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Posted by Dion Todd February 2nd, 2025 993 Views 29 Comments
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 WEB.
As I writhed in pain in the chair, the dentist wrestled on with the split tooth. It was very painful, and I didn't want him to touch it, let alone tug on it like he was doing. Yet, my toothache wouldn't go away until all of it was removed. Like Esau, I began to comfort myself with the thought of killing him when it was over. Eventually, he got the tooth out in three parts. The pain gradually subsided. I spared him.
God loves us, but when there are harmful things in our life, He can be relentless when removing them. It can hurt, and we would really like Him to just leave it alone. He has methods for every stronghold in our life, like our pride, arrogance, bitterness, greed, lust, and hate. He loves us too much to leave them in there to grow worse.
Like a Father removing a splinter from his child's hand, or a dentist removing a broken tooth, God knows it is for your own good, and He will not relent. It is scary how far He will go to remove things from your life when you get serious about seeking Him.
Don't panic today if life is painful, for it won't always be. Be sure that your main focus in life is doing God's will, and everything else will begin to line up properly. Involve Him in your decisions. It doesn't mean that your life will be pain-free, but it will work out for the best in the long run. The things that you are going through will eventually work out for good.
God is always right. This means that when you have a disagreement with Him that you will never win. His arm is too big to be twisted, and our threats don't intimidate Him. So don't struggle against Him. Work with Him to remove the harmful things, and it will be over sooner. Struggling against Him will only prolong it, but He won't stop until He gets it all out.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please set me free from the things that hold me back. Break the shackles that hold me, for I cannot. I submit to Your will for my life, and I want more of Your presence today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Amen!
Amen, in Jesus name
Amen. God remove all the bad from my life. Things that won’t do me any good. I am truly blessed.
Amen thank u God
I like when my friends here at RHM put a picture on their bio on here. I look at them and when I see a name as they commit on here. I know who they are. It makes me feel closer to them. We will always be family never the less❤️
Heavenly Father Please Break The Shackles That Hold Me Down Amen Good Morning Everyone Have A Blessed Sunday 😀
The Pastor's Prayer: Heavenly Father, please set me free from the things that hold me back. Break the shackles that hold me, for I cannot. I submit to Your will for my life, and I want more of Your presence today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
I went to the dentist quite a bit when I was growing up...cavities...fillings and caps. I had my teeth cleaned once as an adult...what a process! the 1st time I lost a tooth was when I was eating a rib as an adult...my top front tooth fell out. and shortly after that, I was brushing my teeth and a tooth fell out. Now, I have no teeth. It's like I don't have a car...don't need to worry about tires and gas and repairs. However, I have been concerned since being here and have wanted to go to a dentist to have my gums examined. I don't want dentures. I use mouthwash, and I do have a toothbrush for brushing my gums. However, my brother didn't want me to pay for a consultation. I think I need to talk to him again about that. My grandparents had no teeth when they passed away.
Comment from Dan Remley
2 days ago
I think you should take a trip to the dentist Nell. I know that once they help you with your teeth and dental hygiene that you will feel much better. I pray that the Lord brings you guidance in this matter ❤️
Good morning, y'all, happy Sunday 😊! Praying you all have a blessed and restful day! 🤗💝🌻
Comment from Dan Remley
2 days ago
Happy Sunday Sylvia. I hope that you pastor Dion and our wonderful RHM family have a great one❤️
Comment from Sherry Mccosh
2 days ago
Happy Sunday! I pray you and Pastor Dion are doing well, I ask God to watch over you and keep you safe!!
Comment from Debi Burton
2 days ago
Good Morning Everyone! Enjoy your restful blessed day too!
Lord, I ask in prayer that you help me get past anything that is holding me back. Remove pain and negative thoughts from me,and replace them with your love,grace,and mercy. Thank you for your friendship and unconditional love. Amen ❤️
Post from Wanda Pennington
2 days ago
Heavenly Father, please set me free from the things that hold me back. Break the shackles that hold me, for I cannot. I submit to Your will for my life, and I want more of Your presence today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
2 days ago
AMEN, Pastor, thank you so much for today!!! Dear Heavenly Father, please set me free from the things that hold me back! Break the shackles that hold me, for I cannot, I submit to Your will for my life, and I want more of Your holy presence today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen!! This I ask and pray for all of my loved ones far and near, oh Lord, please hear my prayer, and thank you so much for protecting our little one, who already loves You! He has a little Gideon New Testament, which he calls his bible and that's all he can hold on to, and takes it around even to Kathleen, his mother, and says "you need to read this"! Thank you so much for today's service and message, bringing to my awareness again, about the Holy Breath in us, also reminding us of Ephesians 6:12, constant warfare! Since I love the Jewish people, and trying to witness to them when I can, I find it so interesting that the word "Ruach" in Hebrew means breath or spirit or even wind, and then in the old testament it also is the name for the Holy Spirit who gives life, comforts and illuminates us and so much more! This hymn came to my mind today: "All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give . . . I surrender all . . ." 🎶🙏
Heavenly Father, please set me free from the things that hold me back. Break the shackles that hold me, for I cannot. I submit to Your will for my life, and I want more of Your presence today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Am
Amen 🙏❤️🙏!! Amen 🙏❤️🙏!! Amen 🙏❤️🙏!!
Amen!
Yes Abba Father, please remove the things that hold me back, and break the shackles that hold me, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen. ✝️🛐
Amen.
Amen 🙏🏻
Amen.
Post from Linda Wakefield
2 days ago
Thank you for your way with words of encouragement and the second paragraph, for making me giggle out loud!
, and the encouraging message this morning!
Post from Bella Colliander
2 days ago
Amen!🕊️
Yes Amen!
Amen🥰
Heavenly Father, please set me free from the things that hold me back. Break the shackles that hold me, for I cannot. I submit to Your will for my life, and I want more of Your presence today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Amen
Post from Barbara Jackson
2 days ago
Thank you, for expressing the Goodness of GOD.
Post from Kay Collinsworth
2 days ago
Amen
Amen! 🙌
Praise the Lord. Amen.🙏🤲