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One Day Closer

  • I have declared the former things from of old; yes, they went forth out of my mouth, and I shown them: suddenly I did them, and they happened. Isaiah 48:3 WEB.

    There was a time in our life when our business started failing. Our income grew less and less and then stopped completely. After several months with no work, the bills started piling up. We tried everything we could, but nothing seemed to change our situation.

    When we advertised, it was like throwing money in the trash. When we gave, we just had less. When we fasted, we were just hungry. When we prayed, we just heard silence. We tried to find jobs but found nothing but dead ends. Finally, when out of options, and as the last straw, we prepared to move out of our home.

    After enduring months of this, I no longer had the energy or willpower to pray anymore. Then on the Tuesday morning of the week that we were preparing to move, I went into my prayer room and sat down. I was mostly contemplating how much I would miss our home when the Lord suddenly spoke to me in an open vision. Within twenty-four hours, our lives had completely changed for the better, and by Friday, I was a pastor.

    God closed out the old and brought in something new. It hurt to see the old go, and I wanted to keep it, but what He gave us was so much better. God moves suddenly at what we often think is the very last minute, but it's not to Him. He knew the day that the change would occur, and He was right on time. Our fear, worry, anxiety, and despair, was for nothing, for it was just part of His transition plan.

    I learned that the test of our faith scales to match our level. As we grow in faith, the tests grow with us. Peter walked on water with Jesus, then denied knowing Him three times. Not one of us is above failure, so don't beat yourself up. You are not the first to have missed the mark, and you won't be the last. If you feel that you are the epitome of perfection and that God is lucky to have you, you are still blinded by pride. Believe me, God knows how to bust that balloon.

    The Lord knows where you are, and He has the day marked on His calendar when your circumstance will suddenly change. So don't give up yet. We don't know the day nor the hour, but the Father does, and He will not be late nor early. We are one day closer to our breakthrough than we were yesterday. To us, the change may come suddenly, but He scheduled it a long time ago.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for all that You have done for me. I yield to You today, for You can see the end from the beginning where I can't even see what the next hour holds. You know where I am and what I need today. Please fulfill Your will in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: For those following the Creation Photography weekly challenges, here is this week's theme from group leader, Dianna Wyles: Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." ~ "Lights on Parade" will be our next fun-inspired theme and as always, are wide open for creative interpretation You are also encouraged to post anything else that inspires you as well. My photos today reflect our home all lit up and a few things that help me shine! My love of all things hearts and nature photography, of course. Enjoy your week everyone, now go let that light shine bright! God bless! Here is the link: Creation Photographers


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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck Amen,
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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Praise the Lord Hallelujah!!
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen, Father I thank You

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Tracy Carroll
Tracy Carroll

SUCH an inspiring timely word!!!!!

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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen 

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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen!

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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walkeredited: December 14, 2021

Amen.  Heavenly Father,  I trust that you know what's best.  Lead me. Strengthen me. Lord.  Amen

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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen,we believe and trust you Jesus.

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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Thank you Heavenly Father for always watching over me and my family. Amen 

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Keyana Mallory
Keyana Mallory

Amen

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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Please fulfill Your will in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Please fullfil Your will in my life Father, Amen!

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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen thank you for the faith you have given me 

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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father, I thank You for the strength that You have given me through my path. You know my life from the beginning to our end and will follow Your designs until the end, that Your will be fulfilled in me. In the Holy name of Your Son Jesus Christ I pray, Amen. 

Thank you Pastor for this devotional today, a reminder of how our Lord works. God bless you and Sylvia, Amen. 

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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Thank you, Pastor Dion, for sharing the hope of your testimony. Lord, You know where I am and what I need today. Please fulfill Your will in my life. In Jesus' name, Amen

December 14, 2021
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, amen Lord Jesus. 

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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Yeshua's name I ask this, Amen. 

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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

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Susan Petho
Susan Petho

Amen!

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Kathy Banfield
Kathy Banfield

Amen! I needed to hear this message today!

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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Strengthen me God Amen 

December 14, 2021