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Blood in the Water

Posted by Dion Todd October 19th, 2024 1,128 Views 21 Comments

He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. He counts the number of the stars. He calls them all by their names. Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite. Psalms 147:3-5 WEB.

When sharks sense blood in the water, they go into a feeding frenzy. They will attack the wounded and devour them, even if it is another shark. They get so caught up in this frenzy that they may even turn and attack each other. The water becomes cloudy. Everything becomes blurred, and everyone around them becomes a target. Too often, we see the same behavior in church.

Church life can be messy. We are all imperfect people trying to represent a perfect God. When we fail, people get wounded. Many of them are just victims of church abuse, and it's not their fault at all. If you get deeply involved in a church and begin to see the underbelly of it, there's a good chance that you'll find something you don't like. You may even become one of the wounded, and the ones you once looked up to are now against you.

Yet, Jesus reached out to the hurting. He touched the outcasts, and He ate with the sinners. Jesus told us parables like the good Samaritan who stopped to help the wounded man while the priest passed by on the other side of the road. We are to help restore the wounded among us, not turn against them, destroy their lives, dash their hopes, and drive them away.

Today, if you know someone that has been wounded, reach out to them. You might just be the only friend they have on Earth during a time when everyone else has turned their back on them. If you are one of the wounded, then hang on to God and understand that He still loves you, but His followers often forget that and can fail to show it.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for today. Please forgive me for hurting others, as I forgive those who have hurt me. Help me to live a life of victory and make my enemies live at peace with me. Help me be slow to speak and always think first. Use me to heal the hurting, rescue the lost, forgive the unforgiving, and bind up their wounds. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Amen!




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

2 weeks ago


AMEN, this I pray, "Jesus heals the broken hearted. . . forgive the unforgiving and bind up their wounds", deep seated wounds, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen and Amen!!!




Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Good morning, y'all, may you have a most blessed Saturday 🌻! Looking forward to some sunny and cooler weather here today, PTL 🌞!



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Comment from Dan Remley

2 weeks ago

Good morning Sylvia ❀️



Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Heavenly Father Please Help Me To watch My Words And How I Talk To Others I Don’t Want To Hurt Anyone With My Words Or Want Them To Hurt Me Amen Good Morning Everyone Enjoy Your Saturday πŸ˜€



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Comment from Susan Petho

2 weeks ago

Good morning Yvette and everyone! Have a blessed Saturday!


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2 weeks ago

Good morning to my whole RHM family ❀️



Post from Dan Remley

Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Lord, because of you I have for several years now looked for people in need. People who look down and distraught. Please continue to put people like that in my path. Give me guidance on what I should do,and just help me to get better a better as a man each and every day. I am very sorry if at times I have hurt one of my brothers or sisters. Amen ❀️




Post from Susan Petho

Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Amen!




Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Amen πŸ™ πŸ™β€οΈβ€οΈ!!




Post from Scott Riegelmann

2 weeks ago


Amen, I need you more than ever Father and I am thankful for your loving mercies please be with me today as we celebrate the life of one of your devoted pastor Don Moon.




Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Heavenly Father, I thank You for today. Please forgive me for hurting others, as I forgive those who have hurt me. Help me to live a life of victory and make my enemies live at peace with me. Help me be slow to speak and always think first. Use me to heal the hurting, rescue the lost, forgive the unforgiving, and bind up their wounds. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❀️🀟🏻




Post from Kay Collinsworth

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Amen❣️




Post from Wanda Pennington

2 weeks ago


Heavenly Father, I thank You for today. Please forgive me for hurting others, as I forgive those who have hurt me. Help me to live a life of victory and make my enemies live at peace with me. Help me be slow to speak and always think first. Use me to heal the hurting, rescue the lost, forgive the unforgiving, and bind up their wounds. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen




Post from Kevin J. Eck

Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Heavenly Father, forgive me if I have hurt others, as I will forgive them. I pray Peace and Love for all. In Jesus name, Amen!



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

2 weeks ago

Amen, brother πŸ™!



Post from Bella Colliander

2 weeks ago


Lord, use me to help others. Forgive me for ever hurting anyone. Give me the right words to share Your love with others. In Jesus's name, AmenπŸ•ŠοΈ




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Amen!




Post from Candy Laventure

Candy Laventure commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Amen!




Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Blood in the Water

2 weeks ago


Yes Lord, in Jesus's name I pray this, amen.






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