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Beast of Burden

  • Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is the bondservant of sin. A bondservant doesn't live in the house forever. A son remains forever. If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:34'36 WEB.

    As I dropped the heavy luggage in the hotel lobby, the sound echoed through the room. I had lugged it nearly a mile in the August heat, and I was exhausted. We were guests at the hotel and should have been allowed to park near the building. But the parking lot attendant had mistakenly thought we were just attending a conference and made us park in a distant dirt lot a mile away. He didn't realize we were guests of the hotel.

    Not so long ago, people would load such baggage onto a packhorse or donkey, called a beast of burden. They would force it to shoulder their load for them. The beast had no choice in the matter but had to carry whatever was put on its back.

    Similarly, the enemy will saddle you up with your past baggage and take you out for a ride if you let him. Even after you have been forgiven of it. We're all sinners, and one sin is as bad as the other. Remember this, remember that, and soon all the bad things you've ever been involved in will settle right down on you. Before long, you'll begin to question what you are even doing here. Too busy thinking, "Look at all that I have done. God could never love someone like me."

    Don't become a beast of burden, and start carrying the enemy's luggage around for him. You'll just become exhausted and bitter. Take it to the Lord in prayer, and leave your past in the past where it belongs. You're an honored guest of the Father and don't have to carry the past baggage any longer.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I am laying my past mistakes down at Your feet. This is a new day, and I won't be a beast of burden any longer. I am a new creation in Christ Jesus, and my past is now in my past. Please help me to become steadfast and to guard my thought life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." (Prov. 3:5-6) ~ If you are in need of prayer, we and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network


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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Praise the Lord Hallelujah! Thank you for removing all my baggage! Praise the Lord Hallelujah! ❤️
October 8, 2021
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Narciso Salas
Narciso Salas

 Amen

I sometimes remember the past and find it hard to forgive myself for things I've done, alcoholism,  drug addictions and su h, I do acknowledge that Jesus has washed me of my sins, but I feel that in my mind, penance is paid with guilt and shame sometimes. I know it's not like that, but it's not easy at times. I trust in Jesus.

October 8, 2021
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen Father I thank You for Your Forgiveness

October 8, 2021
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Perry Robertson
Perry Robertson

Amen! No More Baggage!

October 8, 2021
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. Heavenly Father,  Thank You for Your forgiveness.  Thank You for all my Blessings. Amen

October 8, 2021
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Thank you Jesus for all our blessings. Amen 

October 8, 2021
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Eileen Figueroa
Eileen Figueroa

Amen Lord you are amazing!!

October 8, 2021
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen, thank you Jesus for forgiveness everyday. You are my Rock. Thank you!

October 8, 2021
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen.

October 8, 2021
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Amen! Thank You Jesus for saving us from our sins!

October 8, 2021
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Maria Melendez
Maria Melendez

Amen !!! God Bless everyone .! The Lord is good and worthy

                            to be praise .!

October 8, 2021
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

October 8, 2021
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strennedited: October 8, 2021

Amen thank you Lord Jesus for setting me free and helping me to walk in the light , in the strength of your Love without all my baggage! Thank you ! Thank you for your Love !

October 8, 2021
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Kathy Banfield
Kathy Banfield

All thanks and praise to the God of forgiveness!

October 8, 2021
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Amen! Lord, please help me to become steadfast and to guard my thought life. Thank you. In Jesus' name, Amen

October 8, 2021
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen!

October 8, 2021
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

October 8, 2021
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Yeshua's name I ask this, Amen. Thank You Lord Yeshua for setting me free from my past and free from the penalty of sin!

October 8, 2021
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

You've helped me so much my God. Thank you Praise God

October 8, 2021
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, amen Lord 

October 8, 2021
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

October 8, 2021
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen and amen

 

October 8, 2021
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

October 9, 2021
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen

October 9, 2021
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Sharon Leonard
Sharon Leonard

THANK GOD FOR HIS LOVE & FORGIVENESS FOR US. WHAT A LONG PASS   ... THAT IS GONE OVER WITH. NEW START ! EACH DAY IS A GIFT. LETS MAKE THE BEST OF IT.

XO

SHARON

October 16, 2021