He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. He counts the number of the stars.
He calls them all by their names. Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite. Psalms 147:3-5 WEB.When sharks sense blood in the water, they go into a feeding frenzy. They will attack the wounded and devour them, even if it is another shark. They get so caught up in this frenzy that they may even turn and attack each other. The water becomes cloudy. Everything becomes blurred, and everyone around them becomes a target. Too often, we see the same behavior in church.
Church life can be messy. We are all imperfect people trying to represent a perfect God. When we fail, people get wounded. Many of them are just victims of church abuse, and it's not their fault at all. If you get deeply involved in a church and begin to see the underbelly of it, there's a good chance that you're going to find something you don't like. You may even find yourself becoming one of the wounded, and the ones you once looked up to are now against you.
Yet, Jesus reached out to the hurting. He touched the outcasts, and He ate with the sinners. Jesus told us parables like the good Samaritan who stopped to help the wounded man while the priest passed by on the other side of the road. We are to help restore the wounded among us, not turn against them, destroy their lives, dash their hopes, and drive them away.
Today, if you know someone that has been wounded, reach out to them. You might just be the only friend they have on Earth during a time when everyone else has turned their back on them. If you are one of the wounded, then hang on to God and understand that He still loves you, but His followers often forget that and can fail to show it.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for today. Please forgive me for hurting others, as I forgive those who have hurt me. Help me to live a life of victory and make my enemies live at peace with me. Help me be slow to speak and to always think first. Use me to heal the hurting, rescue the lost, forgive the unforgiving, and bind up their wounds. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: This morning, we will be hosting our RHM Live Online church service. This is a special time of worship, prayer, fellowship and an inspiring message. All are welcome! Here is the link to join:
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Help me to help God and to know when to stand back. Thank you Dear Lord. Holy Spirit guide me. Amen
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Amen. Heavenly Father, Thank You for your forgiveness. Teach me to forgive others. I pray for peace for all living things and may Peace be with You. Amen
Amen and Amen. Help me to help others in time of their needs and hurting. Amen
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This is a valuable lesson for today, Pastor Dion. Lord, help me be slow to speak and to always think first. Thank you. Amen
Thank you lord for always being there for me in jesus name amen
Amen, help me Father to accomplish Your will.
Heavenly Father I thank Your loving kindness, forgive me and help me through Your word to forgive those whom have wronged me. That Your Holy Spirit guide me to do what is to do for those who are suffering, in Jesus Christ name I pray Amen. Lord lead us, Amen.
Great devotional reminder Pastor, God bless you and Sylvia, Amen.
Amen super good devotional today Lord, We love ???? and worship you!
Father please forgive Me For All Of My Sins Amen Good Morning Everyone Have A Bless Sunday
Yes, amen Lord
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In Jesus name I ask,Amen.