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Half Starved Lions

  • Then the king was exceedingly glad, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no kind of harm was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. The king commanded, and they brought those men who had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions'them, their children, and their wives; and the lions mauled them, and broke all their bones in pieces before they came to the bottom of the den. Daniel 6:23-24 WEB.

    They took Daniel to the edge of the lions' den and let him see all of the half-starved lions prowling below them. The stench drifting upwards had to have been horrible. I am sure the soldiers stood back a little as they pushed Daniel to the pit's edge. Then with a final shove, Daniel was falling through the air, right into the hungry mouths below.

    On the way down, Daniel could hardly believe that after serving God and the kings uncompromisingly for over eighty years, they were now feeding him to the lions. What a retirement plan this was' They sealed the pit with a stone, and it grew dark. He could hear the sounds of panting hungry lions as they restlessly paced the floor. Finally, after a long dark stress-filled night, the dawn came and found Daniel unharmed. He was taken up out of the pit, and his enemies were thrown in and devoured instead.

    Tomorrow will be a better day. The dawn will come, and no matter how bad it looks during the night, you will get through it unscathed. As Daniel did in his darkest hour, continue to trust in God. Even though you may fall into the pit, He will deliver you from the half-starved lions.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask that You deliver me from the enemy. Please protect my family and me. Right the wrongs in my life and give me a fresh vision for the future. 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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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck Amen!
March 30, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Oh yes, amen Lord.

March 30, 2022
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen

March 30, 2022
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

March 30, 2022
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen.

March 30, 2022
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen 

March 30, 2022
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

March 30, 2022
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Sharon Leonard
Sharon Leonardedited: March 30, 2022

OH ! LIONS SHOWED UP IN AUSTRALIA AT MY, COTTAGE WHERE WE WERE LIVING IN ROSE BAY, 1 WENTWORTH PLACE...THE STORE OWNERS WANTED EVERYTHING BACK THAT WE PURCHASED, I CALLED THEM,TO COME GET THE THINGS WE GOT...THEY SAID NO. SO I SOLD THEM TO A SECOND HAND STORE...ALL ITEMS WERE BRAND NEW.I GAVE MY CHINCILLA PERSIAN WHITE CAT, ANGEL TO THE STORE OWNERS LITTLE GIRL. THEN I PUT EVERYTHING IN STORAGE...MY LAND LORD TOOK ME TO THE AIRPORT. THERE THE BIG GROUP OF LIONS WERE THERE, THE MAFIA TRYING TO KIDNAP ME SO THEY COULD GET HIM. MY HUSBAND TO LAUNDRY THIER MONIES FROM THIER BISINESSES..YOU SEE WE HAD A STOCKBROKERA6GE THAT COULD TRANSFER MONIES ALL OVER THE WORLD. WELL GOD HAD A SURPRISE FOR THEM...MANY POLICE WERE THERE DUE TO SOME COMOTION. THIS PROTECTED ME. I DID NOT HAVE MONIES TO GET OUT OF THERE. GOD PUT AN AMGEL AT THE COUNTER FOR ME...HE GAVE A TICKET, CAUSE I EXSPLAINED THE SITUATION...THEY ESCORTED ME ON PLANE AND HELD THE FLIGHT FOR 45 MINUTES FOR ME TO GET MY LUGGAGE FROM MY LAND LORD...PRAISE GOD THAT HE TOOK CARE OF THOSE LIONS...

XO

SHARON

 

March 30, 2022
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walkeredited: March 30, 2022

AMEN.  Heavenly Father, Thank You for bringing me out of the darkness.  May your light continue to shine over me and my family.  AMEN

March 30, 2022
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

I trust you today Lird Jesus,  Amen and Amen 

March 30, 2022
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

We trust you Jesus with all our hearts,Amen 

March 30, 2022
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Theresa Bright
Theresa Bright

Needed this today. Thank you Jesus ????????

March 30, 2022
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Yeshua's name I ask this, Amen. Message right on time pastor Dion, thanks. May God continue to bless. 

March 30, 2022
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Amen Good Morning Everyone 

March 30, 2022
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

March 30, 2022
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Thank You Father for saving me from the Lions! Amen.

March 30, 2022
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Jose Simo
Jose Simoedited: March 30, 2022

Father I believe on Your promises and I count on Your love and care for us, lead me and I will follow Your designs. Protect me from evil with Your forgiveness and help me to be blessed, in Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen. 

Thank you Pastor and Sylvia, God bless you both, Amen. 

March 30, 2022
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen! Thank you Father for everything you do for us we Love you 

March 30, 2022
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen

March 30, 2022
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

March 30, 2022
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen and Amen!!!

March 30, 2022
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Please protect me and my family as well. In the name of Jesus Amen 

March 30, 2022
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Marilyn Salter
Marilyn Salter

Amen. May I always show the Lord my faith and love for Him.

March 31, 2022