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The Oak Tree

Posted by Dion Todd March 27th, 2025 1,255 Views 24 Comments

He said, "What is God's Kingdom like? To what shall I compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and put in his own garden. It grew and became a large tree, and the birds of the sky live in its branches." Luke 13:18-19 WEB.

I can look at the magnificent oak tree in our yard and remember what it looked like forty years ago when we first moved here. It was a small, skinny thing then. Now it's a huge tree, and you could park several cars in its shade.

Yet, it didn't happen overnight. This magnificent oak took decades to get where it is now. When it was small, it could have easily been crushed or uprooted. There was a time when it was frail and weak, but it became a mature oak tree over time using what God provided each day.

Like that oak tree, the faith that is in you starts small but grows over time. As you walk with the Lord, talk with Him, and rely on His provision, the little seed within you will grow into something unshakable. So don't try to rush it. You will just become disappointed. Take it one day at a time, and someday when you look back on where you are now, you will laugh. Faith and oak trees both take time to grow.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please be with me this day, and provide the things I need to grow. Strengthen my faith, and guide my steps with Your Holy Spirit. May Your will be done on Earth and in my life as it is in Heaven. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Note: Today is Thankful Thursday at the Ministry Events group! This event gives us an opportunity encourage each other by posting thoughts, moments, and prayers of gratitude for Him, His creation and all that He does in our lives. All our welcome! To join, just click on the group name and then the join link on the page that will follow. 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.

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Post from Debi Burton

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

5 days ago


Good morning! Thank you Lord, I made it to the airport and in line! At my friend’s house this morning, her dog got a hold of my dentures and chewed it and my friend’s truck broke down….. 🤦🏼‍♀️
Thank God for Uber, I pray that her truck will be fixed and up and running soon! 😳
Hopefully the rest of the day will go smoothly! 🤟🏻



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Comment from Dan Remley

4 days ago

Lol I hope and pray that your day improved. I hope your dentures were not messed up to bad Debi❤️


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3 days ago

Made an appointment with denture repair this coming Thursday to see if it can be fixed or not 🤦🏼‍♀️🙄


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3 days ago

I hope so!🙏


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3 days ago

🤞


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2 days ago

I hope all goes well friend ❤️


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2 days ago

I sure hope so! I also hope that the remainder of your trip will be blessed!



Post from Yvette York

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

5 days ago


Good Morning Heavenly Father Thank You For Letting Me See Another Birthday Today Please Be With Me Today And Provide The Things I Need To Grow To Be A Better Person You Want Me To Be Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀



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Comment from Susan Petho

2 days ago

Belated Happy Birthday greetings, Yvette! Hope you had a blessed birthday!


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Comment from Dan Remley

4 days ago

I hope that your Bday was wonderful Yvette ❤️


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Comment from Jackie Tipton

5 days ago

Happy birthday 🎉


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Comment from Lynn Brown

5 days ago

Good morning and Happy Birthday, Yvette!🎂😊


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

5 days ago

Good morning, Yvette 🌻!



Post from Susan Petho

Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Oak Tree

2 days ago


Amen 🙏




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

4 days ago


Amen and Amen, Pastor, this I pray!!! One day at a time with the Lord!!! 🙏




Post from Marisa Jackson

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

5 days ago


Good Morning and Happy Thursday to everyone. May the peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ be with you, nuture you and bless you! On this most beautiful day, take a moment to thank Jesus for allowing you to see another glorious day as tomorrow is NOT promised to anyone. My prayer for you is that as you go throughout your day that you remember how truly loved we are and how blessed we are to have Jesus as our Savior. Blessings to you ALL ❤️!! In Jesus most precious name I pray, Amen 🙏❤️🙏!!



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Comment from Dan Remley

4 days ago

Beautifully Said Marisa. And Amen to that ❤️


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Comment from Jackie Tipton

5 days ago

Amen ❤️


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Comment from Lynn Brown

5 days ago

Amen, Marisa!🙏❤️


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

5 days ago

Amen, sister, good morning 🌻!


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Comment from Valeri Frank

5 days ago

Good morning Marisa... Sending many blessings your way 🙏🏼 May God bless you and keep you always... In Jesus Name... Amen!


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Comment from Wanda Pennington

5 days ago

Amen, Thank you RHM friend.



Post from Dan Remley

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

4 days ago


Lord, walk with me each day and speak to me along the way. You've have made my life better everyday as I have become closer and closer to you. Thank you for your friendship. Amen ❤️




Post from Bella Colliander

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

4 days ago


Yes, Lord. Amen!🕊️




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Oak Tree

4 days ago


Amen




Post from Kevin J. Eck

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

4 days ago


Amen!




Post from Lynn Brown

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

5 days ago


Heavenly Father, please be with me this day, and provide the things I need to grow. Strengthen my faith, and guide my steps with Your Holy Spirit. May Your will be done on Earth and in my life as it is in Heaven. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!



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Comment from Kevin J. Eck

4 days ago

Amen!



Post from Debi Burton

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

5 days ago


Heavenly Father, please be with me this day, and provide the things I need to grow. Strengthen my faith, and guide my steps with Your Holy Spirit. May Your will be done on Earth and in my life as it is in Heaven. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻




Post from Wesley Paulus

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

5 days ago


Amen!




Post from Jackie Tipton

Jackie Tipton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Oak Tree

5 days ago


Amen ❤️




Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Oak Tree

5 days ago


AMEN! Strengthen me dear Jesus... day by day! 🙏




Post from Gloria Nebarez

Gloria Nebarez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Oak Tree

5 days ago


Lord, strengthen my faith, and guide my steps in Jesus name, Amen. Thank you Jesus!




Post from Wanda Pennington

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

5 days ago


Heavenly Father, please be with me this day, and provide the things I need to grow. Strengthen my faith, and guide my steps with Your Holy Spirit. May Your will be done on Earth and in my life as it is in Heaven. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!



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Comment from Valeri Frank

5 days ago

Amen! 🙏🏼 🕊️ A beautiful prayer Miss Wanda.



Post from Valeri Frank

Valeri Frank commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Oak Tree

5 days ago


Dear Heavenly Father, I want to thank you for another day not promised... And thank you for a new day to do better than yesterday. In Jesus name I pray... Amen! 🙏🏼🕊️




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Oak Tree

5 days ago


Amen 🙏🏻




Post from Brenda F

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

5 days ago


Amen




Post from Celeste Strenn

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

5 days ago


Amen❣️




Post from Dana Rozell

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

5 days ago


Amen!




Post from Kay Collinsworth

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

5 days ago


Amen




Post from Schalk de Beer

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

5 days ago


Yes Abba Father, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen.





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