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My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father's hand. John 10:27'29 WEB.The hero of t... -
When they began to sing and to praise, Yahweh set ambushers against the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were struck. For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir to utterly kill and destroy them. When they had finish...
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A Living Sacrifice from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. Various sacrifices were required under the old covenant. Some of the sacrifices helped feed the priests and those who worked at the temple, but a burnt offering was placed on the altar and completely consumed by fire. You can read about...
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The Sand Castle
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Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock. The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it didn't fall, for it was founded on the rock. Matthew 7:24 WEB
When I was young, I once built a sand castle on the beach. I put a lot of work into it, but later the tide came in and washed it all away. When the tide went back out, there was not even a trace of my masterpiece left. It had failed to endure the test of time.
In this life, it is easy for other things to become the center of your attention, and then you start to build everything around that. When the tide rolls in, your life can come tumbling down with it.
Jobs end, people change, beauty fades, children grow up, everything that we see with our natural eye is temporary and will change over time. All these have a place in your life, but they cannot be the center because when they change, your life will, too. You will never be stable unless you develop that personal relationship with Jesus, the Rock.
Put your trust in God and do not build your life around things that change. Build it around Jesus and then you can still enjoy the rest. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you (Matthew 6:33). He is the unchanging, everlasting rock, and the ones that trust in Him will not be wiped out when the tide changes.
Prayer: Father, I want You to be the center of my life. Help me put things in the proper perspective and get my priorities in order. Give me the grace to live a life that is pleasing in Your sight, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Amen.
Amen! Thank you! Pastor's Prayer: Father, I want You to be the center of my life. Help me put things in the proper perspective and get my priorities in order. Give me the grace to live a life that is pleasing in Your sight, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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hallelajuh amen
Amen!!
Living a Jesus centered life s the only way to thrive in this world. No matter what comes against, what tries to distract and change that course, we must keep Him as the center of our lives. We must toss out our anchor and remain there, steadfast in prayer, bible study and fasting. Always with our eyes upon the cross. We must follow Him daily and let Him lead us to still waters. Let Him calm the storm and let Him perform the miracles in our lives. We must always abide in Jesus. This is the way to peace that passes all understanding. As we walk with Him and talk with him throughout our daily lives He enables us to live an abundant life. Not a life free from storms or trials, but a life in deep intimate relationship with our Savior.
So true. Amen
Amen Carol, totally agree.
Amen !
Amen!
Yesterday I sang a current song in my head all day: If you don't move the mountain...part the water or...give the answer, I will trust in You! Today I'll be humming the "The wise man built his house upon the rock..." I can tell you're a musical guy, Dion. Your messages have a beautiful way of guiding me through the day. Thank you!
Thank you for this word today. Amen ♡
Yes Lord, amen.
I trust you LORD GOD with all my heart for in the middle of the storm you are in control.LORD GOD you are the unchanging, everlasting rock, and the trust and faith I have in you will sustain me all my life. Thank you for you love, your faithfullness and being my rock in the name of JESUS CHIRST this I pray. Amen
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Thank you Pastor Dion for this message. I also pray the prayer.Help me to follow this dear Lord. Amen.
There's been a lot of recent changes in my life, so I can really relate to this message.Thank you, Pastor Dion!
Amen!! Thank you Pastor, Dion for your daily devotion that so many enjoy. <3 Todays devotion is one that was always spoke to us from my mother. My daughter even says this all the time. She makes sure she tells one if they are moving to a area that the homes are built on sand. Martha Pena, we better forget moving to the Florida Keys I don't think it will work... <3
Amen. Praise God! Thanks. Pastor Dion! Father, I want You to be the center of my life. Help me put things in the proper perspective and get my priorities in order. Give me the grace to live a life that is pleasing in Your sight, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.