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Posted by Dion Todd December 18th, 2024 1,110 Views 32 Comments
As an eagle that stirs up her nest, that flutters over her young, he spread abroad his wings, he took them, he bore them on his feathers. Deuteronomy 32:11 WEB.
When eagles have their young, they line the inside of the nest with feathers, fur, and other soft materials. The parents try to make the little ones comfortable in the nest. They hunt and bring food to feed them. They pamper the little ones at the start and care for their every need.
Later, as the little ones grow and mature enough to fly, the parents start pulling the fur out of the nest. They expose the sticks and begin making them uncomfortable. They may still bring food, but they will place it on a limb outside of the nest, so the little eaglets have to come out of the nest to get it. They put the food farther and farther away from the nest. The delays between eating become longer each day. Eventually, the young eagles will take flight and leave the nest to find food on their own.
We went through a season where our computer business dried completely up. No amount of advertising, giving, praying, or fasting would change it. When we advertised, it was like throwing money in the trash. When we gave, we just had less. When we prayed, we got cold silence. When we fasted, we were only hungry. We held on as long as we could, paying our bills with credit cards. Several months passed by with no income.
Finally, we had to give up on the business and begin looking for other work so we could eat, but there was none to be found. All the doors in that field were closed to us. So we expanded our search, but I couldn't find any work doing anything. Finally, the week we were packing to move out of our house, a job suddenly appeared for a creative arts pastor. And I found myself in ministry and began writing this devotional. The Lord wanted us to do something new, so He made us uncomfortable. I would have never been here if He had not brought pressure on us, as I was comfortable working on computers. The end result was great, but the transition was rough.
When the Lord wants to bring change, He may make your situation uncomfortable. No matter where you turn, no matter how hard you pray, the sticks are still there, and you are starving. When this happens, it's time to fly. Everything that you see is temporary (2 Corinthians 4:18). Jobs end, and new opportunities begin. There is a season for everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1), and an important thing to know is that seasons do change. So don't be afraid to let go. He will catch you.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please guide me today and give me a clear direction. I want to follow You, but sometimes I don't know what to focus on. Give me clarity and speak to me in a way that I understand. Help me align my will with Yours. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: For those interested, our Wednesday morning prayer service starts at 10:30am EST! This is a short service, about 15-20 minutes, where we pray together for any needs you bring forth. 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.
At the Airport……. To fly to Seattle! Pray that all goes well! Have a blessed day!❤️
Comment from Sylvia Todd
3 days ago
God bless, Debi, praying you have a blessed time 💛!
Comment from Dan Remley
4 days ago
I pray that the Lord brings you safely to your destination Debi❤️
Comment from Kathleen Banfield
4 days ago
I just said a prayer for you, Debi. You are in His hands!
Comment from Sherry Mccosh
4 days ago
praying for a smooth and safe flight!!
Comment from Susan Petho
4 days ago
I just prayed that all goes well and that you have a wonderful time in Seattle.
Well my prayer warriors... I want to tell you that our prayers for my Momma are working. The Drs finally drained the fluid from her lungs and she can breathe easily again. I know that she's still going to Heaven, but, she's not suffering like she was. I just don't want her to suffer. I also know that we all have our crosses to bear... Praise be to the Lord for His Divine Mercy. Thank you Jesus and thank all of you!! Sincerely, Val 💜
Comment from Dan Remley
4 days ago
That's great news Valerie. I continue praying for mom and pray that the Lord brings peace and comfort ❤️
Comment from Sherry Mccosh
4 days ago
Amen! Praying for your mom and for peace for you, in the name of Jesus!
Comment from Susan Petho
4 days ago
I am glad to know that your Momma can breathe easily again. Continued prayers for both of you!
Comment from Scott Riegelmann
4 days ago
Sending prayers for a peaceful transition
Comment from Kevin J. Eck
4 days ago
Praise God for relief for your Momma! Continued prayers for comfort and peace for you both, Valeri.🙏
Comment from Lynn Brown
4 days ago
Praise God for relief for your Momma! Continued prayers for comfort and peace for you both, Valeri.🙏
Comment from Wanda Pennington
4 days ago
Thank you Lord Jesus, continuing prayers for your Mom. 🙌🙌
Good morning, y'all, praying you have a wonderfully blessed Wednesday! 😀🌞💛
Comment from Dan Remley
4 days ago
Good evening Sylvia and pastor Dion. I hope we all had a very blessed day ❤️
Comment from Sherry Mccosh
4 days ago
Good morning Sylvia, how you are doing well!!
Comment from Susan Petho
4 days ago
Good morning, Sylvia and all! Have a blessed day!
Heavenly Father, please guide me today and give me a clear direction. I want to follow You, but sometimes I don't know what to focus on. Give me clarity and speak to me in a way that I understand. Help me align my will with Yours. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
This is my favorite devotional; of course, all of them are anointed. This one takes me back to when I was in a season exactly like that. The stripping away, etc, was excruciating, but the outcome was "Amazing"; the growth, spiritual, mental, and emotional maturity was God Almighty taking me to another level in Him. Pastor, thank you for sharing this sooooo needed Word of Testimony of God's Mighty Right Hand.