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The Benefits

Posted by Dion Todd November 9th, 2024 1,205 Views 26 Comments

Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don't forget all his benefits, who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies, who satisfies your desire with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. Psalm 103:2-5 WEB.

Years ago, I mainly worked in low-end jobs where the only benefit was having a job. I owe that partly to quitting school and getting married at seventeen. So, I worked in the tobacco fields, as a construction laborer, and installed septic tanks. I learned to paint houses and became pretty good at it. What I considered a vacation were the days we got rained out, and it wasn't paid.

Eventually, I gained enough experience and worked hard enough that people began to seek me out to work for them. I finally landed a job that had benefits and a paid vacation. It felt strange at first. I wasn't used to having such things, and I didn't make use of them. It took me a while to understand that the benefits were significant.

When inquiring about a job, we need to understand the benefits before we make a decision. Do they have insurance, retirement, a paid vacation? Sometimes, the benefits can be why we take the job in the first place, and we should use them. They come as part of the package.

Serving the Lord has benefits as well. Steadfast love and mercy, the forgiveness of your mistakes, healing for your body, redemption, renewed vigor, and supernatural provision. All of those are contained in the above verse. Of course, they are not the reason we live for Him. Yet, there is no reason to neglect what He so lovingly gives us.

Often we overlook these benefits and just struggle in our own strength without asking for His help. Or, like me, you have walked so long without them that you don't know how to put them to use. But would you say no to free health insurance? Or "Forget the vacation! I'll work through it, and you can just keep the extra pay."

Jesus told us to pray, "Give us this day our daily bread" (Matthew 6:11). James wrote, "You do not have, because you do not ask" (James 4:2). When you fall down, ask for forgiveness and get up knowing that you are forgiven. It is a benefit. When you are sick, pray to be healed. It is a perk. When you have a need, pray for the Lord to provide the means. Love and mercy are also included in His package. It is OK to pray about your needs, and yes, God still loves you no matter what you happen to "feel" at the moment.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for providing benefits for believers, and I know that I am in good hands, Your hands. Please provide for my family. Heal us, forgive us, and help us walk the straight and narrow path. Guide us to find our place and where we fit in Your plan. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

1 month ago


Amen and Amen!!! Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for providing benefits for believers, and I know that I'm in good hands, Your hands! Please provide for my entire family, from the youngest to the oldest! Please heal us, forgive us, and help us to walk the straight and narrow path! Please guide us to find our place and where we fit in according to Your holy will! In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray, AMEN!!!




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright posted a photo on Dion Todd's profile:

1 month ago


My son Jerrod. Thank you Father πŸ™πŸ»

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Comment from Lynn Brown

1 month ago

Thank you for your service, Jerrod!


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

1 month ago

What a beautiful photo, Theresa, and thank you for your service, Jerrod πŸ’›!


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Comment from Dan Remley

1 month ago

Great picture. Thank you for your service Jerrod❀️



Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Amen!! Thank you for this reminder!




Post from Latasha Murphy

Latasha Murphy commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Amen! Such a good reminder that even when we don't realize it, God gives and provides benefits, favor and blessings all the time for us. Always a wonderful testimony. Thank you.



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

1 month ago

Amen, sister, so true πŸ’›!



Post from Sherry Mccosh

Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Heavenly Father, I thank You for providing benefits for believers, and I know that I am in good hands, Your hands. Please provide for my family. Heal us, forgive us, and help us walk the straight and narrow path. Guide us to find our place and where we fit in Your plan. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! God is so good to us, He will never leave us or forsake us, He will always love us and provide for all of our needs. We are so blessed in the name Of Jesus our Lord and Savior!!



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

1 month ago

Amen, sister πŸ™!



Post from Shara Abel

Shara Abel commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Best Boss ever! One that appreciates all I do, even if I make a mistake (which I do quite frequently), who is loving and merciful and truly wants the best for me. Yes, I need to remember the benefits available for the asking.



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

1 month ago

Amen, Shara, very true πŸ™!


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Comment from Dan Remley

1 month ago

Amen ❀️


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Comment from Debi Burton

1 month ago

Amen


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Comment from Lynn Brown

1 month ago

Amen!



Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Heavenly Father I Want To Thank You For Everything AMEN Good Morning Everyone πŸ˜€



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

1 month ago

Good morning, Yvette πŸ’›!


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Comment from Dan Remley

1 month ago

Amen ❀️ Have a great weekend Yvette


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Comment from Debi Burton

1 month ago

Amen!!! Good Morning EVERYONE! 🌞😁



Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Good morning, everyone, praying you have a most blessed Saturday! πŸŒ»πŸ’›πŸ™



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Comment from Dan Remley

1 month ago

Thank you Sylvia. I hope you and my whole RHM family has a blessed weekend ❀️


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Comment from Debi Burton

1 month ago

Same with you too! 🀟🏻


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Comment from Lynn Brown

1 month ago

Have a blessed Saturday everyone!🌞



Post from Dan Remley

Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Lord, please lead me and guide me. My life is in your hands. It is a great benefit having you my life. Thank you for everything you have done for me and my family. Amen ❀️




Post from Kevin J. Eck

Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Amen and Amen!




Post from Donald Woodard

Donald Woodard commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Thank You Lord!




Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Amen!




Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Amen πŸ™!! Amen πŸ™!! Amen πŸ™ πŸ™πŸ™!!




Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Thank You Father for Your benefits and provisions! May Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Amen!



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Comment from Debi Burton

1 month ago

Amen!



Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Heavenly Father, I thank You for providing benefits for believers, and I know that I am in good hands, Your hands. Please provide for my family. Heal us, forgive us, and help us walk the straight and narrow path. Guide us to find our place and where we fit in Your plan. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❀️🀟🏻




Post from Wanda Pennington

Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Yes Lord, agree with our prayer today. Thank You Lord for All things and everything for I know these things which come from You are perfect in Jesus Name, Amen




Post from Scott Riegelmann

Scott Riegelmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Amen thank you Father for all your many blessings over the years, you are everything to me and I wouldn't be here without your help, Thank you Father




Post from Bella Colliander

Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Heavenly Father, Please guide me to find my place and where I fit in Your plan. Thank you for your forgiveness and renewal of my mind and cleansing of my heart. In Jesus name. Amen!πŸ•ŠοΈ




Post from Kay Collinsworth

Kay Collinsworth commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Amen




Post from Paula Torres

Paula Torres commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Sometimes I forget to ask, thinking it's selfish, then His words like today reminds me that it's good to ask. Jesus heal me and help me to continue working for You.πŸ™πŸ’›



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Comment from Mark Williams

1 month ago

No ask is ever too small,for Him.



Post from Mark Williams

Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Heavenly Father, I thank You for providing benefits for believers, and I know that I am in good hands, Your hands. Please provide for my family. Heal us, forgive us, and help us walk the straight and narrow path. Guide us to find our place and where we fit in Your plan. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


AmenπŸ™I very much once upona time , was spiritually destroyed by the blab it grab it group, they told me I didn’t pray hard enough
That it was my fault my abusive husband was winning the custody fight
I almost walked away from the Lord
Until I heard β€œ where will I go β€œ and then in the garden β€œ not my will , but thine β€œ
It has taken me years to be able to pray again, but I fall down and give it up to the Spirit AbbaJesus and try with all my heart to just rest in their Love πŸ’–




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Amen!




Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Amen




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Benefits

1 month ago


Yes my Lord, I pray this in Jesus's name.






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