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The Dentist

  • We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 WEB.

    As I writhed in pain in the chair, the dentist wrestled on with the split tooth. It was very painful, and I didn't want him to touch it, let alone tug on it like he was doing. Yet, my toothache wouldn't go away until all of it was removed. Like Esau, I began to comfort myself with the thought of killing him when it was over. Eventually, he got the tooth out in three parts. The pain gradually subsided. I spared him.

    God loves us, but when there are harmful things in our life, He can be relentless when removing them. It can hurt, and we would really like Him to just leave it alone. He has methods for every stronghold in our life, like our pride, arrogance, bitterness, greed, lust, and hate. He loves us too much to leave them in there to grow worse.

    Like a Father removing a splinter from his child's hand, or a dentist removing a broken tooth, God knows it is for your own good, and He will not relent. It is scary how far He will go to remove things from your life when you get serious about seeking Him.

    Don't panic today if life is painful, for it won't always be. Be sure that your main focus in life is doing God's will, and everything else will begin to line up properly. Involve Him in your decisions. It doesn't mean that your life will be pain-free, but it will work out for the best in the long run. The things that you are going through will eventually work out for good.

    God is always right. This means that when you have a disagreement with Him that you will never win. His arm is too big to be twisted, and our threats don't intimidate Him. So don't struggle against Him. Work with Him to remove the harmful things, and it will be over sooner. Struggling against Him will only prolong it, but He won't stop until He gets it all out.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, please set me free from the things that hold me back. Break the shackles that hold me, for I cannot. I submit to Your will for my life, and I want more of Your presence today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." (Prov. 3:5-6) ~ If you are in need of prayer, 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! Yes, Your will be done in life! Amen Hallelujah! ❤️
July 30, 2021
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

July 30, 2021
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

July 30, 2021
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

I had a beautiful birthday yesterday. I feel so thankful for my loving family. Thank you dear God. Praise God Praise Jesus Amen 

July 30, 2021
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Deng Tembreza
Deng Tembreza

PRAISE GOD.  Belated Happy Birthday Mari.   You are so blessed and dearly love by our CREATOR.  TO GOD BE THE GLORY

July 30, 2021
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

AMEN.   Heavenly Father, I place my life in Your hands. May Your will be done. AMEN

July 30, 2021
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen Father I am Yours, let Your will be done.

July 30, 2021
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Jesus,we submit our lives to you.Let your will be done and our lives for your glory. Amen 

July 30, 2021
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Your will be done in my life, Amen!

July 30, 2021
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen!

July 30, 2021
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Yeshua's name I ask,Amen.

July 30, 2021
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

July 30, 2021
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen!!

July 30, 2021
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

Amen  praise God 

July 30, 2021
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father, we place our lives in Your hands, work as You  need to clean it from past and present sins so Your will is done on us. In the glorious name of Your Son Jesus Christ we pray, Amen. 

Thank you for this wonderful devotional Pastor, God bless you and Sylvia, Amen.

 

July 30, 2021
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen

July 30, 2021
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

I needed this reminder, Pastor Dion! Lord, I submit to Your will for my life, and I want more of Your presence today. Amen

July 30, 2021
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

July 30, 2021
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Thank you Lord! Amen!

July 30, 2021
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen 

July 30, 2021
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes amen Lord Jesus, amen 

July 30, 2021
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen. Yes Lord remove everything not of You from my heart n mind. In Jesus Name.

July 30, 2021
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Susan Petho
Susan Petho

Amen!

July 31, 2021
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Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

I pray this prayer over and over again, however, I still don't know what I am suppose to be doing for the Lord. I feel that my texts of encouragement to friends and family or sharing a tract with someone is helping, but is it??? Haven't been around people for a very long time and those I do have encounters with are brief and hardly a word spoken.  They seem just as confused as I am and don't want to be bothered.  I will keep praying and believing someday I will hear His soft voice.  Thank you Pastor for always be honest and upfront. Have a wonderful day

July 31, 2021