“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6
“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus as the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.” Colossians 2:6-7
“This is the essence of all Christian activity and life. – I knew Christ was the ‘author’ for He had enabled me to become a Christian, but I did not know He was the ‘perfector’ or as other versions have it, ‘the finisher’ of our faith. Having allowed Him to begin, I thought it was my job to finish!*
If we set our eyes on Christ, then the chaos surrounding us is out of focus, and that helps us know where to place our next sure step. He manages the chaos, if we will only chose to follow Him moment-by-moment. Now that IS a great secret!
The answer is simple; getting self off the throne is the hard part!
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 for an angel of mercy to come and help Adrian as he tries to make sense of his injured body.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Reg for his ministry and patience. For a new project that is in God’s hands now.
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. Pray for an angel of mercy to come and help Adrian as he tries to make sense of his injured body. 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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