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The Vineyard from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. I have always admired Amos, who was a shepherd in a field when the Lord told him to go and prophesy to King Jeroboam in Bethel. The priest Amaziah told him to prophesy somewhere else. They weren't interested in what the Lord had to say, but A... -
for a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity. Proverbs 24:16 WEB.Once again, I was the one who promised he would never do it again, then went and did it again. I had slowly drifted away one more time. I have found that it's easy to make promises...
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Then Satan answered Yahweh, and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing? Haven't you made a hedge around him, and around his house, and around all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth your hand now, and touch all t...
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A Second Wind
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Even the youths faint and get weary, and the young men utterly fall; but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:30 WEB
I sat in the corner of my prayer room and wondered how I got here, too exhausted to pray anymore. Out of work for months while the bills piled up around us, there was not much in the natural to be happy about. I thought why even bother, I had spent months of praying with my face to the carpet but so far it had come to nothing but silence. Now we were packing to move from our home, and I felt abandoned, and alone.
As I sat there in silence contemplating what to take with us and what to leave behind, His presence suddenly descended and I had an open vision. It was like a dream, except I was wide awake. I saw myself climbing into a boxing ring and putting on the gloves. The Lord was behind me, outside of the ring like a coach and He said, 'You're not alone, for I am in your corner, and I have prepared you for this day. Now get in there and fight!'
Something changed in me, and around me. I came out of that room with a renewed hope and at peace. I told my wife Sylvia that it was going to be ok, I don't know how, but I know that it will for a word from God changes everything.
By the end of the week, I had a career change: I became a pastor. Also a friend suddenly stepped in and paid all of our bills for the month. When all of my strength was gone, He refreshed me, He gave me hope, He gave us a future. Those who wait (hope) in the Lord shall renew their strength. The fight is not over, and you are not out of the game yet. So get back up, and get ready to go another round.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for being there for me. Please cover me with Your presence today. I need You Lord more than ever before. I want to walk with You, talk with You, and to know You in a special way. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Amen
Amen,
Yes Lord Jesus, amen and amen
Dear Father in Heaven, I want to thank you for NEVER giving up on me and for the strength you give me every day. Lord without you I am nothing and this world means nothing without you guiding and protecting me as well as ensuring that I stay the course according to your will. I thank you Father for your Son Jesus, who sacraficed his life for me so that I many be with you both in eternity. In Jesus most precious name I pray, Amen!! Allelluia!! Amen!!
Amen Father and Amen
Thanks be to GOD
Amen Good Morning
Amen!
Amen. Lord Jesus thank you for being in my corner, beside me, going before me but always with me. Amen
Thank You Pastor. Right on time.
Thank you Pastor Dion,God bless us with your Holy Spirit. Amen
Amen! Thank You Lord! For those who have never experienced this, believe me when I say one word will change everything!
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Amen! Thank You Father. Thank you Pastor Dion I needed to hear this today.
Amen!!
Stay with us dear Father. Strengthen us and don't let this world make us fearful. Holy Spirit boost up our spirits and help us to be happy. Praise God in the name of Jesus Amen
Amen! God is so good !! so wonderful!! So faithful !!
Heavenly Father thank You for not giving up on me, I trust in Your designs and know You are there for me. Never leave me or forsake me, I love You and wait on You. In the name of Your beloved Son Jesus I pray, Amen. Thank You oh Lord for Your help.
Thank you Pastor and Sylvia for this magnificent devotional, God bless you both.
Amen just what I needed to hear thank you more than you know pastor Dion
Amen!
Amen! Thank you, Pastor Dion, for today's message, I really needed to hear this today! I have to cling to the Lord, put my hope and trust in Him alone and constantly remind myself to say: "My hope is in the Lord, He will not forsake me and my loved ones, He is in charge" and patiently wait on Him, for He is my God, my Heavenly Father!!!
I pray you are always with me God ,I Love you God amen
HALLELUJAH