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Posted by Dion Todd April 9th, 2025 1,387 Views 30 Comments
Yahweh appeared of old to me, saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you. Jeremiah 31:3 WEB.
So many times in my life, I've stumbled in some way. Then I began to feel that I had let God down, failed Him, and should just give up. I felt like He was disappointed in me anyway. I would sulk and walk away like a puppy with his tail between his legs. Sometimes a month would go by before I even spoke to Him again.
When I finally came to my senses, saw the light, and had an "I was blind, but now I see" moment, He was always there waiting with open arms. Just as the prodigal son that came to his senses and went back home to his father. So was I, and so was He. When I changed my attitude and accepted that the past was unchangeable, He was ready to get back to work. It was always an "OK, now let's go" conversation.
A failure is a past event, not one of His children. The Lord isn't concerned about our past. He is concerned with what's left of our future and making every moment of it count. We are here for only a brief moment in time. If we really understood that, most of us would live it differently. We try and build things here that will last forever when everything around us is only temporary.
The Lord draws us to Himself with lovingkindness, and His love for us is everlasting. Nothing you can do or have done will change His love for you. On the other hand, can you discipline a child and still love them? Absolutely. Jesus said: "Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent." (Revelation 3:19). Paul wrote that God's kindness is intended to lead us to repentance (Romans 2:4).
Our past life may have some dark spots, but He will never turn away from us. He will always love us, and when we ask, He will gladly forgive us and restore us. His love is everlasting. He has a plan and a purpose for your life. You were put here for such a time as this, so let's make it count.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your everlasting love. Thank You for accepting me just as I am and washing me as white as snow. Cleanse me, use me, and guide me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: For those interested, we will be hosting our Wednesday morning prayer service at the usual time of 10:30am EST! This is a short service, about 15-20 minutes, where we pray together for any needs you would like to share. 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.
Amen 🙏
Post from Jackie Tipton
1 week ago
Amen ❤️ 🙏
I shared this with a new convert for encouragement.
Thank you Pastor Todd
Post from Wesley Paulus
1 week ago
Amen!
Good morning RHM family. And good morning, Pastor Dion. I just wanted to tell you again how much these daily messages mean to me and how much I look forward to them in my email everyday.
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 week ago
Me too, dear Ann!! It's my daily bread, there are times though that I've to miss them due to the ever increasing buzyness of life!!! 🤗
Comment from Valeri Frank
1 week ago
Good morning Ann... Happy Wednesday 😊
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 week ago
Amen and Amen!!! Dear Heavenly Father, I thank YOU for YOUR everlasting love!!! Thank You for accepting me just as I am and washing me as white as snow!!! Cleanse me, renew me, use me and guide me today and always!!! In the holy name of Jesus Christ, I ask and pray, AMEN!!!🙏 - Thinking of an old and treasured hymn called "The Love of God", love everlasting and eternal, thank you, Lord!!! 🎶
Post from Marisa Jackson
1 week ago
Dear Father in Heaven, thank you for your love, kindness, compassion, understanding, and faithfulness as I am your child and have many many faults. But you ALWAYS forgive me and I thank You Father for sending Your most precious Son Jesus to rescue me for I am a sinner and without Jesus, I am a lost soul. Jesus is the way, truth and light who shines so brightly in ALL of our lives and as we near Easter, let us not forget that Jesus is the only way to the Father. Thank you Jesus for being my very best friend! In you most precious name I pray, Amen 🙏❤️🙏!!
Heavenly Father I Just Want To Thank You For Always Being There Especially When I Don’t Act Like I Know Without You It Wouldn’t Be A Me Amen Good Morning Everyone Have A Blessed Day 😀
Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your everlasting love. Thank You for accepting me just as I am and washing me as white as snow. Cleanse me, use me, and guide me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Amen Lord.
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 week ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your everlasting love. Thank You for accepting me just as I am and washing me as white as snow. Cleanse me, use me, and guide me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Bella Colliander
1 week ago
Thank you Pastor Dion 🙏 🕊️
Good morning, y'all, praying you have a wonderfully blessed Wednesday! 🌻🙏💛
Comment from Valeri Frank
1 week ago
Good morning Sylvia... Happy Wednesday to you. 😊
Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your everlasting love. Thank You for accepting me just as I am and washing me as white as snow. Cleanse me, use me, and guide me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Theresa Bright
1 week ago
Amen 🙏🏻
Post from Raju Williams
1 week ago
Amen.🙏🙏
Post from Stephanie Cusato
1 week ago
Amen!
Post from Narciso Salas
1 week ago
Amen
Post from Elena Vasquez
1 week ago
Amen
Post from Alicia Ransom
1 week ago
Thank you. I like to print the prayers and put them on my computer. Lighter colors help. Your message today was perfect for me after a struggling day. God was at work on me and the enemy tried to block His message but as always GOD WINS!
Thank you for you gift of sharing a message that relatable and easy to understand.
Amen!!!! 🙏❣️🙏 For so many years, I was blind but now I see.... and I'm still not able to see Him and appreciate Him as I should. I pray that His Light shines more brightly as I seek to fully love and adore Him more each day. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen 🙌
Amen! 🙏🏼 Please Dear Heavenly Father, bring me Peace... In Jesus Name I Pray. Amen! 🙏🏼🕊️
Amen! Thank you for keeping me cleaned up. In your name, Jesus, Amen!
Post from Gloria Nebarez
1 week ago
Amen, thank you Jesus
Amen
Amen!
Post from Celeste Strenn
1 week ago
Amen🤗
Post from Kay Collinsworth
1 week ago
Amen
Post from Schalk de Beer
1 week ago
Yes my Lord and Father, I pray this in wonderful name, amen ✝️✝️🛐