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The Sword from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. We often get emails and comments about how timely a particular devotional is for them. Sometimes, they feel as if it was written especially for them. One man told me that the Word was so relevant for a week that it was like I had a microphone in... -
You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you. Trust in Yahweh forever; for in Yah, Yahweh, is an everlasting Rock. Isaiah 26:3 WEB.How did I get caught up in this mess? Many times have I asked myself that question. Looking back, it always began with a thought ...
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Yahweh's word came to Jonah the second time, saying, "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I give you." So Jonah arose, and went to Nineveh, according to Yahweh's word. Jonah 3:1'3 WEB.When God told Jonah to go to Nineveh, he immediately went down to Joppa and to...
Bad Note Blues
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For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, Don't be afraid; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 WEB
We have a proverb that we live by when performing music: "If you hit a bad note, hit it good.' (Technically, it would be "hit it well", but that's what the phrase is here). In other words, do not let the fear of failure keep you from performing your best. If you are going to fail at something, let it be a glorious failure where you did not hold back, but gave it all that you had. In the end you will be happier, and so will the audience.
I have seen people fumble all the way through a song because they were so concerned about being ready for the bridge that was coming up. When the truth is that ninety-nine percent of the audience will not notice a missed note if you just smile and keep going like you intended to do that.
When God opens the door for you to do something, He will also provide you with the ability to do it. The key is that you have to step out in faith and go through that door when it opens. You will not even know that you have the ability to do it until you try. Peter did not know that he could walk on water, until he tried.
Do not let fear hold you back from what God wants you to do. Step out in faith knowing that He has your right hand and He is the One that will help you. Don't let the worry of a mistake cause you to miss the entire song. Embrace the challenge with a smile knowing that God has got your back.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for all that You do for me. Please lead me into all that You have for me and help me make the right decisions. Teach me to trust You and walk with me today, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Note: For those following our Creation Photographers group, here is the theme of the week: Matthew 6:22 "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light". The theme this week is "My Eyes Have Seen the Glory". His glory shines from the smallest to the grandest of His creations, so let's see what we can find! Our themes are always open for interpretation so please do get creative! You are also encouraged to post anything else that inspires you. Here is the link: Creation Photographers> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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Amen Lord
Amen. Thank you for this devotional!
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Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for all that You do for me. Please lead me into all that You have for me and help me make the right decisions. Teach me to trust You and walk with me today, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Thank you ~ Amen
Amen! Thank you Dion for the good advice. Sometimes I just forget what the scriptures say. Owen told me a long time ago, just be yourself, God made you this way. Thank you God!
I am so happy that God has my back. Thank you, much needed.
God provide the opportunities we need. Thank you for your many blessings. Praise God. Amen.
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Amen, being a musician I enjoy how the devotional can correlate with music!
Amen. Thank you for the reminder Pastor Dion.
Amen,give me strength and help me not get upset.
Thank You Father for all You do for me. Lead me to Your perfect plan and give me strength and faith to fulfill it! Amen.
Hit it good!! Amen!! :)
Amen. Thank you for today’s encouraging message. Really needed this reinforcement. PTL.
Dear Father I thank You once again for being there for me. Deliver Your peace on me and take all fears and frustrations in things I can't control. In Jesus name I pray Amen.
Love this message, thank you Pastor. God bless you.
This is awesome devotional this morning I’m always stressing when Comes time to perform on stage when all I really have to do is just worship Through this song is song will be blessed instead I stress out with fear so much of that applies to life… If we just were ship through life no matter what God always comes through and blesses us in ways we could’ve never imagined I’m finally starting to learn to trust that no matter what happens as long as we were ship God always works things out for us it may not be the way that we want it but a lot of times it’s better than we could ever a Imagined it....It even says in Genesis 2523 worship God, Only and he will bless your food and your water and he’ll take sickness away from you and he will give you long life so I like I like to stand on that promise thank you Pastor Dan for this wonderful word
Amen, Julia, praying for Him to open all of the doors for you and your ministry <3!
Thank you!!!
Sorry Pastor Dion I miss spelled your name in that last comment I have a great difficulty editing when I make mistakes in the comment bars… Every time I try to edit the cursor won’t let me put it where I need to fix it so sorry about that
This resonates with me on so many levels, Pastor Dion, even this past weekend! Here is a clip of God pulling me throughHandel's Messiah as I accompanied my daughter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bSIgg4ONRU God truly shines His beauty through the gaps of our every weakness. Thank you for your wisdom and insight on so many levels as always!! May God continuously bless you for all you do for His glory!
Oh my goodness, Julie, your daughter is so cute and talented! What a blessing <3!
My worry and doubt cause me so many problems. This really hits home today. Amen
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Amen! Satan would have us believe that we are a failure and that we are worthless. He is always pointing blame at us at every turn, telling us that we are not able to do anything so we shouldnt even try. He also tells us that we are not worthy of God's love. While we are not worthy of God's love, Jesus' blood has made us worthy. God loved us first before we even knew about Him and He desires to have a relationship with us. We should never give up on something that God has told us He wants us to do in His kingdom. We all mess up now and again and then we just keep going and keep trying.