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All or Nothing

  • For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity. Proverbs 24:16 WEB.

    I was disgusted because I had tried so hard but returned to my old habits in a moment of weakness. Now, like an injured animal, I just wanted to be left alone. Soon I was saddled up with the baggage of guilt and shame and began to avoid my Christian friends.

    The enemy finally had me where he wanted me, separated, alone, broken, defeated, an easy target. I believed everything he said. I felt I had let God down, and He had moved on and forgotten me. It was hopeless. Has that ever happened to you? It's happened to me.

    Backsliding is like that. Once you slip, if you don't immediately get back up, you will slide all the way back down the mountain. I felt that I could never live as a true Christian, at least at the standard my mind had created. I was 100% in, or 100% out. It was on or off, all or nothing.

    When we stumble, the enemy will quickly swoop in to take advantage of it. Peter said that the devil walks around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). A lion doesn't look for a serious fight but for an easy target. They pick off the weak and stragglers.

    Immediately after you stumble, thoughts are going to start coming like: "You can't do this. It's not worth it. God is mad at you because you have let Him down. Why bother? They don't care about you anyway."

    You will soon fall into a dark spiral if you listen to this garbage. Your relationship with God will begin to recede, not because of Him, but entirely because of you. The battle is won and lost in your thought life. Like Adam and Eve, he will encourage us to hide from the Lord's presence.

    God will never forget you, and His plans for you still stand. His gifts and calling are irrevocable (Romans 11:29). Everyone stumbles, especially at the start. So Get. Back. Up. The Bible is very clear on this. No matter what happens, get back up.

    There is a spiritual war happening around us, and it is natural for some to get knocked down. But if you want to make it, you will have to claw your way through. Walk, crawl, drag yourself forward. Never let your circumstances fool you into thinking that God has given up on you, for He hasn't, and He never will. He knew who you were before He called you and that calling hasn't changed.

    Jonah fell, but he repented and continued on. David fell, but he repented and continued on. Peter fell, but he repented and continued on. This is the way. That's what winners do. The master teacher has failed more times than the student has tried.

    What I have found to help me the most when I stumble is to repent of it immediately. This step takes away the enemy's ammunition that he would use against you. When you repent and put your sins under the blood of Jesus, there's nothing left to accuse you about. When you are not up on your feet, you should be getting up.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, please take my hand and pull me to my feet. I give You permission to work in my life. If you show me what to do, I will do it. Forgive me for the things I have done wrong. Correct my course, and fulfill Your will in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.' (Philippians 4:6-7) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! 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! Let me to do your Will! ❤️
March 2, 2022
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

March 2, 2022
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen

March 2, 2022
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

March 2, 2022
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen. Thank You

March 2, 2022
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walkeredited: March 2, 2022

AMEN.  Heavenly Father , You are my strength.  You are my guide.  Thank you for Blessing me.  AMEN

March 2, 2022
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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

Amen and Amen!

March 2, 2022
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

May I always follow YOUR plans for my life. Amen!

March 2, 2022
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Heavenly Father please give us strength. Amen 

March 2, 2022
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

March 2, 2022
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen and Amen 

March 2, 2022
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Thank You Father for Your forgiveness! Your will be done in my life, Amen.

March 2, 2022
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

March 2, 2022
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Solid encouragement for this new day, Pastor Dion! Lord, correct my course and fulfill Your will in my life. Thanks and praise be to YOU! Amen

March 2, 2022
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Help me to feel saved. Sometimes I feel so alone. Amen

March 2, 2022
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Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

THE LORD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU MARI.  

March 2, 2022
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen and Amen Another awesome devotional, someone once told me it's not how many times we have fallen that matters, but how many times have we got back up dusted ourselves off and moved FORWARD That's what matters, Happy wed everyone!!

March 2, 2022
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Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

AMEN SCOTT.  HAPPY WEDNESDAY TO YOU TO. 

March 2, 2022
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David Krull
David Krull

Yes Lord. Help me be a quick repenter. Help me get up and stand on Your Word that accomplishes Your purpose which You desire.. in Jesus Name.

March 2, 2022
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Yeshua's name I ask this, Amen. Thank You Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

March 2, 2022
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Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

YES LORD, CORRECT MY COURSE.  YOUR WILL IS MY DESIRE.  THANK YOU PASTOR DION.

March 2, 2022
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Deng Tembreza
Deng Tembreza

PRAISE THE LORD.  RHM FAMILY Let us all pray for UKRAINE, for peace and protection, in JESUS NAME .  AMEN

March 2, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes Lord Jesus, please forgive me of all my sins, lead me on Your way, Your will be done, amen. 

March 2, 2022
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen and Amen!!! Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, and also in my life and the lives of all of my loved ones far and near!!!

March 2, 2022
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

March 2, 2022
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen Lord, I repent!

March 3, 2022