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The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:52 WEBWhile at the beach one day, I watched some kids playing with a beach ball. They would hit the ball and it would soar into the air, but then gradually float back down to the earth. Without some form of lift, the ball will alwa... -
The Journey from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Today I want to talk about the journey of life. Our thinking is often consumed with what is happening today, or tomorrow, or sometimes what happened yesterday. God thinks in the long term. He can see our entire life at once. Think of it like t...
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'He said to another, 'Follow me!' But he said, 'Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father.' But Jesus said to him, 'Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce the Kingdom of God.' Another also said, 'I want to follow you, Lord, but first allow me to bid farewell to those who ...
A Rooster Crows
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After a little while again those who stood by said to Peter, 'You truly are one of them, for you are a Galilean, and your speech shows it.' But he began to curse, and to swear, 'I don't know this man of whom you speak!' The rooster crowed the second time. Peter remembered the word, how that Jesus said to him, 'Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.' When he thought about that, he wept. Mark 14:70 WEB
After walking closely with the Lord Jesus for over three years, Peter denied that he even knew Jesus three times in one night. Earlier that evening, Jesus had even told Peter this would happen, but he could not believe it. Then as Peter lied to the people in fear, Jesus looked right at him (Luke 22:61) and Peter went out and wept bitterly.
When looking back over all the mistakes in his life, Peter probably regretted this moment the most. He was one of the closest companions of Jesus, part of the inner circle, then he denied that he even knew Jesus three times. Thankfully his story does not end there. Peter pulled himself together, followed the Lord again, and his greatest days happened after this incident. He could not change the past, but he would make the best of his future.
Everyone falls, but not everyone gets back up. The Lord knew what Peter was going to do, and He told him about it before it happened. Jesus loved him anyway. The Lord knows our weaknesses and our frailties. He knows that we will fail sometimes. When you do, it is important that you get back up. Though the righteous may fall seven times, they rise again (Proverbs 24:16).
When you stumble, tell God you are sorry and try it again. Do not give up. Do not throw in the towel. We all fall down. Be the one who gets up and fulfill the Lord's plan for your life. Do it now. No one can change the past, but fortunately His plan for you is not behind you, it is always ahead of you. Stop looking at the things in your past that you cannot change, and begin to make the best of what is left. Peter did.
Prayer: Heavenly Father please lead me into all that you have for me. Help me become the one that you want me to be. Draw my focus away from my past, and toward you, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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Amen! Thank You Lord!
Heavely Father please help me to focus on the great future you have set for me. Help me to ride over all the distractions and hindrances so that I can get to my destination in The name of Jesus, Amen
Prayer: Heavenly Father please lead me into all that you have for me. Help me become the one that you want me to be. Draw my focus away from my past, and toward you, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen. Thank you Father.
Amen, Praise God
Thank you dear God for hope after a long ordeal. Make a way for us. Protect us. I'm so thankful. In the name of Jesus Amen
Amen, thank you Jesus.....Thank you Sylvia and Pastor Dion for the daily devotionals.
Amen. Thank you Lord for leading forward and help me not think of the past mistakes I've made. Forgive me Lord and guide me onward in your name I live and breath. Amen Jesus Christ. Amen
Father GOD, Thanking you today, for my Future. Thanking you for forgiving my pass Sins, and allowing me to have a great future with you. Amen
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Thank You Father for Your forgiveness and a bright future, Amen!
Thank you Lord for forgiving me of all my past sins and even though I'm going on 68 years old I thank you for leading me forward with your blessings and showing me what to do and say to help lead any loss person to you Lord. Let my light shine that I may be a witness to many. In Jesus Name I ask. Amen
Amen praise God for all his love
Amen! Thank You and praise You Father Yahweh for every time you've helped me back up to press on, forward!
Thank you for the reminders that our God fogives us when we repent and pick ourselves up and pray without ceasing. As times are rough, I need the Lord even more.
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Heavenly Father, I know I'm a sinner but I look to You for forgiveness. Help me to focus on You and follow Your designs by picking ourselves up and sin no more, in Jesus name I pray. Amen. The Lord is my Sheppard.
Thank you for this wonderful reminder, God bless you Pastor.
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I TALKED TO A FRIEND OF MINE THE OTHER DAY, SHE WAS DOWN IN THE DUMPS, THE BEST THING I COULD TELL HER WAS ,NEVER LOOK BACK. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND KEEP MOVING FORWARD
Good advice, Sandra! You are a good friend to so many, including myself! Blessings (h5)
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Amen and Amen!!!
Thank you so much!
Amen! Praise the Lord.
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