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Posted by Dion Todd August 4th, 2024 2,250 Views 27 Comments
Fearing that we would run aground on rocky ground, they let go four anchors from the stern, and wished for daylight. As the sailors were trying to flee out of the ship, and had lowered the boat into the sea, pretending that they would lay out anchors from the bow, Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, "Unless these stay in the ship, you can't be saved." Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the boat, and let it fall off. Acts 27:29-32 WEB.
The ship's crew was gripped with fear as it was tossed about by the wind and waves. For fourteen days, they had been battered and driven before this storm in darkness. Finally, some sailors decided they would escape using a lifeboat, but Paul told them that they would all die if they did not stay on the ship. So they cut away the boat, and they all made it to safety on the island of Malta, where God used Paul to perform many miracles.
Sometimes you need to stay the course that God has put you on and cut loose the things dragging you back. Let it go. Let them go. They would have never fulfilled God's plan in their life if they had not cut the ropes and let go of that boat. They would have died while holding onto it. If something is holding you back and you feel that God wants you to get rid of it, then cut it loose and let it go. Trust Him to take care of you.
When they don't want to be around you, there are those waiting who do. You are a child of God, not a doormat. When the door closes to a job, there is a better door getting ready to open. When you feel all alone, you are not, for He is right there with you. If you only knew how much He loved you, your life would never be the same.
Is your past chasing you? Cut it loose and let it go. Today is the first day of the rest of your life, and God is interested in your future, not your unchangeable past. It is not too late. You can do this, and He will be with you through it, but sometimes we have to brace ourselves and endure the storm to get where we need to go.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please strengthen me today and help me make the right decisions. I want to do the right thing. Forgive me of my past mistakes and guide me into Your perfect will. With You by my side, I can face anything. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Heavenly Father, please strengthen me today and help me make the right decisions. I want to do the right thing. Forgive me of my past mistakes and guide me into Your perfect will. With You by my side, I can face anything. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Amen, this message touch my heart , thanks and God bless you . I was once in an abusive marriage , and it ended in divorce , with 2 kids , I never regretted my letting go , at that time . It was the best thing to do, and I live happily with my kids . Thanks again pastor , it’s nice sometimes , when we let go . God bless you sir
Comment from Sylvia Todd
1 year ago
So sorry for what you had to go through, sister, glad you are doing well 💛!
Amen!
I would read this scripture and probably only see it as an interesting story... Wonderful message, in so many ways! Thank you so much for the insight!
Every time I read this my mind just explodes!LOL. Bible Fun Fact: Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kg 11:3)
Comment from Dion Todd
1 year ago
One of my seminary instructors / mentor said, "What man needs that much correction?" 😀
Amen. Thank you Jesus for this day and for the life You have given me. Thank you for the work you have done in my wife and our marriage. I love you Jesus.
Amen
Amen!
Amen
Yes, absolutely my Lord, in Jesus's name I pray this, amen.
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 year ago
Amen and Amen, this I pray as I can face anything, today, tomorrow and always, as You hold my future in Your hands!! You, oh Lord, are my strength when I'm weak, You lift me up when I fall down, You give me hope when there is no hope, a living hope of a much better tomorrow, You are oh Lord my Good Shepherd and I know that I'll dwell in YOUR house forever!!! Thank you for this day, thank you for RHM!!! 🙏
Post from Bella Colliander
1 year ago
Lord, with You by my side, I can face anything. Thank you Lord for your unconditional love and guide me into Your perfect will. Amen🕊️
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 year ago
AMEN, dear sister!!! HE's our strength when we are week, He lift's us up when we are down and gives us hope when there is none!!! Please know that you're in my prayers!!! 🙏 Love ya, Liesel ❤️🤗
Good morning, y'all, happy Sunday 🌻! May you all have a peaceful and blessed day 🙏!
Wow ! Praise God! This “cut it loose” and the message “Wild Horses” this morning really spoke to me. Thank you Pastor Dion for the Holy Spirit speaking to you and bringing this message. Oh, Lord my God help me to apply your words in my life🙏😇
Amen🙏!!
Amen! I so needed to hear this message today. Perfect timing . It's as if God has spoken to me thru you. Just yesterday, I asked God to help me weather this storm. Asked for help to make the necessary decision to let go of the past/ them .
God bless you all and my friend, Edwin Hindt, who introduced me to Refreshing Hope.
🙏🏻Lord, watch over my family as I follow your word.
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, please strengthen me today and help me make the right decisions. I want to do the right thing. Forgive me of my past mistakes and guide me into Your perfect will. With You by my side, I can face anything. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen
Amen!
This message feels like it’s directed towards me
Amen!!
Post from Kay Collinsworth
1 year ago
Amen
Amen❣️
I want to be more like Jesus. Father forgive me of my past sins. I pray that everyone will have a blessed week. Be safe. Much love to all.❤️Praying for everyone as we endure this storm.🙏🏽
AMEN Father With You By My Side I Can Do Anything.Good Morning Everyone Have A Blessed Sunday
Comment from Bella Colliander
1 year ago
Good morning Yvette. See you in church.🕊️
Amen
Amen. Hallelujah.🙏🙏
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
7 hours ago
Thank you so much for your Labor of Love, your faithfulness, and endless service, Pastor Dion!! What a blessing to have the Audio Library available to us!!! May the Lord bless you and Sylvia above and beyond, grant you good health and meet all of your needs!! We are, the entire RHM family, so very grateful for you, thanking the Lord for leading us to RHM!! 🙏🤗❣️
Comment from Marilyn Salter
1 day ago
Thank you
Comment from Cathy Webb
2 days 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
2 days ago
Thank you
Comment from Tyler Velau
5 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
5 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
5 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
6 days ago
That sounds amazing Pastor Dion, thank you!!!