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Lean On Me

  • He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9'10 WEB.

    So many times in life, I have had to face complex problems to which I didn't understand or know the answer. It seemed that God would arrange situations where there would be no one else to turn to but Him. Before the Internet became available, people called me for answers that I sometimes didn't have. Of course, there would always be pressure to fix their problem. Sometimes, panic would start rising inside me when I had exhausted all of my abilities and ran out of ideas.

    Finally, I would take a break, calm down, walk outside and pray for a few minutes. Then the answer would suddenly come, and the problem would soon be resolved. Jobs where I spent some time in prayer first often came off without a hitch. But men hate asking for directions, and it was the times that I began growing cocky and felt like I could handle it that always got me into trouble. Paul said that when he was weak, he was actually strong.

    I can see now that God was saying, "Lean on Me." He intentionally put me in high-pressure situations with no one to turn to but Him. He always had the answer. We never walk alone as Christians. We are to be dependent on the Lord every step of the way. The Holy Spirit can teach us "all" things (John 14:26).

    God lives inside us, and He wants to be a part of our lives. Yet, often we get too busy to inquire of Him though He is right there. Jesus said: "But when they deliver you up, don't be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say. For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you" (Matthew 10:19).

    This verse reveals a few things:

    1) The Spirit of our Father lives inside of us.

    2) "It will be given you in that hour" is the answer that we need.

    3) We should not be anxious. It actually can cause us to be spiritually deaf. We must calm ourselves and get quiet to hear that still, small voice.

    Lean on God for the answer. He has it. Include Him in your day. While you look everywhere else and exhaust all of your ideas, He is there patiently waiting for you to ask. The Holy Spirit that helped create the universe is available and can help you with this if you only take the time to ask Him.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I lean on You today! Please teach me, Lord, what I don't know. Help me see the bigger picture. Walk with me and talk with me today. I want more of Your presence in my life. 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


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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck Amen, thank you Father I pray.
March 24, 2022
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen

March 24, 2022
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Narciso Salas
Narciso Salas

Amen, God give me strength,  for I am tired.

March 24, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes Holy Spirit, teach me and lead me, in the name of Jesus I pray, amen.

March 24, 2022
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen 

March 24, 2022
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Yes Amen.

March 24, 2022
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen,  thank You Jesus 

March 24, 2022
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walkeredited: March 24, 2022

Amen.  Heavenly Father,  Thank you for allowing me to lean on You.  My Faith and Trust is with You Lord..  AMEN

March 24, 2022
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Heavenly Father we lean on you today for inspiration and guidance. Amen 

March 24, 2022
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Father Please Talk To Me Walk With Me Everyday Amen Good Morning Everyone 

March 24, 2022
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

March 24, 2022
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen I lean on your every word Father, You are my strong tower and fortress and without you I'm less than nothing

March 24, 2022
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen, I want more of your presence Lord!

March 24, 2022
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Heavenly Father, I lean on You today! Please teach me, Lord, what I don't know. Help me see the bigger picture. Walk with me and talk with me today. I want more of Your presence in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

March 24, 2022
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Janet Sorensen
Janet Sorensen

I have general anxiety disorder according to my docs (as well as OCD and depression), and have been a bundle of nerves all my life. I read the Bible every day and pray without ceasing. But I still need meds. Even Jesus sweated blood. I think it's important not to judge people -- anxiety may be a sin but most of us sin half a dozen times before breakfast.

March 24, 2022
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Janet Sorensen
Janet Sorensen

Please know I don't mean any disrespect at all! This is a great message. It's just that some of us have been told to calm down all our lives, and if we could, we would!

March 24, 2022
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Sharon Leonard
Sharon Leonardedited: April 1, 2022

GOD CAN...ASK HIM TO TAKE ALL OF IT ! CAUSE HE"S GOT IT ANYWAYS..HOW LONG WOULD YOU HOLD. ON TO A STEAMING HOT POTATOE ? NOT LONG. SHAKE YOUR HAMDS LIKE YOU HAVE A HOT POTATOE,LET LOSE OF YOUR WORRY, GODS GOT IT ... LOVE YA ! SHARON.

April 1, 2022
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Janet Sorensen
Janet Sorensen

I do this all the time! I've learned a lot of tricks for dealing with intrusive thoughts and such. Also being outside a lot and listening to music really help. Anxiety disorders run in my family apparently. A church in my husband's town nearly broke up because the pastor's wife had mental health issues and had to take meds. So some church member put on their sign something about if you have enough faith you shouldn't need meds for your mental health. Which is of course not true. You would never say such a thing to someone with diabetes or other chronic illness. Anyway, the pastor and his wife were of course hurt and angry and I don't blame them. Your church should be a source of strength and comfort, not condemnation and judgment when you are already suffering.

April 2, 2022
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Jose Simo
Jose Simoedited: March 24, 2022

Dear God, I humbly ask You to be with us today to fulfill Your will and follow Your instructions. Forgive us of our sins and lead us, in Jesus Holy name I pray. Amen. 

Excellent devotional as always Pastor, God bless you both, Amen. 

March 24, 2022
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Yeshua's name I ask this, Amen. 

March 24, 2022
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen yes Lord I so desire this. The older I get in You Father, the more desire I have to grow closer to You. Teach me Lord. Speak to me. Guise me in my decisions. Forgive me my sins though many and heal me in Jesus Christ Name. Amen

March 24, 2022
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

March 24, 2022
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Thank you God. Amen 

March 24, 2022
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Sharon Leonard
Sharon Leonardedited: April 1, 2022

OH ! HOW I NEED HIS PRESENCE ON ALL THE DECISIONS TO MAKE ON THIS PROPERTY. I WANT TO BUILD SMALL COTTEGES...HIS FINANCES WOULD REALLY HELP. MY GRACE IS SUFFICANT..I KNOW HE WILL SUPPLY ALL MY THOUGHTS AND NEEDS THAT WILL ACCOMPLISH HIS WILL. MIRACLES HAPPEN EVERY MIL A METER SECOND. HE TOLD ME TO SIT STILL.  AMEN...

XO

SHARON

 

March 25, 2022
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen and Amen!!! Yes, my Lord, help me to be still and calm down, so that I may hear Your voice!!

March 25, 2022