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The Lamp
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Your word is a lamp to my feet, And a light for my path. Psalms 119:105 WEB
The old oil lamps that were used in biblical times had a small radius of light. They would light the path just a few feet ahead of you and you could not see very far down the road. When traveling by night, you could see just enough to take the next step. When you did take that step, the circle of light moved with you and then you could see a little farther. The entire journey was made like this, one step at a time.
I have heard it said that if you took a 'soon to be bride' into her new house and showed her all the dirty dishes that she would have to wash, the stack of dirty diapers that she would have to change, all the meals that she would have to prepare and all the housework there would be to do, she would run for the hills. So it is with us. God shows us just enough of the path for today. Tomorrow, He will show us what we need for that. Jesus told us: 'Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself' (Matthew 6:34). When the problems show up, so will the answer. Don't worry about problems that do not even exist yet. You will only exhaust yourself.
Just because you are struggling with something, it does not mean that God is not with you. Living a Christian life does not mean that we will not face trouble, but that God can be trusted to handle the trouble when it arrives.
So many times I have wanted to know what was farther down the road, what was coming, but God gives us enough light for today. I have always found that when tomorrow came, that He took care of that as well.
Prayer: Father, I thank You for lighting my path and the way that I should go. Let me walk in Your light all the days of my life and guide my steps. Please send me Your peace today and ease my mind and fears, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Alvin Gann
Thank you for exactly the word I needed today!
March 6, 2016
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Amen.
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David and Dianna Wyles
For me looking into that unknown future has always given me anxiety. I am learning these days to walk in faith as I know God has good plans for a hope and a future for us. Thank You Pastor:) Pastor's Prayer: Father, I thank You for lighting my path and the way that I should go. Let me walk in Your light all the days of my life and guide my steps. Please send me Your peace today and ease my mind and fears, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
March 6, 2016
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Janet Clary
Pastor Dion, you really have the gift!! This devotion speaks to me for something I face each day... fear and anxiety!! There are times when i get worked up about tomorrow and I haven't even gotten into the next hour of today. God loves us so much and there are moments when we want to stretch that light into days ahead. I love the Lord more than ever as He has given me the opportunity to rebuild my life and do it one step at a time. I am learning to appreciate the light each minute of today and be thankful for the grace of God to let me see His true beauty, if just for the moment. Thank you Pastor Dion for the gift you gave me and everyone today in this gentle yet loving devotion. Hugs, Janet
March 6, 2016
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God bless you Janet, what a beautiful testimony. Love, hugs and prayers and many many blessings to your heart and soul, mind and body.
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Ruby Kehayias
My husband is getting ready to venture into full time a business that he has been only doing part time. He will be leaving his full time job and benefits. This will make me the primary bread winner until the business is more productive. This has been scary for me as it bears a lot of responsibility on my part. But I know that God can be trusted with whatever lies ahead. Thank you, Pastor Dion, for that confirmation!
March 6, 2016
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Carol Policastro
Just finished my morning prayer, and then I read your devotional. This is what I prayed for this morning. Father show me the path that I must take in my current situation. Help me to live in the day and not fear what tommorow will bring.
March 6, 2016
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Penelope Rhome
thank you Lord for sending pastor Dion into my life amen
March 6, 2016
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Joey Smith
Amen, thank you Pastor Dion for sharing the wors of our Lord and Saviour, I see these everyday in daily life. I see him showing me a little bit at a time everyday. I also see a bigger picture of my future as long as I take the Lord with me everyday. Have blessed and wonderful Sunday everyone.
March 6, 2016
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Schalk de Beer
Amen.
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Mike OBryan
amazing concept
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Jeff Tyrrell
Amen help and guid us Jesus to be in the here and now
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Twila Stierwalt
AMEN! I need to not worry about tomorrow because today has enough troubles of its own, and I know God is right beside me guiding me through all of them.
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Amen
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Carol Pady
Amen! One day at a time with the Lord. His grace is sufficient for me.
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Amen and Amen.
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Gloria Nebarez
GOD is amazing,!!! I have been struggling with worry and today's message is what I needed to hear. Thank you Jesus. Yes, you are in control! Thak you Pastor Dion
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Amen
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Joan Joseph
Cast all your cares on him for He cares for you (1 Peter 5: 11).Yes he does. Amen Pastor.
March 6, 2016
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Jennifer Nielsen
Omg I so needed this ... Worrying about this week ... But I know God took me this far so I shouldn't worry able about this week cuz he has it taken care of for me already thank you Jesus for everyday ..! AMEN.
March 6, 2016
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Kath Paro
Oh my goodness, my worries and anxieties about what is gonna happen an hour from now or a day, week, or a month is a wasted effort? Those times aren't here yet. Yes, I am planning for an event in April. I need to remember that my Higher Power is walking beside me and it will as He planned, not me. This relieves a lot of the pressure I am putting on me! This message couldn't have come at a better time. I will re-read it when I feel myself getting into the next hour with my efforts! Bless you, Dion.....
March 6, 2016
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Karen Pasquinelliedited: March 6, 2016
AMEN! Just live "One Day at a Time" I learned that when I was in my 20's from Alanon meetings. Then when I decided to read the Bible from beginning to end I learned it from Jesus.
March 6, 2016
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Debbie Bible
This speaks to me as I live with stage 4 cancer. I know the peace that passes understanding in my heart is truly a gift from God.. I'm so happy I found your ministry. Thanks Pastor and Sylvia for all you do.
March 6, 2016
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Deng Tembreza
Your life in GOD's hand and peace be with you
March 6, 2016
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Deng Tembreza
I love this part in todays reflection:God shows us just enough of the path for today. Tomorrow, He will show us what we need for that. Jesus told us: 'Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself' (Matthew 6:34). When the problems show up, so will the answer. Don't worry about problems that do not even exist yet. You will only exhaust yourself. Thank you for this reflection from you Pastor Dion for I relate to this. I try to live my life one day at a time for I trust all that GOD has promised me as I go through the walk of my life.
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Amazing, I was so blessed by this message today. Thank you so much for sharing it with me. I am so thankful that Jesus knows what we can handle and cannot handle, He never ever fails us. God is so good and I give Him all Praise, Honor and Glory for all that He has done in my life and my famlies life these past weeks. God bless you.
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Rosemary Marsh
Amen.Thank you Heavenly Father. For every day is a new beginning,that we can commit our lives into your hands.Help us Lord to take each day as it comes and to rejoice in you at all times,and in all situation,knowing that nothing is going to happen that you and I cannot handle.By your grace and mercy.In Jesus name I pray.
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Wesley Paulus
AMEN!
March 6, 2016
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Rachael Burke
Amen
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Deborah Alexander
TYL LEAD ME GUIDE ME & SHOW ME YOUR WAY, IN JESUS NAME I PRAY
March 6, 2016
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Heide Garner
wow that is great word I have felt lately that dreaded a phone call to my mom which tomorrow for I know worried have been miss home. reading this feel god give me peace talk to her even if she may ask question not be so postive thanks for this great message paster Dion.
March 6, 2016
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Janet Marsh-Lord
Yes it's better not to know what lies ahead. Otherwise we'd turn and run.We eventually get through the bad times with the Lords help.One step at a time... Thank you for this message.
March 7, 2016
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Ticardo Williams
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Dion! Lord, please Guide my steps Today.
March 7, 2016
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Penelope Rhome
amen
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Kim Dalton
Thank you for sharing this today...I have always felt that I need to be ready for the worst, so that I won't be caught with my guard down. I call it "being ready for bear". I have realized by doing so, I am missing out on living in the present, and it's not just hurting me spiritually, but, mentally & physically as well...I've heard many times that we have a "fight or flight" condition to help us when facing danger. Staying in that state is not healthy, as it can affect the adrenals, depleting them of what we might need at some time in our lives. Something to do with the cortisol released into our body. I am realizing all the areas of my life this way of thinking has only robbed me of TODAYS blessings, TODAYS walk with the Lord, etc. I choose NOW to STOP letting satan control my thoughts, as I know he has probably been very happy with me living in that state of mind! I KNOW that God is with me today, and will be with me in all my tomorrows. God bless.
March 8, 2016