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Posted by Dion Todd October 9th, 2024 2,208 Views 31 Comments
Come now, and let's reason together, says Yahweh: Though your sins are as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good of the land Isaiah 1:18 WEB.
I grew up in the country and have always loved ATVs, four-wheel drives, dirt bikes, off-roading, and mud bogging. For a while, a group of us would set out at night on our ATVs and race through the swamp, splashing each other every time we got the chance to do so. Passing through swamp water deeper than the headlights, drowning the engine out and being pulled back home, or being winched from a muddy ditch were often part of the festivities.
At the end of the night, you would have had less mud on you if you had just rolled in it. Because the mud would splash and dry, splash and dry, and soon you wore a thick crust of dried earth like a crab shell. It was heavy and cracked when you walked. When we finally got back home, you couldn't tell what race of people we were, and we would wash in the yard with a water hose before entering the house to take a shower.
In that light, some of us have done some spiritual mud-bogging in our days, and you can no longer tell that we were once Christian. All evidence has been covered over now by a thick crust of mistakes, shame, and defeat. We begin to feel as if there is no way that all of that is ever coming off, for it is just too much. Our past builds upon us and forms a heavy burden, and we refuse to turn to the One Person who can take it away because we feel that He is mad at us or ashamed of us. Yet, that is only a lie the enemy wants you to believe.
The truth is that the Lord is not angry with us, for He knows us better than we do. Whether your sins are one or a million, the Lord will wash you right now if you simply ask Him. In one minute, your entire life can be washed as "white as snow," for God is not mad at you for what you have done in the past. He loves you, and He will give you a fresh start if you only take a moment to talk to Him today. If you are still breathing, then there's still time.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for redeeming me from the enemy. Now I am Yours. Please forgive me for the things that I have done wrong. Cleanse me, wash me as white as snow, and guide me from this day forth. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: Just a reminder that our Wednesday mid-week service is now happening at 10:30am and not 3pm. Hope to see y'all there! As always, if you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network.
Note: 😁 Refreshing Hope now has a YouTube channel for those who are over there: https://www.youtube.com/@RefreshingHope
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 year ago
AMEN and AMEN, this I pray as I thank the Lord, my God and Heavenly Father!!! Just had a talk again with one of my brothers and asked him to reach out to the other 2 siblings, to forgive and to make peace, but as he loves me and listens to me he's unable to move on! Please pray with me for the Lord to soften his heart as well as my other two siblings, 2 brothers and 1 sister, all in all! Bitterness will harden hearts and the longer it goes the harder it gets, but all things are possible with our Lord and God, our loving Heavenly Father, blessed be His name!!! 🙏
Comment from Sherry Mccosh
1 year ago
Prayer for your family for God to soften their hearts and lead them to Him, In the name of Jesus I pray this!
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1 year ago
Thank you so much dear Sherry, may the Lord bless you and all of your loved ones and meet all of your needs in Christ Jesus, AMEN!
Heavenly Father, I thank You for redeeming me from the enemy. Now I am Yours. Please forgive me for the things that I have done wrong. Cleanse me, wash me as white as snow, and guide me from this day forth. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Amen!
Post from John Petchonka
1 year ago
Prayers for all who are about to encounter Hurricane Milton May God Protect and watch over all of you in Jesus Name Amen 🙏
Comment from Marilyn Salter
1 year ago
Amen. May He protect all the lives that the storm comes in contact with.
Heavenly Father Please Forgive Me For All Of My Sins And Still Love Me Always I Appreciate All Of The Blessings You Give Me Everyday Even Like Waking Me Up To See Another Beautiful Day Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀
God. Please forgive me of my sins. Help me learn from my wrongdoings. Give me strength and the courage to fight evil and be the man you intended me to be. Thank you for your love and forgiveness Father. Amen ❤️
Post from Marisa Jackson
1 year ago
Amen 🙏🙏🙏!!!
Post from Celeste Strenn
1 year ago
Amen🥰
Amen
Amen!
Post from Bella Colliander
1 year ago
Father, Thank you for your grace and mercies each morning. You make my life brighter and lighter, no matter what comes or goes. Thank You for always being with me. Amen!🕊️
Amen! Thank You Father for Your love and forgiveness for us!
Heavenly Father, I thank You for redeeming me from the enemy. Now I am Yours. Please forgive me for the things that I have done wrong. Cleanse me, wash me as white as snow, and guide me from this day forth. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Post from Scott Riegelmann
1 year ago
Amen
amen
Post from Theresa Bright
1 year ago
Amen 🙏🏻
Our God of second chances, who redeems us and love us. Thank you Holy Father for Your love, grace, and mercy. Thank you for Your Son, our redeemer
Good morning, fam 🌻! Praying you all have a very blessed day! Lifting up the victims of Hurricane Helene and praying for protection over all in the path of Hurricane Milton 🙏!
Post from Candy Laventure
1 year ago
Amen!
Dear Heavenly Father, I want to thank you for who you are, for what you are, for what you do and for what you have done because you laid down your perfect life on the Cross and shed Your precious blood to cleanse us all white as snow of our sins. I give you thanks and praise. Thank you Lord for all the times that you picked me up off the ground and set me on the right path. Thank you for being my Lord and Savior and thank you Lord for just being my friend. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!
Amen! 🙏
Amen.
Heavenly Father, Thank you for your forgiveness and making us White as snow before you! A Miracle within it self, trying to understand your never ending Love for Us! A love that I can not fathom. In Christ name Amen!
Amen
Amen
Post from Kay Collinsworth
1 year ago
Amen
Post from Schalk de Beer
1 year ago
Yes, amen Lord.
Amen
Amen!
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for redeeming me from the enemy. Now I am Yours. Please forgive me for the things that I have done wrong. Cleanse me, wash me as white as snow, and guide me from this day forth. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Comment from Lynn Brown
2 days ago
Pastor, will you be able to add your music on there too?🙏
Comment from Debi Burton
3 days ago
✅
Comment from Schalk de Beer
4 days ago
Thank you, i joined ✝️🛐
Comment from Lynn Brown
4 days ago
Thank you Pastor Dion for another way to reach out to those who need to hear the Word!
Comment from Nell Neathery
4 days ago
Wow,,,that is fantastic and awesome news! I will defnitely go over there, since I can't go over there toward my home in the East! I would like to go much further than that: The Holy Land!