Yahweh appeared of old to me, saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you. Jeremiah 31:3 WEBSo many times in my life, I have felt that I let God down, failed Him, and then just stopped trying. "What was the use" I thought. I was a failure and He was disappointed in me anyway. Like a puppy with his tail between his legs, I would sulk and walk away. Sometimes a month would go by before I even spoke to Him again.
When I finally came to my senses, saw the light, and had an 'I was blind, but now I see' moment, He was always there waiting with open arms. Just as the prodigal son that came to his senses and went back home to his father, so was I, and so was He. The moment that I changed my attitude, accepted that the past was unchangeable, He was ready to get back to work. It was always an 'OK, now let's go' conversation.
God is not concerned about our past. He is concerned with what is left of our future, and making every moment of our life count. We are here for only a brief moment in time and if we really understood that, most of us would live it differently. We try and build things here that will last forever, when everything around us is temporary.
He draws us to Himself with loving kindness and His love for us is everlasting. Nothing that you can do, or have done, will change His love for you. On the other hand, can you discipline a child and still love them? Absolutely. Jesus said: 'Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.' (Revelation 3:19). Paul wrote that God's kindness is intended to lead you to repentance (Romans 2:4).
Our past life may have some dark spots, but He will never turn away from us. He will always love us and when we ask, He will gladly forgive us and restore us, for His love is everlasting. He has a plan and a purpose for your life, and you were put here for such a time as this, so make it count.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your everlasting love. Thank You for accepting me just as I am and washing me as white as snow. Cleanse me, use me, guide me today, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.Note: Happy New Year :)! Thank you all so much for being part of RHM ~ we pray that you all have a most blessed, joyful and wondrous 2020 ~ God bless, Dion and Sylvia
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Happy New Year to everyone here at RHM! May you both have a blessed and prosperous 2020, Pastor Dion and Sylvia.
Amen! Thank You Lord!
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Amen. Let this be a New Year of accomplishment. Praise God. Happy New Year to all
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Happy New year to Pastor Dion, Sylvia and all of the Refreshing Hope Ministries members.
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Amen,Jesus lead us and we will follow.Thanks everyone for prayers for my wife Sue.Gods blessings to you all for a wonderful New Year.
Amen. Blessings to all in the New Year. Pastor Dion and Sylvia, thank you for all you do to bring The Lord's word to us. Amen.
Amen!! I pray for a blessed New Year for RHM and all it's members!!
Amen! I join with this prayer, Lynn, and praise the Lord for all His blessings to our RHM family!
Amen, Thank you Jesus for the new year and each morning that gives us a fresh start. I pray each day I can honor you more! Amen
Happy New Years, your welcome but thank you Pastor and Sylvia and may you have a blessed year! You are both such a blessing to so many, thank you!
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Amen happy new year to everyone may God bless us all
Yes Lord, thank you for loving me . Change me, cleanse me and guide me in Jesus Name. Amen!
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Amen! Happy New Year!
Heavenly Father in this new year we want more of You in our life, use and lead us to where You want us to be counting on You for the strength we need and follow. In Jesus name we pray, Amen. Glory be to Your love and kindness.
Dear Pastor, for us this has been a great experience with your leading as well as Sylvia in this Ministry. May the Lord keep you both in our travel to be closer to our Lord, God bless you both. Hoping the best to all in this new year.
Happy New Year Rev. Dion & Sylvia! May this new year bring you both and the members of Refreshing Hope Ministry much love, joy, peace, prosperity and blessings from Our Lord Jesus Christ! Amen!!
Oh what love, will we be ever able to comprehend His love for us???????????? Thank you my Lord and God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! New Year's blessings to you, dear Pastor Dion and Sylvia, and the entire RHM family !!! "Numbers 6:24-26"
New Year's blessings to you too, Liesel!
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Yes Lord Jesus, amen
Amen! Have a healthy and joyful 2020
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