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Walking A Tightrope

  • Then the devil took him into the holy city. He set him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, 'If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, 'He will command his angels concerning you,' and, 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you don't dash your foot against a stone.' ' Jesus said to him, 'Again, it is written, 'You shall not test the Lord, your God.' ' Matthew 4:5 WEB

    Some years ago, a man walked across Niagara Falls on a thin wire. It was windy and he had to balance himself with a pole that he carried as he made the twenty-five minute trip. It required careful balance and constant correction to stay on the wire. If he had leaned a little too far left, or too far right, he would have fallen. He had to stay balanced and centered.

    The devil tried to get Jesus to prove that He was the Son of God by jumping off the temple. Though the scripture used by satan was true, in this case, it was used wrongfully. It was out of balance with the rest of scripture. The most believable lies always have an element of truth in them. We are to rightly divide the Word (2 Timothy 2:15) and test things against the whole body of scripture.

    We need balance in every area. In your life, the enemy will always try to make you think too much of yourself, or too little. To work too hard, or not at all. To give nothing, or to give everything. The truth is in the middle, and not in one extreme or the other. It can be like walking a tightrope and making constant little corrections.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father please help me find balance in my life. Let me see my priorities through Your eyes and make what is important to You, important to me. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

    Note: "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7). We are praying daily over all the communities being affected by the Coronavirus and know that you are all praying, too! If need specific prayer or would like to share your prayers, you are always welcome to post at our online church or our private prayer network. We should, of course, all be considerate and wise: avoid public areas and keep your distance as much as possible, wash your hands thoroughly, etc. We should not, however, be living in fear; we serve He who is infinitely greater, and with Him and with each other, we will all get through this! RHM Online Church https://www.refreshinghope.org/]


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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Amen
March 20, 2020
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Jesus name Amen. 

March 20, 2020
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Thank you Lord Jesus that we live in a country and time that we can have your word, read and study your word and live by your word.  May your word give us all balance and give us sound of mind. Amen

March 20, 2020
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen Father thank you for helping me to find balance in every area of my life thank you pastor Dion for your words of encouragement God Bless RHM.

March 20, 2020
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. Thank you Lord for balancing my life and leaning it closer to You.  Amen. 

March 20, 2020
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen Father keep my life in balance

March 20, 2020
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen, thank you Jesus for all our blessings.

March 20, 2020
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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell

Amen! Thank You Lord!

March 20, 2020
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

March 20, 2020
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

Amen 

March 20, 2020
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Cheryl Hebert
Cheryl Hebert

Good morning ☀️

March 20, 2020
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Abba Father, please help me to find balance and to follow Your plan, Amen.

March 20, 2020
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father give us understanding and whisper to us Your word to keep a balanced life, there are priorities that are important but let us see it through Your eyes for what is good for You it's good for us. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. 

Awesome message Pastor, God bless you and Sylvia. 

March 20, 2020
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen!

March 20, 2020
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Keyana Mallory
Keyana Mallory

Amen

March 20, 2020
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Amen! Let me see my priorities through Your eyes and make what is important to You, important to me.

March 20, 2020
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Yada (Wendy)
Yada (Wendy)

like "the earth is flat"

really true: Jesus is my level ground and my rock from the beginning until the end

i don't live on an idol nor on mans judgment but abide in

Him alone ♡

March 20, 2020
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen! Dear Lord, let me prioritize my life and put You first in everything! May I never forget that You are my stronghold! Please be with me, my loved ones far and near, all the people that I'm taking care of and their families, and the rest of the entire world being my neighbor, please give us strength and endurance, and increase our faith and trust in Thee, in Thee alone, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

March 20, 2020
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Theresa Bright
Theresa Bright

Amen 

March 20, 2020
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

God we need you more each day. Amen

March 20, 2020
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

March 20, 2020
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Joseph Adams, Jr.
Joseph Adams, Jr.

Amen

March 20, 2020
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Amen Lord

March 21, 2020
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Sandra Colby
Sandra Colby

I NEED BALANCE IN MY LIFE

April 19, 2020