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A Bridge Over Troubled Water

Posted by Dion Todd December 8th, 2024 1,104 Views 26 Comments

Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh. Proverbs 18:22 WEB.

One morning, I was lying on the floor in my room praying. My mind was aimlessly drifting from one thing to another as I prayed when I saw an image of my wife and me walking on a beach together. Then it occurred to me that her birthday was coming up soon. Then a thought came to me, "You should take her away for the weekend."

Later at the office, I checked my email. At the top of the list was one from a Myrtle Beach Resort, which offered us an oceanfront room with a jacuzzi for $49.95 a night. We were a short drive away.

I finally put the Lord's clues together, and even though we were very busy, I gave in and asked if she would like to go away for the weekend. She was delighted, and we had a wonderful time at the beach together. At another time, while my wife was praying, the Lord directed her to do something special for me in the same way.

When a couple places God at the center of their life, the Lord will become the mediator in the relationship. He will tell you things that add spice to your life and provide a way for you to do it. Yet, too often, we put ourselves at the center of the relationship, and it becomes all about what we want.

The Lord loves you both, and He wants your marriage to work. He will give you these subtle hints as He did with me along the way. Please don't ignore them. They could easily be the bridge over troubled water.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that you will give me a clear vision and show me things that I can do to improve my relationship. Help me see what I am missing today. Please speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Wesley Paulus

1 week ago


Amen!




Post from David Krull

1 week ago


Amen. I speak Jesus over my marriage, my family.




Post from Scott Riegelmann

1 week ago


Amen great job paying attention to the still small voice




Post from Brenda F

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Marisa Jackson

2 weeks ago


Amen 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏!!




Post from Michele Copley

2 weeks ago


We all need encouragement like this! This title so good, with your beneficial morning message, Dion, thank you for your leading us and also in prayers for needs expressed! Wonderfully great is that song, 'Bridge Over Trouble Waters' so great a song, being a profoundly significant one, besides also being a tears in the eyes, bringing one! Since when it was released that year, one which, my family listens to the same, being thankful and appreciating how great God is in all His ways! That He's ever present in our lives to speak through His Word, to lift us up when we are discouraged or lost in any direction, how His answers build faith and salvation in Christ Jesus will lead us to move forward and over difficulties by the grace He provides, likened to tall reaching bridges to be safe upon, when in the darkness across the widest rushing rivers below, making it to the other side with God's providence!



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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

2 weeks ago

Amen and Amen, Michele, and so true!!! 🙏❤️


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Comment from Sherry Mccosh

2 weeks ago

Amen!!!



Post from Chris Klitzing

2 weeks ago


We used to have a saying around here.
Is that odd or, is that God. 🙏



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Comment from Michele Copley

2 weeks ago

Love that! Oh yes, Praise God!!



Post from Sherry Mccosh

2 weeks ago


Heavenly Father, I pray that you will give me a clear vision and show me things that I can do to improve my relationship. Help me see what I am missing today. Please speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! Thank you for this devotion today!




Post from Yvette York

2 weeks ago


Amen Good Morning Everyone Have A Blessed Sunday And Week Ahead 😀



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Comment from Michele Copley

2 weeks ago

Good day and week to you, be blessed, Yvette, and thank you too!


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

2 weeks ago

Happy Sunday, Yvette 💛!



Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

2 weeks ago


Amen and Amen!!! Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that You will give me a clear vision and show me things that I can do to improve my relationship!! Please help me see what I'm missing today! Please speak to me and through me! In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray, AMEN!!! Yes, dear Lord, this I pray, and please help me to improve all of the relationships with my entire family, please put the right words of comfort into my mouth and help me to be for each and everyone what You want me to be, and to always be sensitive to all their needs, in the name of Jesus Christ I ask and pray, AMEN!!!




Post from Sylvia Todd

2 weeks ago


Good morning, everyone, praying you have a restful and joyous Sunday! 🌻💛🙏



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Comment from Michele Copley

2 weeks ago

Good Morning, this Son-day, Lynn, & Sylvia, Yes, what a joyous day....to be alive, and thankful to be a part of fellowship of Believers ...God Bless You, All!
It's a good, good day, so thankful for great friends getting to know here at RHM!


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Comment from Lynn Brown

2 weeks ago

Have a blessed Son-day, RHM! 😊



Post from Michele Copley

2 weeks ago


Thank You Heavenly Father for Your pursuit of overseeing people's lives, because You love us so much and desire our relationships flourish and glorify You! When I get distracted, for even the farthest reasons why, it seems, I am grateful how You've helped me to re-gear, to not miss the best you have for me considering my relationships with family and friends and attending church every week, for it's a priority to me in person and with RHM!. I want to grow strengthened in those areas, by seeking hearing Your voice in all seasons and degrees of what would help others feel most cared for and appreciated, and that is most special to me. I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!




Post from Theresa Bright

2 weeks ago


Amen 🙏🏻




Post from Debi Burton

2 weeks ago


Heavenly Father, I pray that you will give me a clear vision and show me things that I can do to improve my relationship. Help me see what I am missing today. Please speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻




Post from Wanda Pennington

2 weeks ago


AMEN!!🙏🙏




Post from Mark Williams

2 weeks ago


Heavenly Father, I pray that you will give me a clear vision and show me things that I can do to improve my relationship. Help me see what I am missing today. Please speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen




Post from Kay Collinsworth

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Bella Colliander

2 weeks ago


Amen!🕊️




Post from Celeste Strenn

2 weeks ago


Amen❣️




Post from Linda Clark

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Mike Mongillo

2 weeks ago


Amen!!




Post from Dana Rozell

2 weeks ago


Amen!




Post from Laura Clark

2 weeks ago


Amen ❣️🏡




Post from Elena Vasquez

2 weeks ago


Amen




Post from Schalk de Beer

2 weeks ago


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






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