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Catch Me if You Can

Posted by Dion Todd July 12th, 2024 1,551 Views 29 Comments

Now Yahweh's word came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach against it, for their wickedness has come up before me." But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of Yahweh. He went down to Joppa, and found a ship going to Tarshish; so he paid its fare, and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish from the presence of Yahweh. Jonah 1:3 WEB.

It was late one Saturday afternoon when a friend stopped by and invited me to church with him the following morning. I politely declined because the thought of getting dressed up in a suit and pretending to be someone else one day a week did not appeal to me. Besides, I knew some of the people there, and during the week, they often behaved worse than me. Even the friend that invited me had probably smoked a joint on the way to my house.

Like Jonah, I ran from God and evaded Him for years, or so I thought. In time, He caught up with me. One night while playing music at a party, I met the Lord, and suddenly, my whole life changed. My friends no longer knew me. Suddenly I wanted to know everything there was about God. My old interests and friends soon faded away, for they scattered like roaches when a light is turned on, and that light was Jesus.

Over time I learned that you don't have to wear fancy clothes or pretend to be someone else to please God, for that is only a man-made tradition. We should always be ourselves, seven days a week, and not have to put on "The Church Face" to come into His presence. Work clothes are just fine.

It is not just a Sunday thing, but more of a Monday through Friday thing. God so loved us that He gave His only Son to save us, just as we are. When you fall, get up and take another step. God is not mad at you, and He will immediately accept you when you turn to Him. Sure, you should live a life that demonstrates faith in God, but you don't start out perfect. You won't even end that way, but you will get better over time.

Begin to involve Him in everything you do. When you need help at work, stop, and pray about it. Most of my testimonies are what God has done for me during work hours. Know that God seeks a personal relationship with you during the week, as much as while you are at church.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for accepting me just as I am. I want to serve You, Lord, with all my heart. Please draw my heart to You. Consume me with Your love and deliver me from the things that hinder me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Valeri Frank

Valeri Frank commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Hey all... Just an update on my health. It was decided by the Drs at the hospital that I had serotonin syndrome... I take med's for my depression and anxiety. I also take meds to help me sleep. Both raise serotonin levels. Serotonon syndrome causes a whole mess of problems and can even cause death. If I can help one person who is having the same symptoms and doesn't know what is going on, then I will be happy. My symptoms have been happening for several years and no Dr could figure out what was going on. A couple years ago, I had the same thing happen... High blood pressure, fast heart rate, and many more symptoms. Here's a link that explains better than I can https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/serotonin-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20354758 ... It's taken me a long time to get to where I am now. I became so weak. And in my weakness, I feel that Satan was attacking me. I thank all of you for your many prayers. Even though I don't know any of you personally, you are my spiritual friends. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Pastor Dion and Sylvia I thank the both of you for guiding me through this also... Even though we have never met or spoken in person. If not for your prayers I don't know if I could have gotten through this. I'm just now, after a month of struggling through my illness, getting back to spending time with Jesus. Yes I've prayed... But mostly for Him to save me and help me to heal. He is so good, and merciful. I am slowly healing... And am at a point to where I'm functioning a lot better than I was. Thank you Jesus and thank you my friends. πŸ™πŸΌπŸ˜Š



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Comment from Dion Todd

3 months ago

I pray that you make a full and complete recovery, Valeri! May the Lord restore your health and reveal what is going on. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen πŸ™


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3 months ago

Thank you Pastor Dion...


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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

3 months ago

Praying for complete healing, Valerie, may the Lord meet all of your needs both physically and spiritually!!! πŸ™ "Numbers 6:24-26" πŸ™


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3 months ago

Thank you Miss Lisa...


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Comment from Sherry Mccosh

3 months ago

Good to hear that you are doing better and that the doctors are finding things that will help you. God bless you and keep you safe!!


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3 months ago

Thank you Miss Sherry...


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

3 months ago

Praying for health, strength, help and provision, Valerie πŸ™!


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3 months ago

Thank you Miss Sylvia...


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Comment from Wanda Pennington

3 months ago

Continuing prayers for you Valerie πŸ™


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3 months ago

Thank you Miss Wanda...


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Comment from Laura Clark

3 months ago

Prayed that you are healed in Jesus' name.πŸ™


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3 months ago

Thank you Miss Laura...


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Comment from Lynn Brown

3 months ago

Prayers for your complete healing.πŸ™


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3 months ago

Thank you Miss Lynn. 😊 God bless you πŸ™πŸΌ



Post from Kevin J. Eck

Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Father, Thank you for excepting me into your family! I want to have the best you have for me and I except it in Faith. Thank you Jesus, Amen!




Post from Bettye Looney

Bettye Looney commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Thank you again for this pray, u answer a question that has been in my head every since I was a child, why do you have dress up on Sunday putting on airs, he is within you every day, he knows your heart, inside out, It’s conformation, on what have been thinking, Thank you Jesus!πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

3 months ago


Amen and Amen, Pastor!!! May I never go down and out of the presence of my Lord and God, even in the stillness when I think I'm all alone, that's when it is time to pray all the more, wait and trust!! πŸ™




Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Amen!




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Yes, amen Lord.




Post from Sherry Mccosh

Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Heavenly Father, I thank You for accepting me just as I am. I want to serve You, Lord, with all my heart. Please draw my heart to You. Consume me with Your love and deliver me from the things that hinder me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!!!!




Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Amen πŸ™πŸ’!!




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Father thank you for loving me just as I am. Thank you for your love and kindness and compassion when I needed it most. You see what’s on the inside and I am so thankful that I don’t need the best clothes or a beautiful face for you to love me. Thank you, in Jesus name. Amen




Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Good morning, everyone, happy Friday and God bless πŸ˜€πŸŒ»!



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Comment from Laura Clark

3 months ago

Good morning, Sylvia!! πŸ˜€


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Comment from Lynn Brown

3 months ago

Happy Friday RHM! 🌞



Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Heavenly Father, I thank You for accepting me just as I am. I want to serve You, Lord, with all my heart. Please draw my heart to You. Consume me with Your love and deliver me from the things that hinder me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❀️🀟🏻




Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Amen Good Morning Everyone πŸ˜€



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

3 months ago

Good morning, Yvette, happy Friday 🌻!



Post from Chris Klitzing

Chris Klitzing commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


That hit home. For a couple of weeks I had a leaky faucet. I replaced the stem on faucet it still leaked. Paid a plumber to fix it. Sigh, he didn’t fix it and suggested I tear into the wall behind my shower and replace the pipes. I prayed about it. Turns out, there was a little nut I neglected to put in behind the the stem. The leak stopped. God does work behind the scenes. 😊



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

3 months ago

Ha, that is excellent, PTL πŸ˜€!


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Comment from Dion Todd

3 months ago

Ha ha! I love the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and the way a plumber up-selling the project got embarrassed by something very simple. πŸ˜€



Post from Bill Fair

Bill Fair commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


YES AND AMEN ON THE CLOSING PRAYER. THANKS SIR!




Post from Scott Riegelmann

3 months ago


Amen I want more of you and less of me thank you Father




Post from Kay Collinsworth

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Wanda Pennington

3 months ago


Heavenly Father, I thank You for accepting me just as I am. I want to serve You, Lord, with all my heart. Please draw my heart to You. Consume me with Your love and deliver me from the things that hinder me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Amen!! We have all had our doubts and criticisms of "so called" Christians and ran from Him. Praise God He never leaves us nor without a Savior. Praise and glory to You our Father!! Truth always prevails!!




Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Amen!πŸ™β€οΈ




Post from David Krull

David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Amen Lord.




Post from Candy Laventure

3 months ago


Amen!




Post from Harry Adams

Harry Adams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Praise God for I can't believe growing up in Brownsville Brooklyn you know and believing in God but also learning from God is different things I'm 47 now and I thank God for my change



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

3 months ago

PTL, brother πŸ™!



Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Amen πŸ’•




Post from Coronae Willis

Coronae Willis commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Amen




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Amen!




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Catch Me if You Can

3 months ago


Amen!






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