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The Dentist

  • We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 WEB.

    As I writhed in pain in the chair, the dentist wrestled on with the split tooth. It was very painful, and I didn't want him to touch it, let alone tug on it like he was doing. Yet, my toothache wouldn't go away until all of it was removed. Like Esau, I began to comfort myself with the thought of killing him when it was over. Eventually, he got the tooth out in three parts. The pain gradually subsided. I spared him.

    God loves us, but when there are harmful things in our life, He can be relentless when removing them. It can hurt, and we would really like Him to just leave it alone. He has methods for every stronghold in our life, like our pride, arrogance, bitterness, greed, lust, and hate. He loves us too much to leave them in there to grow worse.

    Like a Father removing a splinter from his child's hand, or a dentist removing a broken tooth, God knows it is for your own good, and He will not relent. It is scary how far He will go to remove things from your life when you get serious about seeking Him.

    Don't panic today if life is painful, for it won't always be. Be sure that your main focus in life is doing God's will, and everything else will begin to line up properly. Involve Him in your decisions. It doesn't mean that your life will be pain-free, but it will work out for the best in the long run. The things that you are going through will eventually work out for good.

    God is always right. This means that when you have a disagreement with Him that you will never win. His arm is too big to be twisted, and our threats don't intimidate Him. So don't struggle against Him. Work with Him to remove the harmful things, and it will be over sooner. Struggling against Him will only prolong it, but He won't stop until He gets it all out.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, please set me free from the things that hold me back. Break the shackles that hold me, for I cannot. I submit to Your will for my life, and I want more of Your presence today. 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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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Heavenly Father, please set me free from the things that hold me back. Break the shackles that hold me, for I cannot. I submit to Your will for my life, and I want more of Your presence today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen 

May 4
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

May 4
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

May 4
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

May 4
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

May 4
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Thank You Jesus for being persistent with me. I know that You love me so much and I love You. Heavenly Father I need all shackles removed from me, in Jesus Name, Amen 

May 4
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen You know whats best for me, please do your will in my life

May 4
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

In Jesus Christ Name Amen!

May 4
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Yeshua's name I pray, Amen. I trust You Lord God Yahweh Almighty. 

May 4
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

God I need you so much. You are my hope. Amen 

May 4
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, amen Lord. 

May 4
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!! Amen!! Amen!!

May 4
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Shara Abel
Shara Abel

Thank you for your insight and humor... helping me to apply God's word to my daily life! Hopefully, it won't be too painful as I continue to have my "bad teeth or splinters" removed!  But God is always there to help me through.  Bless you, and your family! 

May 4
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Your will be done in my life, Amen! Good message Pastor Dion!

May 4
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen Lord

May 4
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Kathy Banfield
Kathy Banfield

Harmful things may include people.  When God decides to remove those who don't belong in our lives,  it can hurt for a long time afterwards.

May 4
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

May 5
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Sherry McCosh
Sherry McCosh

Amen!!

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