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God Is Good

  • Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 WEB.

    "God is great, God is good, let us thank Him for our food. By His hands we all are fed, give us Lord our daily bread, Amen." We used to pray this at school every morning when I was in the first grade. Still, somehow it is difficult for those words to sink in, "God is good." We can say the words, but sometimes it's not what we believe in our hearts.

    While growing up in the South, it was easy to believe that God was mean and apparently very angry. Of that, I was certain. All the thunderstorms and lightning bolts were attributed to "the Lord's work."

    Yet, all of the prayers, blessings, and scripture verses that I read spoke of a loving God out there. One who cared about us. "For God so loved the world..." It took a long time for me to reconcile all that, but I later found that He is the One who cares and so much more than we know. When we catch only a small but real glimpse of how much He cares for us, it becomes life-changing. You will never view Him again the same way.

    Hebrews 11:6 states that to please God: 1) You must believe that He exists, and 2) that He rewards those who seek Him. Many of us believe that He exists, but to please Him, we must also believe that He rewards those who seek Him. Believe me, He does!

    If you have ever heard yourself say, "God never does anything for me," then you do not believe part two. Jesus told us: "But seek first God's Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:31). Jesus never lies.

    I find that when I just keep my focus on God, that He takes care of us. I try to set apart a few minutes each morning to pray, read, and listen, and I find that it shapes the course of my day. Sure, I pray small prayers throughout the day, but it is usually too noisy or busy to hear anything meaningful once I have started to work.

    God is good, and He does reward those who intentionally seek Him. As you seek Him, He will reward you, usually in that order. Believe that God will reward you today, for you have been seeking Him. "You shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart" (Jeremiah 29:13).

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I seek Your face today, and I want You to be the focus of my life. Please guide me today into all that You have for me, and give me the grace to face it with boldness. I choose You, Lord. 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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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen 

Aug 19
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Bella Colliander
Bella Collianderedited: Aug 19

Good morning RHM. Home, safely from Idaho.  Oh how blessed we were with loving family. Have a good day everyone.  Missed ya'll.                                 

 

Aug 19
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Praising the Lord for your safe travel and a joyous visit with your family, Bella! Welcome home!

Aug 19
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Happy to hear you are back home and had a safe and blessed with your family!

Aug 19
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

Aug 19
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Yes Lord Amen.

Aug 19
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone Have A Great Day 

Aug 19
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen❣️

Aug 19
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen, Thank you Soo much pastor Dion for showing me the TRUTH about how to get a closer more meaningful relationship with the one true God that created it ALL, God bless RHM and the faithful followers. Thank you Father, yes you are so Good and my hope is in your unfailing love and guidance. In Jesus name I pray amen.

Aug 19
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen

Aug 19
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Yes Lord!! You are Good . Amen and Amen 

Aug 19
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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

Father, I love You! I would be a lost wondering Sheep without a Shepard to guide my me. I Trust you to Guide me trough Life like a Father would and for that I Thank You!

Aug 19
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Thanks, Pastor Dion, for spotlighting this precious truth in the Hebrews passage! Lord, be the focus of my life this day. Thank you for Your promises. Amen

Aug 19
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Father, You are so good! Thank You for guiding me each day and protecting and providing for me, Amen.

Aug 19
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Susan Petho
Susan Petho

Amen!

Aug 19
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!!

Aug 19
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, amen Lord. 

Aug 19
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

Aug 19
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

I seek you every day my God in the name of Jesus Amen

Aug 19
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

Aug 20