by Marie | Jul 31, 2025 | Archives, Inspiration
As a man was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. No chains, no cages. It was obvious that the elephants could, at any time, break away from their bonds, but for some reason, they did not. He saw a trainer nearby and asked why these animals just stood there and made no attempt to get away. “Well,” the trainer said, “when they are very young and much smaller, we use the same size rope to tie them and, at that age, it’s enough to hold them. As they grow up, they are conditioned to believe they cannot break away. They believe the rope can still hold them, so they never try to break free.” The man was amazed. These animals could at any time break free from their bonds, but because they believed they couldn’t, they were stuck right where they were. Like the elephants, how many of us go through life hanging onto a belief that we cannot do something, simply because we failed at it once before? Failure is part of learning; we should never give up the struggle in life. Meditation: “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.”
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by Marie | Jul 30, 2025 | Archives, Inspiration
A man’s favourite donkey falls into a deep precipice. He can’t pull it out no matter how hard he tries. He therefore decides to bury it alive. Soil is poured onto the donkey from above. The donkey feels the load, shakes it off, and steps on it. More soil is poured. It shakes it off and steps up. The more the load was poured, the higher it rose. By noon, the donkey was grazing in green pastures. After much shaking off (of problems) and stepping up (learning from them), one will graze in GREEN PASTURES. Meditation: “Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem” – Isaiah 52:2 Also Read: Understanding God: God of Delegation Purpose: Sent to Redeem and Upgrade (1) The Pencil Story Delivered From a Sinful Lifestyle An Easter Reflection You can now partner with the Daily Dew Ministry by clicking here.
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by Marie | Jul 29, 2025 | Archives, Inspiration
A 24-year-old boy, seeing out from the train’s window, shouted… “Dad, look, the trees are going behind!” Dad smiled, and a young couple sitting nearby looked at the 24-year-old’s childish behaviour with pity. Suddenly, he exclaimed again, “Dad, look the clouds are running with us!” The couple couldn’t resist and said to the old man… “Why don’t you take your son to a good doctor?” The old man smiled and said…“I did, and we are just coming from the hospital. My son was blind from birth; he just got his eyes today.” Every single person on the planet has a story. Don’t judge people before you truly know them. The truth might surprise you. Meditation: ““Do not judge, or you too will be judged. ” – Matthew 7:1 Also Read: Understanding God: God of Delegation Purpose: Sent to Redeem and Upgrade (1) The Pencil Story Delivered From a Sinful Lifestyle An Easter Reflection You can now partner with the Daily Dew Ministry by clicking here.
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by Marie | Jul 28, 2025 | Archives, Inspiration
It is 37 degrees, but a carafe of hot black coffee, flannel PJs, a snoozing pup on my lap, and a couple of blankets make for a snuggly-sweet chance to see the moon sink behind the mountains. A rare treat, as the morning will not be this dark with a sinking moon at 7am for another year. I dare not miss it. My mind quietly wanders as I take in the view. Chilly Octobers. Starry nights. Beautiful moons. A memory of my mother-in-law, more than 20 years ago. She was with us on that clear starry Friday night, watching a baseball game, eating fried chicken, laughing, and enjoying the evening. The next morning, she suffered a devastating stroke. She lost her ability to move her arms and legs. She couldn’t speak. But in the days to follow, she could speak one word. One name. Jesus… I would pray with her. She would just pray that one word: Jesus. It seemed to be enough. Meditation: “If my people, which are called by MY NAME, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 Also Read: Understanding God: God of Delegation Purpose: Sent to Redeem and Upgrade (1) The
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by Marie | Jul 26, 2025 | Archives, Inspiration
I love hearing the sound of waves on the shoreline of a beach. Whether the wind brings them crashing in or calmer weather causes them to gently lap the sand, there is a consistency, a repetition to waves that fascinates me. I find myself listening for their rhythm and discernible pattern. “Crash!” The waves impact the shore and are drawn back out to sea. “Crash!” The white foam of the waves crests, then diminishes as the sand absorbs the blow. God’s voice is like a wave; a thought hits the shore of my mind. I’m aware of it, but it ebbs away as I move about my day. But sometimes the thought revisits the shore of my mind. It could be a scripture, or a person’s name, an idea, a situation, or a sin that I need to address. As the thought ebbs and revisits, I become aware of its consistent repetition. Sometimes the thought crashes; other times it’s a gentle, persistent lapping. Praying, looking to God’s Word, listening for the Holy Spirit, and seeking wise counsel are part of discerning God’s voice. But when a thought keeps nudging me, experience has taught me that it’s often God trying to get my attention about something He wants me to do, either for myself or another person. Oh, I wish I
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