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Posted by Dion Todd February 26th, 2025 1,210 Views 28 Comments
When the Philistine arose, and walked and came near to meet David, David hurried and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. David put his hand in his bag, took a stone and slung it, and struck the Philistine in his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the earth. 1 Samuel 17:48-49 WEB.
My computers were often like Dr. Frankenstein's monster and built from parts of others. Working on computers became a hobby of mine, and I loved to tinker with them at night in the garage. I housed my first computer in a cardboard box because I had no case and made little cut-outs for the dual floppy drives. My workbench had spare parts all over it, and I assembled them in various configurations in the elusive pursuit of speed.
Computers were still rare in those days, and there weren't many technicians in our area to call. Everything was done from a command prompt. This was before Windows and the giant network we call the Internet today.
One day, an accounting firm got my phone number from someone and called me out of desperation. Their client database containing all their past tax returns had become corrupted. I was scared when their call came in. I grew up on a farm, had no formal computer education, and knew nothing about networked databases. I was about to say, "I can't help you," when the Holy Spirit whispered, "Go, and I'll go with you."
I prayed all the way there, sat down at the computer clueless, and fixed it in a few minutes. They thought I was a genius. This type of work became common. Before long, I was making five to seven service calls a day just like that. Seemingly impossible tasks became trivial. Sometimes when I simply touched the keyboard, the computer would be fixed.
My secret was that I prayed a lot. I prayed everywhere I went. The Lord opened the doors, and I would go where He sent me, praying all the way. For the next twenty years, we worked together just like that. We still do.
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5 WEB).
You see, young David slung the rock, but the Lord made him successful. The giant Goliath intimidated the entire Israeli army until one teenager stepped out and killed him with a stone.
When God opens the door, step through it. Don't let your fear, education, or anything else hold you back from what He has in store. When He gives you a job, He will also give you the gifts and abilities to accomplish it. So go, and God will go with you. You can face the giant if you don't let fear hold you back.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please guide me this day and come with me wherever I go. Push me forward into your deeper plans for my life, and anoint me for the work you give me to do. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: For those interested, we will be celebrating today at our Wednesday morning prayer service at the usual time of 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.
Amen 🙏
Post from Mari Kaufmann
1 week ago
Amen
Post from Wesley Paulus
1 week ago
Amen!
Post from Bella Colliander
1 week ago
Yes, Lord, please guide me everyday and come with me wherever I go. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen!🕊️
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 week ago
Amen and Amen, Bella!! God bless you, dear sister, and give you peace!🤗❣️🙏
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 week ago
Amen and Amen!!! Dear Heavenly Father, please guide me this day, and all of my tomorrow's here on earth and please come with me wherever I go! Please push me forward into your deeper plans and Your complete will for my life, and please anoint me for the work you give me to do, and please put an end to this nightmare that we are facing all according to Your holy will, please put Your hedge and shield round about Alexander, the little ones, Yvonne and protect them from evil and the evil one!!! And please Lord deal with Alexander's wife according to Your holy will, to see all the pain she's causing, please open her eyes and her heart, only You can help, and in all of this, Lord, "Thy will be done", in the holy name of Jesus Christ I ask and pray, Amen and Amen!!!
Post from Kevin J. Eck
1 week ago
Our Heavenly Father, I want to give thanks to Pastor Dion for giving us Refreshing Hope and helping us to renew our minds! Having PTSD , Has made me actually, with you being involved, Lord. Is helping to face my fears! A many of fears, which will, I am sure will never happen! Remind me Father you are Sovereign and you are in control and will not lead me to something that is not in your plans. In you I trust Lord, Amen!
Good morning, y'all, praying you have a wonderfully blessed Wednesday! 🙏🌻💛
Comment from Dan Remley
1 week ago
Good evening Sylvia and pastor Dion. I hope your day is great. I wish this for our RHM family as well ❤️
Lord, speak clearly to me and give me guidance into what You have planned for me. Thank You for the many blessings that You have bestowed on me along the way. I love You and love You friendship. Amen❤️
Post from Madalyn Myers
1 week ago
Amen. I have fear sometimes, But I have been blessed because Christ get me through it. It's not easy but the Lord has help me to push doubt aside and try anyway. I make a list of goals each year even though I may not achieve them all at times, I am blessed to achieve some of the goals on my list. I make a list of short term goals and long term goals. It help me to focus on something positive.
Post from Marisa Jackson
1 week ago
Amen 🙏 💝🙏💝🙏💝!!
Post from Scott Riegelmann
1 week ago
Amen, I am so sorry I overslept this morning, my alarm went off and I turned it off instead of snooze sorry family
Father, please help me face and conquer my giants, I can't do it without You! Amen.🙏🩷
Post from Stephanie Cusato
1 week ago
Lord abba, thank you for dion and sylvia. Thank you for rhm family. Thank you for your word and sacrifice to paid for us at the cross. Thank you for setting me free abba. Thank you lord and to all the rhm family that are always praying. I pray Abba God you bless us with fearlessness and peace that only comes from you. Remind all of us today and everyday and every minute that you have, will, and will always got us. Blessings and heavenly wealth to all my siblings in christ. Be blessed!
Praise report: God has blessed me with forgiveness. Real forgiveness. I feel such a weight off my body and soul that i cried from joy and relief. He is good. Thank you lord! I wanted to share, i asked and petitioned and he gave. Thank you for those who prayed for me. Love you all. Be blessed beyond measure!
Post from Theresa Bright
1 week ago
Amen 🙏🏻 stay with me today Lord, and guide me in all my ways. I thank you in Jesus name.
Post from Candy Laventure
1 week ago
Amen!
Heavenly Father, please guide me this day and come with me wherever I go. Push me forward into your deeper plans for my life, and anoint me for the work you give me to do. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Amen
Post from Elena Vasquez
1 week ago
Amen
Post from Valeri Frank
1 week ago
Amen!🙏🏼
Post from Elena Vasquez
1 week ago
Amen
Post from Kay Collinsworth
1 week ago
Amen
Post from Deborah Blackshear
1 week ago
Facing the Giant.
Post from Mark Williams
1 week ago
Amen.
Post from Celeste Strenn
1 week ago
Amen🙏🏽Thank you Holy Spirit🕊️
Amen!
Post from Raju Williams
1 week ago
Praise the Lord. Amen.🙏🙏
Post from Schalk de Beer
1 week ago
Yes my Lord and Father, I pray this in your precious Son Jesus's name, amen.