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Making up for Lost Time

  • For you will bless the righteous. Yahweh, you will surround him with favor as with a shield. Psalm 5:12 WEB

    Once while at church on a Sunday night, the pastor's wife came over to me and said that she felt the Lord wanted me to get my GED (high school equivalency degree). I had left high school early to join the work force like the rest of my brothers. I told her that I would look into it, and Monday morning I went to the Adult Education Center. I prayed all the way there, then I went in and explained that I had been out of school for a long time. They said they would test me, teach me the subjects that I lacked, prepare me for the test, and I should have it within six months to one year.

    Tuesday I went back and took the pre-test, again I prayed all the way there. The test seemed easier than I was expecting and I was braced for much worse. Each day I prayed for His grace and mercy to do what I had to do.

    Wednesday I went back for the test results to see what I needed to work on. The staff greeted me with a strange look and asked, 'Have you already studied for this?' I told them no, I had decided to do it two days ago. They were surprised and told me that I scored in the high 90s and did not need to improve on any of the subjects in order to take the test.

    The woman helping me said it is a shame that you did not come last month as they only hold tests twice a year, and the next one is this Saturday, but you have to sign up for it a month in advance. Then she decided to call them up and discuss it with them. They asked for my test scores, and she faxed my tests over to them. It turns out that they had a cancellation, and they approved me to take the test on Saturday.

    Saturday I showed up at the test location and took the eight hour test. How far is the earth from the moon? Hadn't a clue' got it right! I was one of the first to finish the test, and when I returned to church on Sunday, I had completed my G.E.D. from start to finish in one week. After that the Lord had me start Bible college. He had plans bigger than mine, and though I had wrecked them, He gave me divine favor to correct it.

    Do you ever feel like you will never make up for those years that you lost? That you wrecked His plan for you? God's divine favor can make up for lost time and enable you to rocket past the normal progression. When His word comes to us, it brings the power to complete the task given.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that you help me correct the mistakes in my life. Please help me move forward and make up for the lost time, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen!

    Note: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.' (Philippians 4:6-7) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network


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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Praise the Lord Hallelujah! Thank you for waking me up to this brand new day! ❤️
August 19, 2020
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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

 Amen,

August 19, 2020
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

August 19, 2020
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen!

August 19, 2020
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Keyana Mallory
Keyana Mallory

Thank You Heavenly Father, the Creator of Heaven and earth, for Your divine favor!!! Amen!!!

August 19, 2020
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen.  Thank You Heavenly Father for Blessing me with a brand new day. Amen

August 19, 2020
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Jesus name I ask Amen. 

August 19, 2020
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

Amen our God is great  in jesus name amen 

August 19, 2020
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Theresa Bright
Theresa Bright

Thank you Pastor. I thought about this the whole time I was taking my test.

August 19, 2020
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

God is so faithful, Theresa! PTL and Congratulations!

August 19, 2020
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Judith B
Judith B

Thank you Pastor Todd for sharing your story. Recently I did a course in teaching children about the word of God. It was a five week program- very intense - which included practical exams as the only form of examination. Although I was very nervous during the exams, like you, I prayed before and at the end got an unexpected A+. God is awesome. He put me in the program and saw me through and rewarded me for my hard work and dedication. What a mighty God we serve.

August 19, 2020
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Amen, Judith! PTL and Congratulations!

August 19, 2020
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Judith B
Judith B

Thank you sister Cathy Webb

August 19, 2020
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen we love you Jesus

August 19, 2020
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

God please help my Grandchildren move ahead in their lives. Praise God In the name of Jesus Amen 

August 19, 2020
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen,thank you Jesus for our many blessings.We love you. Thank you for loving us.

August 19, 2020
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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell

Amen! Thank You Lord!

August 19, 2020
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen and Amen. 

August 19, 2020
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Heavenly Father, I pray that you help me correct the mistakes in my life. Please help me move forward and make up for the lost time, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen!

August 19, 2020
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning 

August 19, 2020
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father I need Your forgiveness for being a sinner, for the mistakes I have had. Help me to regain the time lost and move forward, I thank You for all Your blessings and care. In Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen. I love and trust in You  Lord. 

God bless you and Sylvia for all you do, thank you both. 

August 19, 2020
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!  Your story is such a wonderful testimony!  I needed to read this today, thank you for sharing!

August 19, 2020
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Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

I pray this prayer a great deal.  When you get my age, you wonder, is there time left for me to make a difference. Thank you Dion

 

August 19, 2020
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

August 19, 2020
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Frances Osayi
Frances Osayi

Amen. 

Glory be to God Almighty. 

August 19, 2020
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes Lord Jesus, amen

August 20, 2020