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Song Birds

  • Aren't five sparrows sold for two assaria coins? Not one of them is forgotten by God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don't be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows. Luke 12:6 WEB

    We live in the South Carolina countryside and have a large oak tree in our yard, which is near our porch. We like to sit outside and read when the weather is nice and it is amazing to see how many different types of small birds come by when everything is quiet.

    Here it is common to see blue jays, cardinals, doves, wood peckers, wrens, mocking birds, an occasional humming bird, and of course, the lowly sparrow. The air becomes filled with bird songs, and some of these little ones can sing really loud. I often wonder how so much sound can come from such a tiny head.

    The birds are accompanied by squirrels running up and down the tree, occasionally stopping to look inquisitively at us. Last night I watched a possum walking along one of the limbs. The oak tree is home to so many creatures and a thriving community is happening there, all without our help. God cares for all of nature. 'The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth' (Psalms 29:9).

    Jesus told us that not even a small sparrow is forgotten by God. While Luke writes that five sparrows were sold for two pennies (Luke 12:6), Matthew writes that two sparrows were sold for one penny (Matt. 10:29). So if you bought two pennies worth of sparrows, you got an additional one free. Not even that free sparrow is forgotten by God.

    Have you ever felt the Lord has forgotten you? I certainly have had times when I felt like that, but we don't live by our feelings. The righteous will live by faith (Heb. 10:38). Feelings change like the wind, while God's word stands forever. Even the hairs on your head are all numbered (Matt. 10:30).

    You may feel like the Lord does not care, but He wants you to know that He does care. You may feel that He doesn't know, but He wants you to know that He does know. You may feel that you have been forgotten, but He wants you to know that He will never forget His beautiful child.

    So often we get concerned about this or that, when actually Jesus is the real answer to it all. We seek the desires of our heart directly, but God told us 'Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart' (Ps. 37:4).

    The Lord knows exactly where you are today, you are not forgotten, His door is always open, and He wants you to trust Him. As you seek Him, your needs will be taken care of automatically (Luke 12:31). In God I trust.

    Prayer: Father I thank You so much for loving me. I am sorry for my lack of trust when things get difficult. Please strengthen me, speak to me in a way that I understand and help me build a deeper relationship with You, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

    Note: Good morning, Sylvia here :)! The monthly RHM newsletter is available! To find out the latest happenings at RHM, just click on the News link on the site menu. Please also visit the FAAD and Creation Photographers groups to participation in their weekly topics. FAAD has a wonderful testimony in the Discussion area of the group about Thanksgiving, as well as the weekly chat. Creation Photographers is focusing on the them of "Look Up", looking out for God''s beauty from an upward perspective. ALSO, since we haven''t seen my family for three years, we are driving out this month for Christmas (more about that in the newsletter), and would appreciate your prayers! We will still be keeping up with the online church, via our laptop, so be on the lookout for travel photos ;-). We love you all and thank you so much for being part of RHM!

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Mark Duell
Mark Duell His love is amazing.
December 1, 2015
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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles It all comes down to trust and faith doesn't it? I have strong faith ...somedays... somedays I am grateful just to know the truth through all the lies in my head. It is good to know the truth that The Lord knows exactly where we are today, we are not forgotten, His door is always open, and He wants us to trust Him. As we seek Him, our needs will be taken care of automatically!  In God I trust. Thank you Pastor as you always seem to have the word I need :) 
December 1, 2015
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Elena Vasquez
Elena Vasquez Amen
December 1, 2015
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Sylvia Brainard
Sylvia Brainard thank you and God bless you
December 1, 2015
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jacksonedited: December 1, 2015 Thank you Lord for this day and everyday!  We are blessed to see another day, start anew and live, love and laugh with you, Our Glorious and Ever loving Father!  Amen!
December 1, 2015
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Blanca Alvarez
Blanca Alvarezedited: December 1, 2015 Thank you so much for this is so uplifting to my heart and soul thank you again..
December 1, 2015
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Twila Stierwalt
Twila Stierwalt It is so good to know that God cares so much for me,  and that He knows so much about me, and loves me more than I can even imagine. I am so special in His sight. I pray that I will trust Him with my life and to know without a doubt that He will meat all my needs. He is my great provider. I love you LORD and I lift my voice to worship You O my soul rejoice, take joy my King in what you here let it be a sweet sweet sound in Your ear.
December 1, 2015
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Carol Pady
Carol Pady Amen! 
December 1, 2015
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Karen Pasquinelli
Karen Pasquinelli Amen!!!  I know God is always there, no matter what.  I have now come to a place in my life that even when things seem not so good, I just pray.  God never promised us a rose garden, he just promised he would always be there for us.  Sometimes our prayer requests takes time and sometimes they are answered right away.  God loves us we just need to keep our faith and love him no matter what.  If we seek we will find and if we ask we will receive.
December 1, 2015
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello He knows,He knows,He knows,Amen! It's so true,that when you seek Him in prayer and in His word He will allow you to find Him! Trusting God seals the deal on our faith in Him knowing that He will answer our prayers in His timing and according to what He thinks is best for us!
December 1, 2015
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd Amen, Richard, so true!
December 2, 2015
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Kathy Banfield
Kathy Banfield Thanks for the reminder that faith is what counts, not feelings! I needed to hear this message today, because I'm sick with the flu and had been feeling sorry for myuself.
December 1, 2015
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello Pray and hope God blesses you with healing and a speedy recovery,Amen.
December 1, 2015
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd Blah, I know that's no fun, Kathy, I pray that He heals you quickly!
December 2, 2015
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Julie Schneider
Julie Schneider Excellent! this is just what i needed today! Thank you!  I trust until the devil sneaks into my thoughts and then i have to give it back to God again.....He must be dizzy! Thank you for this word!
December 1, 2015
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd Haha, I'm sure He is used to it, Julie, from all of us :D!
December 2, 2015
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Lissy Verghese
Lissy Verghese Thank you dear Pastor for the great message! :) We too love your ministry and highly value your services for us! :)
December 1, 2015
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann Thank you pastor Todd another great word from God Thank u sincerely!!
December 1, 2015
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams Amen.  Praise God!  Thank you!  Lord, I don't know, but You do...and I trust You!
December 2, 2015
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Sylvia Schmidt
Sylvia Schmidt Thank you. I have had to stop going to see my counsellor due to financial problems and needing to give my kids more food to eat since they are growing and also Christmas is coming. I have done what I can to cut back on my bills to help the situation. I am worried about where my support will come from since I won't be seeing my counsellor in the next few weeks. I just can't afford it anymore. Thank you for all you have written here. I have been feeling like this, like God is forgetting about me. it's been so long since he's talked to me, it feels like. I think I need to spend more time getting quiet and finding God this weekend while my kids are at their dad's. Thank you for this reminder that God doesn't forget about us. I really needed to hear it lately. Bless you both.
December 2, 2015
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd That is wonderful, Sylvia, that God is speaking to you in this storm! Praying that He will bless you and provide for your needs!
December 2, 2015
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Sylvia Schmidt
Sylvia Schmidt actually I think you misunderstood. I haven't heard from him in a long while so I feel I need to seek him again so I can hear from Him again. Thank you. I know he will provide for my needs. I just really need to pay attention and listen for his still small voice and put in the effort to do just that. Things are winding down in my life right now which is good.
December 3, 2015
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd Oh ok, sorry for the mis-read, Sylvia :). I know that He will honor your desire to hear His voice <3.
December 3, 2015
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Sylvia Schmidt
Sylvia Schmidt Thank you for your kind and loving support Sylvia. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have this place to connect with you and with others. :-) <3
December 3, 2015
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd We are blessed to have you here, Sylvia <3!
December 3, 2015
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Sylvia Schmidt
Sylvia Schmidt :-D :-D <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
December 3, 2015
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondelloedited: December 4, 2015 As you seek Him,He WILL draw you closer to Himself. He will heal your heart, renew your mind and guide you unto the path of righteousness. Be encouraged,He knows what you're going through and He cares. Trust Him. May God bless you and your children abundantly,spiritually and all your physical needs be met,in Jesus name Amen.
December 4, 2015
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Iris Parlin
Iris Parlin I pray I haven't been forgotten. I don't see the light yet,but hope to soon. Bless you all today. I'm behind because I wasn't feeling well at all yesterday. I always thank God when I get up for another day.
December 3, 2015
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd You are not forgotten, Iris, either by Him, or by us <3!
December 3, 2015