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:
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I had a beautiful birthday yesterday. I feel so thankful for my loving family. Thank you dear God. Praise God Praise Jesus Amen
PRAISE GOD. Belated Happy Birthday Mari. You are so blessed and dearly love by our CREATOR. TO GOD BE THE GLORY
AMEN. Heavenly Father, I place my life in Your hands. May Your will be done. AMEN
Amen Father I am Yours, let Your will be done.
Jesus,we submit our lives to you.Let your will be done and our lives for your glory. Amen
Your will be done in my life, Amen!
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In Lord Yeshua's name I ask,Amen.
Amen Good Morning Everyone
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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.
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I needed this reminder, Pastor Dion! Lord, I submit to Your will for my life, and I want more of Your presence today. Amen
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Thank you Lord! Amen!
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Amen. Yes Lord remove everything not of You from my heart n mind. In Jesus Name.
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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