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The Lord Listens

Posted by Dion Todd July 6th, 2024 1,472 Views 27 Comments

Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying, "How long shall I bear with this evil congregation that complain against me? I have heard the complaints of the children of Israel, which they complain against me. Tell them, 'As I live, says Yahweh, surely as you have spoken in my ears, so I will do to you.' Numbers 14:26-28 WEB.

Several times in my walk with the Lord, I have seen the idle words I spoke come to pass in my life. Sometimes very quickly, bringing either good or bad consequences, determined by what I had said. This is an Old Testament scripture, but I can assure you it is still valid today. The Lord, and others, listen to our conversation. So be careful of your words, for someone may be listening.

For a season, the church we attended at the time preached on giving so much that I began to feel nauseous. Now, don't get me wrong, we firmly believe in giving. We tithe on all the money that comes into our house and give above that. But I vividly remember one morning when they took five consecutive offerings, then sold donuts for a fundraiser.

We faithfully tithed our ten percent, but after that day, when giving above our tithe, we decided to calculate an amount immediately whenever an alms offering was taken. Then the more the preacher talked about it, the less our gift would be. At the ten-minute mark, our donation would reach zero.

Not long after that, we sold some property and had a large tithe from its sale. Typically, our routine would be to give it to our church. But we prayed and asked the Lord to provide us with wisdom. I told Sylvia that morning, "If they preach on giving again this week, then we are to give it somewhere else."

We went to church that Sunday, and the message was about healing. So we began to prepare a tithe check for the property. Halfway through his sermon on healing, the preacher suddenly paused, turned around, and looked right at us. Then he pulled out his wallet, shook it, and said, "Sometimes, to get your healing, you have to give it all!" Then he went into a passionate twenty-minute sermon on giving. I almost fell out of my chair laughing while tearing up their check.

God is so good, and I adore that He is not a respecter of persons. Your gifts and tithes are sacred to Him, no matter how small. He will guide your giving if you allow Him just as He did with us. God listens to our conversation, and He rescued us from a mistake. That day He had someone else in mind for our gift, which soon became apparent to us. We blessed some other ministries and people instead of following the usual routine. We allowed Him to guide us.

Let the words you speak today be positive, encouraging, uplifting, and not doom and gloom. Involve the Lord in your decisions, especially financial ones. Like a small rudder steers a ship, your tongue guides your life (James 3:4). Prophesy your bright future so that it will come to pass, and do not speak curses over yourself and your family. The Lord listens to the words you speak.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for the wonderful life that you have given me. I know that the plans that you have for me are good! With your help, today will be fun, simple, and easy. It will be my best day yet! In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

4 months ago


Amen!!! Dear Lord, thank You for listening to me and thank You for not getting tired of me constantly knocking at Your door and asking!!! ❤️




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Lord Listens

4 months ago


Pleas take away my gloom. Amen



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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

4 months ago

🙏🙏🤗


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Comment from Dion Todd

4 months ago

🙏 I pray the Lord sends the Comforter to you, Mari 🙏



Post from Sherry Mccosh

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

4 months ago


Heavenly Father, thank you for the wonderful life that you have given me. I know that the plans that you have for me are good! With your help, today will be fun, simple, and easy. It will be my best day yet! In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen Great word today!!




Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Lord Listens

4 months ago


Good morning, fam, praying you all have a most blessed Saturday 🌻😀!



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Comment from Nell Neathery

4 months ago

and now it is early Sunday morning here in the midnight hour! have a blessed Sunday!


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Comment from Dan Remley

4 months ago

I hope your day was great Sylvia ❤️


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Comment from Lynn Brown

4 months ago

Have a blessed day! 🌞



Post from Yvette York

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

4 months ago


Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀



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Comment from Dan Remley

4 months ago

I hope your day was blessed ❤️


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

4 months ago

Good morning, Yvette 😊!



Post from Dan Remley

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

4 months ago


God you have blessed me with a wonderful life. You have blessed me with great parents and daughters and granddaughters. You have given me blessing after blessing. I know I've taken some for granted. Lord guide me and talk to me. Help me understand and show gratitude. Remind me to say positive things and have positive thoughts. Thank you for everything you have done for me. Amen ❤️




Post from Shara Abel

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

4 months ago


Wonderful and so true!




Post from Bettye Looney

Bettye Looney commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Lord Listens

4 months ago


I love that pray, it’s beautiful, I will us for my self 🙌🏽🙏🏽❤️




Post from Wesley Paulus

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

4 months ago


Amen!




Post from Debi Burton

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

4 months ago


Heavenly Father, thank you for the wonderful life that you have given me. I know that the plans that you have for me are good! With your help, today will be fun, simple, and easy. It will be my best day yet! In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻




Post from Bella Colliander

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

4 months ago


Father, thank you for another day. Let me always be encouraging as You lead the way.🕊️




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Lord Listens

4 months ago


Amen 🙏🏻




Post from Raju Williams

Raju Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Lord Listens

4 months ago


Amen.🙏🙏




Post from Celeste Strenn

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

4 months ago


Amen🌟thank you dear Jesus 🌟




Post from Susan Petho

Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Lord Listens

4 months ago


Amen!




Post from Marisa Jackson

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

4 months ago


Amen 🙏🙏❤️❤️!!




Post from Cathy Webb

Cathy Webb commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Lord Listens

4 months ago


Let my words and actions today be positive, encouraging, uplifting, and bring honor to You, Lord. Amen




Post from David Krull

David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Lord Listens

4 months ago


Amen. This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.




Post from Lynn Brown

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

4 months ago


Amen! Thank You Father for this beautiful day 🌞




Post from Scott Riegelmann

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

4 months ago


Amen thank you Lord my faith and hope is in you




Post from Brenda F

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

4 months ago


Amen




Post from Kay Collinsworth

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

4 months ago


Amen




Post from Schalk de Beer

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

4 months ago


Yes, amen Lord.




Post from Dana Rozell

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

4 months ago


Yes Amen!




Post from Elena Vasquez

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

4 months ago


Amen




Post from Bill Digiglio

Bill Digiglio commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Lord Listens

4 months ago


Amen!!! Have a great day everyone, keep moving forward and trusting..






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