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Anchor of the Soul from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo. When people lose hope, they lie down and die. They lose the will to live and fight any longer. Hopelessness is utter despair, the belief that nothing good will happen. When you begin to think like this, it will bring a desire to die. A ... -
The Pharisees and the scribes asked him, "Why don't your disciples walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat their bread with unwashed hands?" He answered them, "Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honors me with their lips, But their heart is far f...
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Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me; declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure; Isaiah 46:9'10 WEB.During a sci-fi n...
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Risky Business
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Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, Come, and let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that Yahweh will work for us; for there is no restraint to Yahweh to save by many or by few.' 1 Samuel 14:6 WEB
Greatly outnumbered, Saul and about 600 Israelites were cowering in fear from the Philistines who had come against them. Only king Saul and his son Jonathan had a sword amongst the entire Israelite army, while the Philistines had thirty thousand chariots as well as six thousand horsemen (1Samuel 13:5). The people who were following Saul were trembling with fear. Some hid in rocks and caves, while others fled the country.
Jonathan gathered his courage, told his shield bearer that 'nothing restrains the Lord from saving, by many or by few.' They strode boldly to the Philistine garrison and started the battle. When he did, God sent a panic amongst the Philistines and they began to attack each other. As the Philistines turned on each other in confusion, Saul and the rest of the Israelite army joined in the battle and Israel won a great victory that day.
Nothing changes until someone takes a risk. God waited for someone to step up and when they did, He backed them up completely. It only took Jonathan crossing the fear barrier to win that battle. David was the only man who would face Goliath, but he was all that was needed. God just needs one obedient person who will trust Him to change the environment around them, like Peter stepping out on the water. If you feel the Lord calling you to do something, take the risk and then He will back you up.
Prayer: Father, I put my trust in You today. Thank You so much for bringing me this far. Draw me out with Your loving kindness. If I know that it is You speaking, I will follow. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Note: Good morning, Sylvia here :). For those who don''''t know, it''s Dion''s birthday today! I''m sure he would be blessed by anyone who wants to post a happy birthday blessing to him :). ALSO, the FAAD group is hosting a 15-Day Reach Out Challenge, a commitment to look past what we are feeling in our own lives to ''Reach Out'' to be a positive reflection to someone else. This challenge will take us out of our comfort zones and begin to see an increase in our own self-worth. God has a purpose for us all and by stepping out for his Glory, he can use us to reach others in their time of need.
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Amen! Thank you :) I have never been dissapointed when I let go of fear and trust in God to carry out HIS plans... we are always taken care of and usually in mightier ways than we could have imagined. I still work through fear... but now it's easier to put it aside and step out in faith anyways. 1 step at a time is all I'm usually given and it works! I can steady myself and take that next step when it's time. All in God's time :) Happy Birthday Pastor Dion <3 May you be blessed with many, many more blessed and happy years of shining your light for all to see the way to God's love and light. Have fun! Be safe! God bless! Pastor's Prayer: Father, I put my trust in You today. Thank You so much for bringing me this far. Draw me out with Your loving kindness. If I know that it is You speaking, I will follow. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Thank you for that word this morning I want to wish you a very happy birthday for this is the day the Lord has made we shall rejoice and be glad in it
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thank you father for drawing out into this wonderful day hallelajuh amen
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PASTOR DION,MAY YAHWEH CONTINUE BLESSING YOU N GRANT YOU MANY MORE YEARS WITH SHALOM,JOY,PROSPERITY AND ABUNDANT HEALTH..MAY YOUR MINISTRY AND THE RHM TEAM CONTI NUE. GROWING IN YAHSHUA'S LOVE.MAY YAHWEH ALSO GRANT YOU YOUR HEARTS DESIRES THESE ARE MY WISHES FOR YOU.AND THANK YOU ALWAYS FOR YOUR DEVOTIONALS MAY THE RUACH HAKADOSH CONTINUE PUTTING WORDS OF TRUTH IN YOUR LIPS.ENJOY YOUR DAY .HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
If we never step out in faith we never experience His mighty power to enable us. We simply sit like a lump on a log and nothing changes. Life is boring when we sit on a log, life is thrilling when we cast all to the wind and obey His call. There is nothing so exhilarating or satisfying as walking in His plan for you!
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Happy Birthday Dion!
GM, Happy Birthday, Pastor Dion enjoy your day! Great message.
Happy Birthday Pastor-great message!!
Amen and amen Lord Jesus.
Amen thank you for that encouraging devotional.
be blessed!
Happy birthday to you from Hulett, Wyoming!! Thank you for the message of the day to start every morning with hope an direction!!
Happy birthday! Thank you for the messages
Happy Happy birthday Pastor Todd I wish God richest blessings upon your life and many more birthdays. Thank you Pastor for this devotion. Lord am going to take the risk of faith and trust you whatever you want me to do Lord Jesus I will do amen
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Happy birthday Pastor Todd! Blessings on this day and always
Happy Birthday, Pastor Dion! This message falls right in with other messages I've heard today: if we take that step of faith, despite our fears, God will show Himself strong for us!
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Happy Birthday Pastor Dion. Birthday Blessings and I hope you have an awesome day. Another great message. Thank you and Amen.
Amen, happy birthday pastor Dion
Amen. Thank You Father for your ways are so much higher than our ways.Lord forgive me for where I lack trust in you,and help me to put my full trust in you in every way..Knowing you come to my rescue,and that you are watching over me.In Jesus name I pray.
Happy Birthday Pastor Dion Blessing to you and Sylvia
Stepping out with God gets great results
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Dion! Father, I put my trust in You today. Thank You so much for bringing me this far. Draw me out with Your loving kindness. If I know that it is You speaking, I will follow. In the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
Amen! Thank you Pastor Dion for your daily devotion. :-)