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The Weed Eater

  • Out of the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring send out from the same opening fresh and bitter water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, yield olives, or a vine figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh water. James 3:10-12 WEB.

    Hot, tired, and aggravated, I pulled the starting cord on the weed eater for the forty-third time. Once again, it sputtered, ran a second, and died. After being primed, choked, and pulled until blisters had risen and busted on my hands, the stubborn little torture device still refused to run for more than a second at a time.

    As Esau did with Jacob, I comforted myself with the thought of destroying it. Thoughts ran through my mind of bending it around a nearby tree. Though entirely frustrated, I felt a tiny urge to pray, which had to be the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. I certainly didn't feel like praying, but I finally paused and said:

    "Lord Jesus, please help me with this."

    I took a deep breath and pulled the cord one more time. The weed eater started up and ran perfectly. I finished cutting the grass without any more problems, wishing I had just stopped and prayed sooner.

    The help that we need is often just a prayer away. Yet, we usually try to do it without Him rather than asking the Lord for His help. Be sure to involve God in your life today on every level. He cares about the little things that upset us. I have found that if it matters to you, it matters to Him.

    It doesn't mean that you will never have to endure something, but you don't have to endure everything if you take the time to ask for His help. He let me fail to start the weed eater forty-three times. Yet, when I stopped and asked Him, He fixed it immediately.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for being there for me. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I choose to put my trust in You. Please remind me to call on You instead of becoming frustrated today. 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, I love the "Mini Miracles" you send to me Father!
December 17, 2022
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Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

Thank you Pastor Dion for such a testimony.  I know He is always there for us; we just need to ask.  Have a great day.

December 17, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, amen Lord. 

December 17, 2022
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen, thank You Father for all You do, amen 

December 17, 2022
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

December 17, 2022
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

December 17, 2022
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

AMEN.  I trust YOU Lord. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.  AMEN

December 17, 2022
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

December 17, 2022
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen!

December 17, 2022
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen 

December 17, 2022
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Jeffrey Green
Jeffrey Green

Amen. Lord I thank you!!

December 17, 2022
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Mark Williams
Mark Williams

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

December 17, 2022
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Thank you Lord for always helping me when I ask. You're there to help regardless.  You are my Strength Jesus,  Amen 

December 17, 2022
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

I can certainly relate to this pastor Dion. I can testify to God and His mercy and grace for any task or situation that becomes difficult. Thank You Father Yahweh! In the Lord Yeshua's name I pray this, Amen. 

December 17, 2022
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Amen, Pastor Dion! This is a timely reminder for me today. Lord, remind me to call on You instead of becoming frustrated today. Thank you. Amen

December 17, 2022
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen 

December 17, 2022
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen. I Just had an experience like this yesterday. Working on wall heater. After replacing the thermostat wire, the pilot had gone out and I couldn't get it lit. Tried n tried but it wouldn't lite. I prayed three different times. I just about gave up, was going to wait til Monday and have gas company come out. Prayed one last time and it lite.  Thank you Jesus for being a God who meets all our needs. 

December 17, 2022
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Father I'm glad you are here to help me when I need it. Good Morning Everyone 

December 17, 2022
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Maria Melendez
Maria Melendez

Amen !

December 17, 2022
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

December 17, 2022
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Thank You Father for being with me in the small details too, Amen!

December 17, 2022
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

December 17, 2022
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Madalyn Myers
Madalyn Myers

Amen

December 17, 2022
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen Lord Jesus!

December 17, 2022
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Sherry McCosh
Sherry McCosh

Amen, this is so true. Sometimes I misplace something and I look all over the house for it but I can not find it no matter how I look. Then suddenly the idea comes to me to pray, and usually I dont want to bother God with my problems but I decide to do it anyway. After I pray I all of a sudden get an idea of where this item might be so I start looking again and lo and behold there it is. This has happened many times to me now.

December 18, 2022