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How to Feed a Possum

  • Therefore, I tell you, don't be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn't life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they? Matthew 6:25 WEB

    Painstakingly I hand rubbed four chicken breasts with olive oil, seasoned them carefully, pre-heated the grill to first sear them, and then slow cooked them over the flame, turning them back and forth until they were golden brown. After this, I placed my culinary creation on a plate, but as I turned and opened the door, three of them fell on the porch!

    I was not to happy about this, but I took the three that I dropped out to the edge of the woods by our home and we split the last one between us. The next morning they were all gone. An opossum and a stray dog had enjoyed a feast together. God had given them a banquet, and He'd had me prepare it for them, gourmet style.

    God takes care of the entire universe. If He will take care of a possum and a stray dog, how much more will He take care of you? So many times we get caught up in the fear of what may come tomorrow, but God must have taken care of you yesterday because you are here reading this.

    We panic because we do not trust God. Instead we put our trust in temporary things that can easily vanish or be taken from us like Laban did (Genesis 31:30). When trouble comes, so will the solution. When the need arises, so will the provision. You give your children what they need when the proper time comes, and so does God.

    Jesus told us 'But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well' (Matthew 6:33). This verse literally means: 'Ally yourself with God.' We are not to be distracted by material needs. As we work with God and do His will, our needs will be provided for. It is a leap of faith, it requires us to trust Him.

    God sees where you are today and He understands. While we worry and agonize, He is busy preparing something good for us. It is a beautiful thing when God turns the tide and we find that all of our worry and fear, was for nothing. I have put my trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? (Psalm 56:11).

    Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for providing for me. You know what I am facing here better than I do. I look to You for my help. Guide me and help me get involved in what You are doing on the earth today. I want to ally with You Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

    Note: Ladies, today is "Thankful Thursday" at our "Ladies in Distress" group! All group members are welcome and invited to post something, whether big or small, that you are grateful for! This group is private, so if you are not a member and are having trouble joining, just post on the website somewhere and we will get you set up :). Here is the link: Ladies in Distress group


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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Yes Lord, we need you to lead us everyday for we are nothing without you! Thank you for all you do for every one of us, in Jesus’s name we pray, Amen ❤️
October 11, 2018
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Deng Tembreza
Deng Tembreza

Amen

October 11, 2018
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Joseph Adams, Jr.
Joseph Adams, Jr.

Amen

October 11, 2018
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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles

Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for providing for me. You know what I am facing here better than I do. I look to You for my help. Guide me and help me get involved in what You are doing on the earth today. I want to ally with You Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen Thank you

October 11, 2018
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Amen, Dianna, continuing to pray for y'all there <3!

October 11, 2018
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Suzy Romaine
Suzy Romaine

Thank you for your Word Lord and always providing for us.  

October 11, 2018
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Amen Lord

October 11, 2018
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen 

October 11, 2018
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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell

Amen! Father, please lead us each day!

October 11, 2018
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen,praise God from whom all blessings flow.

October 11, 2018
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Thank you for this reminder, I have been struggling with unemployment for the past 30 days and it is not easy.  I know God is with me and I do worry and I am also very scared.  The more I try, the more I feel as though the doors keep getting slammed in my face.  I must continue to trus the Lord and know that he is there with me every step of the way!

October 11, 2018
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Lord, I lift up Marisa to you and pray that you please open Your doors to her for the right job, and indeed those are not of You should remain closed, and that you bless her with renewed strength and peace to hear Your voice and do all that is needed to come out of this victorious, in the name of Jesus, amen!

October 11, 2018
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Standing in agreement with Sylvia's prayer for you Marisa! Amen.

October 11, 2018
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Deng Tembreza
Deng Tembreza

GOD LOVES YOU SO MUCH MARISSA.  Keep the faith, love and trust. We will always praise and thank you LORD GOD ALMIGHTY

October 11, 2018
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Perry Robertson
Perry Robertson

Amen!

October 11, 2018
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Joining in this prayer for today: Guide me and help me get involved in what You are doing on the earth today. I want to ally with You Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen

October 11, 2018
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Amen, Cathy, with Him at our side we cannot help but succeed <3!

October 11, 2018
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen, Thank You Father for all you do

October 11, 2018
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William Mukondiwa
William Mukondiwa

Thank you Pastor Todd.A word in season indeed.God bless you.

October 11, 2018
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Thank you Father for always providing for my needs at the right time! I want to ally with You, Amen. Great story Pastor Dion. I had a similiar experience grilling but it was a juicy steak instead!

October 11, 2018
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Ouch, Lynn, that would hurt :D!

October 11, 2018
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen! Oh what a beautiful story, example and testimony! One of my fav. verses is Prov. 3:5 + 6 "Trust the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto ...) and I love the above quoted Psalm! Thank you Pastor Dion!

October 11, 2018
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Thank You Father for providing for me, You know my needs and I will wait for You. Lead me to get involved in Your work around us. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. 

October 11, 2018
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd

Amen, brother <3!

October 11, 2018
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Praise God. Amen

October 11, 2018
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

October 11, 2018
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Tom Cartmell
Tom Cartmell

Pastor Dion,  you have no idea how much I needed this today.

My truck is in the shop with a bad piston and a bad valve. Now I have something on my left vocal cord and have to have a biopsy done.  Please pray for safety in surgery and finances for my truck. .I ask God to increase my faith and patience every day. In need od prayers. Thank you in advance

October 11, 2018
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen...

October 11, 2018
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Sherry McCosh
Sherry McCosh

Thank you Lord for always providing for our every need. You are a good good father!! Thank you Pastor Dion too!

 

October 13, 2018
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Gail Sellu
Gail Sellu

Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for providing for me. You know what I am facing here better than I do. I look to You for my help. Guide me and help me get involved in what You are doing on the earth today. I want to ally with You Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.

October 14, 2018
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams

Amen.  Praise God!  Thanks Pastor Todd!  Heavenly Father I thank You for providing for me. You know what I am facing here better than I do. I look to You for my help. Guide me and help me get involved in what You are doing on the earth today. I want to ally with You Lord, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray.  Amen.

October 20, 2018