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Posted by Dion Todd June 3rd, 2025 1,252 Views 21 Comments
Oh magnify Yahweh with me. Let's exalt his name together. I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked to him, and were radiant. Their faces shall never be covered with shame. This poor man cried, and Yahweh heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. Psalms 34:3–6 WEB.
David was in the center of the enemies' camp, surrounded by relatives of men he had killed in battle. King Saul, his father-in-law, was seeking to kill David in a jealous rage. So David had to get out of the country quickly. He crossed the border and entered the Philistine town of Gath, hoping to hide from Saul. "Gath" appropriately means "The winepress." David was officially out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Not long after this, the Philistines began to recognize David and talk about him: "Is this not David who they sing about? Saul has struck down his thousands, and David his ten thousand?" David was under immense pressure, so much that he began to act like he was a madman (1 Samuel 21:13). When the Philistines thought he was crazy and let him go, David wrote Psalm 34: "This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles!"
David, who slew bears, lions, and the giant Goliath, was pressed like a grape until fear came to the surface in the winepress of the Lord. He was taken to the edge of his faith, and it looked dark and hopeless. Yet, the Lord delivered him. For no matter how great your faith is, God can always stretch it a little further. His tests scale infinitely. Still, He is always there to deliver you in the end. Will you still trust Him when under the pressure of His winepress? It's amazing what He squeezes out.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please strengthen me and help me serve You today without shrinking back. I want to let go of the bad and hang onto the good. Set me free from the ungodly things that hold me back. Let Your love and peace cover me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:12-13) ~ 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.
Eco Version .577: Adapted the site to be a (PWA) Progressive Web App that you can install locally and still browse cached content like devotionals you have read when you are offline. When you first open the app in the morning, it should take you to the latest devotional. If you were an early adopter and it does not, uninstall it and install it again as I made some changes. Also, you can click the 3 ... and "Cast" to display it on your TV if you have a compatible device. It should work with Chrome, Edge, Android, as well as iPhones, iPads, and tablets. I will create some documentation on it soon, but this is a summary:
How to Install the Refreshing Hope Ministries App:
For Android & Desktop Users:
Visit our website: Go to www.refreshinghope.org using Chrome, Edge, or another compatible browser.
Wait for the prompt: After a few moments on the site, you'll see a banner at the bottom of your screen asking if you'd like to "Add RHM to Home Screen."
Tap "Install": Click the "Install" button on the prompt.
Enjoy the app: The RHM app will be installed on your device. You can now access it directly from your home screen or app drawer without opening a browser.
For iPhone & iPad Users:
Use Safari browser: Open www.refreshinghope.org in Safari (this won't work in Chrome or other browsers on iOS).
Tap the Share button: Look for the share icon (square with an arrow pointing up) at the bottom of your screen.
Select "Add to Home Screen": Scroll down in the share menu if needed to find this option.
Confirm installation: Tap "Add" in the top-right corner of the screen.
Access the app: The RHM icon will appear on your home screen. Tap it to open the app directly.
Benefits of Installing the RHM App:
Quick access: Open RHM with one tap from your home screen
Offline access: View previously visited pages even without an internet connection
App-like experience: Enjoy a full-screen experience without browser controls
Stay updated: Receive important ministry updates and notifications
Save data: The app loads faster and uses less data than repeatedly visiting the website
Need Help? If you have any questions or need assistance installing the app on your device, please contact us and we'll be happy to help! 😀
Amen!
Yes Abba Father, please strengthen me and help me serve You today without shrinking back. I want to let go of the bad and hang onto the good. Set me free from the ungodly things that hold me back. Let Your love and peace cover me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen. ✝️🛐
Amen 🙏 ❤️🙏🩷🙏🩷🙏❤️🙏!!
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
2 days ago
Amen and Amen, this I pray! Oh, to look at HIM, face to face, may it be soon, Lord, I'm so ready!!! But there is still need to continue here and do Your holy will and pray for the lost!!🙏
Amen Amen Good morning Everyone 🌹😄🌹
Post from Theresa Bright
2 days ago
Amen 🙏🏻
Post from Wanda Pennington
2 days ago
I pray this prayer in Jesus Name, Amen
Post from Tonya Singleton
2 days ago
Needed this one today!! Amen!!!
Amen love and peace
Post from Gloria Nebarez
2 days ago
Lord, Set me free from the ungodly things that hold me back. I want to hear your voice, lead me, teach me in Jesus name, I pray. Thank you Jesus.
Comment from Valeri Frank
2 days ago
Prayers that Jesus will set you free today Gloria... In Jesus Holy Name... Amen 🙏🏼
Post from Bella Colliander
2 days ago
Amen!🕊️
Post from Kay Collinsworth
2 days ago
Amen
Amen ❤️ 🙏
Amen
Amen
Amen
Post from Celeste Strenn
2 days ago
Amen🙏🏽
Amen! 🙏🏼
Post from Richard A Smith
2 days ago
Amen.
Amen!
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 day ago
Thank you Pastor! That is awesome!!
Comment from Michele Copley
2 days ago
Good morning, Pastor Dion. How helpful of your creating this detailed app for RHM. How good it will be to load and display RHM on large screen TV at times, and with more documentation or needed assistance upcoming along the way for RHM Family- of God.