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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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A Happy Ending
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So Yahweh blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning. He had fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, one thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand female donkeys. He had also seven sons and three daughters. Job 42:12'13 WEB.
Job was a very wealthy man who went through a terrible trial. He lost everything he had. Yet, when it was over, and Job prayed for his friends, all he had lost was returned double. In chapter one of the book of Job, he owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yokes of oxen, and five hundred donkeys. In chapter forty, he had precisely twice this amount. Though his first group of children was with the Lord, Job was blessed with seven more sons and three more beautiful daughters. So at the end of the book, he had double the number of children as well. God restored it all.
You can't judge a book by reading a single page in the middle of it, nor can you properly evaluate your life by a season in the middle of it. During one year of my life, my business burned to the ground during an insurance lapse. My Dad passed away, I went through a divorce, and I started my life over with nothing. Yet, the Lord restored what I lost with better. And I thank God for getting me through those dark times. If I had given up, then I wouldn't be here writing this day.
"Better is the end of a thing than its beginning." Ecclesiastes 7:8.
The later part of your life can be better than the beginning. No matter what you are going through, God still has the same good plan for you that He had when you were born. When you are restored, it will be better than before. God has seen every tear, and He knows the pain you have been through. So be encouraged because this storm will pass. The Son will shine once again in your life. The ending can be better than the beginning, so don't give up in the middle.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for taking care of me. Though I don't understand many things, I choose to trust You. I know that You will take care of me, and I am so thankful. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: Ladies, today is Thankful Thursday at the "Ladies in Distress" group (our RHM women's group)! You are welcome to join in our weekly sharing of thankfulness for the Lord's presence and any blessings you may have experienced, big or small! "Ladies in Distress" is a private group, so if you have any problems joining, just post anywhere and we will help you :). Here is the link: Ladies in Distress> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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Amen. Heavenly Father, I THANK YOU for all my Blessings. My Faith and Trust is in the Lord. AMEN
Amen, Father I Thank You for loving me and caring for me. My trust is in You only.
God is awesome. Amen
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Made me cry. Thank you God for getting us through and finally our family is better. Praise God Praise Jesus Amen
PRAISE THE LORD. GOD IS GOOD AND MERCIFUL
Amen Good Morning Everyone
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Awesome He is , Amen !!!
Praising the Lord with you, Pastor Dion! Heavenly Father, I thank You for taking care of me. Amen
Amen thank you Father for making my latter years better than my younger years you are the best friend ever.
Dear Heavenly Father, I know there are good and bad times we have to walk, but I trust in Your designs. Give us the strength to keep going by speaking through me and follow Your will, in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
Pastor, awesome devotional, reminder and testimony. God bless you and Sylvia, Amen.
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Thank you Father for the trials I have endured. Thank you for never leaving me and for helping me Praise you thru every situation. Thank you for the endings and for my growth in You Jesus, and for Your Holy Spirit which has sustained me in my afflictions. Thank you for new beginnings and for being a God who restores. Thank you Jesus for helping me keep my eyes upon You my Lord and Savior who loves me in spite of my sins. Thank you for another day on earth. May I glorify You this day. Amen
Thank You Father for hope for a better ending and all Your blessings along the way! Amen!
Yes, amen Lord Jesus
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This is for me and my family today. We lost my husband three months ago and me and my three children and grandchildren are facing a big loss. We miss his presence so much. We all love and trust the Lord for peace and comfort. So yes, Amen, our season of darkness is got to get better. Thank you Heavenly Father.
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