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For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won't prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it; because it will surely come. It won't delay. Habakkuk 2:3 WEB.About thirty-five years ago, the Lord gave me a word that I would pioneer new things in ministry and fo... -
The king talked with them; and among them all was found no one like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. Therefore stood they before the king. In every matter of wisdom and understanding concerning which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchante...
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If you died with Christ from the elements of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to ordinances, "Don't handle, nor taste, nor touch" (all of which perish with use), according to the precepts and doctrines of men? These things indeed appear like wisdom in self-imp...
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The Caterpillar
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For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will change the body of our humiliation to be conformed to the body of his glory, according to the working by which he is able even to subject all things to himself. Philippians 3:20-21 WEB.
We have a large oak tree in our yard, and each year, a fresh batch of caterpillars is born into the world. For a few weeks, they crawl about as pitiful little helpless worms stuck in the tree. But eventually, they find a spot to call home, build a cocoon, and shut themselves off from the world. After a few weeks of being alone in the dark, a transformation occurs, and soon the air is filled with butterflies.
In our walk with the Lord, we usually start out excited, but difficult times do come. Rarely is this Christian walk that easy to do, but He is preparing us for something better. The word transform in this verse means to remodel. To take what is already there and make it new again. The Lord does not destroy what we are. He makes us better.
Let the Lord remodel you into something better. Don't give up when you are alone, and it seems dark. It is just part of the process. If you give up now, you will miss the most glorious part of your life. For right when the caterpillar thought it was over, it became a butterfly.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose to serve You through the dark times as well as the light. Please grant me the courage and grace to follow You through whatever I may face today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Heavenly Father I choose to follow you through the good times and the bad times please grant me the courage and strength to do whatever it is you asked me to do in Jesus name I ask amen thank you Father
Amen. Heavenly Father, Thank you for each new day and each blessing. And for the beauty of nature. Amen
Amen , In Jesus Christ name I pray .
Hope everyone is doing good . God Bless.!!!
God I love you. Thank you for all you've done and continue to watch out for my Grandchildren and me. God Bless us all. Amen
PTL. A wonderful and uplifting devotional. Thank you Lord for another beautiful day. Please give me the courage and strength to do your will. Thank you Pastor Dion.
Heavenly Father, I choose to serve You through the dark times as well as the light. Please grant me the courage and grace to follow You through whatever I may face today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Amen,we serve and love our risen Savior Jesus Christ.
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I adore butterflies and moths! Oak trees attract some of the most magnificent and largest moths in America. Thanks for such a meaningful devotional today! Have a blessed Easter Weekend everyone
Heavenly Father grant us the strength to follow You on days of light and in darkness, that Your love and care be with us at all times particularly on this day in every situation we might encounter. Thank You Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.
Thank you Pastor, this devotional is right on time, God bless you and Sylvia, Amen.
Amen Good Morning Everyone
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Yes, amen Lord
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Perfectly timed encouragement, Pastor Dion! Lord, I choose to serve You through the dark times as well as the light!
Amen! Father God, lead me in your will for my life and give me strength to do your will for me.