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The Black Sheep

Posted by Dion Todd October 16th, 2024 1,148 Views 28 Comments

The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all. Psalm 34:17-19 WEB.

I grew up as the least of my family, who happened to be the least of another family. I was the youngest of thirteen children and a stepchild on top of that. Every day after Dad left for work, my stepmom made it clear that I did not belong there, and as long as she lived, I never would.

Have you ever felt like the black sheep in the family? Made some mistakes, or maybe like me, you are the mistake, and they never want you to forget it? After enough pain, we become closed off from the world. Yet, being desensitized is not the answer, for when you can no longer feel pain, you can no longer feel love.

God can heal the broken-hearted (Psalm 147:3). So be encouraged, for Jesus has friends in low places. He found me there. Jesus redeemed me, added me to His family, and healed my heart. It took time. He took up the cause of troubled and hurting people, and He will take your burden today if you let Him.

Remember, today is the first day of the rest of your life. What you have been in the past is gone, and you get to decide who you will be from this day forward. God looks at our hearts and knows us better than we know ourselves. If you are one of His black sheep, your brightest days are still ahead!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I believe that You are there for me. When the world looks the other way, You still look my way. Please help me see the world through Your eyes. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Note: Just a reminder that our Wednesday mid-week service is now happening at 10:30am and not 3pm. 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.

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Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Black Sheep

2 weeks ago


Amen πŸ™πŸ» pastor, what do you do if someone in your life looks down on you, because they think you’re beneath them and their family?



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Comment from Dion Todd

2 weeks ago

Some people belong in our life while some toxic others do not. I find that with some people, less is more. The less time I spend around them the happier we are. πŸ™ 😁



Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

2 weeks ago


Amen and Amen, Pastor!!! I'm so very sorry to consider what all you went through especially at a young and tender age, especially when one feels so insecure! But God meant it for good, and look at you know, Pastor Dion, as you lived through it and survived, and because of those experiences you're able to witness and help so many others! I always felt like second rate in my family, being a girl and first born, and my Mom wanted sons, and made me feel inferior! However, my dad made up for it in many ways and loved us, loved me! And again, God meant it for good by giving us our loving, caring, God-fearing and nurturing Grandmother, who didn't live long enough for the rest of my siblings to be under her care due to cancer! The Lord took her home and ended her suffering, and I know where she is!! πŸ™




Post from Susan Petho

Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Black Sheep

2 weeks ago


Amen!




Post from Sherry Mccosh

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

2 weeks ago


Heavenly Father, I believe that You are there for me. When the world looks the other way, You still look my way. Please help me see the world through Your eyes. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Marilyn Salter

Marilyn Salter commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Black Sheep

2 weeks ago


Amen. Gid has brought me through a dark time in my life. He has shown me that I can be loved. I just had to open my heart to it. My Lord and Savior saved a wretch like me.




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Black Sheep

2 weeks ago


God heal my broken heart Ame




Post from Wesley Paulus

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

2 weeks ago


Amen!




Post from Bella Colliander

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

2 weeks ago


Lord, I am so very grateful You still look my way. Amen!πŸ•ŠοΈ




Post from Joe Miller

Joe Miller commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Black Sheep

2 weeks ago


Wounds can heal but scars persist. And the location of that wound always seems super sensitive and the pain comes back at the slightest brush.
Only God can deal with such hurts. Heal me, God.




Post from Debi Burton

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

2 weeks ago


Heavenly Father, I believe that You are there for me. When the world looks the other way, You still look my way. Please help me see the world through Your eyes. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!❀️🀟🏻




Post from David Krull

David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Black Sheep

2 weeks ago


Amen Lord. Help me keep my eyes upon You Lord Jesus.




Post from Scott Riegelmann

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

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Yvette York

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

2 weeks ago


Heavenly Father Thank You For Always Being There Even When I Am Not There For Myself Thank You Amen Good Morning Everyone πŸ˜€



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

2 weeks ago

Good morning, Yvette 🌻!



Post from Alexious Kakwedza

Alexious Kakwedza commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Black Sheep

2 weeks ago


ABBA father thank you for your unfailing love.



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

2 weeks ago

Amen πŸ™!



Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Black Sheep

2 weeks ago


Oh. How GOOD is our God?!!! What a beautiful testimony, Pastor. Thanks for sharing.
Amen & AMEN! πŸ™




Post from Lynn Brown

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

2 weeks ago


Amen! Thank You for always being there for us, Father.❀️




Post from Wanda Pennington

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

2 weeks ago


Heavenly Father, I believe that You are there for me. When the world looks the other way, You still look my way. Please help me see the world through Your eyes. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Marisa Jackson

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

2 weeks ago


Amenβ€οΈβ€οΈπŸ™πŸ™!!




Post from Kevin J. Eck

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

2 weeks ago


Heavenly Father, Thank you for being there for me. I will admit that at times I feel you are not there. But looking back you have always saved me!!! In Jesus mighty name, Amen!




Post from Candy Laventure

Candy Laventure commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Black Sheep

2 weeks ago


Amen!




Post from Brenda F

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

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Gloria Nebarez

Gloria Nebarez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Black Sheep

2 weeks ago


Lord, help me see the world through your eyes, thank you Jesus!




Post from Celeste Strenn

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

2 weeks ago


Amen❣️




Post from Kay Collinsworth

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

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Elena Vasquez

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

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Dana Rozell

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

2 weeks ago


Amen!




Post from Schalk de Beer

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

2 weeks ago


Yes amen Lord.






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