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A Beautiful Mess

  • You have ravished my heart, my sister, my bride. You have ravished my heart with one of your eyes, With one chain of your neck. How beautiful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much better is your love than wine! The fragrance of your perfumes than all manner of spices! Song 4:9'10 WEB

    It is refreshing to see people who are truly in love. When a person first falls in love, they can see nothing but good in the other person. How beautiful, how perfect, oh how smart they are, and if someone tries to warn them about how bad this person really is, they completely ignore it. 'You are wrong! That is impossible!' They may even hit you'

    God loves you this way all the time. He does not see your all of your faults and shortcomings. If someone tried to tell Him your how messed up you really are, He does not hear it. He gave His only begotten Son to take away your sins, who washed you with His own blood. We only have to ask for His forgiveness.

    Paul wrote 'For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.' (Romans 8:38'39).

    If you turn your back and walk away He would be heartbroken, but He loves you enough to let you go free. You are a beautiful mess to the Lord and He loves every bit of you and nothing that you do is going to change that. His door is always open.

    Prayer: Father, I thank You for loving me just as I am. Now I choose to love You back. Walk with me, talk with me, and help me get to know You better today, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles Amen! Thank you for this timely lesson :) Blessings
November 25, 2015
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Deleted Member Amen, God is right on time. Bless you Dianna. Love and hugs.
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer Yes Jesus, amen. 
November 25, 2015
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Kay Rushin
Kay Rushin This  is so beauiful Amen.
November 25, 2015
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Deleted Member God is so good to keep reminding us of His unconditional love and His mercy and grace. God is so awesome. God bless you and your sons. 
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Nancy Cavataio
Nancy Cavataio Like Brian C., it seems that God has been trying to put into my brain how much He does love me! Several times over the last couple of months. And last Sunday's sermon was on 'Divine Love', and today-this! There are some of us who struggle with being loved unconditionally. This devotional is a big help. Thank you again Pastor Dion! And thank you God :)  
November 25, 2015
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Twila Stierwalt
Twila Stierwalt I agree, Nancy.
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Deleted Member Amen
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Deleted Member Beautiful spoken, I think many of us feel the same way, thank  you and Brian for sharing it with us. Love and hugs, Tamara
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Retta Morgan
Retta Morgan AMEN , Thank you Jesus for your unconditional love !! I would like too wish  everyone a happy thanksgiving  Enjoy with your families and love one's .  God bless you all.  
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Deleted Member Amen.  May you and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving and may many many blessings come your way. Love and hugs,Tamara
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Deleted Member Amen, I pray that I can love unconditionally at all times, because God gave His all for us and He loves us unconditionally and is always waiting with arms open wide if fail, He never, ever gives up on us.
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Twila Stierwalt
Twila Stierwalt God is always there, He never moves. Help me to not move away from you, to always be quiet and listen for your voice, and trust my life in Your hands.
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Deleted Member Amen, may I too be quiet and listen to hear that still small voice and may I put all my trust in Him and Him alone. God is so good.
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Gail Sellu
Gail Sellu Amen, thank you Lord for loving me more and better than I love myself. I love you Jesus, and in your previous name I pray! 
November 25, 2015
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson Amen!  Walking with Jesus is such a breath of fresh air and a wonderful feeling!
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Deleted Member Amen, I love walking with Jesus, He is always there and I am never alone.
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Penelope Rhome
Penelope Rhome amen
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Samantha Greer
Samantha Greer Amen! What an awesome analogy of God's amazing love for each of us. Thank you
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Deleted Member Amen
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Carol Pady
Carol Pady I am thankful for your devotions Pastor Dion. I am also thankful that God loved me even when I was a backslidden mess. By the grace of God I no longer walk those paths.  He loved me and brought me  to where I am today.
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Deleted Member Amen and Amen, God is so good.
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Dorene Glaze
Dorene Glaze Praise him for his love!
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Deleted Member Amen, such an amazing and unconditional love that He has for us. Praise His Holy Name.
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Karen Pasquinelli
Karen Pasquinelli Amen and Praise GOD for his love for me.  I am better than I was as I no longer do the things I did years ago, but there are still things I need to correct and I am working on them.  One thing is for sure I love GOD there is no denying that.
November 25, 2015
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Deleted Member Amen, just keep on doing the best you know to do for Jesus and He will take care of the rest, He loves you so much and when we make mistakes, He is right there to pick us up back up. God bless you. Love and hugs, Tamara
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Karen Pasquinelli
Karen Pasquinelli Thank you Tamara Love and Hugs to you. 
November 26, 2015
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Kathy Banfield
Kathy Banfield AMEN!! We should never listen to Satan's dirty lies when he tries to tell us we are worthless, hopeless, or ugly! I fell victim to eating disorders and fought 40 years to turn a deaf ear to Satan, so I can speak from experiencve. Only when I began viewing my anorexia/bulimia as a spritual disorder was I able to conquer the beast. Until I accepted and trusted Jesus, no doctor or medication could help me. And I still have to be alert, because Satan never gives up! He knows when we are tired, lonely, hungry and physically weak--just as he did with Jesus after our Lord fasted for 40 days after His baptism by John.Just remem er: Satan may persist, but his power is finite. God's power is infinite!
November 25, 2015
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Deleted Member Amen, alll we have to do is hold on to Jesus tighter than ever and trust in Him and when satan tries to trick us up, we can tell him to get behind us in Jesus Name. God's love is awesome. I am so thankful that He loved me so, that He forgave me of my sins and let me be a follower of Him and to serve and love. God bless you. HAPPY THANKSGIVING, love and hugs, Tamara
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Allie Ponzo
Allie Ponzo That's exactly right Kathy!    
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann Amen thank you pastor!
November 25, 2015
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Janet Clary
Janet Clary Thank you Pastor Dion for the gracious devotional today.  You are a true disciple and always know the words of our Lord.  This devotional guides me throughout the day, with His love.
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Deleted Member Amen
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Deleted Member Amen, isn't it wonderful to know that Jesus loves us no matter what, He is always standing with arms open wide to welcome His children home. Thank you for this devotion and prayer. God bless you and Sylvia.
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Natalie Carey
Natalie Careyedited: November 25, 2015 Amazing Devotional Pastor Dion! The Lord has truly blessed you. I don't know how you choose your subject matter for each day or somehow the Lord inspires you. You inspire me not to give up!
November 25, 2015
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Michelle Toney
Michelle Toney I agree wirh you Natelly 
November 27, 2015
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Lissy Verghese
Lissy Verghese Thank you dear Pastor, for the great message! Wish you and Sylvia a blessed Thanksgiving!
November 25, 2015
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams Amen.  Praise God!  Thank you!  Lord, I thank You for Your Love!
November 26, 2015
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Mark Duell
Mark Duell Amen. True love. May I show the same love to those around me Father.
November 26, 2015
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Rosemary Marsh
Rosemary Marsh I know that God Loves me,and that he never lets me down.He hears my every prayer and wipes away every tear.God's grace and mercy is never ending.I give thanks to God with a grateful heart.,for everything.Thank you Pastor for being there for us toq
November 29, 2015