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This Thing is From Me
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Yahweh says, 'You shall not go up, nor fight against your brothers! Every man return to his house; for this thing is of me.' So they listened to Yahweh's words, and returned from going against Jeroboam. 2 Chronicles 11:4 WEB
When Solomon the son of David passed away, his son Rehoboam became the king of Israel. A servant of Solomon named Jeroboam led a rebellion and it divided the kingdom of Israel into two parts. The southern kingdom, or kingdom of Judah, was made from the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, and they stayed loyal to the line of David. The other ten tribes became known as the northern kingdom of Israel, or the kingdom of Samaria.
When Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, gathered his army together and planned to reunite the kingdom, the Lord told them to go home for 'This thing is from Me.' This had to appear like the worst possible thing that could have happened, but it was all a part of God's plan and He had prophesied it through Ahijah (1 Kings 11:29). It was no accident that the rebellion split the nation. It came straight from the Lord.
Once I was a supervisor at what was a high paying job at the time. I worked really hard and as I was fasting and praying to get closer to the Lord. Suddenly I was called to the office and instead of being promoted, I was laid off. The guy that they kept in my place was illiterate and could not even fill out the reports. I was confused and felt wronged, but after praying about it I knew 'This thing is from Me.' I walked through a rough patch, but led some people to the Lord along the way, and then He put me in my own business. In the end it was better, but God had to remove something first, along with some of my pride.
Though it is hard to understand at times why things happen, God loves you, and He is in control of your life. Do not panic when bad things happen. Even satan had to get permission from God to attack Job (Job 1:10). If you are trying to be obedient to the Lord, nothing will come on you that He does not allow, and in the end it will work out for good. Don't give up when a promotion seems to go the other way. There is something better around the corner.
Prayer: Father, I thank You for the times that I don't get my way, for You are smarter than me. I want what You have. Share Your vision with me and let Your desires, become my desires. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Yes, It can become better... FAITH, TRUST IN THE LORD, NOT MAN. :) <3
Amen!
Amen
Amen, don't worry about what man thinks. The only one that matters is our creator.
Amen! God can turn the bad things into blessings.
Exactly, Ruth! Also, Ruth, were you able to get back into the prayer page ok?
Amen.
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Something just happened in my life six months ago
I been sad and confused. I haven't giving up on God it's just that I don't understand the whole thing. I know God has a plan and I just have to trust him at his word knowing all things are going to work for my good but it gets hard sometimes so please pray for me my desire is to please abba. Thank you pastor for this word of encouragement. Have a blessed day everyone.
Praying with you
Father, I lift up Retta to you and pray that you please grant her strength, peace and comfort. Please guide her out of this valley and let it all be used for Your good plans. I pray that you bless Retta and provide for her needs as she walks through this difficult journey, in the name of Jesus, amen <3.
I will be praying for you, Retta, keep trusting the God that is in control.
I am going through a struggle like you. Don't give up for GOD loves you and HIS plans are way beeter than ours. GOD BLESS YOU.
Praying for you Retta
Amen. Dear Precious Lord, give me the strength i need. Wrap your loving arms around me today, and show me Your way. Thank you for showing me the path too this wonderful group of friends and ministry.. Love
Have a great day everyone.
Praying with you, Lisa <3! May He bless you with a peaceful and joyous day!
Amen, Lisa This is a great prayer, and I know that God will give you the strength that you need.
I too struggle everyday. I pray and talked to our LORD GOD when I feel so down and the I would feel better.
Amen! God is good ALL the time! Thank you for this reminder that even a no from God is a better plan than we can imagine! Pastor's Prayer: Father, I thank You for the times that I don't get my way, for You are smarter than me. I want what You have. Share Your vision with me and let Your desires, become my desires. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen, Dianna <3!
Amen, This is so true.
Trusting God this morning as I prepare for my 10:30 interview as Switchboard Operator at the Health and Rehab center just down the street. I am as prepared as I know how to be. I have asked God for Favor and to put the words in my mouth what to say. and if this is the job he has chosen for me then I have asked for the windows and doors of heaven be opened for me. This is only my 3rd physical interview since October 2015. I had one phone interview. I know God is leading, and He has a plan, and in His timing. As there are two weeks left of unemplyment a lot hinges on what the Lord is going to do. I have no family I can move in with, we have no close friends that woudl take us in. But I am trying to hold those thoughts at bay as I wait on God to move on my behalf. This thing is from me spoke very loudly to me this morning. Thank you for posting it.
Praying for you n God Bless you
Praying with you, Leslie, may He bless you with favor, grace and His perfect will for you and Asher!
Praying for Gods direction for you today.
Trust the LORD GOD with all your heart Leslie. For she will lead your path straight. GOD is so good and faithful to HIS promises.
Amen leslie I believe God wants the best for you.
Amen! God Always knows what's best. He sees the bigger picture and that's good enough for me!!
Amen, Marisa <3!
AMEN!
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Amen, God does know what is best.
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Amen! Often the hardest trials become the biggest blessings. If we do not lose faith and keep seeking God and blindly trusting in Him, no matter what outward appearances may be, He brings us through to a glorious blessing. Then we understand why He closed certain doors or brought certain things upon us, nothing we experience is useless, it is all done for a reason. God's reasons our higher than our sheep minds can fathom, He truly works in mysterious ways!
Amen, Carol, beautifully said!
AMEN! Carol, you are so right.
Amen
Amen I agree. Perfectly said!!
AMEM! God does know what is best for us. Jerimiah 29:11, I do want to believe Him and trust Him with my life. (Belief in action is faith.)
Amen, thank you Lord
Amen and Amen , thank you Pastor it's inlighten my soul once again To Godbe the Glory
Amen Thank You Lord for Your Grace and being with me during my bumpy roads. Thanks Pastor Todd for this devotional today It reminds us of our ever present God is with us always.
A very hard lesson.
Amen! Perfect prayer. Love it . There have been several times throughout my life where something didn't go my way, and though I might have been confused at the time why things didn't go my . I am not any longer. Because it is not my will but His. Thank you Jesus!!
Amen, brother, always tough when we're in it, but beautiful to look back on those times!
Amen and Amen !
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Dion! Lord, Help me to know You better, to love You more, and to trust You completely. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
I totally and fully agree with this prayer. May the will if God be done in my life as in Heaven. Amen
Amen well said Pastor
Amen