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The Way to the Top

Posted by Dion Todd October 26th, 2024 1,112 Views 25 Comments

But he who is greatest among you will be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Matthew 23:11-12 WEB.

When I showed up at a church workday event, the job that got assigned to me was scrubbing all the bathrooms: upstairs, downstairs, and down the hall. I did not remember the church having that many bathrooms.

Though I was tempted to complain that they were underutilizing my skills, I sensed that the Lord had set me up. So I set my heart on giving those bathrooms the best cleaning job they ever had. I scrubbed the walls, floor, mirrors, and doors, and they shone when I was done with them. After a few weeks, the Lord opened a door for me to become a pastor and minister to others.

"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time" 1 Peter 5:6 WEB.

C.S. Lewis once said, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less." I have been on both sides of this fence. Once as a child, I thought very little of myself and wished that I could have been someone else. Then later, as a man, I gravitated towards thinking a lot of myself.

God is faithful and tries to keep me balanced in this with little situations like the one above. If you find yourself in a humbling situation, thank God that He has taken notice of you, and He may be preparing you for something bigger. The lower you go, the higher He can take you! The way to the top is through humility.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please keep me balanced. Reveal areas of pride in my life and give me the grace to get rid of it. Help me think not too highly or lowly of myself. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Amen!! Good morning, everyone. May you have a restful, blessed 💒 weekend.



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

1 week ago

God bless, sister 💛!


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Thank you!! 🙏


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Comment from Dan Remley

1 week ago

Good afternoon Laura ❤️ I hope your weekend is full of happiness and love ❤️


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Thank you!! 🙏



Post from Sherry Mccosh

Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Heavenly Father, please keep me balanced. Reveal areas of pride in my life and give me the grace to get rid of it. Help me think not too highly or lowly of myself. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


AMEN Good Morning Everyone 😀



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

1 week ago

Good morning, Yvette 🌻!


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Comment from Dan Remley

1 week ago

Good afternoon ❤️


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Comment from Wanda Pennington

1 week ago

Good morning Yvette ❤



Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

1 week ago


AMEN!!! Dear Heavenly Father, please keep me balanced. Reveal areas of pride in my life and give me the grace to get rid of it. Help me to think not to highly or lowly of myself, and please help me to be humble, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen!!!




Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Amen!




Post from Susan Petho

Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Amen!



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Comment from Dan Remley

1 week ago

Amen Susan ❤️



Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Heavenly Father, please keep me balanced. Reveal areas of pride in my life and give me the grace to get rid of it. Help me think not too highly or lowly of myself. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!



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Comment from Dan Remley

1 week ago

Amen Lynn ❤️



Post from Scott Riegelmann

1 week ago


Amen thank you Father for bringing balance to my life not too high not too low but just right, I love you.



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Comment from Dan Remley

1 week ago

Amen Scott ❤️



Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Good morning, everyone, may you have a superbly blessed Saturday 🌻😀!



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Comment from Dan Remley

1 week ago

Good afternoon Sylvia ❤️. I hope our RHM family is blessed today and always ❤️


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Comment from Susan Petho

1 week ago

Good morning, Sylvia, and everyone!


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Comment from Wanda Pennington

1 week ago

Thank you, you as well


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Comment from Candy Laventure

1 week ago

Good morning to you as well.


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Comment from Lynn Brown

1 week ago

You too, Sylvia and Pastor Dion!😊🌞



Post from Dan Remley

Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Lord, I know when I was young and playing baseball and football I was very cocky. I carried that throughout my life. Then I went through some tough times, and my life was a struggle. You humbled me beyond belief. Today I like who I am. I find pleasure in little things and I find the good the people. You made me into the person that I never knew I could become. Thank you Father. Amen ❤️




Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Heavenly Father, please keep me balanced. Reveal areas of pride in my life and give me the grace to get rid of it. Help me think not too highly or lowly of myself. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


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



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Comment from Susan Petho

1 week ago

Amen!



Post from Bella Colliander

1 week ago


Heavenly Father, Please help me to think more of others than myself. Keep me balanced Lord. Thank you for another beautiful morning to see Your moon and stars so bright. Amen!



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Comment from Susan Petho

1 week ago

Amen!



Post from Gloria Nebarez

Gloria Nebarez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Yes Lord keep me balanced, thank you Jesus!



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Comment from Susan Petho

1 week ago

Amen!


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

1 week ago

Amen, sister 🙏!



Post from Donald Woodard

Donald Woodard commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Amen!




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Amen 🙏🏻




Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Amen🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️!!




Post from Wanda Pennington

1 week ago


Yes Lord, Amen




Post from Kay Collinsworth

1 week ago


Amen




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Amen ❣️yes please dear Lord Jesus🙏




Post from Candy Laventure

Candy Laventure commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Amen!




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Amen!




Post from Kevin J. Eck

Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Heavenly Father, Learning my lesson's of a prideful Heart, I have learned more Spiritually with a Humble Heart. In the Mighty name of Jesus, Amen!




Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Way to the Top

1 week ago


Amen






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