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But some Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there, and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. But as the disciples stood around him, he rose up, and entered into the city. On the next day he went out with Barnabas to Derbe. Act... -
Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in the field, which a man found, and hid. In his joy, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field. Matthew 13:44 WEB.Jesus told a parable about a man who found some hidden treasure in a field. He joyfully sold all that he had so he coul...
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The Prize Fighter from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. While on his second missionary journey, the Apostle Paul spent 18 months in a town called Corinth. It was one of the wealthiest and the most immoral of the ancient cities, and Paul's letters contain several stern corrections to them, i...
When He is Near
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Seek Yahweh while he may be found. Call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts. Let him return to Yahweh, and he will have mercy on him, to our God, for he will freely pardon. Isaiah 55:6-7 WEB.
I am a morning person. I like to get the most important work of the day done as early as possible. Then in the afternoon, I enjoy playing music, writing songs, gaming, and other pursuits. I like to spend some quiet time with the Lord in the morning before my brain is drained of all its energy.
However, I was called to pray every day at about 3 PM for a couple of months. It became a driving desire, a hunger, and the most important thing in my life for a season. Rather than doing the usual things that I would normally do, I would go into my room each day, close the door, and pray for one to three hours.
It wasn't your normal praying either. I laid on the floor with my face on the carpet in tears, and the Lord's presence would cover me like a warm blanket. There was such a sweet fellowship that it was all that I wanted to do. Eventually, it lifted, and life returned to normal. Then I returned to my morning prayer time.
It was a very rewarding experience, but it preceded a very dark time in my life where my faith was strained to the breaking point. I am not sure what I would have done if I had not spent the time in prayer leading up to it. When I finally came out of the test, He pushed me into full-time ministry. The time I spent in prayer brought the breakthrough.
The Lord is always with us, but there are special times when He wants you to come aside and spend some quality time with Him. These are times when He draws near to you, calls you to take a break from the daily routine, and to spend time with Him. He uses it to bring new fire into your life, inspiration, to prepare you for what is coming. If you feel the Lord tugging at your heart and prompting you to come aside for a while, don't neglect Him.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You so much. Please have Your way in my life. Lead me, and I will follow. Call me, and I will come. Open the door, and I will go through it. I want more of You in my life today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: Happy Father's Day! May you all have a joyful celebration of our Father in Heaven, and of your fathers on Earth! This morning, we will be hosting our RHM Live Online church service. This is a special time of worship, prayer, fellowship and an inspiring message. All are welcome! Here is the link to join: RHM Live> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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Amen. My Heavenly Father, Thank you for your blessings and Mercy over my life. My Father in. Heaven, my guardian Angel, thank you for never leaving me completely. Amen
Amen Father I thank you for always being there for me. Thank you for Your Blessings
Amen, Yes Lord I want more of you in my life. Thank you Jesus for everything
Yes Heavenly Father we ask for your guidance.Amen
In jesus name praise God
Thank you Father for wanting to be closer to me I love you Happy Fathers DAy!!
Happy Fathers's Day to all Fathers, Grandfathers, and Godfathers; may you be blessed! Thank you Father in Heaven for your love, compassion, understanding but mostly for your precious Son Jesus, my true friend. In His most precious name I pray, Amen!!
Amen Good Morning Everyone Happy Father's Day To All The Wonderful Fathers
The Lord is available 24/7...........go to Him and bathe in His presence, oh what peace. Thank you Pastor Dion.
Heavenly Father, on this Father's Day I need more of You, lead me by Your teachings to be as closer to You as I can be. Speak to me and through me on this day and I will follow Your designs, in Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen. Thank You Lord.
Awesome message Pastor, have a blessed Father's Day to you and all the Fathers in our Ministry, God bless you and Sylvia, Amen.
God give me peace of mind Amen
Amen! I can relate to this very much!
Yes Lord Jesus, amen and amen
Amen!
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In Jesus name I ask,Amen. Thank You Father Yahweh for your mercies and loving kindness.
Amen!