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Posted by Dion Todd July 27th, 2024 2,465 Views 35 Comments
For we were saved in hope, but hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for that which he sees? But if we hope for that which we don't see, we wait for it with patience. Romans 8:24-25 WEB.
"Oh, I just can't face tomorrow. I have a bad feeling about this." On and on we go, into a spiral of self-pity and hopelessness. Fear, anxiety, and depression begin to snowball around us, and it soon consumes us. Eventually, we have a complete lack of hope. Only bleak darkness is left.
Hope can be defined as expectation, trust, and confidence. Knowing that something good is coming your way. Fear can be defined as anxiety, apprehension, or dread. Knowing that something terrible is coming your way.
Hope and fear are polar opposites, and you can't live in one realm while walking in the other. A strange thing is that neither fear nor hope can be seen. Like the wind, both are invisible. It really takes just as much faith and energy to believe in one as it does in the other. The difference is that one builds you up, while the other tears you down.
Don't waste your time and energy on fear. Channel it into hope. Instead of speaking about the bad thing that might happen, pray and talk about the good you would like to happen. Then act accordingly and wait for it to come to pass. God does hear our prayers. He is not deaf. We just have to learn to grow up a little and to trust Him along the way. He has got this. When this is over, and you are looking back, you will feel silly to have doubted Him. I always do.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for today, and I am looking forward in hope for what You are doing in my life. I know that You will see me through whatever I face. I look to You for my needs. My help comes from the Lord! I choose to trust in You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray.” James 5:13 ~ 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. If you are interested in joining the prayer team, here is how to get started Prayer Partners.
Site update #586: I completed a large update to the Audio Library on the left sidebar. There is now a live service archive of all past services, full-length in case you miss a service and want to catch up, as well as all of our original music. You can download the .mp3 files directly to your device now to listen when you don't have internet. I also added a pop-out player so you can listen without remaining on the page. Give it a try and let me know if you have any problems. 😀
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Comment from Nell Neathery
1 year ago
I don't understand why I shared this after reading the pastor's blog. I apologize.
Here is a link to a video I watched on YouTube yesterday... I was so stressed out. There was a lot going on and I felt so overwhelmed. My Mom had a stroke and has aphasia from it. I was trying to find my car title so I could get rid of it because I'm getting my son's car. And everything was just not going the way "I" wanted it to... My mind was going around in circles and I just couldn't think straight. Then I called on Jesus to help me. He stepped in immediately and this is what came up on YouTube as I was trying to distract my mind from all the chaos going on... https://youtu.be/KG5yurv_taw?si=-2x3dd5flre63ddv... I hope this can bring some peace to you... God is so good... Praise be to God in the highest. And peace to His People on Earth. Luke 2:14
Comment from Michele Copley
1 year ago
Praying for your mom, Valeri, for her becoming well, and for God to heal her, prayers for you also, including, for selling your car. How very wonderful how you trust in God, and feel covered in His peace, how it is, Jesus came and stepped in immediately, oh praise God!! I will watch the video!
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 year ago
Prayers sent for you and your mom, Valeri. 🙏
Comment from Dan Remley
1 year ago
I am praying for comfort and healing ❤️
Comment from Yvette York
1 year ago
Praying for you and your mom 🙏🏾
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Comment from Sylvia Todd
1 year ago
Thank you so much for sharing, sister, God bless 🙏!
Comment from Valeri Frank
1 year ago
And the Lord also sent the devotion you shared this morning Pastor Dion. He speaks to us and brings comfort to us in so many ways... I just wanted to share my testimony with everyone here. God truly is watching over us and brings us comfort whenever we ask Him to.
Comment from Valeri Frank
1 year ago
Correction... It's Glory to God in the highest... Sorry, my mind is still on overload...
Amen!
Post from Michele Copley
1 year ago
Thank you for this study and message, Pastor Dion. The prayer is very much on my mind, thanking God for His faithfulness, and Hope!
Father thank you so much for waking me up today. Guide me today and always. Help me make good decisions that make you proud. Thank you for the many blessings you have given me Lord. Thank you for keeping my family and I safe and happy. Amen 🙏 ❤️
God please let me have greater faith Amen
Amen!
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 year ago
Amen and Amen!!! My help comes from the Lord!! Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for today, and I am looking forward in hope for what You are doing in my life. I know that You will see me through whatever I face as I look to You for my needs. My help comes from the Lord!! I choose to trust in You today and all of my tomorrows, in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray, AMEN!!! 🙏
Amen
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 year ago
Praising the Lord with you, Madalyn, for returning your vision to you!! 🙏
Amen Lord. Help me trust You more Jesus. To not go by my pain and misery, but to walk in faith believing for healing in Jesus Name.
Good morning, y'all, happy Saturday! 🌻💛😀
Comment from Wanda Pennington
1 year ago
God bless you both, Happy Saturday
My help comes from the Lord! Amen. Happy Saturday to all 🌞
Heavenly Father, I thank You for today, and I am looking forward in hope for what You are doing in my life. I know that You will see me through whatever I face. I look to You for my needs. My help comes from the Lord! I choose to trust in You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! Sometimes I get stuck on anxiety and fear but just as soon as I pray and thank God for all His gifts and blessings my day starts going better and my spirits are uplifted. Thank you God for always being there for me and speaking to me!!!
Post from Bella Colliander
1 year ago
Yes Lord, my help comes from you. My hope is in you and I am looking up. Come Lord Jesus! Amen🕊️
Post from Theresa Bright
1 year ago
Good one Pastor, thank you 🙏🏻
Post from Celeste Strenn
1 year ago
Amen 🙏
Amen
Post from Marisa Jackson
1 year ago
Amen 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏🙏❤️❤️’!!
Post from Scott Riegelmann
1 year ago
Amen Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, Plans to prosper you not to harm you, Plans to give you hope and a future, thank you for your promises Father My hopes and dreams are with you.
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for today, and I am looking forward in hope for what You are doing in my life. I know that You will see me through whatever I face. I look to You for my needs. My help comes from the Lord! I choose to trust in You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for today, and I am looking forward in hope for what You are doing in my life. I know that You will see me through whatever I face. I look to You for my needs. My help comes from the Lord! I choose to trust in You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Amen…
Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀
Amen, thank you Jesus!🙌🏽🙏🏽❤️
Thank you, Lord, for the growing!
Amen! Thank you for the the reminder Pastor Dion, Reminding me there is HOPE! In our precious Lord's name Jesus, Amen!🙏
Post from Schalk de Beer
1 year ago
Yes, amen Lord.
Amen.
Amen
Amen
Comment from Cathy Webb
3 hours ago
What a blessing, Pastor Dion! The audio library page is easy to navigate and I truly appreciate the pop-out player, as I have many tabs open during my computer sessions and this allows me to keep the music flowing. Well done! 😊🎶
Comment from Gloria Nebarez
10 hours ago
Thank you
Comment from Tyler Velau
3 days ago
Thank you for your continuing work on the site and your efforts to bring the truth of the Gospels to people around the world via the internet. Your hard work and dilligence is appreciated.
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
3 days ago
Thank you so much, Pastor Dion, for all that you do, it sounds to me like non-stop "24-7"! God bless you and Sylvia abundantly, above and beyond! 🙏🤗
Comment from Nell Neathery
3 days ago
sounds great. I know that will be useful for me...need to write that down. Hope the Todd family have a blessed Saturday and Sunday. I do believe God gave us those 2 special days for His sake and our sake! Work hard or volunteer (myself) hard through the week. We get our rewards here on Earth and rewards in Heaven.
Comment from Lynn Brown
4 days ago
That sounds amazing Pastor Dion, thank you!!!