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Birds, Bees, Flowers And Trees

  • See the birds of the sky, that they dont sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Arent you of much more value than they? Which of you, by being anxious, can add one cubit to the measure of his life?Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They dont toil, neither do they spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these. (Matthew 6:26 WEB)

    The ants crawling along the ground always have plenty to eat. So do the squirrels running along the tree limbs, the birds and the bees flying through the air, the fish swimming in the sea, they are all taken care of by God. Plants and trees that are rooted in place and cannot even move, are still taken care of by God.

    Everything in nature does their part as they are able, and God takes care of the rest. He puts what they need within their reach, even if they are immobilized. We have a giant oak tree in our yard that has never taken a step from where it was born.

    The birds of the air are taken care of one day at a time. There may be a drought or a famine and it may affect them for a while, but being that their species is not extinct, they have been taken care of pretty well for a very long time.

    It is always we that start to panic when it does not happen fast enough. So many times I have been concerned about tomorrow, only to find that when it got here, everything was fine. God took care of it somehow. Look back over your life.

    I am not saying there have not been times that lacked of wants, times of having less than I wanted to have, or felt that I deserved. The Lord knows that we have seen the unemployment line more than once, but we have never had to go hungry. There was always something to eat and something to wear.

    David said I have been young, and now am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread (Psalms 37:25).

    Dont panic, dont get anxious about what you think may come. Dont let your fear snowball into something that blocks your view of God. He knows your needs and you mean much more to Him than the birds that He also takes care of. He created us in His own image. When the need comes, the answer will as well. Just continue to do your part and trust that God will provide what you need within your reach.

    Prayer: Father I thank You for providing for me. You are so good to me and I want more of You in my life. Lord, cover me in Your peace. Touch me today and let me know that You are there no matter what I face, in the name of Jesus I pray.

    Note: Good morning! For any who have not seen it, we started a forum called "Testimonies" a couple of days ago. This forum is a place to share the great things that God has done in our lives and to publicly give Him the glory! We believe it will also be place for all of us to look at to gather strength and encouragement. To get there, just go the the "Testimonies" link on the website menu. Have a blessed day!

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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell Amen! Lord let us know you more, so we can learn who we really are!
August 29, 2015
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Penelope Rhome
Penelope Rhome God is living in me he supplies all I need for today amen
August 29, 2015
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson Amen!!  Thank you Loving Father for always watching over me, taking care of my wants and needs, but most of all for the love and the sacrifice of Our Lord Jesus Christ who saved us by taking on our sins so we may have everlasting life with you,  I am Blessed by the love of Jesus and i pray to you Father and thank you for always being with me through the good, bad and difficult times.  Amen!!
August 29, 2015
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Angela Williams
Angela Williamsedited: August 29, 2015 Lord thank  you for surly lete know you are here fore and reminding me you are still in control  Thank you pastor For your words of Encouraging 
August 29, 2015
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Angela Williams
Angela Williams Thank you father for being who you are . Thank you for reminding me that you have everything under control you are the God that Answers by Fire
August 29, 2015
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Joey Smith
Joey Smith Amen, Pastor thanks for the words of encouragement once again you have brought to me words I really needed to hear.
August 29, 2015
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William Pearson
William Pearson I WANT TO THANK YOU DION AND THANK THE LORD FOR BRINGING YOU AND THE REFRESHING HOPE MINISTRIES INTO  MY LIFE WHEN EVER I NEED TO HEAR FROM GOD HE TALKS THRU YOU DION TO ME AND FOR THAT I THANK YOU AND I PRAISE GOD THE FATHER HE ALWAYS KNOWS JUST WHAT WE WANT EVEN WHEN WE DON`T I READ YOUR THE DALIY WORD OF HOPE DEVOTIONAL EVERY DAY AND I MUST SAY IT BRINGS HAPPINESS INTO MY HEART AND SOUL GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS DION ALWAYS AMEN THANK YOU MR.PEARSON
August 29, 2015
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Dion Todd
Dion Todd Thank you William!
August 29, 2015
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Carol Pady
Carol Pady Abba Father I praise You for Your Divine provision! 
August 29, 2015
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Johnalee Weller
Johnalee Weller He never leaves or forsakes us, we turn our backs on him, and we try to do everything our own way and in our time. Then we blame him for our downfalls. He is always there to pick us up and forgives us again and again, even when we realize we create our own life messes and he never turns his back on us or says this is the last time I will help you, like we do to so many people.
August 29, 2015
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer Amen 
August 29, 2015
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Kathy Banfield
Kathy Banfield This is just what I needed to read today! I went to see my Oncologist yesterday and was quite upset when I found out I lost 11 pounds since my surgery; half my stomach was removed and my immediate thought was: God provided us with just the right size stomachs, and now my surgeon has interfered and I'll never be the same again! (Hard to believe that a former anorexic would be so upset over such a matter, but there you go!) When the Dietician yesterday told me I'd have to eat every two hours throughout the day, my first reaction was: That's impossible! I feel much more calm after reading your words. I also turned to Matthew, my favorite Gospel in the Bible.As always, God's word is the best medicine of all!
August 29, 2015
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Dion Todd
Dion Todd You are going to make it Kathy!
August 29, 2015
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K K
K K Praying for you Kathy! God bless you! 
August 29, 2015
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Lissy Verghese
Lissy Verghese Thank you dear Pastor, for the great message!
August 29, 2015
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Deng Tembreza
Deng Tembreza GOD OUR FATHER  thank you for providing all my needs. I have prayers sent to you everyday each being answered in your own way and will My dreams are my prayers too and they will all come to pass and be answered. Thank you for YOU LORD IS SO FAITJFUL. I will always praise and love you LORD GOD THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. AMEN
August 29, 2015
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Christina Ocasio
Christina Ocasio Thank you Father God for your mercy, love and grace of each day. Amen
August 29, 2015
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Karen Pasquinelli
Karen Pasquinelli I attended Alanon meetings many years ago and there is where I learned not to worry and take "one day at a time."  Also, the serenity prayer is a big help "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can and the wisdom to know the difference."  Take "one day at a time" and worries seem to disappear with God's help.  Also what Jesus said is so true:  KJV Matthew 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow, for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.  Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Here is another version for easier understanding "Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient." - World English Bible
August 29, 2015
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Margaret Parks
Margaret Parks My Heavelny Fatherhas always met my needs and I am truly grateful and feel blessed. I don't always have the things that I want, but I always have what I need. But the passages that tell us not to be concerened about these things in Matthew and elswhere in Scripture, never helps me from worrying about those that DO NOT have food to eat or water to drink.  I know that one day it will all be revealed why so many children go hungry, but for now it sure is difficult to live with.  Ido what I can to help and so do many others that I know, but it seems to be never enough.  So my prayer is for our most Merciful Father in heaven to please help those that suffer. Amen
August 29, 2015
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K K
K K Timely message today. God always puts the right thing we need to hear at the moment we need it. Thank you Lord! I'm still sick, concerned but trying not to be though, knowing He loves me and will take care of me as He always has. Was up most of the night vomiting, side effect of one of the meds they put me on last weekend.they still don't really know what's wrong after a slew of blood work, X-rays and CT scan.  I got three of these similar messages from three sources (one a personal friend) when I finally felt up enough to look at my email on my phone. Still in bed and just praying for His comfort and grace. Thank you Pastor and all who have been praying for me. God is Great. Always  Amen! 
August 29, 2015
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann Thank you pastor this really touches my heart I wish I knew how to type I have a super testamony on this very subject, Oh well must not be the right time to share that story in my life anyways thanx again for ur hard work have a super great church day tomorrow God Bless You and your family! sincerely Scott Riegelmann.
August 29, 2015
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams Amen.  Praise God!  Thank you!  I have everything I need, because of Jehovah Jireh.
August 30, 2015
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Loriann Riley
Loriann Riley Hi pastor thank you for this message I need a reminder that God  already know our needs even before we know it.  Father God please am asking you to equip me with what am going through in my life in Jesus Name amen. 
August 30, 2015
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Deborah Alexander
Deborah Alexander TYL for taking such good care of us and we Thank God for you Pastor Todd and your wife Sylvia for allowing God to use you both to be a blessing to all of us
August 31, 2015