“’You are already clean because of the Word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches, he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing.’” John 15:1-5
“It is this that makes Christianity something far more than just another religion, far more than just some wishful thinking, and far more than a never-ending struggle to live a quality of life which in more honest moments I recognise to be humanly impossible! It is NOT an escape from reality, but a plunge INTO reality where we begin to live life as God always intended it to be lived, and discover the resources to be the men and women we were created to be.”*
Abide = to put up with or tolerate someone or something [we are sinners after all and we just do not like the Truth sometimes]; to live in a specified place; to WAIT for something or someone.
The specific Greek word used in the Bible is “diatribo” – it means ‘to wear through by rubbing, to wear away’, ‘through’, when used of time, ‘to spend or pass time, to stay,’, tarried, instead of continued. It indicates a wilful choice.
Take care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene
PS: ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY?
For any of you who wonder if prayer is worth taking time for, just page back through previous entries and see the hand of our loving Father in action!
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS: For Joep helping Yentl & Jacquelin. Pray for David K who just graduated, that his path forward is filled with faith. Pray that Adrian will have wisdom about his treatment.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Reg for his ministry and patience. For a new project that is in God’s hands.
PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: David is “slowing down” now and the treatments that have been giving him a new lease on life are seen as too expensive. Tim B with headaches, that his doctor will OK a new procedure for relief. Michael recovering from deep vein thrombosis – a new life change for him. For Carlton’s recovery from surgery. Gwen (13 year old) -- her headaches and attitude toward her mom. Deb, special friend with multiple Myeloma (please see her blog at this LINK. (http://debdarley.blogspot.com/) Wisdom for doctors caring for Tim, Doris, David, Poetry and Gary, Annette’s friend Sue.
ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS: Tim (my brother) is doing better but needs financial help. Pray he secures a disability pension with his coronary pulmonary artery disease. For Jen, for the hope of her future. For Susan in Bulgaria, struggling to provide for her husband and two children.
PRAY FOR THE WORLD: For those affected by the many natural disasters that have raged in many places over the last year, including: east coast of the USA from Hurricane Irene, Japan and New Zealand earthquakes. For Middle Eastern nations dealing with unprecedented internal conflicts. For the rest of the world to stay calm with regard to war, the economy and most of all for those who are believers, to pray and help others have peace during this time.
OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS: For Carla to have good health, satisfying work and life balance. Help for Cris. Isaias (family safety and his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA & REVIVAL for His children. For Kevin (Godly wisdom with his son), Michael.
ONGOING JOB RELATED: Paul needs work. That Tim might find satisfying work. Randy needs a new job in Canada or Australia.
*Christ For Real by Charles Price
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