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My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father's hand. John 10:27'29 WEB.The hero of t... -
When they began to sing and to praise, Yahweh set ambushers against the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were struck. For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir to utterly kill and destroy them. When they had finish...
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A Living Sacrifice from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Various sacrifices were required under the old covenant. Some of the sacrifices helped feed the priests and those who worked at the temple, but a burnt offering was placed on the altar and completely consumed by fire. You can read about...
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Connect To The Vine
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Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch cant bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me. I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:4 WEB
The ministry of Jesus from the first recorded miracle of turning water into wine, until His resurrection was about three-and-a-half years. He took away the sins of the universe and if we let Him personally, He will takes ours. He changed the world that He lived in.
We labor each day for so many things when in reality, if we just get in tune with Him, we would accomplish so much more and it would be more fulfilling. Like Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus while Martha labored in the kitchen, sometimes we just need to sit and listen. Often though we are like Martha, making sandwiches that no one ordered and just getting tired and frustrated.
Jesus is the Vine, and it is our connection with Him that makes our own life bear fruit. I find that when I spend some quiet time with the Lord before I start my day, pray for a few minutes, read a little scripture and listen, that my day goes so much better. It reminds me of why I am doing this and that I am not just struggling alone in life. After a few minutes alone with the Lord, I am much stronger.
Always include the Lord in Your day. Remember that without Him, you can do nothing of lasting value. Taking just ten minutes to stop, pray and listen, can change your life, those around you, and the world itself.
Prayer: Father strengthen me today and cover me with Your presence. Draw my heart to You Lord and let me see through Your eyes. Use me and make my life count for Your kingdom, in the name of Jesus.
Note: Hello all! Just wanted to let you know that we plan to resume the weekly Bible Study starting NEXT week. This week, we are still pretty busy working on details of the website, so thank you for your prayers and understanding!
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David and Dianna Wyles
Yes!! When I start my day with God in my heart and devotions to think about, my day goes better. Thanks for an inspiring devotion. Amen!!
August 10, 2015
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Amen,God is so good.
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Deborah Alexander
Amen, Thank you Pastor Todd for the message for at times I know I need to sit, be still, and Listen
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Amen, I need that time too, to sit and listen to Jesus.
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Schalk de Beer
Amen
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Valerie King
Amen.May we all have a blessed week, in Jesus name.
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Amen
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Francesta Poaches
Thank you Pastor for the message today!
August 10, 2015
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Lissy Verghese
Thank you dear Pastor, for the great message!
August 10, 2015
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Tina G
I think that sometimes Im Martha and sometimes I'm Mary. When I was younger I was more Martha, trying to keep up appearances, running around trying to keep everyone happy...and yes, what I got was exhausted and empty, with nothing to give anyone.
As I've gotten older and my walk with Jesus matures, I see that being more like Mary benefits me and everyone around me. Being quiet and listening did not come easy! I found it so hard to turn off my head. With practice my head has quieted down and I feel connected to our heavenly father.
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Amen, I too, feel the same way now.
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Julie Freire
Glory To GOd. Thank you for this message, the enemy has used everything in his powe;r as he will, to get me not to pray lately, that is my biggest battle right now, suddenly i am always tired. I know I need a fasting, just pray for me God gives me strength and this suddenly lack of thrive to search for God leaves in the Powerful name of Jesus!!!!
May God Bless the Ministry!
August 10, 2015
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Deleted Member
May God bless you with the strength you need to do His perfect will.
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Twila Stierwalt
If I don't get my spiritual food daily I start to starve spiritually. I thank God for His word, and how He speaks to me. I thank God for the life He has given me and want to live it to the fullest. Only Joy, peace, comfort, courage and hope comes from my Lord Jesus Christ.
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Deleted Member
Amen, I feel the same way.
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Carol Pady
I begin everyday with coffee and Jesus. Coffee with caffeine to wake me physically and God's word and devotions to wake me spiritually. I can live without the coffee but I can't live without God's word!
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Deleted Member
Amen
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Twila Stierwalt
The same for me.
August 11, 2015
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Tandy Taylor
It is so good to have you both back. I begin my morning normally at 5 am drinking coffee and reading your daily devotional. I have missed my morning devotional
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Amen
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Karen Pasquinelli
AMEN!!
August 10, 2015
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Kathy Banfield
As my "sig line" says, "A day hemmed in prayer will never unravel"--and it's so true! One day I was in a rush to catch an early bus, and didn't have time to pray--well, I ended up getting on the wrong bus, encountering a dead cat which upset me terribly, and in short, my whole day unraveled before it even began.I'm usually awake much earlier than anyone else in my house, so prayer time is usually not an issue. And I'll especially need it this week! Thanks and blessings,
Kathy
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Deleted Member
Amen,we can never go wrong when we put Jesus first.
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Michael Griffin
Another awesome devotional, Pastor! thank you so much for keeping us all encouraged. we MUST let Him lead the way. If we would just trust in Him, everything else lines up as He would have it in our lives. I've been amazed at how he has changed situations, not only in My life, but those around me as well, that have been "watching" me! Praise His holy name!!!
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God is good all the time.
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Liesel aka Lisa Wardle
Amen and Amen! I'm and always have been such a hyper person, always trying to be busy doing things. This devotional was a direct message from the Hl. Spirit, and to be more in tune with my Lord and Savior I'll have to slow down, listen and connect, and trust my Lord to take care of things!!! He knows what we need better than we do!!! Praise the Lord, and thank you for your message and your ministry!!!
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Deleted Member
Amen, we can get more accomplished in our lives by putting Jesus first, I too have to slow down and sit and listen to His still small voice, that I might would miss, if I didn't allow myself to slow down and hear what Jesus has for me.
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Deng Tembreza
My first prayer for the morning before I get is Goodmorning LORD GOD. And the rest of my prayers goes on for my day. I read the RHM devotional daily before the day ends. Although not the first thing in the morning I never failed to read it though.
Thank you Pastor Dion for all your devotional messages. They are all food for my soul.
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Deleted Member
God is so good, He gives us His wonderful Word to bring us comfort to our souls.
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May I always be able to see through the eyes of Jesus.
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Ticardo Williams
Amen. Praise God! Thank you! A coduit of grace.
August 11, 2015
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Pam Ivins
Amen
August 11, 2015