to think before I speak. I want my life to be pleasing to You, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen. Thank you Lord.
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Build me up dear God. Help me with my grandchildren. Touch them my God make them cooperative. Amen.
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Need this today.
Amen, I pray to keep my words and actions pleasing to God.
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Someone was pushing on my remote yesterday and it almost worked. I had to really ask the Lord for peace, love and joy: not just for myself but for the one pushing my buttons. Thank you love for your love and mercy. I sent a message to that someone this morning, a loving message and my heart has been lifted. Thank you Pastor Dion. Have a blessed day.
Dear Father, I know I can be pushed around very easily. Give me the strength to resist falling into a trap. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
Amen,help us for control of our weakness.
Oh boy, I can relate! I have a few sore spots that both my hubby and my mother always seem to touch at the wrong times! I need to be on guard and look to the Lord, but sometimes, when I'm tired or hungry, that can be difficult.
Amen! This message was for me, thank you Pastor Dion!!! I'm a work in progress and my mouth and quick tongue is a major problem with me, which I can only handle with my Lord's help! Oh Lord, please put a seal upon my lips by Thy mighty spirit, I realize that I cannot do it on my own, in the holy name of Jesus I ask and pray, Amen!
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So very true! Thanks for this message!
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father please help me to see the traps that are before me and to control my emotions while under pressure. Set a guard over my lips and help me to think before I speak. I want my life to be pleasing to You, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.