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The Dead End
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I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalms 32:8 NIV
Recently when the Lord was ready to start something new in our life, He started closing out the old. Of course we panicked, tried giving more, pray more, fast more, serve more, but nothing helped. So we decided we would do this, but this turned out to be a dead end. Then we decided we would do that, but that went nowhere either.
It seemed that each time that we were about to give up, something would appear to give us a little hope, but would turn out to be a dead end. In time, the Lord opened the door that we were supposed to go through and it turned out great. All the worry, struggling and despair was for nothing. God had a plan that we could not see and He had to close down part one before He could begin part two.
The next time that you are looking at one dead end after another, know that God is bringing something new to your life, and it is going to be good. The chaos that is going on in your mind will be for nothing. It is just a transition to something new and better, and the dead end is part of the process.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help me see past the dead end and know that You are working behind the scenes. I know that the plans that You have for me are good and the right door will open, in the name of Jesus I pray.
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Celestina Ndunda
It has been two long stomy weeks. Thank You Father for this beautiful word through Your servant Dion. Thank You Lord for i believe it shall all be well in Jesus Name.
Thank you Pst. Dion and may our Good Lord Bless You Indeed.
May 25, 2016
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Twila Stierwalt
AMEN!
May 25, 2016
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David and Dianna Wylesedited: May 25, 2016
Amen! Thank you! I probably need to hear this over and over again! As I face the future with no more unemployment available for the next 5 months, I am grateful for the experiences I have had over the last 6 months but so ready for steady income. My interview yesterday went well I think.... I did my best, God's got the rest! I should find out in a week or so how I really did. As I stand on this threshold of transition and ask how much longer I must be patient to reap the benefits of faith I am reminded of how blessed I have been over this lean and transitionary time in our lives. Yes old doors have been closing left and right, and yet here we are six months into waiting on God's timing and I might be late on rent but I have a home still, I might not have much but I have, I haven't found a steady nine to five sort of job but I have found a larger measure of peace, more creative flow, awakened dreams and inspirations, motivation and strong desire to create beauty and wonder for God's glory. a door of opportunity to publish my creation, a since of tranquility at times like no other time in my life. I have to ask myself ... is God closing these doors to usher me into a writing career? Dare to think! I am a humble old women and the thought of being known as an author is a strange one that's growing on me only because it seems like while I have been given other small glimpses of hope nothing else has been working out. It's like God sees deep inside me where those lost dreams have been burried and are drawing them out for me to notice again. Yes when I was a child I think I dreamed of being a writer and even a photographer. Over the last two or three years I have been guided to actively seek out those passions as forms of release and therapy if you will. Bad Day? Get my camera and take a walk in search of God's blessings! Helps every time! I want to have stable income again but I have seen so many blessings that I have been given through this journey and God is providing all the way, that I can't be ungrateful! I would love to work for Panda Express and do hope I get that chance but if God doesn't open this door he will open another... and maybe he already has but my fears wont accept that I just need to take that step through the threshhold of that door God has opened and have faith that it's where he wants me to be. Is it wrong to want to step through that door AND have a more stable form of income? Is that me saying I have faith but only if there is a safety net? In publishing you make money only if people buy what you publish, in a job for hire you earn money for services rendered...is that me not having faith in the gifts God has given me? I so need clarity and maybe I have gotten it and am too afraid to hear it? Heavenly Father Thank you for all you do! Thank you for loving through it all! Thank you for your comfort in my weaknesses, I want faith the size of a mustard seed! Will you help me step away from the fear that Satan is throwing at me and step into your love and assurance that you will not let me fall? Gift me with lasting peace and faith that you will always have my back and make a way when there seems like no way. If Panada Express is your will please open it wide and if not please close it tight! Thank you Pastor for letting me ramble on and for being God's hands and feet :) Pastor's Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help me see past the dead end and know that You are working behind the scenes. I know that the plans that You have for me are good and the right door will open, in the name of Jesus I pray.
May 25, 2016
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Eileen Garcia
Amen. Prayers
May 25, 2016
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David and Dianna Wyles
Thank you God bless!
May 25, 2016
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Necie Mc
Amen.
May 25, 2016
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Twila Stierwalt
God is blessing you while you are waiting!
May 25, 2016
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David and Dianna Wyles
Yes! I do see that and still I get anxious from time to time but I do know I have been blessed with much through this season and all others. God bless
May 25, 2016
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Kathie Byram Lopez
Amen..
May 25, 2016
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Deng Tembreza
GOD is behind the scene and HE only knows what is the best for you. Your book will be noticed by many I pray for you my friend.
May 25, 2016
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David and Dianna Wyles
Thank you! God bless!
May 26, 2016
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Wesley Paulus
Amen!!
May 25, 2016
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Carol Pady
Amen! I thank God for the dead ends, these are the times when I am drawn closest to Him, to fully rely upon His will. He never fails to keep me in His care and gives me what I need to travel through these transistions . His love never fails!
May 25, 2016
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Christina Ocasio
A timely word this morning...let me trust in God's plan for my household and the challenges we face, God is still in control when one door closes He opens another...thank you Lord!..and Pastor Dion for sharing this today!..Amen
May 25, 2016
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Heide Garner
well rember two years ago when joel want ed move here wow no way scard what change meant good thing as hear other still live calfornia post service has changed better here my husband sales venus fly trap for living on compter and was scard move where no family make new friends no thanks glad did at time overwhelm move away ffrom everything knew.
May 25, 2016
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Wesley Paulus
Amen!
May 25, 2016
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Diane Symborski✝
Amen!! Thank you Pastor Dion for your beautiful daily devotions. When I hit the dead eand I always feel like I hit into it head first. That never makes me feel good at all then I just turn around and try and wait. I get to stressed out when things like this happens. Thanks Again!! God Bless You! :- )
May 25, 2016
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Scott Riegelmann
Amen pastor Dion! Thanx again for another awesome devotional have a super brite and wonderfull day. sincerely Scott R.
May 26, 2016
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Lissy Verghese
Thank you dear Pastor, for the great message!
May 27, 2016